Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill
Leeds, UK,
BUILT: 1990
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Shows at the West Yorkshire Playhouse
DATES PRODUCTION 11/30/2016 - 1/21/2017 Strictly Ballroom (2016) 6/21/2004 - 7/17/2004 Bat Boy (2004)
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Photos: Madelyn Smedley And Julius D’Silva Star In EDUCATING RITA At Reading Rep Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
Reading Rep Theatre has released first-look production photos of EDUCATING RITA, starring The Traitors finalist Madelyn Smedley and West End actor Julius D’Silva.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
Reading Rep Theatre has released first-look production photos of EDUCATING RITA, starring The Traitors finalist Madelyn Smedley and West End actor Julius D’Silva.
Cast Set For IN THE PRINT at the King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026
The cast and full creative team have been announced for In The Print, by leading play-writing duo Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026
The cast and full creative team have been announced for In The Print, by leading play-writing duo Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky. Learn more about the show here!
Madelyn Smedley and Julius D’Silva Join EDUCATING RITA at Reading Rep
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
Actors Madelyn Smedley and Julius D’Silva are set to make their Reading Rep Theatre debuts in a new production of EDUCATING RITA, directed by Annie Kershaw. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
Actors Madelyn Smedley and Julius D’Silva are set to make their Reading Rep Theatre debuts in a new production of EDUCATING RITA, directed by Annie Kershaw. Learn more here!
Shakespeare's Globe Reveals Summer Season 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026
This summer, join Shakespeare's Globe for a season bursting with world-class artists, lesser-known classics, and much-loved plays, in two of the most iconic theatres in the world.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026
This summer, join Shakespeare's Globe for a season bursting with world-class artists, lesser-known classics, and much-loved plays, in two of the most iconic theatres in the world.
Full Cast Set For THE HOLY ROSENBERGS at The Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for its upcoming revival of Ryan Craig's THE HOLY ROSENBERGS, directed by Lindsay Posner.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for its upcoming revival of Ryan Craig's THE HOLY ROSENBERGS, directed by Lindsay Posner.
Rubicon Theatre Company Reveals Cast For THE 39 STEPS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Rubicon Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning comedy thriller THE 39 STEPS, adapted from John Buchan's novel and Alfred Hitchcock's film. Directed by Jenny Sullivan and featuring Joseph Fuqua, the show runs from February 11 to March 1, 2026, at Rubicon Theatre in Ventura.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Rubicon Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning comedy thriller THE 39 STEPS, adapted from John Buchan's novel and Alfred Hitchcock's film. Directed by Jenny Sullivan and featuring Joseph Fuqua, the show runs from February 11 to March 1, 2026, at Rubicon Theatre in Ventura.
Octagon Theatre Bolton Will Stage CINDERELLA: A FAIRY TALE This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
The Octagon Theatre, Bolton has announced that its Christmas show for 2026-27 will be Cinderella: A Fairy Tale, opening on Friday 20 November 2026. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
The Octagon Theatre, Bolton has announced that its Christmas show for 2026-27 will be Cinderella: A Fairy Tale, opening on Friday 20 November 2026. Learn more here!
Daniel Brocklebank Will Lead YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL Liverpool Playhouse Transfer
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
Coronation Street's Daniel Brocklebank will be taking over the role of Dr Frederick Frankstein in their production of Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL when it transfers to Liverpool Playhouse for a limited 5-week run.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
Coronation Street's Daniel Brocklebank will be taking over the role of Dr Frederick Frankstein in their production of Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL when it transfers to Liverpool Playhouse for a limited 5-week run.
Full Cast Set For WHEN WE ARE MARRIED At Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025
Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced the full cast for Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, which will open at the Donmar Warehouse,
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025
Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced the full cast for Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, which will open at the Donmar Warehouse,
Full Cast Set For Site-Specific Revival of Jim Cartwright's A CHRISTMAS FAIR
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
Full casting has been announced for the immersive, site-specific revival of Jim Cartwright's festive play, A Christmas Fair, produced by Oldham Coliseum Theatre in association with Not Too Tame.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025
Full casting has been announced for the immersive, site-specific revival of Jim Cartwright's festive play, A Christmas Fair, produced by Oldham Coliseum Theatre in association with Not Too Tame.
Full Cast Set For New Musical TO SIR, WITH LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Jess Folley, George Maguire, Chelsea Halfpenny, Kara Lane, Michael Vinsen and Elijah Millar complete the cast of the concert performances of TO SIR, WITH LOVE – A New Musical at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025
Jess Folley, George Maguire, Chelsea Halfpenny, Kara Lane, Michael Vinsen and Elijah Millar complete the cast of the concert performances of TO SIR, WITH LOVE – A New Musical at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT Will Return to the Adelphi Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025
Following a sold-out performance last year, CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT, a magical evening of beloved festive songs performed by candlelight, will return to the Adelphi Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025
Following a sold-out performance last year, CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT, a magical evening of beloved festive songs performed by candlelight, will return to the Adelphi Theatre.
Full Cast Set For TREASURE ISLAND Musical at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2025
Bristol Old Vic has announced the full cast for its swashbuckling Christmas production Treasure Island: A New Musical Adventure, a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic Bristol-inspired tale of hidden treasure and daring deeds.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2025
Bristol Old Vic has announced the full cast for its swashbuckling Christmas production Treasure Island: A New Musical Adventure, a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic Bristol-inspired tale of hidden treasure and daring deeds.
MAMMA MIA! Reveals New London Cast and Extends Booking
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
The new London cast has been announced of the global hit musical MAMMA MIA! Plus, the show's booking period has extended at London’s Novello Theatre. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
The new London cast has been announced of the global hit musical MAMMA MIA! Plus, the show's booking period has extended at London’s Novello Theatre. Learn more here!
Sheena Wrigley Appointed as Royal Exchange Theatre's Executive Director / Co-CEO
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2025
The Royal Exchange Theatre has announced that Sheena Wrigley has been appointed as its new Executive Director/Co-CEO and will join the Theatre full-time in 2026 from her current role as Executive Director at Factory International.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2025
The Royal Exchange Theatre has announced that Sheena Wrigley has been appointed as its new Executive Director/Co-CEO and will join the Theatre full-time in 2026 from her current role as Executive Director at Factory International.
Full Cast Set For the RSC's WENDY & PETER PAN at The Barbican
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2025
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced full casting for the London premiere of Ella Hickson's exhilarating take on JM Barrie's beloved classic, Wendy & Peter Pan, directed by Jonathan Munby.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2025
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced full casting for the London premiere of Ella Hickson's exhilarating take on JM Barrie's beloved classic, Wendy & Peter Pan, directed by Jonathan Munby.
Full Cast Set For LIFERS at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025
The full cast has been announced for Synergy Theatre Project’s production of Evan Placey’s new play Lifers at Southwark Playhouse. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025
The full cast has been announced for Synergy Theatre Project’s production of Evan Placey’s new play Lifers at Southwark Playhouse. Learn more about the show here!
THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Finds Full Company
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2025
The full company for the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s internationally acclaimed book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name has been revealed.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2025
The full company for the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s internationally acclaimed book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name has been revealed.
Cast Set For EVEN MORE… GHOST STORIES BY CANDLELIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025
HighTide and Pentabus have announced the cast for the upcoming tour of Even More… Ghost Stories by Candlelight, which will travel across the East of England, and for the first time, the West of England, before a London run at Battersea Arts Centre.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025
HighTide and Pentabus have announced the cast for the upcoming tour of Even More… Ghost Stories by Candlelight, which will travel across the East of England, and for the first time, the West of England, before a London run at Battersea Arts Centre.
CINDERELLA Returns to Shakespeare North Playhouse in November
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2025
Cinderella is preparing to enchanting family audiences at Shakespeare North Playhouse this Christmas – and the full cast for the award-winning theatre’s seasonal show has been revealed.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2025
Cinderella is preparing to enchanting family audiences at Shakespeare North Playhouse this Christmas – and the full cast for the award-winning theatre’s seasonal show has been revealed.
West Yorkshire Playhouse Frequently Asked Questions
What show is currently in West Yorkshire Playhouse?
West Yorkshire Playhouse's current show is Strictly Ballroom which began performances on 11/30/2016.
What when was West Yorkshire Playhouse built?
West Yorkshire Playhouse was built in 1990.
What were the longest running shows at West Yorkshire Playhouse?
Strictly Ballroom which ran from 12/6/2016 to 1/21/2017,
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