Past shows

Rude Science

15 – 16 Apr 2026

The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world.

Punch

7 – 11 Apr 2026

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Following sold-out runs at the Nottingham Playhouse and Young Vic, and simultaneous openings on Broadway and in the West End, Punch comes to Leeds Playhouse for one week only.

Children & young people
Youth Theatre: Play in a Week

7 Apr 2026

Create a play with Leeds Playhouse Youth Theatre! Play in a Week is a fun course for ages 8–14, ending in a live performance.

War of the Worlds

25 – 28 Mar 2026

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'Life is real again, and the useless and cumbersome and mischievous have to die.' - H.G. Wells, The War of the Worlds

Playhouse production
Small Island

12 – 28 Mar 2026

Journey from the sun-drenched shores of Jamaica to the cold, grey streets of 1940s London in Small Island.

For artists
Verity Bargate Award Workshop

24 Mar 2026

We are delighted to be partnering with Soho Theatre to host a free workshop for writers to find out how to submit their play to the Verity Bargate Award. Launched…

Coram Shakespeare Schools Festival

17 – 18 Mar 2026

Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at Leeds Playhouse. 

For artists
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Tour Pack Workshop

10 Mar 2026

If you want programmers to book your show, you need a tour pack. But what are the do’s, don’ts, and don’t-forgets you need to help yours stand out?

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Open Iftar 2026

4 Mar 2026

We warmly invite you to join us on 4 March for Leeds Playhouse’s fifth annual Open Iftar.

Playhouse production
A Midsummer Night’s Dream

14 – 28 Feb 2026

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The world's no longer what it seems. In the depths of winter, discover the magic of A Midsummer Night’s Dream as you’ve never seen it before.

It Walks Around The House At Night

27 – 28 Feb 2026

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A ghost story by Tim Foley · Directed by Neil Bettles. From the company behind Driftwood and How Not To Drown.

Dreaming of: A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Youth Theatre Response Piece

23 Feb 2026

Our Senior’s 2 Youth Theatre and Young Company have things to say...

  • 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