A new play at Leeds Playhouse, exploring life in the shadow of the Yorkshire industrial landmark, has been described as ‘Hilarious, gritty and thought-provoking’.
Blow Down, both amusing and poignant, is coming to Leeds Playhouse on 3 – 11 February, then tours Yorkshire and the North East. The play, written by Garry Lyons, delves into the impact on the lives of the people who lived and worked at Ferrybridge.
Presented by Theatre Royal Wakefield and directed by Tess Seddon, Blow Down is drawn from the stories of the local community, including the people of Knottingley.
Playwright Garry Lyons: “For some years I’ve lived near Ferrybridge Power Station and watched its iconic cooling towers come down from close at hand. I thought it would be interesting to see what local people thought about the loss of such a landmark. So, I interviewed members of the community, and from the recordings developed a play that captures their hopes, dreams, fears and memories. It’s a snapshot of a Yorkshire town at a particular moment, but one that I’m sure will resonate right across the north and beyond
You can find out more about the making of Blow Down by watching this short behind-the-scenes film.
Bramall Rock Void
Leeds Playhouse
3-11 February
Box office: 0113 213 7700
leedsplayhouse.org.uk
Cover photograph: Garry Lyons, Playwright.
