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    West Yorkshire Playhouse

    West Yorkshire Playhouse is a leading producing theatre complex in Leeds, with a well-established national reputation. It operates a mixed programme including some of the best contemporary touring companies. A community, education and outreach programme underpins the theatre's activities and the company supports the development of new writers.

    The Playhouse has developed  ‘First Floor’, which is a multi-disciplinary participatory arts space for young people in and outside formal education.

    Funding awards

    • 2012-2013: £1,497,950
    • 2013-2014: £1,533,901
    • 2014-2015: £1,573,782

    Video feed

    Sherlock Holmes - Video Diary #2

    Here's the second video diary from our reporter Andy Langtree.

    Sherlock Holmes The Best Kept Secret - Tour Trailer

    This is the cinematic trailer created for the brand new stage production of Sherlock Holmes The Best Kept Secret.

    Sherlock Holmes The Best Kept Secret - West Yorkshire Playhouse trailer

    This is the cinematic trailer created for the brand new stage production of Sherlock Holmes The Best Kept Secret. The show is on from the 18 May - 8 June in the Quarry Theatre at West Yorkshire Playhouse.

    Sherlock Holmes - Video Diary #1

    Andrew Langtree will be reporting on the rehearsal process throughout the next few weeks as we build up to the opening night of Sherlock Holmes. Opens on the 18 May

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    Transform - Burmantofts

    We caught up with the participants of Burmantofts to find out more about the project

    Transform - The Rage Receptacle

    We caught up with Ellie Harrison in the workshop to find out more about The Rage Receptacle.

    Transform Festival 13 Trailer

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    Money The Gameshow production trailer and audience reaction

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    Refugee Boy Vox Pops

    A group of ESL (English as a Second Language) came to see Refugee Boy at West Yorkshire Playhouse - here's what they had to say about it. To find out more about the show and to book tickets visit our website http://wyp.org.uk/what's-on/2013/refugee-boy/

    Refugee Boy Production Trailer

    Poet and playwright Lemn Sissay has adapted this powerful, startling new play from Benjamin Zephaniah's acclaimed novel, first published in 2001and now a worldwide phenomenon. West Yorkshire Playhouse from 9 March to 30 March 2013 http://wyp.live.mandogroup.com/what%27s-on/2013/refugee-boy/

    Refugee Boy trailer

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    Doctor Faustus show trailer

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    MONEY - The Game Show Trailer

    Our resident company, Unlimited Theatre, will be presenting their brilliant new prodution at the Playhouse in April following its 4 star run at The Bush in London. http://www.wyp.org.uk/what%27s-on/2013/money-the-game-show/

    Doctor Faustus Trailer

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    Doctor Faustus - James Brining and Dominic Hill in conversation

    James Brining is Artistic Director of West Yorkshire Playhouse. Dominic Hill is Artistic Director of Glasgow's famous Citizens Theatre. This co-production will be the first time they've worked together since they were jointly in charge of Dundee Rep. We got them together at the start of rehearsal to talk about the production, and what Playhouse audiences should expect from Dominic's bold approach to Marlowe's classic tale of greed and fame.

    The Wind in the Willows TV Advert

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    Sleeping Beauty - The Children's views

    We asked a selection of our younger audience what they thought of Sleeping Beauty.

    Sleeping Beauty Trailer

    Trailer for West Yorkshire Playhouse's courtyard Christmas show, Sleeping Beauty.

    The Wind in the Willows Trailer

    The trailer for this years Quarry Christmas show, The Wind in the Willows

    How The Wind in the Willows set goes from a white card drawing to a full scale set

    We spoke to the Chief Electrician Matt Young and Deputy Head of Construction Kevin Cassidy about taking the set from the White Card Design to a full scale set in the Quarry Theatre

    Movement rehearsal with Movement Director Lucy Hind

    "There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats" - especially when it's with our Movement Director Lucy Hind

    Wind in the Willows - How the costumes are made

    The second video that looks into how a show is made at the Playhouse focuses on the wardrobe department and we interview the set and costume designer Colin Richmond.

    Wind in the Willows - First day of rehearsal

    The Wind in the Willows cast meet up... Over the next 5 weeks we will be posting a new video every Friday on our Youtube page and on our Backstage Blog (http://www.wyp.org.uk/about-us/our-blogs/back-stage-blog/the-wind-in-the-willows/). The next video will be on how the costumes are designed and made to fit all the different characters. Wind in the Willows 24 November 2012 to 19 January 2013 #windinthewillows

    Beautiful Burnout Trailer (West Yorkshire Playhouse 6 to 10 November)

    Brand new trailer for Frantic Assembly's incredible production, co-produced with National Theatre Scotland and featuring a soundtrack by Underworld. It's coming to West Yorkshire Playhouse in November 2012 http://www.wyp.org.uk/what's-on/2012/beautiful-burnout/

    Interview with Designer for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

    Interview with Francis O'Connor, who is set and costume Designer for the West Yorkshire Playhouse production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

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    Contact details

    www.wyp.org.uk

    West Yorkshire Playhouse
    Playhouse Square
    Leeds
    LS2 7UP

    53.798081, -1.53285

    • 53.798081 -1.53285

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