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We’re Not Going Back
Red Ladder Theatre Company and Unite the Union presents We’re Not Going Back Written by Boff Whalley 75 Mines. 3 Sisters. 1 Cause. (And a six-pack of Babycham) 2024 is the fortieth anniversary of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, a dispute that still resonates today. But the strike wasn’t just about pickets vs police – […]
TAXI
Red Ladder and mad dogs dance theatre present: TAXI Written by Andrea Heaton Co-directed by Rod Dixon and Douglas Thorpe “Leeds. So many people. So many stories. I’m driving and driving and never moving.” I was there when your son was born… I drove you to your mother’s funeral… I see you at your best […]
The Not So Big Bad Wolf, 31st July – 25th August
Following on from the success of The Not So Ugly Sisters, and The Not So Grimm Twins, the third in Wrongsemble’s ‘Not So’ series of re-imagined fairytales is… THE NOT SO BIG BAD WOLF “Welcome back Listeners – Little Red Riding Hood here! Stay tuned as I go undercover to reveal the truth behind fairytales’ […]
TAXI Casting Call Out
Red Ladder is excited to announce we are opening auditions to be part of our upcoming performance, TAXI, coming this August. We are looking for volunteers to be part of the Community Chorus, tasked with bringing the city of Leeds alive. TAXI is a unique production which takes Director Douglas Thorpe’s real experiences of driving […]
Keeper of the Flame – 30th September at Queen’s Mill, Castleford
A one man comedy drama written and performed by Rob Adams. Spain, 1937 and international goalkeeper, George Gilbert, finds himself awaiting the firing squad! How did he get there and how, if at all, does he get out? He recounts tales of daring in order to make the toughest save of his career… his life! […]
Coming Out Of My Cage (And I’ve Been Doing Just Fine)
‘Mr Brightside’ hasn’t left the UK charts in 19 years. How did it end up like this? An interactive investigation with karaoke, lip-syncing, and absolute bangers. ‘A Must See!’ – The Independent‘A life-affirming hour’ – The GuardianTim and Hannah discover a viral video of a bar singing ‘Mr Brightside’ to their recently departed friend. Reading […]
Theatre For Wakefield Project: Curious Investigators
In partnership with The Cluntergate Centre, we will help to deliver its Theatre for Wakefield project and work to deepen the reach and impact of cultural offerings in Wakefield by taking Curious Investigators, a One Tenth Human production, to three venues across Wakefield in early 2023. The project has been made possible thanks to funding from Wakefield […]
Comedy Night at Grove Hall
We’re bringing some of the comedy scene’s hottest talent to South Kirkby! Alex Dunlop is hosting a Comedy night, accompanied by comedians Jordan Ducharme and Sully O’Sullivan at Grove Hall. Opener: Jordan Ducharme Jordan is a Canadian-born comedian on the rise, a regular on the local circuit and a powerhouse on stage. He leaves no […]
Theatre For Wakefield Project: Blow Down
In partnership with The Cluntergate Centre, we will help to deliver its Theatre for Wakefield project and work to deepen the reach and impact of cultural offerings in Wakefield by taking Theatre Royal Wakefield’s production of Blow Down to three venues across Wakefield in early 2023. The project has been made possible thanks to funding from […]
Arts At The Arms
We are delighted to be supporting Arts at the Arms once again with their Christmas Edition 2022! Arts At The Arms is an important performing arts organisation, based in Yorkshire, helping local creatives share their practice by showcasing original work and developing talent from across our region in relaxed surroundings. With their trademark mix of […]
