Past shows

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

29 – 30 Apr 2025

Four timeless stories brought to life in one delightful show.

Dinosaur World Live

25 – 26 Apr 2025

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BSL Interpreted

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family!

Shirley Valentine

8 – 26 Apr 2025

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Touch Tour

Be transported to sunny Greece with this beloved northern comedy!

Children & young people
The Noisy Dinosaur

23 – 24 Apr 2025

RP
Relaxed Performance

The Noisy Dinosaur has lost its ROAR! Join Dino and a whole host of comfy creatures as they work together to find their voices and make some noise.

NYDC x Boy Blue

18 Apr 2025

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For the last decade, NYDC, run by Sadler's Wells, has sought out the most talented young dancers in England to create, perform and tour a new work every year with…

The Story Forge: Make Your Own Myth

9 – 12 Apr 2025

The combined theatrical forces of Rubbish Shakespeare Company and Silly History Boys bring you a hilarious hour of fun, excitement and high-octane adventure. Featuring storytelling, clowning, live music and more. 

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Rude Science

10 Apr 2025

Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts.

Youth Theatre: Play in a Week

8 Apr 2025

Whether you've participated in Youth Theatre before or you're brand new to Leeds Playhouse come along to Play In a Week, a week-long course for ages 8-13 that will culminate in a performance.

Scratch Night

4 Apr 2025

Scratch is back! Join us for an evening of new work by local artists testing out new pieces and looking to share and receive feedback.

Storytelling

28 Sep 2024 – 29 Mar 2025

Monthly storytelling sessions for those 3+

Playhouse production
Animal Farm

12 – 29 Mar 2025

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In the year George Orwell's political fable marks its 80th anniversary, Director Amy Leach and Designer Hayley Grindle introduce a fresh interpretation to the stage.

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Youth Theatre Takeover: Sunny Bank Mills

29 Mar 2025

This year, the Senior Leeds Playhouse Youth Theatre will takeover Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley with a site-specific performance inspired by the historical surroundings.  

  • MAJOR FUNDERS

    Arts Council
  • Leeds City Council
  • LTB Foundation
  • Founded by UK government
  • Suppoprted by west Yorkshire
  • Principal Partner

    Caddick Group
  • Principal Access Partner

    Irwin Mitchell