Past shows - Leeds Playhouse

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.

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‘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.

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Yorkshire Talent 2025

15 Jul 2025

BSL

BSL Interpreted

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

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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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‘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.

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BUZZ Open Mic

12 Jul 2025

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

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Playhouse production

Brainstorm

10 – 12 Jul 2025

Audio Described

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Captioned

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

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‘LIFE!’ by Feeling Good Theatre Company

10 – 11 Jul 2025

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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