WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE

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
‘It has visual, physical and creative energy that leaps from the stage.’ Yorkshire Post (Don Quixote)

‘West Yorkshire Playhouse is a venue that genuinely brings people together.’ New Statesman

‘One of Britain’s best (and biggest) theatres and this year’s programme is one of the most lively and varied in the land.’ The Observer

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Don Quixote By Colin Teevan and Pablo Lay. Cevantes’ classic work directed by notable Catalan director, Josep Galinda in a wild contemporary production. Presented in English. (120 mins, 10 on stage, 19 on the road.)

Flat Stanley 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. (60 mins, 4 on stage, 9 on the road.)

Casanova 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. (100 mins, 7 on stage, 11 on the road.)

FUTURE PRODUCTIONS
The Grouch By Ranjit Bolt. Moliere’s Misanthrope adapted for the current political era in brilliant satirical verse. Directed by Sarah Esdaile. (120 mins, 7 on stage, 14 on the road.)

Fast Labour 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. (120 mins, 6 on stage, 12 on the road.)

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

RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2005 China (Dutiful Daughter)
2004 Spain (Homage to Catalonia)

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Details on request