Here’s a little round up of theatre performances and short videos that our friends at Leeds Playhouse have been sharing for you to see at home.
We are looking forward to the day when we can come back and visit the theatre.
Reasons To Be Cheerful
Celebrating the infectious music of Ian Dury and the Blockheads, Graeae’s Reasons To Be Cheerful is a punk rock musical and gritty coming of age tale, which leaves audiences shouting for more. Graeae is a theatre company championing deaf and disabled actors – a force for change in world-class theatre – breaking down barriers, challenging preconceptions and boldly placing Deaf and disabled artists centre stage.
Available to watch until 3rd August. Film captioned & audio described versions also available. Please note that this contains language and themes that some may find offensive.
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Northern Ballet’s Dracula Returns to the Quarry Theatre…sort of.
Northern Ballet and BBC Four have partnered to bring you this sold out show, so if you didn’t catch it last year, take this opportunity. Step into the world of Dracula – if you dare.
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Windrush: Movement of the People
Windrush: Movement of the People is a stunning original dance piece created by Phoenix Dance Theatre. If you missed the premiere at the Playhouse in 2018, now’s your chance to catch it. With dynamic choreography by Sharon Watson and original music by Christella Litras it’s a beautiful narrative piece for dance lovers and a perfect option for drama fans too.
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Wannabe
Wannabe is a hilarious, heart-warming docu-drama about a group of women who form a Spice Girls tribute band. From Breach Theatre, the team behind It’s True, It’s True, It’s True, ‘stop right now’ and take minutes out to spice up your lockdown life with this pocket sized docu-drama.
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Nine Lives
Fleeing from his home where a fresh wave of homophobia threatens his life, Ishmael has sought sanctuary in the UK and arrives in Leeds … can he find a place to call home again?
This powerful and intimate drama was originally commissioned at the Playhouse and features Lladel Bryant of the Pop-Up Theatre company, it’s written by Zodwa Nyoni and directed by Alex Chisholm.
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Strung Out – Refugee Week 2020
Phosphoros Theatre created a 40 minute film, exploring friendship, refugee identity and not giving up. Filmed and performed under lockdown by refugee actors Strung Out. This short film takes a bold, sideways look at expectations, friendship and what it means to let go.
