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    WELCOME
                                                                                              We take enormous pride in producing        come alive, whether that’s artists,
                                                                                              and presenting a diverse range of          audiences, participants or folk who
                                                                                              shows across a variety of scales in        just pop in for a cuppa. So, we’ll
                                                                                              our theatre spaces as well as out in       continue to work hard to reach
                                                                                              the community. We want everyone            more and more people, including
                                                                                              to feel safe and feel at home here.        people who may have felt excluded
                                                                                                                                         for many different reasons in the
                                                                                              This deeply rooted ethos is part of what
                                                                                                                                         past. Ultimately, bringing people
                                                                                              makes us who we are. Throughout
                                                                                                                                         together to experience the thrill of live
                                                                                              the pandemic we have tried to keep
                                                                                                                                         performance is exactly why we exist.
    Great theatre is built on shared moments.   on their feet, they have one thing in         developing our work and to have been
    Whether they are heart-stopping             common – they bring us together.              present and active in the lives of as      As always, we have endeavoured to
    moments in an intimate studio space                                                       many people in our city as we could.       present a season that reflects, inspires
                                                Our Spring/Summer 2022 Season is all
    when the barrier between actor and                                                        As we emerge, we remain steadfastly        and entertains the communities we
                                                about shared moments. We’re bringing
    audience dissolves or epic moments                                                        committed to providing as inclusive and    serve. We hope you enjoy it – and
                                                you epic Shakespeare, classic musicals,
    in an awe-inspiring auditorium                                                            accessible a spectrum of inspirational,    the many shared moments it brings.
                                                family drama, personal stories, politically
    where the joy and excitement                                                              challenging, captivating and engaging
                                                charged polemics, children’s shows                                                       James Brining & Robin Hawkes
    generated on stage creates a spark                                                        shows as we can. It’s the mixture of
                                                and large-scale community projects.                                                      Joint Chief Executives
    of electricity that gets everyone                                                         people who make our brilliant building
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             From £14

             Age 11+

             AD, BSL,
             CAP, SD

    A Leeds Playhouse production

    MACBETH
    By William Shakespeare
    Directed by Amy Leach
    Designed by Hayley Grindle

    26 FEBRUARY – 19 MARCH

    ‘Blood will have blood’

    Driven by his desire to rule, Macbeth
    does whatever it takes to become
    king. When three witches reveal their
    prophecy on the heath, a savage
    darkness consumes the hearts of
    the treacherous warrior and his wife.
    Corruption and an insatiable greed for
    power lead to death and destruction
    in Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy.

    Directed by Amy Leach (Hamlet, Romeo
    & Juliet) this compelling production is
    a visceral and vibrant exploration of
    what happens when a deep fixation
    feels impossible to abandon.

                                              All performances of     To support students, our Creative Engagement team
                                              Macbeth will feature    will be making a range of educational resources available
                                              creatively integrated   exclusively to school bookers. For more information
    Photography by David Lindsay              audio description.      email: creativeeducation@leedsplayhouse.org.uk
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           Courtyard                                                                    Quarry

           £10                                                                          From £14

                                                                                        Age 12+

    Coram Shakespeare Schools                                                    Phoenix Dance
    Foundation presents         31 JANUARY – 2 FEBRUARY                          Theatre presents   8 – 11 FEBRUARY

    SHAKESPEARE                 Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is          40 YEARS           Phoenix Dance Theatre is delighted to present an

    SCHOOLS
                                proud to present the world’s largest youth                          exciting programme to celebrate their milestone

                                                                                 OF PHOENIX
                                drama festival at Leeds Playhouse.                                  40th birthday, bringing together a range of work
                                                                                                    from across the Company’s illustrious history.

    FESTIVAL
                                Join us for an exhilarating evening of
                                live theatre, featuring unique abridged                             Featuring an eclectic selection of work by
                                Shakespeare productions by local schools.                           internationally acclaimed, award-winning
                                                                                                    choreographers, including former Artistic Directors
                                See Shakespeare’s stories brought to life like
                                                                                                    and collaborators, these evenings of celebration
                                never before and support young people from
                                                                                                    and reflection promise to be a rich, unforgettable
                                your community as they take to the stage.
                                                                                                    experience.

                                                                                                    40th Birthday Gala: Saturday 12 February

                                                                                                    A celebratory evening featuring a host of special
                                                                                                    guest performances from award-winning companies
                                                                                                    from around the UK performed alongside extracts
                                                                                                    of Phoenix repertoire.

                                                                                                                                   Image by Split & Richard Moran
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             Bramall          The Working Party Theatre Company &
             Rock Void        Matthew Schmolle Productions present:

                              THE SH*T
             £14

             14+
                              By Kenneth Emson
                                                                                                                                        Ha v e
                              Directed by Alexander Ferris
                                                                                                                                        y o ur
                              3 – 5 MARCH                                                                                                say!
                              In one of the thousands of forgotten youth
                              centres across our country, Eric works for
                              a single hour each week to break Daniel
                              out of his spiral towards jail or the grave.
                              But what happens when the work itself
                              becomes a matter of life and death?

                              Created in response to research and
                              consultation with youth workers and
                              young people in London and Leeds.

Photography by Jon Holloway

             Bramall
             Rock Void

             £5
                              KALI SHOWCASE                                  FURNACE
                                                                             Furnace is our artistic development engine. It’s where
             14+
                              11 MARCH                                       we develop audacious local artists and vital new
                                                                             theatre for our stages. Through Furnace, we develop:
                              Join us for a series of script-in-hand
                                                                             People                                        Partnerships
                              performances of four striking short plays
                                                                             We develop theatre artists from across        We work in partnership with arts
                              by newly discovered female writers
                                                                             the region, at all stages of their careers.   organisations locally, nationally
                              of South Asian descent from Leeds
                                                                                                                           and internationally to nurture a
                              and beyond.                                    Projects
                                                                                                                           resilient creative ecology.
                                                                             We are a home for independent
                              They have been developed as part of the
                                                                             artists to explore new ideas –                If you’re a local artist join our free
                              DISCOVERY programme in collaboration
                                                                             to try, fail and try again.                   Furnace Social Club to receive
                              with Kali Theatre, who produce thought
                                                                                                                           regular updates, news of forthcoming
                              provoking, contemporary new writing            Programme
                                                                                                                           opportunities and ticket offers.
                              by South Asian women which reflects            We make space for the Playhouse’s lead
                              and comments on our lives today.               artists to play and innovate, developing      Visit leedsplayhouse.org.uk/furnace
                                                                             a diverse programme for our audiences.

                                                                                                                                                Photography by Zoe Martin
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                ZOG & THE
                                                             Zog, Emma Kilbey and Joe Stilgoe, back
     From £13
                                                             together for this truly modern take on the
     Age 3+                                                  classic fairy tale.

                FLYING DOCTORS                               Zog, super keen student turned air-
                                                             ambulance, still lands with a crash-bang-
                                                             thump. Together with his Flying Doctor
                                                             crew, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, they
                31 MARCH – 1 APRIL                           tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with
                                                             one too many horns and a lion with the flu.
                                                             However, Pearl’s uncle, the King, has other
                Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel            ideas about whether princesses should be
                Scheffler’s bestselling sequel, Freckle      doctors. She’s soon locked up in the castle
                Productions bring the creative team behind   back in a crown and a silly frilly dress!

     Quarry
                Tall Stories present:                        Based on the picture book by Julia
     From £14

                THE GRUFFALO
                                                             Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
     Age 3+
                                                             Join Mouse on a daring adventure
                                                             through the deep, dark wood in Tall
                                                             Stories’ magical, musical adaptation
                29 – 30 APRIL                                of the classic picture book by Julia
                                                             Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. For
                                                             everyone aged 3 and up.

     Quarry

                PEPPA PIG’S BEST
                                                             Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a
     From £15
                                                             special day out with George, Mummy Pig
     Age 0+                                                  and Daddy Pig - it’s going to be her best

                DAY EVER
                                                             day ever! Get ready for a road-trip full of
                                                             fun adventures. From castles to caves,
                                                             dragons to dinosaurs and lots of lovely
                                                             ice-cream – there is something for all of
                3 – 4 AUGUST                                 the family and their friends to enjoy.
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CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT
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                                                                                           YOUTH THEATRE SHARINGS
                                                                                           26 MARCH

     Playhouse Youth – for young              Be creative, meet new                        Sharing positive stories in negative times.
     people aged 5 - 25
                                              people and connect with                      Join us for an evening of devised and scripted work
     Playhouse Education – for teachers and
                                              the Playhouse through our                    exploring the power of gratitude, free speech and
     students in formal education settings
                                              award-winning Creative                       sharing lived experiences. This bold and eclectic
     Playhouse Older People –                                                              showcase of work by 5 to 21-year-olds is part of an
     for anyone aged 55+
                                              Engagement programme.                        international participatory project by Wonder Fools in
                                              There are so many                            association with the Traverse Theatre.                     Photography by Anthony Robling
     Playhouse Communities – activity
     for everyone across the city
                                              ways to get involved.                        For more details about joining the Playhouse Youth
                                                                                           Theatre, email: playhouseyouth@leedsplayhouse.org.uk
     We are also proud to be the world’s      Email our friendly team on                   If you miss this performance, there is no need to worry,
     first Theatre of Sanctuary and strive    engagement@leedsplayhouse.org.uk             the Youth Theatre will be sharing work again in July.
     to provide safe, creative spaces for     to get involved.
     refugees and people seeking asylum.  

     Upcoming projects:

     Youth Theatre: Our group for 5–7
                                                                                           BEAUTIFUL OCTOPUS CLUB
     year olds will start in January and
     places are available for all age                                                      20 JUNE
     groups. Book a place by visiting
     leedsplayhouse.org.uk/whats-on
                                                                                           Beautiful Octopus will be returning this summer
     Sanctuary Company: join our creative
                                                                                           with another Beautiful Octopus Club Festival. There
     company for anyone aged 16+ who
                                                                                           will be a week of activity to come and explore, be
     has recently arrived in this country.
                                                                                           creative and have fun.                                     Photography by Anthony Robling
     Email Shreena Gobey on
     Shreena.gobey@leedsplayhouse.org.uk
     to find out more.
                                                                                           OPEN SEASON
                                                                                           A huge welcome back to our annual festival of
                                                                                           community performance.

                                                                                           Join us to celebrate as our stages come alive with the
                                                                                           communities of Leeds sharing stories of our proud,
     Sign up to our mailing list
                                                                                           diverse city. The festival features performances and
     at leedsplayhouse.org.uk/creative-
                                                                                           work from community groups, organisations, and
     engagement to receive our monthly
                                                                                           schools as well as work created by our award-winning
     newsletter packed full of offers,
                                                                                           Creative Engagement department.
     opportunities and information.

                                                               Photography by Zoe Martin
                                                                                                                                                        Photography by Nick Singleton
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               Quarry              Yorkshire Dance & partners present            Bramall     TheatreState in association
                                                                                 Rock Void

                                   FRESH 2022
                                                                                             with Leeds Playhouse present
               From £6

                                                                                             SAY YES
                                                                                 £14

                                                                                 BSL, RP

                                                                                             TO TESS
                                   2 APRIL

                                   A celebration of youth dance taking place
                                                                                             By Tess Seddon with songs
                                   online and in person. For the first time
                                                                                             by Harry Blake
                                   since 2017 FRESH returns to the stage in
                                                                                             Co-directed by Tess Seddon
                                   Leeds! FRESH 2022 will present work of
                                                                                             & Harry Blake
                                   all styles from youth dance groups, from
                                   across the Yorkshire region. Expect high
                                   quality dance routines showcasing anything
                                   from street dance to Kathak (and everything               24 MARCH – 2 APRIL
                                   in between). Live performances will take
                                   place throughout the day, including
                                   an exciting performance in the Leeds                      ‘Anyone can be a
                                   Playhouse foyer and an evening show in                    politician, even you.’
     Photography by Brian Slater   the Quarry theatre.  
                                                                                             Tess has moved back to Leeds
                                                                                             after a break up. Temping at a
                                                                                             call centre and trying to survive a
                                                                                             frosty house-share, she’s feeling
                                                                                             lost, until she meets the Yorkshire
                                                                                             Party and is inspired to stand in
                                                                                             the 2017 UK General Election.

                                                                                             Thrust into the spotlight, Tess
                                                                                             takes the Yorkshire Party’s
                                                                                             passion for people, park & rides
                                                                                             and Yorkshire devolution to the
                                                                                             streets, finding friends in unlikely
                                                                                             places. But with the General
                                                                                             Election getting ever closer,
                                                                                             she starts to question whether
                                                                                             she’s doing the right thing.
                                   Transform is back with an exciting
                                   international festival of performance.
                                   Transform 21–22 is an experiment
                                   to reimagine what an international
                                   festival can look like and represent in
                                   the future. From October 2021 to April
                                   2022, expect a vibrant programme
                                   of theatre, dance and performance
                                   unfolding across the Playhouse and
                                   iconic sites and spaces of Leeds.                         Photography by David Lindsay
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            From £14

            Age 13+

            AD, BSL,
            CAP, SD

     A Leeds Playhouse and
     HOME co-production                    2 – 23 APRIL

     HEDWIG &                              ‘I’m the new Berlin Wall. Try

     THE ANGRY
                                           and tear me down!’

                                                                                        The Hit Musical
                                           Welcome to a euphoric night on the rock
                                           ‘n’ roll rollercoaster with singer Hedwig
                                           – a hedonistic genderqueer anti-heroine

     INCH
                                           seemingly hellbent on destruction.

                                           This darkly humorous self-love story,
                                           powered by a live band, epic rock-inspired
                                           music and hard-hitting lyrics, explores
     Text by John Cameron Mitchell
                                           gender identity, acceptance and the
     Music and Lyrics by Stephen Trask
                                           freedom to be whoever you want to be.
     Presented by arrangement with JOSEF
     WEINBERGER LIMITED                    Directed by Jamie Fletcher and starring
     Directed by Jamie Fletcher            Yorkshire’s own divine drag queen and
                                           sensational songstress Divina De Campo,
                                           this multi-Tony award-winning musical
                                           breaks all the rules – challenging us
                                           all to create a world where everyone
                                           is valued and everyone is loved.

     Photography by Alex Styles
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               From £14

               Age 11+

               AD, BSL,
               CAP, DF

     A Leeds Playhouse, Curve and Queen’s
     Theatre Hornchurch co-production

     MAGGIE MAY
     By Frances Poet
     Director Jemima Levick

     7 – 21 MAY

     ‘They say we’re like swans. Ruddy                       are all she can remember. Her son and
     beautiful graceful things on the                        new girlfriend are coming to dinner and
     surface of a lake but underneath                        her best friend is asking questions.
     we’re paddling like mad.’
                                                              An extraordinary play about an
     Maggie and Gordon first met in 1971                     ordinary Leeds family, balancing the
     dancing to the music of Rod Stewart.                    challenges of daily life whilst living with
     Now in their sixties, and still very much in            dementia. A heartfelt story of hope
     love, they’ve been finishing each other’s               by award winning playwright Frances
     songs all their marriage. But now Maggie                Poet, Maggie May is an inspiring new
     is feeling foggy and some days the songs                play with love, laughter and music.

     All performances of Maggie May are
     dementia friendly. They are suitable
     for and warmly welcome people living
     with dementia and their supporters
     as well as all audience members.

     Originally commissioned as part of Every Third Minute
     which was funded through a Celebrating Age grant from
     Arts Council England and The Baring Foundation
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            From £14                                                                                   From £14

            BSL                                                                                        AD, BSL,
                                                                                                       CAP, SD

     A Northern Broadsides                                                                     A Leeds Playhouse,
     and New Vic Theatre         17 – 21 MAY                                                   Birmingham Rep, Northern       24 MAY – 4 JUNE
     co-production                                                                             Stage and Soho Theatre

     AS YOU
                                                                                               co-production in association
                                 Shakespeare’s joyful comedy comes to                          with HOME                      The UK and European premiere of Claudia
                                 life in this bold, witty and accessible new                                                  Rankine’s first published play, The White Card
                                                                                               Written by Claudia Rankine
                                 show performed by 12 Northern actors.                                                        poses the question: can society progress when

     LIKE IT
                                                                                               Directed by Natalie Ibu
                                                                                                                              whiteness remains invisible? Written in 2019 during
                                 When Rosalind, the daughter of a Duke, is exiled to
                                                                                                                              an increasingly racially divided America and
                                 the forest alongside her romantic interest, Orlando,
                                                                                                                              before the murder of George Floyd and the Black
                                 she soon becomes entangled in an elaborate
     By William Shakespeare                                                                                                   Lives Matter protests rippled across the globe, a
                                 game of fluid identity where all the world’s a
     Directed by Laurie Sansom                                                                                                wealthy, privileged white couple invite a talented
                                 stage and nobody is quite who they seem…
     Designed by E.M. Parry                                                                                                   Black artist to dinner. Tensions run high and a
                                                                                                                              heated debate uncovers some uncomfortable
                                                                                                                              truths that can’t be ignored about white privilege,
                                                                                                                              cultural appropriation and representation.

                                                                                                                              Be an ally, be in the room, be in the conversation.
                                                                                                                              The White Card invites us to all to play our part in
                                                                                                                              the debate.

                                                                   Photography by Guy Farrow
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               From £14

               AD, BSL,
               CAP, SD

     A Leeds Playhouse and
     Opera North co-production

     A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
     Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
     Book by Hugh Wheeler
     Director James Brining

     1 – 16 JULY

                                                         Our co-production with Opera North
     “Top-quality musical standards”                     starring Dame Josephine Barstow
     — The Stage                                         is back by popular demand.

                                                         A chance meeting between ex-lovers
     “A true gem... Exceptional”                         sparks a game of romantic musical
     — The Telegraph                                     chairs over a weekend in the country,
                                                         as hopelessly mismatched couples
                                                         find themselves confronted by their
     “Piercingly well done... An exquisite
                                                         own vanities and deceptions.
     pleasure that, for all its rapturous
     romance, never loses its serrated edge”             Glistening with wit and romance,
     — The Times                                         composer Sondheim’s tantalising
                                                         tale flirts with musical theatre and
                                                         opera, and includes the classic
     Original orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick.         song Send in the Clowns.
     Suggested by a film by Ingmar Bergman. Originally
     Produced and Directed on Broadway by Harold         Featuring members of the Orchestra
     Prince. Performed by arrangement with Music
     Theatre International (Europe) Limited              and Chorus of Opera North, and
                                                         directed by the Playhouse’s Artistic
                                                         Director James Brining, expect a
                                                         glorious evening that is heart-warming
                                                         and heartbreaking in equal measure.
                                                                                                  Photography by Sharron Wallace
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               Rock Void

               £14

               Age 12+

                                                                                      LEEDS WEST
 Presented by ARC Stockton,
 Daniel Bye and Boff Whalley
 in association with
                                 15 – 16 JUNE                                                      PRINCE & PRINCESS SHOW
 Leeds Playhouse
                                                                                      INDIAN       21 AUGUST

 THESE HILLS
                                 Dan and Boff have run a series of routes from
                                                                                                   KING AND QUEEN SHOW
                                                                                      CARNIVAL
                                 the city centre in which they’ve found themselves,
                                 to the top of the peak overlooking that city.

 ARE OURS
                                 But what are they really running from?
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                                 Award-winning Daniel Bye, and Chumbawamba
                                 founder member, Boff Whalley, bring                               The Prince and Princess and King and Queen
                                 together story and song to escape it                              Show are delighted to be back at Leeds
                                 all by running to wild places.                                    Playhouse as they celebrate 55 years of
                                                                                                   Leeds West Indian Carnival with even more
                                                                                                   spectacular costumes from across England all
                                                                                                   moving to the sweet sounds of the soca beat,
                                                                                                   steelpans and much, much more.

                                                                                                   Come let weh go!! Who will be crowned Leeds
                                                                                                   Carnival King and Queen 2022? Watch this space.

     Photography by Brent Carr
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     With the Playhouse Pass membership scheme,                                              AD – Audio Described            Priority Access
     you’ll be amongst the first to know about our                                           Commentary via personal
                                                                                                                             Membership
     shows each season and have the pick of the                                              headphones or integrated live
                                                                                                                             Join our free access scheme today
                                                                                             into the show for blind and
     best seats with priority booking.                                                                                       to unlock the best seats held
                                                                                             visually impaired people.
                                                                                                                             specifically for wheelchair users,
                                                                                                                             and people with mobility issues or
     Individual Pass                Plus for all levels                                      BSL – British Sign Language
                                                                                                                             other additional requirements.
     £25 per year                                                                            Interpreted performance
                                    - Priority Booking
     Discount for 1 ticket per                                                               for BSL users.                  As a priority access member
     production (15%)*              - Free ticket exchange up to                                                            you will receive:
                                       1 hour before the performance                         CAP – Captioned
                                                                                                                             - Priority booking
                                                                                             English text visible for deaf
     Dual Pass                      - Bar and restaurant
                                                                                             or hard of hearing people.      - Online access to the best recommended
     £30 per year                      discount (10%)
                                                                                                                                seats for accessible performances
     Discount for 2 tickets per
                                    - Invitation to our                                     DF – Dementia Friendly
     production (15%)*                                                                                                       - Online access to wheelchair spaces
                                       season launches                                       Adapted to meet the needs of
                                                                                                                                and essential companion seats
                                                                                             people living with dementia.
     Family/Group Pass              - Regular e-newsletter
                                                                                                                             - Free ticket exchange up to 1 hour
     £40 per year
                                    *Ticket discount applies to full price                   RP – Relaxed Performance           prior to the performance
     Discount for up to 6 tickets
                                    tickets and is subject to availability.                  Adapted to meet the needs
     per production (15%)*                                                                                                   - Regular Playhouse newsletter
                                                                                             of audience members with
                                    For more information about                               learning disabilities.          Sign up online or contact Box Office
                                    Playhouse Pass contact the
                                    Box Office on 0113 213 7700                              SD - Socially Distanced
                                    or visit the website.                                    Performance

                                                                                             PSD – Post Show Discussion

                                                                                     We offer free companion seats. We
                                                                                     welcome guide dogs and hearing dogs.

                                                                                     Sponsored by our Access Partner

                                                    Photography by Anthony Robling   Photography by Zoe Martin
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                                      SUPPORT                                        PLAYHOUSE
                                      YOUR                                           SUPPORTERS’
                                                                                     CLUB
                                      PLAYHOUSE

                                      Together we can bring                    Make a regular donation
                                      the joy of theatre                       and join the Playhouse
                                      back to our city!                        Supporters’ Club to
                                      There are many ways to support Leeds     ensure our vital, life-
                                      Playhouse. Whether you are an            changing work continues
                                      individual, a charitable trust or
                                                                               fom £6 per month.
                                      a business, you can get closer to the
                                      work we do, both on and off stage.       To set up regular
                                      Every penny you give will help us to     donation by Direct
                                      continue our vital programmes            Debit please visit:
                                      to inspire audiences, communities,
                                      and theatre-makers.                      leedsplayhouse.org.uk/
                                      For more information on how to give,     support-us/playhouse-
                                      visit leedsplayhouse.org.uk/support-us   supporters-club
                                      or contact the Development Team on
                                      supporters@leedsplayhouse.org.uk         or contact Box Office
                                      or call 0113 213 7256  
                                                                               on: 0113 213 7700
                                      Your support really will
                                      make a difference.

                                      Together:                                Leeds Playhouse strives for best practice in
                                                                               fundraising and is registered with the Fundraising
                                      for communities,                         Regulator. We are honest and transparent
                                                                               with our donors, ensuring our fundraising
                                      for audiences,                           activities are legal and respectful.

                                      for our city.

     Photography by Anthony Robling
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 THANK YOU                                                                           EAT DRINK CHAT
                                                                                     Front Room Café (Level 0)                       The Newlyn Gallery
 As a registered charity, Leeds Playhouse relies                                     Join us for a pit-stop in our café. Enjoy       Visit this space for a changing
 on support from a wide range of sources to                                          locally-ground barista coffee, light            programme of exhibitions and displays.
 make great things happen - none of this would                                       breakfasts, tasty cakes, sandwiches and         The gallery is also available to be used
                                                                                     pastries in our recently refreshed café area.   by local artists. Contact
 be possible without everyone’s support:                                                                                             info@leedsplayhouse.org.uk
                                                                                     Playhouse Kitchen (Level 2)
                                                                                     Our transformed Playhouse Kitchen               Family Facilities
                                                                                     provides a relaxed atmosphere with              Facilities include our soon to open kids’
                                                                                     great views of the city. Serving a variety      play area, The PLAYhouse in the café,
                                                                                     of fresh food, from hearty meals to             baby change and family toilets, high-
                                                                                     smaller bites, we cater for a range of          chairs and special catering options.
                                                                                     dietary needs, including vegan and
                                                                                     dairy free options. Visit our website           Visiting Us
                                                                                     to find out about our reopening.                We are thrilled to be welcoming
                                                                                                                                     audiences and visitors back to the
                                                                                     Playhouse Bar (Level 2)                         Playhouse and want everyone to feel as
                                                                                     Call in or make an evening of it by             comfortable as possible when visiting.
                                                 the
                                                 emerald                             enjoying a craft beer, glass of wine or         Guidance and restrictions may change
                                                 foundation
                                                                                     soft drink in our contemporary bar              but if you feel more comfortable wearing
                                                                                     area next to the Playhouse Kitchen.             a face covering then please continue to
                                                                                     Our Terrace Bar next to Box Office on           do so and respect the choice of others.
                                                                                     Level 1 also caters for smaller groups.  

     Members of the Playhouse Directors’ Club;
     The Brooke Club, The Playhouse Supporters’ Club;

     Leeds Playhouse is grateful to those members of our audience who have donated
     the value of tickets to performances cancelled due to the pandemic.

     For more information on how you can help please contact the Fundraising and
     Development team at supporters@leedsplayhouse.org.uk

                                                                                                                                                      Photography by Sharron Wallace
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     VENUE HIRE
     Let us set the stage for your meetings,
                                                                                   VISITING THE PLAYHOUSE
     conferences and private events. Leeds
     Playhouse offers a dynamic and creative                                       Box Office                                     Book with confidence
     setting for any event; whether you’re                                         Open Monday to Saturday                        If for any reason you are unable to
     planning a party for just a few, or a                                         10am - 3pm and until the show                  attend, contact the Box Office in
     conference for hundreds, our versatile                                        starts on performance days.                    advance of the performance and
     spaces offer the chance to shape your                                                                                        you can either transfer to another
     event without compromise.                                                     Where applicable, discounts apply to
                                                                                                                                  date or credit your account.
                                                                                   students and children under 18 in full-
     Roll out the red carpet for your guests.                                      time education, Leeds Card Holders             Email info@leedsplayhouse.org.uk
     From family and friends to business                                           and anyone receiving disability or
                                                                                                                                  Call 0113 213 7700
     partners and delegates, Leeds Playhouse                                       unemployment benefits. Discounted
     is the perfect home for your event.                                           tickets are subject to availability and only   Textphone 18001 then 0113 213 7700
                                                                                   one discount is applicable per ticket.         A transaction fee of £2.50 will be applied
     For more information please contact                                                                                          to all phone and internet bookings.
                                                                                   This season we’re proud to be extending
     Kayleigh Wright, Conferencing and                                             these discounts to support Leeds City
     Events Sales Manager at:                                                      Council’s Leeds Says Thanks campaign           Keeping you safe
     kayleigh.wright@leedsplayhouse.org.uk                                         as a special thankyou to NHS and front         We can’t wait to welcome you to the
                                                                                                                                  Playhouse. We’ve taken time to ensure

     COSTUME HIRE
                                                                                   line key workers for their efforts during
                                                                                   COVID-19, subject to availability.             the safety of all our staff, artists and
                                                                                                                                  audiences. Please book ahead of your
                                                                                                                                  visit and go to our website for the latest
                                                                                   Getting Here                                   Covid information about how we can all
     Located in our St Peter’s Square building,                                    By car                                         keep safe as we enjoy live performance.
     explore our vast array of costumes, let                                       Due to extensive ground works in the
     your imagination run wild and create a                                        area, we recommend using the Victoria          For the latest Covid safety information
     unique outfit to impress. As well as catering                                 Gate Car Park (enter LS2 7AS in your           please visit our website.
     for individuals, our experienced team                                         SatNav). This car park is closest to
     works with professional organisations,                                        our new entrance. Parking is £3 after          Find Us
     amateur dramatic and                                                          5pm. Disabled bays are available.              Leeds Playhouse
     education groups.                                                                                                            Playhouse Square
                                                                                   By bus
                                                                                                                                  Quarry Hill
                                                                                   The Playhouse is opposite Leeds City
                                                                                                                                  Leeds LS2 7UP
     For more details                                                              Bus Station, across the road from the
     please visit the                                                              new St Peter’s Street entrance.
                                                                                                                                  Playhouse 2
     website or email:
                                                                                   By train                                       St Peter’s Building
     costumehire@leedsplayhouse.org.uk
                                                                                   The Playhouse is a 20 minute                   6 St Peter’s Square
                                                                                   walk from Leeds Train Station.                 Leeds LS9 8AH
     Leeds Playhouse
                                                                                                                                  (For Costume Hire
     2 St Peter’s Building                                                         Drop off
                                                                                                                                  and Playhouse Youth)
     6 St Peter’s Square                                                           Please get dropped off at
     Leeds                                                                         Playhouse Square, there is also
     LS9 8AH                                                                       limited disabled parking.
                                                     Photography by Mark Brenner
KEY

DIARY JANUARY—JULY 2022
                                                                                                                                                                    AD        Audio Description               PSD        Post Show Discussion
                                                                                                                                                                    BSL       British Sign Language           RP         Relaxed Performance
                                                                                                                                                                    CAP       Captions                        SD         Socially Distanced
                                                                                                                                                                    DF        Demential Friendly

      JANUARY               QUARRY THEATRE                    COURTYARD THEATRE               BRAMALL ROCK VOID            Wed   13/4/22                                          Hedwig 7:45pm
Mon     31/01/22                                         Shakespeare’s Schools Festival                                    Thu   14/4/22                                          Hedwig 2pm, 7.45pm
                                                         7pm                                                               Sat   16/4/22                                          Hedwig 2:30pm CAP, 7:45pm
                                                                                                                           Tue   19/4/22                                          Hedwig 7:45pm
      FEBRUARY              QUARRY THEATRE                    COURTYARD THEATRE               BRAMALL ROCK VOID
                                                                                                                           Wed   20/4/22                                          Hedwig 7:45pm PSD
Tue     1/2/22                                           Shakespeare's Schools Festival                                    Thu   21/4/22                                          Hedwig 2pm, 7.45pm CAP
                                                         7pm
                                                                                                                           Fri   22/4/22                                          Hedwig 7:45pm AD
Wed     2/2/22                                           Shakespeare's Schools Festival
                                                         7pm                                                               Sat   23/4/22                                          Hedwig 2:30pm AD,7:45pm
Tue     8/2/22     40 Years of Phoenix 7:30pm SD                                                                           Fri   29/4/22   The Gruffalo 2:30pm, 4:30pm
Wed     9/2/22     40 Years of Phoenix 7:30pm                                                                              Sat   30/4/22   The Gruffalo 11am, 2pm
Thu     10/2/22    40 Years of Phoenix 7:30pm PSD
                                                                                                                                 MAY                QUARRY THEATRE                     COURTYARD THEATRE                BRAMALL ROCK VOID
Fri     11/2/22    40 Years of Phoenix 7:30pm
Sat     12/2/22    Phoenix Dance Theatre 40th Gala                                                                         Sat   7/5/22                                           Maggie May 7:15pm DF
                   7:30pm                                                                                                  Mon   9/5/22                                           Maggie May 7:15pm DF
Sat     26/2/22    Macbeth 7:30pm AD                                                                                       Tue   10/5/22                                          Maggie May 7:15pm DF
Mon     28/2/22    Macbeth 7:30pm AD                                                                                       Wed   11/5/22                                          Maggie May 7:15pm BSL/DF
                                                                                                                           Thu   12/5/22                                          Maggie May 7:15pm DF
       MARCH                QUARRY THEATRE                    COURTYARD THEATRE               BRAMALL ROCK VOID
                                                                                                                           Fri   13/5/22                                          Maggie May 7:15pm SD/DF
Tue     1/3/22     Macbeth 7:30pm AD                                                                                       Sat   14/5/22                                          Maggie May 2:30pm DF
Wed     2/3/22     Macbeth 5pm AD                                                                                                                                                 7:15pm DF
Thu     3/3/22     Macbeth 7:30pm AD                                                      The Sh*t 7:45pm                  Mon   16/5/22                                          Maggie May 7:15pm DF
Fri     4/3/22     Macbeth 7:30pm AD                                                      The Sh*t 7:45pm PSD              Tue   17/5/22   As You Like It 7:30pm                  Maggie May 7:15pm DF
Sat     5/3/22     Macbeth 1:30pm AD 7.30pm AD                                            The Sh*t 2pm, 7.45pm             Wed   18/5/22   As You Like It 7:30pm                  Maggie May 7:15pm CAP/DF
Tue     8/3/22     Macbeth 12:30pm AD 7.30pm AD/SD                                                                         Thu   19/5/22   As You Like It 1:30pm,                 Maggie May 2pm DF/SD
                                                                                                                                           7.30pm BSL/PSD                         7:15pm DF
Wed     9/3/22     Macbeth 5pm AD/PSD
                                                                                                                           Fri   20/5/22   As You Like It 7:30pm                  Maggie May 7:15pm AD/DF
Thu     10/3/22    Macbeth 1:30pm AD 7.30pm AD
                                                                                                                           Sat   21/5/22   As You Like It 2pm, 7.30pm             Maggie May 2:30pm AD/DF
Fri     11/3/22    Macbeth 7:30pm AD/BSL                                                  Kali Showcase 3pm, 7pm
                                                                                                                                                                                  7.15pm DF
Sat     12/3/22    Macbeth 1:30pm AD/BSL 7.30pm AD
                                                                                                                           Tue   24/5/22                                          The White Card 7:30pm
Tue     15/3/22    Macbeth 12:30pm AD 7.30pm AD                                                                            Wed   25/5/22                                          The White Card 7:30pm
Wed     16/3/22    Macbeth 5pm AD/PSD                                                                                      Thu   26/5/22                                          The White Card 7:30pm BSL
Thu     17/3/22    Macbeth 1:30pm AD 7.30pm AD                                                                             Fri   27/5/22                                          The White Card 7:30pm
Fri     18/3/22    Macbeth 7:30pm AD/CAP                                                                                   Sat   28/5/22                                          The White Card 2:30pm, 7.30pm
Sat     19/3/22    Macbeth 1:30pm AD/CAP                                                                                   Mon   30/5/22                                          The White Card 7:30pm SD
                   7.30pm AD
                                                                                                                           Tue   31/5/22                                          The White Card 7:30pm
Thu     24/3/22                                                                           Say Yes To Tess 8pm
Fri     25/3/22                                                                           Say Yes To Tess 8pm BSL                JUNE               QUARRY THEATRE                     COURTYARD THEATRE                BRAMALL ROCK VOID
Sat     26/3/22                                          Youth Theatre Sharings           Say Yes to Tess
                                                         6:30pm BSL                       12:30pm RP/BSL 8pm               Wed   1/6/22                                           The White Card 2pm, 7.30pm
Tue     29/3/22                                                                           Say Yes To Tess 8pm              Sat   4/6/22                                           The White Card 2:30pm AD,
                                                                                                                                                                                  7.30pm CAP
Wed     30/3/22    Stewart Lee 7:30pm                                                     Say Yes To Tess 8pm
                                                                                                                           Wed   15/6/22                                                                            These Hills Are Ours 8pm PSD
Thu     31/3/22    Zog and the Flying Doctors 10:30am,                                    Say Yes To Tess 8pm
                   1:30pm / Stewart Lee 7.30pm                                                                             Thu   16/6/22                                                                            These Hills Are Ours 8pm

                                                                                                                                 JULY               QUARRY THEATRE                     COURTYARD THEATRE                BRAMALL ROCK VOID
       APRIL                QUARRY THEATRE                    COURTYARD THEATRE               BRAMALL ROCK VOID            Fri   1/7/22    A Little Night Music 7:30pm
Fri     1/4/22     Zog and the Flying Doctors 10:30am,                                    Say Yes To Tess 8:00pm           Sat   2/7/22    A Little Night Music 2pm, 7:30pm
                   1:30pm/ Stewart Lee 7.30pm
                                                                                                                           Wed   6/7/22    A Little Night Music 7:30pm BSL
                                                                                                                           Thu   7/7/22    A Little Night Music 1:30pm,
Sat     2/4/22     Fresh 2022 7:30pm                     Hedwig 7:45pm                    Say Yes to Tess 3:00 pm, 8pm
                                                                                                                                           7.30pm SD
Mon     4/4/22                                           Hedwig 7:45pm
                                                                                                                           Fri   8/7/22    A Little Night Music 7:30pm
Tue     5/4/22                                           Hedwig 7:45pm
                                                                                                                           Sat   9/7/22    A Little Night Music 2pm, 7:30pm
Wed     6/4/22                                           Hedwig 7:45pm BSL
                                                                                                                           Wed   13/7/22   A Little Night Music 7:30pm
Thu     7/4/22                                           Hedwig 7:45pm
                                                                                                                           Thu   14/7/22   A Little Night Music 1:30pm AD,
Fri     8/4/22                                           Hedwig 7:45pm                                                                     7.30pm CAP
Sat     9/4/22                                           Hedwig 5pm, 9pm                                                   Fri   15/7/22   A Little Night Music 7:30pm AD
Mon     11/4/22                                          Hedwig 7:45pm SD/PSD                                              Sat   16/7/22   A Little Night Music 2pm BSL, 7:30pm
Tue     12/4/22                                          Hedwig 7:45pm
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     Playhouse Square,
     Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7UP
     leedsplayhouse.org.uk
     0113 213 7700
             @leedsplayhouse
     Front cover illustration: Based on original concept by 10 Associates
     Welcome page photography by: David Lindsay, Zoe Martin,
     Anthony Robling.All details are correct at the time of printing
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     Registered address: Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UP
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