[Extension 'scheme-3' (56364) on page 'arts-performanceinprofile-2008-west-yorkshire-playhouse.htm'] Line 1: TypeError: assignment to undeclared variable strScheme

[Extension 'outputScheme' (56370) on page 'arts-performanceinprofile-2008-west-yorkshire-playhouse.htm'] Line 50: ReferenceError: strScheme is not defined

[Extension 'Hide Nav' (8930) on page 'arts-performanceinprofile-2008-west-yorkshire-playhouse.htm'] Line 1: TypeError: assignment to undeclared variable showNav

[Extension 'Hide Nav 2' (71380) on page 'arts-performanceinprofile-2008-west-yorkshire-playhouse.htm'] Line 1: TypeError: assignment to undeclared variable showNav2

[Extension 'Show Slot 1' (8800) on page 'arts-performanceinprofile-2008-west-yorkshire-playhouse.htm'] Line 1: TypeError: assignment to undeclared variable showSlot1

[Extension 'Show 2 Links' (8867) on page 'arts-performanceinprofile-2008-west-yorkshire-playhouse.htm'] Line 1: TypeError: assignment to undeclared variable noOfLinks

[Extension 'Show 8 Slots' (8818) on page 'arts-performanceinprofile-2008-west-yorkshire-playhouse.htm'] Line 1: TypeError: assignment to undeclared variable noOfSlots

[Extension 'Show Slot 3' (9109) on page 'arts-performanceinprofile-2008-west-yorkshire-playhouse.htm'] Line 1: TypeError: assignment to undeclared variable showSlot3

[Extension 'Hide Slot 4' (42266) on page 'arts-performanceinprofile-2008-west-yorkshire-playhouse.htm'] Line 1: TypeError: assignment to undeclared variable showSlot4

Image: Don Quixote / Photographer: Keith Pattison

Image:
Photographer: Keith Pattison

WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE

Devised theatre, New writing, Theatre

SIZE OF COMPANY
Varies

SCALE OF VENUE
Small-, middle- and large-scale

PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
Ian Brown

Producer
Henrietta Duckworth

Financial Director
Caroline Harrison

Executive Director
Lesley Jackson

Communications Director
Su Matthewman

Head of Arts Development
Sam Perkins

Director of Operations
Helen Child

ARTISTIC POLICY
The West Yorkshire Playhouse is one of Britain’s most exciting and active producing theatres, working at the heart of its community and the forefront of national and international theatre, realising one of the most innovative, diverse and vibrant artistic policies in the UK. The work focuses upon new writing for the stage, theatre for young people and major productions with leading artists and collaborations with Britain’s brightest touring ensembles. The Playhouse is also home to a leading Arts Development team, which delivers a groundbreaking programme of education and community initiatives and is engaged in the development of culturally diverse art and artists.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
Yorkshire Post ()

New Statesman

The Observer

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
By Colin Teevan and Pablo Lay. Cevantes’ classic work directed by notable Catalan director, Josep Galinda in a wild contemporary production. Presented in English.

By Jeff Brown and Scott Nash, adapted by Mike Kenny. Stage premiere of classic American children’s story of the adventures of Stanley Lambchop – as a flat boy. Co-produced with Polka Theatre. Suitable for 3–7 year-olds.

By Carol Ann Duffy and Told by an Idiot in a co-production with West Yorkshire Playhouse and Lyric Hammersmith. Casanova is a woman! A scandalously funny and passionate reinvention of the Western World’s most notorious lover.

FUTURE PRODUCTIONS
By Ranjit Bolt. Moliere’s Misanthrope adapted for the current political era in brilliant satirical verse. Directed by Sarah Esdaile.

By Steve Waters. Quick wits and high-risk strategies keep Eastern European immigrants alive and working in new labour Britain. Co-produced with Hampstead Theatre. Directed by Ian Brown.

WRAP-AROUND
Range of work available: resource pack; pre/post workshops; master-classes.

RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2005 China ()
2004 Spain ()

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Details on request

Local Links

Text Only Options