In a ground-breaking celebration of age and ageing that is 1001 Stories, contemporary artists, modern-day activists and revolutionaries will take over the Playhouse’s spaces.
In Conversation With Alan Bennett (now SOLD OUT) is one of the many events during the takeover from 24 April until 6 May. The acclaimed author, playwright and screenwriter will return to his home City for a rare appearance on 6 May, just before his 89th birthday.
Alan Lyddiard, Artistic Director of The Performance Ensemble and Director of Sinfonia: “Having Alan Bennett join our 1001 Stories programme is a wonderful affirmation that creativity doesn’t stop as you get older; he continues to be an astute, satirical and engaging force, still creating incredible work well into his 80s. 1001 Stories isn’t just for older people, it’s for all ages to enjoy, to experience and understand the narratives and lives of the older members of our society, who are just as relevant and vocal today as they were in their younger days. ”
Originated by Leeds-based The Performance Ensemble, 1001 Stories has been developed with Leeds Playhouse, Leeds Older People’s Forum, Leeds Museums and Galleries and Leeds 2023 to give a voice to the pioneering generations who have lived life to the full and are still here to share their incredible stories of love and family, of the everyday and the extraordinary.
You can see the full programme of 1001 Stories events here.
Photograph by Alex Bailey courtesy of History Boys Ltd.
