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Artistic Director & CEO James Brining Will Leave Leeds Playhouse in April 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024

After 12 successful years as Artistic Director, James Brining is leaving Leeds Playhouse in April 2025 to become Artistic Director and Joint CEO of The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh.

Review: OLIVER!, Chichester Festival Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jul 25, 2024

Matthew Bourne brings sensational dance routines to the stage, adding a cherry to the cake of one of the greatest scores in musical theatre history

Open Call Out Launches For Yorkshire Writers In Memory Of Kay Mellor
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2024

Writers based in Yorkshire are being invited to apply for a paid, year-long fellowship, which will see them working with Leeds Playhouse and Rollem Productions, alongside a place on the prestigious BBC Writers Voices programme, which will help them to hone their skills in stage and screen as well as gaining on-the-ground industry knowledge through a range of workshops, masterclasses, panels and industry talks.

Review: MY FAIR LADY, Leeds Playhouse
by Gary Naylor - Jun 8, 2024

Two terrific leads will delight audiences, but the source material's misogyny proves too much to simply sweep aside

CORALINE - A MUSICAL Will Premiere at Leeds Playhouse in 2025
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024

After worldwide success as a bestselling book and cult movie, Coraline – A Musical will premiere at Leeds Playhouse in spring 2025 ahead of a national tour. 

Cast Set For MY FAIR LADY at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024

Leeds Playhouse and Opera North have announced a ‘loverly’ cast for their co-production of Lerner and Loewe’s classic musical My Fair Lady, with leading soprano Katie Bird and star of stage and screen John Hopkins in the leading roles of Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins. The revival of the award-winning musical plays in Leeds Playhouse’s Quarry Theatre from 31 May – 29 June. 

Scottish Premiere Of New Dolly Parton Musical HERE YOU COME AGAIN Comes To Glasgow's King's Theatre in October
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2024

Here You Come Again will arrive in Glasgow as part of a major UK tour ahead of performances in the West End. The Scottish premiere of this new Dolly Parton musical brings all her biggest hits together for the first time ever in a rollicking and joyful show, fully authorised by Dolly herself.

Dolly Parton's HERE YOU COME AGAIN Will Embark on UK Tour Prior to West End Run
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2024

Following its UK Premiere in Leeds from Saturday 11 May to Saturday 8 June, Here You Come Again will embark on a major UK tour, bringing together for the first time ever all of Dolly Parton's biggest hits in a rollicking and joyful new musical, fully authorised by Dolly herself.

Yorkshire Writer Receives The Kay Mellor Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024

Yorkshire writer announced as recipient of the Kay Mellor Fellowship. Learn more about this exciting opportunity for emerging talent in the theater industry.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to The King's Theatre, Glasgow Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2023

Casting has been announced for a new production of the West End and Broadway smash hit Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical arriving at The King's Theatre in 2024! Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Review: OLIVER!, Leeds Playhouse
by Gary Naylor - Dec 7, 2023

Family show retains enough edge to honour its sources, providing thrills and spectacle and that wonderful, wonderful score

New Dolly Parton Musical and More Set For Leeds Playhouse Spring/Summer 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2023

Leeds Playhouse has announced a new Spring/Summer 24 Season, which will offer an all new programme of entertainment for all ages. Among the shows are a new Dolly Parton musical, as well as My Fair Lady, Paranormal Activity, and more!

Photos: First Look At OLIVER! at Leeds Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2023

Leeds Playhouse has released the highly anticipated production photos from its spectacular staging of Lionel Bart’s Oliver! now open in its Quarry theatre until Saturday 27 January. 

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Returns To Leeds For The Festive Season 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2023

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE returns to Leeds Playhouse for the festive season in 2024. Don't miss this triumphant production of the beloved classic. Tickets on sale now.

Video: Watch Jenny Fitzpatrick Perform 'As Long As He Needs Me' From OLIVER! at Leeds Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023

Leeds Playhouse has released exclusive footage of the West End’s Jenny Fitzpatrick performing the ballad ‘As Long As He Needs Me’ from Lionel Bart’s Oliver!

New Adaptation Of Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN Will Open at Leeds Playhouse in February Ahead of Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

Imitating the dog & Leeds Playhouse will premiere a new adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at Leeds Playhouse in February 2024. The production will then tour until May. Learn more about how to get tickets here!

First Four Shows On Sale as Part of Leeds Playhouse Spring/Summer 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

Leeds Playhouse has announced four new productions as part of its Spring/Summer 2024 season with an eclectic mix of returning hits, reimagined classics, family favourites and beloved stories. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Cast Set For OLIVER! at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2023

Casting has been announced for Oliver! at Leeds Playhouse. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!

Guest Blog: 'I Didn't Realise the Power of This Character': Gareth Snook on the Responsibility of Playing Willy Wonka in CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Guest Author - Jun 14, 2023

When Roald Dahl’s story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory first came out it must have blown people’s minds – this man, this character, Willy Wonka. Who is he? It’s not a question that one can answer easily, believe me, I’ve tried to answer it.

The Roald Dahl Story Company Will Perform a Series of Three Upcoming New Theatre Productions
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2023

The Roald Dahl Story Company has announced three exciting new theatre productions. The productions have been created and developed by the Roald Dahl Story Company's in-house theatre division.