West Yorkshire Playhouse

The latest West Yorkshire Playhouse newsletter has details of upcoming productions, open call for Yorkshire Script writers and FREE workshops at the York Theatre Royal:

Workshops and Opportunities   Script Window Now Open   The Playhouse has an open reading policy for scripts written by writers born, raised or currently living in Yorkshire. Every submission receives full written feedback. Click here for more info and to submit your script Script Window open now until Fri 2 Dec   Free workshops for Directors and Theatre Makers Thur 12 and Fri 13 Jan, 10.30am - 9.30pm, York Theatre Royal   Young Vic and York Theatre Royal are holding a free two-day intensive and practical workshop, led by industry professionals. Click here for more info and to book your place Deadline Mon 14 November   Christmas at the Playhouse       Strictly Ballroom Wed 30 Nov - Sat 21 Jan   From the award winning visionary Baz Luhrmann, creator of Moulin Rouge, Romeo & Juliet and The Great Gatsby, comes Strictly Ballroom, a dazzling new musical for the stage inspired by his classic film.     The Witches Fri 2 Dec - Sat 21 Jan   Roald Dahl’s scariest book is brought to life in a tremendously terrifying treat. Directed by Nikolai Foster (Annie, White Christmas), and featuring a talented cast of actor-musicians and mind boggling illusions.       Rudolf Fri 25 Nov - Sat 31 Dec   “All Rudolf has ever wanted to do is to pull Santa’s sleigh. But only the best reindeer get to do that. And the best reindeer don’t have red noses.”   A magical festive treat perfect for ages 2 - 6.