Actor Call Out – Sanctuary – Deadline 20.05.24

There are five roles to fill for our brand new musical Sanctuary directed by Cheryl Martin and written by Boff Whalley and Sarah Woods. Rehearsal dates: 19th Aug – 15th Sept 2024 Production week commencing 16th Sept 2024 Tour dates: 19th Sept – 6th Nov 2024 When Alland, a young Iranian man, begs to be given […]

Sanctuary – a powerful and moving new Red Ladder musical asks ‘what kind of society do you want to live in?’

We’re excited to announce Artistic Director Cheryl Martin’s first Red Ladder production since taking the helm in January this year. Sanctuary, a compelling new musical written by Boff Whalley (We’re Not Going Back) and Sarah Woods, charts one man’s plea for help and refuge at a time when not all strangers are welcomed. The debate […]

Our Creative Producer & Programmer, Alice, on what makes Red Ladder Local so special

On any given evening, just as it’s dropping dark, you’ll often find me sitting on a bus somewhere near Wakefield, or just outside of Barnsley, with a packed tea in tow and staring at my phone to make sure I get off at the right stop. I’ll be on my way to a Red Ladder […]

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