Jitney – Drama Returns to Leeds Playhouse
Leeds Playhouse and Headlong Theatre have announced their co-production of Jitney, author August Wilson’s mix of conflict, tragedy, secrecy, reconciliation and love. Written in 1979, it won the Olivier best play of the year in 2001. The story is set in 1970s Pittsburgh and centres on a company of taxi drivers and their various relationships, at […]
In Conversation With Hossein Ahmadi
Hossein Ahmadi came to the UK in 2016, a 15 year old refugee who had left his home country because it was unsafe. On arrival in the UK, Hossein was placed into foster care, and attended college in Leeds. This year, Hossein performed in Freedom Project, a play that tells the story of two young […]
Arts at The Arms Returns to Leeds
Yorkshire’s talented creatives are being showcased in a performing arts event at venues around Leeds. Arts at the Arms began life at the Cardigan Arms pub in 2019, to give voice to high quality works in small, informal venues. Leeds playwright Chris O’Connor and actor James Underwood are co-founders. James: “Chris and I have been […]
In Conversation With Andrew Quick
Andrew Quick is Director of Dracula: The Untold Story, which is a joint production between Leeds Playhouse and imitating the dog. This gothic horror story is being staged like a graphic novel, which might seem rather odd to fans of the original. Andrew obviously feels that this approach is consistent with what has always influenced […]
Drama on The Leeds-Liverpool Canal
As it tours Yorkshire’s Aire Valley via the Leeds Liverpool canal this month, a traditional canal boat will serve as a stage for ‘This Island’s Mine’. The play examines the heritage of the canal and the river and how they have helped to shape local communities. It is set on an original 1930s canal boat […]
