Leeds Heritage Theatres is pleased to announce that City Varieties Music Hall will reopen from Monday 17 May, welcoming back audiences with its first live performance since March 2020, and an exciting new film programme presented in collaboration with sister venue Hyde Park Picture House. Judy & Liza, a dazzling production telling the turbulent tale […]
Mikron Theatre, in their 49th year of touring, are celebrating (wo)man’s best friend this season when they stage the premiere of Poppy Hollman’s new musical comedy caper A Dog’s Tale, which looks at canines past and present and the enduring bond between people and their dogs. A Dog’s Tale will kick off its tour at […]
Leeds Playhouse has just revealed its exciting summer programme. The programme features exciting collaborations, and a range of local artists and companies, offering a host of opportunities for audiences to share in the excitement of live theatre between June and September. It has also revealed that it will be taking audiences on a magical adventure […]
Leeds Playhouse has today announced an exciting season of productions and exhibitions to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary as it looks forward to welcoming audiences back to the building safely in May. Leeds Playhouse was created by and for the people of Leeds, so it seems only fitting that they are now at the centre […]
Michael Harrison and Jonathan Church are delighted to announce that Chichester Festival Theatre’s Olivier Award-nominated production of Singin’ in the Rain will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour starting in 2021 and stopping off at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford in July 2022! Singin’ in the Rain also reunites the original director Jonathan Church […]
On the one-year anniversary since Leeds Heritage Theatres’ three venues were forced to close their doors because of the pandemic, the company announces an exciting programme of new shows and screenings, and looks back on its most challenging year to date. Both Leeds Grand Theatre and City Varieties Music Hall hope to raise their curtains […]
Leeds Actors in Training (LAIT), a practical skills-building course for young adults (18-25) serious about an acting career, run in collaboration with Leeds Grand Theatre, is offering free online masterclasses throughout March 2021. In anticipation of theatres reopening, LAIT Intensive is a series of five evening sessions run over three weeks by professional artists and […]
Infamous cabaret misfit and drag miscreant Joe Black invites you to indulge in a gloriously raucous gin soaked musical cabaret extravaganza. One part art deco inspired punk cabaret, two parts drag musical mayhem, best enjoyed after dark. Joe Black: Deco Punk comes to King’s Hall, Ilkley on Thursday 16 September 2021, let’s party like it’s […]
Following the success of Leeds Playhouse’s award-winning Creative Engagement programme aimed at connecting with communities across the Leeds City Region, the theatre has enhanced its efforts to reach out to people who might feel an increased sense of isolation or vulnerability during the current lockdown. PLAYHOUSE CONNECT builds on work already carried out and aims […]
Bradford Theatres is looking for more volunteers from the local community to take part in a joint outreach project with the Royal Shakespeare Company. The project – called Shakespeare Nation – provides opportunities for adults from all walks of life to become Shakespeare Champions, joining workshops with professionals from the RSC, including actors, directors and […]