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July 2025
“I thought if I called myself a ‘disabled actor’ people wouldn’t want to work with me. But it’s important, it’s part of my identity.” – Lara Wilson
For as long as I can remember I’ve loved being creative. At school I enjoyed reading and writing stories and I loved going to the theatre to watch musicals with my parents. When I was nine, I joined East Leeds Youth Theatre and that’s what really sparked my passion for performing and being on stage. […]
“Red Ladder is all about finding and championing unheard voices, and our partnerships and collaborations help us achieve this” – Cheryl Martin
Red Ladder has a long history of fruitful partnerships and collaborations. It’s something we’ve been doing long before I came here, and it’s something I’m keen to continue. After the workshops I ran for Red Ladder last summer I could have hired at least half of all the actors, writers and directors who took part. […]
Join us at Leeds Theatre Festival
Hot on the heels of our Wrongsemble partnership, we have another exciting collaboration to shout about… We are joining forces with our dynamic neighbours and specialist industry educators, Leeds Conservatoire to pool resources and expertise, thereby providing more opportunities for local actors, writers and directors. As part of the Conservatoire’s MA Theatre Festival we have: rehearsed […]
What is Pipes and Poo? One Tenth Human’s, Sarah on what to expect from this fun family show
Pipes and Poo co-creator and One Tenth Human’s Artistic Director, Sarah Punshon reveals more about what audiences can expect from the show, as well as how the show came to be. Pipes and Poo is described as a practical, interactive game-show, packed with science, fun and even a bit of dancing. What else can audiences […]
