Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds

Celebrating 10 years of Red Ladder Local champions - The Cluntergate Centre, Horbury - Red Ladder Theatre Company “There’s something for everyone here, which is why we get a huge number of people through the doors” Cluntergate is a vibrant community hub in the heart of Horbury, in West Yorkshire. The centre runs ...

Yet more celebrations of our #RedLadderLocal venues. This time The Cluntergate Centre in Horbury #Wakefield www.redladder.co.uk/celebrating-...

Celebrating 10 years of Red Ladder Local champions – St. Bart's, Armley, Leeds - Red Ladder Theatre Company St Bartholomew’s Church, Armley, Leeds St Bartholomew’s Church as seen today, took six years to build and was completed in 1877. It is one of the largest churches in the Diocese of Ripon and Leeds and...

Continuing the #RedLadderLocal celebration, we spoke with Graham and Rose from St. Bartholomew's in #Armley #Leeds
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Celebrating 10 years of Red Ladder Local champions - Queen's Mill, Castleford - Red Ladder Theatre Company Queen’s Mill (formerly known as Allinson’s Mill) sits on the banks of the River Aire in Castleford, and in its heyday was thought to be the largest stone grinding mill in the world. Now run by Castlef...

Can you believe Red Ladder Local has been entertaining audiences for ten whole years?
To celebrate, we're showcasing some of the brilliant venues and amazing people who work with us on the circuit; we could not do it without them!
First up #Castleford
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This new play explores the working class roots of Theatre Workshop in Salford and Manchester.

If you can, please listen and share!

#Salford #Manchester @groomb.bsky.social @wcmlibrary.bsky.social @storiesalt.bsky.social @redladder.bsky.social
#Salford100 #podcasts

A proper merry Christmess in a town called Christmas Leeds-based companies Red Ladder and Wrongsemble collaborate on two Christmas shows, A Proper Merry Christmess and A Town Called Christmas

Leeds-based companies Red Ladder and Wrongsemble collaborate on two Christmas shows, A Proper Merry Christmess and A Town Called Christmas
@redladder.bsky.social #wrongsemble #Christmas
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“My songs are story-driven, and my music is a blend of genres – it’s a kind of Frankenstein pop or theatrical pop!” – Bay Bryan - Red Ladder Theatre Company Bay Bryan is a Manchester-based singer-songwriter and multidisciplinary artist who grew up in Colorado in the US. His work is a blend of music and theatre and his debut solo album, The Meadow, came ou...

Do you know of the fantabulous Bay Bryan?
👇
www.redladder.co.uk/my-songs-are...

"You can’t live a full life without the arts...Even if you go and see something and you don’t like it, at least you’ve experienced it." Roo Arwen - actor, singer, musician. - Red Ladder Theatre Compan... Originally from Yorkshire, Roo Arwen, 22, is a Manchester-based actor, singer, and musician, and a recent graduate of The Arden School of Theatre. Roo is making her professional theatre debut with the...

🎭 Are you studying acting?
🎭 Or have you recently graduated?
🎭 Need some reassurance?
🎭 Or just want a success story?
Roo Arwen is making her professional debut this week. Read about her experience so far! #theatre #training #actor
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"One thing I hadn’t realised beforehand was just how much stage managers actually do!" student Lillie-Rose McCormick on her current placement with Red Ladder & Wrongsemble - Red Ladder Theatre Company Lillie-Rose McCormick is a final year student at University Centre Leeds studying Production Arts (technical theatre and stage management). She is working with Red Ladder as assistant stage manager on...

Lillie-Rose is on placement with us from University Centre Leeds. She is brilliant!
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In one week and one day the grown-up Christmas comedy that myself and Seeta Wrightson have written for renowned @redladder.bsky.social opens in Leeds for just two nights before touring the North East and West Yorkshire!
There isn't loads of chances to see it, so get on it!
www.redladder.co.uk

News: Double Bill of Festive Theatre Coming to the North East

🎄 Two festive shows, one incredible cast!
@redladder.bsky.social & Wrongsemble bring A Proper Merry Christmess (16+) and A Town Called Christmas (ages 3+) to Stockton & Newcastle @gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk this December.

Full details & dates 👇
www.northeasttheatreguide.co.uk/2025/11/news... 🎭✨

Theatre To Be Named In Honour Of Victoria Wood As New Musical Opens Victoria Wood’s long-standing friendships, love of the Lake District and close connection to The Old Laundry Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere comes full circle, as the intimate theatre is to be rename...

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The rise and fall of Mary Bateman – aka ‘the Yorkshire Witch’ - with MUTTON writer and Brave Words' artistic director Chris Singleton - Red Ladder Theatre Company MUTTON is a new dark comedy from Leeds-based theatre company Brave Words, exploring the life and times of Mary Bateman, aka the Yorkshire Witch, and how the desperation of ordinary folk in the early 1...

🧙New on the blog, Brave Words' Chris Singleton on the rise and fall of Mary Bateman - the Yorkshire Witch - the inspiration for Mutton, coming to #RedLadderLocal this month. And why the tale of a nineteenth century 'wrongdoer' is relevant to an audience in 2025.
www.redladder.co.uk/the-rise-and...

You can book now! 🎉
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"Art is a human right and we should all have the opportunity to be creative." - Coralie Datta - Red Ladder Theatre Company “I have people who come to my sewing group each week and for some of them that’s the one time when they push themselves to get out of the house because their mental health is not good enough to sustai...

For the grand finale of our Trustees' Week celebration, board member Coralie Datta spoke to us about growing up surrounded by community arts, her vital work at Space2 Leeds and producing debut, Trailblazing.
www.redladder.co.uk/art-is-a-hum...

A smiling Richard stood with crossed arms in front of a book case.

As we continue to celebrate our amazing board during Trustees' Week, Richard Rhodes told us all about giving up his 'proper' job to follow his childhood dream of becoming a writer, and how fantastic it is up North.
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Seeing the first stagger-through of mine and #SeetaWrightsson's @redladder.bsky.social Christmas comedy #AProperMerryChristmess on Friday. I'm so excited!!!
Can't wait to see what #CherylMartin and the team have done with our play!!
Book here: www.redladder.co.uk

“If we want to see young people thriving in the arts then we need to create more opportunities for them” – Tyler Pickles - Red Ladder Theatre Company I think I was always destined to have a career in the performing arts. As the son of a dance teacher who runs her own dance school I often ended up in her classes. So, for me, dancing and performing w...

To celebrate #TrusteesWeek, we asked some of our fantastic trustees to tell us their stories & about the work they do...
First up actor, theatre maker & producer @tylerwpickles.bsky.social on taking risks, following his dreams & creating opportunities for others.
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More Playwrights Flashmob venues and ticket offer for (the) Woman at Park Theatre Playwrights Flashmob is back at several venues across the country on October 24th, plus a reduced ticket offer for our subscribers for (the) Woman at Park Theatre.

Very pleased that the #SupportPlaywrights playwrights flashmob is back next week and like last time, it’s national!

Drop in:
Friday 24th October
13h00 - 16h00
Venues across the country (see link)

Rehearsals start Monday. Does that mean that's when Christmas starts????

We are recruiting! 20 Stories High are looking for new Artistic Leadership

After 20 years of hard work and success, co-founder Keith Saha will be stepping down in 2026 to pursue making new kinds of theatre with and for adult audiences. 20 Stories High is now entering a new era and inviting fresh artistic leadership to help shape our next chapter. We are looking for artistic leadership to work alongside our Co-CEO/Executive Director that can drive the company forward with ambitious, excellent and equitable theatre and art for culturally diverse and working-class young people and young adults.

We’re not prescribing a job title or specific structure for the role. Instead, we are sharing the personal and professional key essentials for the job, and inviting you to bring your own vision of artistic leadership to the table. What matters most is that you are aligned with our values, committed to co-creation with young people and communities, and ready to lead with creativity, integrity, and care. Our current programme takes us into 2026, and beyond that we have so many discoveries to make.

To apply, please head to our website: 20storieshigh.org.uk Application Deadline: Monday 3rd November, 9am Accessibility We are committed to making this recruitment process as accessible as possible. All the recruitment documents are available in a variety of formats, however, if you require the information in a different format to what is available, please get in touch with: recruitment@20storieshigh.org.uk 0151 708 9728

20 Stories High are looking for new
Artistic Leadership!

They'll work alongside our Co-CEO/Executive
Director & drive the company forward with
ambitious, excellent & equitable theatre & art for
culturally diverse, working-class young people &
communities.

www.20storieshigh.org.uk/artistic-lea...

Monument - Red Ladder Theatre Company **UPDATE: DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS SHOW WILL NOW BEGIN AT 6.30PM (NOT 7PM AS PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED)** A one-woman comedy drag show with audience participation, rap and pickled gherkins. S...

🧱 MONUMENT🧱

A one-woman comedy drag show with rap, gherkins and revolution!✊

1950s, Czechoslovakia. 2025, UK.

Two stories, seventy years apart. Both searching for purpose.

Catch it at Queen's Mill Castleford on 16th October at 6.30pm!

Book here: www.redladder.co.uk/whatson/monu...

Cartoon image of two men dressed up as warriors with various figures from mythology behind them including Medusa, a sphynx and a minotaur.

🎭The Story Forge🎭

Join @rubbishshakes.bsky.social for a hilariously unique, all-ages theatrical adventure where you help create three brand-new myths!📖

Coming to St.Bartholomew's Church, Armley on the 18th of October!😊

Book Here: www.redladder.co.uk/whatson/stor...

"I initially thought it was just another migrant story" - theatre writer/performer Margot Przymierska on her latest play, Monument - Red Ladder Theatre Company Margot Przymierska is a Polish-born performer, writer and creative producer now living in the UK. She brings Monument, a powerful theatrical piece that explores the cyclical nature of power, ideology,...

📢 New on the blog: writer/performer Margot Przymierska on working as a migrant, making theatre that provokes reflection, and her newest play - Monument, a powerful theatrical piece that explores the cyclical nature of power, ideology, and human displacement
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Choose hope

New Red Ladder Local season on sale now! - Red Ladder Theatre Company As the weather is starting to turn a little nippy, let’s share our brand new Red Ladder Local shows to tempt you out this autumn. We know we’ve said it before but there really is something for everyon...

Find out all about our brand new Red Ladder Local season which starts next week with brand new show Kailey.
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Saw the original production of this play in Keighley. Fabulous! Great work from @kerrywright.bsky.social!!
Go see it!

Kailey - Red Ladder Theatre Company Who cares for you when your parent is in prison? Kailey’s mum’s been sent to prison, and she needs to grow up – fast. She’s just turned eighteen; first job, her own place, big nights out. This might j...

Have you booked your ticket for next week?
St. Bart's Church, Armley, Leeds on 17th Sept at 7pm
Belle Isle TMO Leeds on 18th Sept at 7pm
The Cluntergate Centre Horbury, Wakefield on 20th Sept at 7pm
🎟Book now: www.redladder.co.uk/whatson/kail...

Hi Moose 👋 we always end our newsletter with a joke. This month we nicked the above, crediting you of course. Aaaand, for the first time ever, someone emailed to say we'd made them chuckle! Knew it was worth sticking it out. Thank you for the validation x

Booked my ticket for #FamilyFirst from @rebelrootstheatre.bsky.social!
Really excited to see this show realised by this team of bold young artists making stuff happen and making great work! Catch them on tour! www.rebelrootstheatre.com/general-7