Past shows

For artists
Furnace Tuesdays

20 May – 15 Jul 2025

Some people go to the gym to hone their body – now you can hone your creative skills at Furnace Tuesdays.

BUZZ Open Mic

12 Jul 2025

An open mic curated and devised by our Buzz group members, Matthew Evans and Mind the Gap artists.

‘The Thing About Happiness’ by Brave Words Youth Theatre

12 Jul 2025

Join Brave Words Youth Theatre on a brand-new theatrical adventure created by the young cast.

Playhouse production
Brainstorm

10 – 12 Jul 2025

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The teenage brain has 86 billion neurons connecting and colliding to produce a stage of life that is chaotic, exhilarating and, at times, frustrating. 

‘LIFE!’ by Feeling Good Theatre Company

10 – 11 Jul 2025

LIFE! is a new production form The Feeling Good Theatre Company.  

Director/Designer Intensive

9 – 10 Jul 2025

A practical two-day intensive to bring together early career Directors and Set & Costume Designers with Director Amy Leach and Designer Hayley Grindle.

Jerwood Designer Intensives

4 Jun – 9 Jul 2025

A series of FREE intensives exploring different aspects of theatre design. These intensives will offer artistic and practical deep dives for people interested in a career in Set & Costume Design, Lighting Design, Sound Design & Composition, and Puppetry Design & Direction.

MAP Charity Exhibition & Taster Session

9 Jul 2025

MAP Charity, based in Leeds, is an organisation and alternative education provision dedicated to supporting young people aged 11-16 who are at risk of permanent exclusion from mainstream education.

‘Lost Time’ by Invisible Pain Theatre Company

7 Jul 2025

Invisible Pain Theatre Company presents their show Lost Time, a thought-provoking showcase of performances highlighting the struggles of those with dementia and memory loss.

‘Forward to the Future’ by the Leeds Playhouse Youth Theatre

5 Jul 2025

What will Leeds be like in 2045? That is the question we asked our Junior Youth Theatre, and this show is how they responded.

‘Together Means More’ by Cockburn Multi-Academy Trust

3 Jul 2025

A showcase of performances from the 3 secondary schools that make up the Cockburn Multi-Academy Trust.

Heydays United

2 Jul 2025

Music, dancing and short response pieces on the theme of ‘A Leeds United’ from the Playhouse's Heydays group.  

  • 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