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Leeds Playhouse announces spring/summer season including Marcelo Bielsa-inspired play

Leeds Playhouse announces spring/summer season including Marcelo Bielsa-inspired play

Headlong’s A Raisin in the Sun at Leeds Playhouse and on tour – review

Headlong’s A Raisin in the Sun at Leeds Playhouse and on tour – review

Coraline musical launches open casting call

Coraline musical launches open casting call

My Fair Lady review – new revival is as loverly as it gets

My Fair Lady review – new revival is as loverly as it gets

Coraline musical to have world premiere tour next year

Coraline musical to have world premiere tour next year

Oliver! at Leeds Playhouse – trailer released

Oliver! at Leeds Playhouse – trailer released

Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile at Leeds Playhouse – review

Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile at Leeds Playhouse – review

Leeds Playhouse season to include Dolly Parton musical UK premiere and My Fair Lady

Leeds Playhouse season to include Dolly Parton musical UK premiere and My Fair Lady

Dolly Parton musical to have UK premiere in Leeds, with tour and West End plans

Dolly Parton musical to have UK premiere in Leeds, with tour and West End plans

Oliver! review – much-loved musical is revived in Leeds

Oliver! review – much-loved musical is revived in Leeds

Oliver! at Leeds Playhouse – in rehearsals

Oliver! at Leeds Playhouse – in rehearsals

Jenny Fitzpatrick performs “As Long As He Needs Me” from Oliver! – first listen

Jenny Fitzpatrick performs “As Long As He Needs Me” from Oliver! – first listen

Beautiful Thing at Theatre Royal Stratford East – review

Beautiful Thing at Theatre Royal Stratford East – review

Roy Orbison musical In Dreams releases world premiere trailer

Roy Orbison musical In Dreams releases world premiere trailer

In Dreams review – Roy Orbison musical is another bona fide hit for & Juliet team

In Dreams review – Roy Orbison musical is another bona fide hit for & Juliet team

Roy Orbison musical In Dreams – rehearsal images released

Roy Orbison musical In Dreams – rehearsal images released

A Passionate Woman at Leeds Playhouse Courtyard Theatre – review

A Passionate Woman at Leeds Playhouse Courtyard Theatre – review

Shakespeare's Globe announces 2022 winter season

Shakespeare's Globe announces 2022 winter season

New tour dates announced for <em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical</em>

New tour dates announced for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical

<em>Jitney</em> at the Old Vic and on tour – review

Jitney at the Old Vic and on tour – review

<em>The White Card</em> at Leeds Playhouse and on tour – review

The White Card at Leeds Playhouse and on tour – review

Maggie May at Leeds Playhouse – review

Maggie May at Leeds Playhouse – review

The Old Vic unveils additional <em>Jitney</em> cast and creative team

The Old Vic unveils additional Jitney cast and creative team

Cast for <em>A Little Night Music</em> revival at Leeds Playhouse announced

Cast for A Little Night Music revival at Leeds Playhouse announced

<em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory</em> musical to tour in 2023

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical to tour in 2023

<em>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</em> starring Divina de Campo at Leeds Playhouse – review

Hedwig and the Angry Inch starring Divina de Campo at Leeds Playhouse – review

<em>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</em> revival – first look photos

Hedwig and the Angry Inch revival – first look photos

Leeds Playhouse launches open casting call for titular role in <em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory</em>

Leeds Playhouse launches open casting call for titular role in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

<em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory</em> to be revived at Leeds Playhouse

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to be revived at Leeds Playhouse

Headlong's first season under Holly Race Roughan to include world premiere of <em>Corrina, Corrina</em>

Headlong's first season under Holly Race Roughan to include world premiere of Corrina, Corrina

The Old Vic announces 2022 shows including Mike Bartlett play with Bertie Carvel as Donald Trump

The Old Vic announces 2022 shows including Mike Bartlett play with Bertie Carvel as Donald Trump

Top new plays to see in 2022

Top new plays to see in 2022

<em>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</em> and <em>A Little Night Music</em> announced in Leeds Playhouse season

Hedwig and the Angry Inch and A Little Night Music announced in Leeds Playhouse season

The Nottingham and Leeds Playhouse production of <em>Piaf</em> is now available to rent on demand

The Nottingham and Leeds Playhouse production of Piaf is now available to rent on demand

Stratford East launches competition for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists

Stratford East launches competition for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists

<em>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</em> tour – Aslan Chris Jared meets his puppet

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tour – Aslan Chris Jared meets his puppet

<em>Wendy and Peter Pan</em> revival casting announced

Wendy and Peter Pan revival casting announced

Samantha Womack joins <em>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</em> tour

Samantha Womack joins The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tour

Complete data from Events Research Programme reveals risk level 'in line with or below' national average

Complete data from Events Research Programme reveals risk level 'in line with or below' national average

<em>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</em> stage tour casting announced

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe stage tour casting announced

Leeds Playhouse announces autumn-winter season shows

Leeds Playhouse announces autumn-winter season shows

<em>Piaf</em> revival with Jenna Russell: first look photos

Piaf revival with Jenna Russell: first look photos

Watch Jenna Russell and Sally Ann Triplett discuss their careers and working together on <em>Piaf</em>

Watch Jenna Russell and Sally Ann Triplett discuss their careers and working together on Piaf

Rider and toolkit to aid anti-racism in touring theatre released

Rider and toolkit to aid anti-racism in touring theatre released

Full casting announced for <em>Piaf</em> starring Jenna Russell

Full casting announced for Piaf starring Jenna Russell

Jenna Russell, Shoshana Bean and Jessica Vosk to perform solo concerts at Cadogan Hall

Jenna Russell, Shoshana Bean and Jessica Vosk to perform solo concerts at Cadogan Hall

<em>A Little Night Music</em> at Leeds Playhouse full casting announced

A Little Night Music at Leeds Playhouse full casting announced

Leeds Playhouse announces 2021 plans including <em>A Little Night Music</em> and <em>Wendy and Peter Pan</em>

Leeds Playhouse announces 2021 plans including A Little Night Music and Wendy and Peter Pan

Sondheim's new musical <em>Buñuel</em> is reportedly no longer in development

Sondheim's new musical Buñuel is reportedly no longer in development

<em>A Little Night Music</em> and <em>West Side Story</em> dance piece feature in Opera North's 2021 plans

A Little Night Music and West Side Story dance piece feature in Opera North's 2021 plans

Birmingham Rep announces 50th anniversary season including <em>East is East</em> revival

Birmingham Rep announces 50th anniversary season including East is East revival

<em>Piaf</em> starring Jenna Russell reopens Nottingham Playhouse in July

Piaf starring Jenna Russell reopens Nottingham Playhouse in July

BBC Arts to broadcast West End shows and RSC productions as part of "Lights Up" initiative

BBC Arts to broadcast West End shows and RSC productions as part of "Lights Up" initiative

Stage tours to see across the UK in 2021

Stage tours to see across the UK in 2021

Review: <em>A Christmas Carol: At Home</em> (Leeds Playhouse)

Review: A Christmas Carol: At Home (Leeds Playhouse)

Top new musicals to see in 2021

Top new musicals to see in 2021

Leeds Playhouse, Sheffield Theatres, Watermill and more to stream shows following tier news

Leeds Playhouse, Sheffield Theatres, Watermill and more to stream shows following tier news

Christmas 2020: stage shows, pantomimes and musicals to watch

Christmas 2020: stage shows, pantomimes and musicals to watch

<em>The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe</em> announces 2021 UK and Ireland tour

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe announces 2021 UK and Ireland tour

Re-opened theatres: a running list of socially distanced shows on UK stages

Re-opened theatres: a running list of socially distanced shows on UK stages

Rescheduled theatre – a rolling list of shows you can now see in 2021 or 2022

Rescheduled theatre – a rolling list of shows you can now see in 2021 or 2022

Tamsin Greig to perform <em>Talking Heads</em> monologue in Sheffield and Leeds

Tamsin Greig to perform Talking Heads monologue in Sheffield and Leeds

Leeds Playhouse announces new autumn season including <em>A Christmas Carol</em> and Ugly Sisters musical

Leeds Playhouse announces new autumn season including A Christmas Carol and Ugly Sisters musical

Leeds Playhouse to reopen for live performances across October

Leeds Playhouse to reopen for live performances across October

<em>My Beautiful Laundrette</em> stage production to be streamed online by Curve Leicester

My Beautiful Laundrette stage production to be streamed online by Curve Leicester

The Stage Debut Awards nominees revealed including Robbie Williams, Wendell Pierce and Aimee Lou Wood

The Stage Debut Awards nominees revealed including Robbie Williams, Wendell Pierce and Aimee Lou Wood

National Theatre announces free series of shows on YouTube received 15 million views in 4 months

National Theatre announces free series of shows on YouTube received 15 million views in 4 months

<em>Piaf</em> revival moved to 2021 – have a first listen to Jenna Russell, Sally Ann Triplett and Sara Poyzer

Piaf revival moved to 2021 – have a first listen to Jenna Russell, Sally Ann Triplett and Sara Poyzer

New Tom Jones musical <em>What's New Pussycat?</em> to be postponed until 2021

New Tom Jones musical What's New Pussycat? to be postponed until 2021

Theatres and shows with cancelled or rescheduled performances in response to coronavirus

Theatres and shows with cancelled or rescheduled performances in response to coronavirus

Top reviewed shows of 2020 to date

Top reviewed shows of 2020 to date

15 new musicals to see over the next year

15 new musicals to see over the next year

<em>Piaf</em> further casting to include Sally Ann Triplett, Sara Poyzer and Louis Gaunt

Piaf further casting to include Sally Ann Triplett, Sara Poyzer and Louis Gaunt

New Tom Jones musical <em>What's New Pussycat?</em> to open this autumn at Leeds Playhouse

New Tom Jones musical What's New Pussycat? to open this autumn at Leeds Playhouse

Review: <em>Oliver Twist</em> (Leeds Playhouse and tour)

Review: Oliver Twist (Leeds Playhouse and tour)

Tracy-Ann Oberman to star as Shylock in new <em>The Merchant of Venice</em> tour

Tracy-Ann Oberman to star as Shylock in new The Merchant of Venice tour

The Stage Awards 2020 winners announced, including <em>Life of Pi</em>, Leeds Playhouse and more

The Stage Awards 2020 winners announced, including Life of Pi, Leeds Playhouse and more

Review: <em>Dr Korczak's Example</em> (Leeds Playhouse)

Review: Dr Korczak's Example (Leeds Playhouse)

Review: <em>Night of the Living Dead – Remix</em> (Leeds Playhouse and tour)

Review: Night of the Living Dead – Remix (Leeds Playhouse and tour)

Linbury Prize winner Rose Revitt: Building sanctuary and chaos for <em>Dr Korczak's Example</em> at Leeds Playhouse

Linbury Prize winner Rose Revitt: Building sanctuary and chaos for Dr Korczak's Example at Leeds Playhouse

<em>Night of the Living Dead – Remix</em> at Leeds Playhouse: first look in rehearsals

Night of the Living Dead – Remix at Leeds Playhouse: first look in rehearsals

Sarah Crompton's top shows to see in 2020

Sarah Crompton's top shows to see in 2020

The Stage Awards 2020 shortlist includes <em>Death of a Salesman</em> and <em>& Juliet</em>

The Stage Awards 2020 shortlist includes Death of a Salesman and & Juliet

Leeds Playhouse spring 2020 season announced

Leeds Playhouse spring 2020 season announced

20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominees announced

20th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominees announced

Julie Hesmondhalgh and <em>The Greatest Play in the History of the World</em>: a little play about love and togetherness

Julie Hesmondhalgh and The Greatest Play in the History of the World: a little play about love and togetherness

Linbury Prize for Stage Design winners announced

Linbury Prize for Stage Design winners announced

Traverse Theatre spring 2020 season to include shows by Kieran Hurley and Rona Munro

Traverse Theatre spring 2020 season to include shows by Kieran Hurley and Rona Munro

Review: <em>The Wizard of Oz</em> (Leeds Playhouse)

Review: The Wizard of Oz (Leeds Playhouse)

Headlong 2020 season announced as final in Jeremy Herrin's tenure

Headlong 2020 season announced as final in Jeremy Herrin's tenure

<em>The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe</em> at the Bridge Theatre: first look photos released

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at the Bridge Theatre: first look photos released

Review: <em>There Are No Beginnings</em> (Leeds Playhouse)

Review: There Are No Beginnings (Leeds Playhouse)

<em>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</em> at the Bridge Theatre: first look at rehearsals

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at the Bridge Theatre: first look at rehearsals

Sheffield Theatres 2020 season to include Tom Bateman and four world premieres

Sheffield Theatres 2020 season to include Tom Bateman and four world premieres

Review: <em>My Beautiful Laundrette</em> (Curve, Leicester)

Review: My Beautiful Laundrette (Curve, Leicester)

<em>A Little Night Music</em> to be staged at Leeds Playhouse, co-produced with Opera North

A Little Night Music to be staged at Leeds Playhouse, co-produced with Opera North

<em>The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe</em> at the Bridge Theatre full casting announced

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe at the Bridge Theatre full casting announced

<em>My Beautiful Laundrette</em> stage show at Curve Leicester: first look photos

My Beautiful Laundrette stage show at Curve Leicester: first look photos

<em>There Are No Beginnings</em> at Leeds Playhouse: Julie Hesmondhalgh and cast in rehearsals

There Are No Beginnings at Leeds Playhouse: Julie Hesmondhalgh and cast in rehearsals

Nottingham Playhouse season to feature Jenna Russell in <em>Piaf</em>, new Stiles and Drewe musical based on <em>The Parent Trap</em> book

Nottingham Playhouse season to feature Jenna Russell in Piaf, new Stiles and Drewe musical based on The Parent Trap book

<em>Night of The Living Dead – Remix</em> to open at Leeds Playhouse on tour

Night of The Living Dead – Remix to open at Leeds Playhouse on tour

<em>Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)</em> Jane Austen karaoke adaptation tour: first look photos

Pride and Prejudice (sort of) Jane Austen karaoke adaptation tour: first look photos

Gender-swapped <em>Faustus</em> to premiere at Lyric Hammersmith and run at Birmingham Rep

Gender-swapped Faustus to premiere at Lyric Hammersmith and run at Birmingham Rep

15 new plays from around the UK

15 new plays from around the UK

Six female-led shows to catch this autumn

Six female-led shows to catch this autumn

<em>Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)</em> UK tour cast announced

Pride and Prejudice (sort of) UK tour cast announced

Julie Hesmondhalgh to star in Leeds Playhouse's <em>There Are No Beginnings</em>

Julie Hesmondhalgh to star in Leeds Playhouse's There Are No Beginnings

Pet Shop Boys to create music for Hanif Kureishi's <em>My Beautiful Laundrette</em> stage adaptation

Pet Shop Boys to create music for Hanif Kureishi's My Beautiful Laundrette stage adaptation

<em>The Girl on the Train</em> with Samantha Womack to run in the West End

The Girl on the Train with Samantha Womack to run in the West End

Leeds Playhouse announces new season as the theatre re-opens this autumn

Leeds Playhouse announces new season as the theatre re-opens this autumn

Hanif Kureishi's <em>My Beautiful Laundrette</em> to be adapted for the stage

Hanif Kureishi's My Beautiful Laundrette to be adapted for the stage

Graeae and Theatre Royal Plymouth to tour Winsome Pinnock's <em>One Under</em>

Graeae and Theatre Royal Plymouth to tour Winsome Pinnock's One Under

Review: <em>Hamlet</em> (Leeds Playhouse)

Review: Hamlet (Leeds Playhouse)

Review: <em>random</em> (Leeds Playhouse)

Review: random (Leeds Playhouse)

Review: <em>Kes</em> (Leeds Playhouse)

Review: Kes (Leeds Playhouse)

What to watch: best shows to see this week

What to watch: best shows to see this week

New <em>West Side Story</em> production and <em>Hobson's Choice</em> feature in Royal Exchange 2019 season

New West Side Story production and Hobson's Choice feature in Royal Exchange 2019 season

Samantha Womack to star in <em>The Girl On the Train</em> UK and Ireland tour

Samantha Womack to star in The Girl On the Train UK and Ireland tour

Review: <em>Road</em> (Leeds Playhouse)

Review: Road (Leeds Playhouse)

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