“Sometimes I pretend I’m in a music video. And that I have a backing group. And they’re always black, even though I don’t have any black friends, in real life.”
All they play in Preston nightclubs is Little Mix and Miley Cyrus. How is Danesha the dancer supposed to vibe to that?
Danesha is a new coming-of-age story exploring black culture, queer joy and finding and loving your authentic self.
Once upon a time there was a boy from down the road
He contracted meningitis at the age of two years old
His life had been ok but now little did he know
His hearing was to leave him and was due to change his world
A heartfelt musical journey of exploration, inspired by real life events. Tough Old Bird explores how women are viewed in society as they have the absolute gall to get older!
Have you ever noticed those adverts promising to ‘defy the effects of ageing’? Ooh Nana hates them. What about when we get old? Where’s the instruction manual? Who deems what is ‘acceptable behaviour’? What happens when your voice isn’t listened to, or you become slowly invisible?
Presented by Nana Funk, the great-great-grandmother of good times.
Leeds Playhouse has launched an open casting call to find young actors to star as Coraline in the world premiere of Coraline – A Musical in its Courtyard theatre in spring 2025 ahead of a national tour.
Candidates must be 9-13 years old at date of audition and live within approximately an hour’s commute from Leeds or Manchester. This is a paid role, and the Playhouse welcomes female and female-identifying young people and those with additional access requirements.
Step into the depths of darkness with us, where every step is a dance of connection. Fireflies at Dawninvites you to embark on a journey of discovery, where emotions take flight and senses awaken to the soft rustle of wings.
The double act that defined a decade reunites for your pleasure.
Join Charles and Di for a musical cruise through the cultural commonwealth
of the eighties as they revisit that time when life was tough but the music was brave.
With music from Ultravox to Madness, from Billy Idol to Yazoo, Charles and
Di will take you on a journey back to that decade of decadence and woe. So,
charge your cocktails one more time, throw on some pastels, and backcomb
one’s hair.
Yes, the world's greatest pop duo is back!
Combining handcrafted animation and bold storytelling, Please right back sweeps audiences into a magical, mischievous world, inspired by a true
story.
Kim and Davey’s dad, Mr E, has disappeared. When Mr E writes to his children to tell them what has happened, his imagination takes over. Reality collides with fantasy as we travel on a fast-paced journey through his wild adventure stories. Mr E’s letters are staged using song, dance, and absurd, subversive animations, as his stories become a kind of game between him and his children.
Join us for this incredible narrated musical as we tell the story of the Windrush Generation and Reggae and hear how this music took the world by storm.
This compelling musical features Ska, Rock-Steady, calypso, gospel, lovers rock, dancehall and reggae played live by the JA Reggae Band. Get ready to enjoy the music of Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley, Millie Small and many more.
In this brand new show, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity.
Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out!
Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party – it’s going to be an exciting and fun packed day. Prepare to sing and dance with colourful scarecrows, feed the penguins, build big sandcastles, and even swim in the sea!
Packed full of songs, dance and muddy puddles, Peppa’s Fun Day Out guarantees giggles and snorts for all Peppa fans, and a perfect introduction to theatre.