Missing People – Cut Short At Leeds Playhouse
Missing People is the first co-production between Leeds Playhouse and Kani Public Arts Center Japan, following its debut in Tokyo at the New National Theatre. Missing People was performed on 12 – 17 March, when the Playhouse had to close. We sympathise with all the performers, backstage crew and front of house; and of course […]
City Varieties Youth Theatre -a Change of Name and a New Performance
City Varieties Youth Theatre is now Leeds Grand Youth Theatre and will continue to build its reputation as one of the leading youth theatre groups in the UK. The Youth theatre was founded in 2012 to introduce people between the ages of 8 and 17 to working life alongside professionals in Leeds’ iconic venues. It operates […]
Cabaret Returns to Leeds Grand Theatre on 3 – 7 March
Kander and Ebb’s musical, directed by Rufus Norris and produced by Bill Kenwright, tells the story of an American writer’s relationship with an English cabaret performer. Ensuring that the tale remains with us, it features some of the most memorable songs, such as Maybe This Time, Cabaret and Money Makes the World Go Round. The readily […]
A Competition for Conductors in Leeds
It is 11 years since the Leeds Conductors Competition was held, offering career-boosting opportunities to young British conductors. The competition returns in September. . With the event set to take place at the Town Hall, Leeds International Concert Season is again partnering with Opera North to choose the winner of a prize of £10,000 and professional […]
A World Premiere at Leeds Playhouse on 12 – 15 February
Black Waters, a powerful new dance show from Phoenix Dance Theatre, uses moments in history to show how people find hope and inspiration even in bleak times. At certain periods in history, people have been imprisoned for speaking out against regimes, even killed for profit. The co-choreographers of Black Waters have combined contemporary dance with […]
