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Playhouse treats 200 school children to front row seats for a Planet Omar rehearsal

2 Apr 2026

Children at Shakespeare Primary School in Burmantofts were given an exclusive sneak peek into the wonderful world of Planet Omar when rehearsals were ...

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Gateley extends partnership with Leeds Playhouse

30 Mar 2026

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Leeds Playhouse welcomes over 250 people for fifth annual Open Iftar

26 Mar 2026

More than 250 people came together at Leeds Playhouse on 4 March for its fifth annual Open Iftar, marking a powerful celebration of community, connect...

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Leeds Playhouse announces Inua Ellams’ Once Upon a Time in Sokoto for Autumn 2026

26 Mar 2026

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Playhouse shares Planet Omar with children across the city as part of nationwide celebration of reading

25 Mar 2026

We're celebrating the National Year of Reading by taking Guest Readers to schools around our home city.

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BLOG: Small Island Set & Costume Designer Simon Kenny discusses his inspirations for this epic yet intimate production

24 Mar 2026

Small Island runs in our Quarry theatre until 28 March. It is a Leeds Playhouse, Birmingham Rep and Nottingham Playhouse production in association wit...