Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – The Musical
Leeds Playhouse, in association with Neal Street Productions & Playful Productions, presents this new production from 18 November until 28 January in advance of a UK tour. Based on the novel by Roald Dahl and the Warner Bros film, this devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and wild confectionary wizard Willy Wonka will take audiences […]
The Imaginarium – An Indie Space to Meet Creative Needs
The Imaginarium, a popular community and arts space, has found a permanent home in Leeds City Centre. As well as providing space for events, there is a cafe, and a plant and record shop – perfect for that unplanned stop or for a pre-arranged meet-up. Those who were regulars when The Imaginarium was in Kirkstall […]
South Pacific – at Leeds Grand Theatre
A South Pacific island during World War II is the setting for this Rodgers & Hammerstein love story. Jamie Wilson and Jonathan Church’s new production is set to entertain Leeds audiences from 1 – 5 November. With a full orchestra and over 30 in the cast to do justice to this much-loved Tony and Pulitzer […]
The English GI – A Preview
Jonathan Sandler’s graphic novel about a Leeds schoolboy in World War 2 was published earlier this year. The English GI is the result of Jonathan’s dedication to adapting his grandfather’s War memoir. As a Leeds Grammar School boy, Bernard Sandler was part of a school trip to America, and was forced to stay there when […]
Testament – at the Quarry: Orpheus in The Record Shop
Acclaimed rapper, playwright and world record-breaking beatboxer Testament is making a triumphant return to the Quarry stage at Leeds Playhouse this week with his hit show Orpheus in the Record Shop. This Leeds Playhouse and Opera North co-production returns from 13 to 15 October, showcasing the astonishing skills of this multi-talented writer and musician and […]
