Leeds Piano Trail Open Mic
25 Jun 2026
A fun, inclusive and engaging piano-based open mic event - just pop in and play.
Past shows
For artists
Assistant Director, Associate Director – What’s the Difference?
25 Jun 2026
Discover the questions you should be asking when applying for roles - and what to expect in the job description.
Students and teachers
Gina Tavares Manuel Poetry Competition
26 Apr – 21 Jun 2026
Do you have a passion for poetry? Do you know someone between the ages of 5 and 16 who has a flair with words? If the answer is YES, then…
Playhouse production
The Table
19 – 20 Jun 2026
PSD
Post Show Discussion
The Table is a new play by Aisha Zia, directed for Leeds Playhouse by Leeds-based community theatre company Mafwa Theatre.
For artists
Insights into Director and Designer Collaboration
9 Jun 2026
Unpacking the key relationship between director and designer - and how to make a partnership work successfully.
Playhouse production
Makebeth
27 – 30 May 2026
A playful, interactive, craft-along cardboard retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth for families and young audiences aged 7-11.
For artists
Playhouse production
Sold out
First Steps in Creative Producing
14 May 2026
An introductory masterclass in creative producing for theatre makers, writers, directors, actors and dancers.
Last few
Stewart Lee Vs The Man-Wulf
11 – 13 May 2026
Returning to Leeds Playhouse after selling out in 2025! Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity.
Playhouse production
I, Daniel Blake
28 Apr – 9 May 2026
AD
Audio Described
BSL
BSL Interpreted
CAP
Captioned
PSD
Post Show Discussion
TT
Touch Tour
I, Daniel Blake is one of the most important stories of a generation. A glimpse behind the headlines and the stark reality of what happens when the political system is stacked against you.
For artists
Playhouse production
Climate Storytelling for the Theatre: A Workshop for Playwrights
7 May 2026
Developing ideas and making connections as part of the Climate Playwriting Prize.
Playhouse production
Planet Omar
7 – 25 Apr 2026
AD
Audio Described
BSL
BSL Interpreted
CAP
Captioned
TT
Touch Tour
Step into the fantastically imaginative and chaotic world of Planet Omar, following the adventures of an 8-year-old with a wild imagination, a big heart, and a knack for getting into trouble.
