West Yorkshire Playhouse

About the venue

Since opening in March 1990, West Yorkshire Playhouse has established a reputation both nationally and internationally as one of Britain's most exciting producing theatres, winning awards for everything from its productions to its customer service.

The West Yorkshire Playhouse complex comprises: The Quarry Theatre (750 seats), The Courtyard Theatre (350 seats) a CAMRA award-winning bar, a restaurant, The Newlyn Gallery, two function rooms (The Congreve Room and The Priestley Room), three rehearsal spaces, a recording studio, extensive technical workshops, dressing rooms, a Costume Hire department and offices for production, administrative and artistic teams.

The Playhouse provides both a thriving focal point for the communities of West Yorkshire, and theatre of the highest standard for audiences throughout the region and beyond. West Yorkshire Playhouse produces 16 of its own shows each year in its two auditoria, approximately a third of which are world or British premieres. It stages over 1000 performances, workshops, readings and community events, watched by over 250,000 people, while countless others use the building as a meeting place for business and pleasure.

Funding for the Playhouse comes from Arts Council England (£1,100,000), Leeds City Council (£820,000), Leeds Education Authority (£84,000) and West Yorkshire Grants (£97,000). The Playhouse has over twenty-five corporate members in its Directors' Club including Evans property group, Carlsberg Tetley, Yorkshire Post, ITV Yorkshire and Leeds Metropolitan University.

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Events being held at West Yorkshire Playhouse

Angus Thongs and Even More Snogging - Live on Stage!

Angus,Thongs and Even More Snogging 11 February 2012 to 03 March 2012 Breeze Cardholders Offer = 241 on all shows before 17th February - quote ANGUS when you call the box office - 0113 213 7700 Along with her posse the Ace Gang, 14 year old Georgia Nicolson is on a mission to win a Sex God boyfriend in the form of the local band lead singer Robbie. With the help of her crazy cat, Angus and her best mate Jas, a snogtastic plan develops. Can Georgia use her newly acquired boy-entrancing charms to lure the Sex God away from his girlfriend Wet Lindsey? Or will she decide to go after Italian Luurve God Massimo? And what about Dave the Laugh? A great mate but would you go past number one on the snogging scale with him? This new stage adaptation of the "Queen of Teen" Louise Rennison's Fab Confessions of Georgia Nicolson is for anyone who's a teenager, has ever been a teenager, or knows someone who is about to be one soon.... Suitable for ages 10+ Extra Events Vair Sophis Party Nights Every Friday night is Vair Sophis Party Night. Come dressed up in your most sophisticated clothes and we'll provide a marvy party atmosphere including music, treats and pizza-a-go-go on sale in the cafe! Q&A with Louise Rennison and Mark Catley 17 February, 5pm Louise Rennison and Mark Catley will talk about how they went about turning Georgia's life into a stage show. This event is FREE for ticket holders but must be booked in advance. Louise Rennison Talk and Book Signings Louise Rennison will be at Waterstones in York on Wednesday 18 January, 7pm and Waterstones in Leeds on Friday 20 January, 7pm talking about the play and signing books! These events are free but must be booked in advance with Waterstones. Post-Show Talks Join us on Wednesday 22 February after the evening show or Thursday 23 February after the matinee for a post-show talk with members of the creative team behind Angus, Thongs & Even More Snogging. FREE to ticket holders on 22 or 23 February. Birthday Parties If it's your birthday let us treat you and your friends like VIPs for the night. Come and see the show and have a party in a private area with your Ace Gang. For more info call Box Office on 0113 213 7700.

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Volunteer for Fresh 2012

Yorkshire Dance is currently recruiting volunteers for Fresh 2012, a showcase of the best youth dance from across Yorkshire. Fresh 2012 will take place on 17th March at West Yorkshire Playhouse. For more information log on to: www.yorkshiredance.com/youth/fresh-2012/ We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic volunteers aged 18+ to help us with a variety of responsibilities on the day. Whether you are interested in dance, theatre, performance, event/stage management or you are just good-natured we want to hear from you! Call us on 0113 243 9867 or email fresh2012@yorkshiredance.com

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