Past shows

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LIFI25: Where have all the good men gone?

15 Oct 2025

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BSL Interpreted
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Masculinity has never been more hotly debated, with social media and pop culture splitting opinion—from toxic traits to the rise of positive and healthy male role models.

Last few
LIFI25: Chuck D

14 Oct 2025

BSL
BSL Interpreted
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How hip-hop changed the world

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LIFI25: Who rules the world?

14 Oct 2025

BSL
BSL Interpreted
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Politicians, big tech, media moguls, and hidden influencers all hustle for control behind the scenes – but who really holds the power today?

Hollie McNish / Brand New Book Tour!

11 Oct 2025

Hollie McNish joins us with her brand-new book tour in Autumn 2025.

Ay Kash / ای کاش / If Only

4 Oct 2025

PSD
Post Show Discussion

Eleven young women in Afghanistan bravely share their memories, struggles, and dreams since the Taliban's return to power in 2021.

Playhouse production
Last few
To Kill A Mockingbird

8 Sep – 4 Oct 2025

AD
Audio Described
TT
Touch Tour

‘All rise for this powerfully uplifting theatrical event’ — Evening Standard

Consumed

10 – 13 Sep 2025

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PSD
Post Show Discussion

A 90th birthday party that no-one seems to want.

Reception: A New Musical

22 Aug – 6 Sep 2025

At The Warehouse in Holbeck (Slung Low). Reception is a new musical inspired by and featuring the songs of David Gedge and his bands The Wedding Present and Cinerama.

Leeds West Indian Carnival: The Carnival Royalty Show  

23 Aug 2025

The Leeds West Indian Carnival returns to the Playhouse to celebrate its 58th year.

Going Home – 10 Years of Stagebox

20 Aug 2025

Stagebox presents 'Going Home', the Company Project Live 2025 at Leeds Playhouse

Youth Theatre: Backstage Basics

4 – 8 Aug 2025

Backstage Basics is a hands-on course for ages 14-18 that introduces you to sound, lighting, costume, and the journey a show takes from rehearsal to performance.

Youth Theatre: Play in a Week

4 Aug 2025

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.

  • 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