Past shows

Open Season

27 Jun – 19 Jul 2025

A huge welcome back to our annual festival of community performance. This year's theme is 'A Leeds United'.

‘Back in the House’ by Music House

19 Jul 2025

Music House is Back in the House, bigger and better than ever!

Open Mics by the Leeds Piano Competition

11 – 18 Jul 2025

Join the Leeds International Piano Competition for fun, inclusive and engaging piano based open-mic events at Leeds Playhouse as part of Open Season.

‘The Needs of Leeds’ by St George’s Crypt

17 Jul 2025

Walk through the last 95 years of our city to explore the evolving landscape for homeless and vulnerable people.

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.

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Yorkshire Talent 2025

15 Jul 2025

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BSL Interpreted

Yorkshire Talent 2025 is a vibrant talent competition celebrating the creativity and skill of performers who are learning disabled and/or autistic.  

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.

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.

  • 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