I, Daniel Blake: at Leeds Playhouse Until 9 May
A powerful piece of social theatre: When bureaucracy strips away humanity, one man refuses to disappear. I, Daniel Blake is a gritty, quietly devastating piece of theatre that shines an unflinching light on the failures of our social system. Rooted in stark realism, it gives voice to those too often unheard, capturing, with […]
Planet Omar: at Leeds Playhouse Until 25 April
Planet Omar: A Stunning Production, Perfect for Your Own Little Trouble Makers. Last night we had the absolute pleasure of watching the Leeds Playhouse’s own production of Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Maker. My kids have seen plenty of pantos and comedies over the years, but none have made them laugh out loud quite like this […]
Punch: Until 11 April at Courtyard Theatre Leeds
Gripping, creative, devastating and ultimately full of hope There are some productions that grip you from the outset, but Punch is something more: it is creative, gripping and utterly harrowing, yet threaded throughout with a deep and unexpected sense of hope. From the very first moment to its powerful conclusion, it holds its audience in […]
War of the Worlds: at Leeds Playhouse Until 28 March
War of the Worlds: Visually inventive, hauntingly gripping – a once-in-a-life-time piece of theatre. It’s rare to encounter a piece of theatre that genuinely feels like something entirely new, but War of the Worlds at Leeds Playhouse is exactly that. And that’s not said lightly. Having seen a great deal of theatre across styles and […]
Small Island: at Leeds Playhouse Until 28 March
A powerful story of resilience, connection and the struggles that shape us. There’s something genuinely special about Small Island at Leeds Playhouse…a production that feels both epic in scale and intimate in its storytelling. It’s a faithful retelling of a much-loved book, which captures the warmth and power of its characters whilst introducing a fresh, […]
