#Leeds Playhouse

[sanctuaryblur]

Me omw to try to get more ppl to hc SamnEric as HOH

[welovehoppy]

[turquoisedata]

So tonight I found out that Leeds Playhouse has a performance of Coraline starting in April.

I wrote them an email with a link to the Vulture article (I'm sure they know by now, but just in case). I told them that I'm disappointed that the accounts came out last summer but they are going ahead. And I asked them to promote charities for victims of sexual violence.

Not asking them to take money out of his hand (much as I'd love to do this). Replacing an action with a positive alternative that will support people who are more likely to struggle.

And then I wrote to my local library to say last time I was there you had a copy of Sandman on display that I totally didn't move. Please can you not display his books in the future; instead can you prioritise books by woman, LGBTQIA+ people, people of colour, disabled people.

Not asking them to remove his books which obviously they wouldn't do. Just to prioritise other people. Positive action that they might actually do.

It's small but it's something.

[rdog819]

☆🐚 Day 3 -

09/17/24

Lord of the Flies, Leeds Playhouse, Sade Malone

[recoord]

PRIORITIZE SURVIVORS OVER THE "LEGACY" OF ABUSERS

Source: @/hiresurvivorshollywood [instagram]

CW: Sexual violence

The cancelation of the "Coraline" musical - based on the Neil Gaiman book - is a clear example of industry leaders making a decision in response to revelations of sexual that prioritizes survivors over the so-called "legacy" of the abuser. The production, which was in development, and set to premiere at Leeds Playhouse in the U.K. before touring to Edinburgh, Birmingham, and Manchester, was a co-production between Leeds Playhouse, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Birmingham Rep, and Home Manchester. These theater companies issued a joint statement regarding the decision to cancel.

Since multiple reports have detailed Neil Gaiman's history of abuse, several of his projects have been impacted, including the reduction of "Good Omens" Season 3, Disney halting "The Graveyard Book" adaptation, and Dark Horse Comics dropping him entirely.

We believe the decision to cancel the "Coraline" musical is the correct one. We must continue to prioritize the safety, dignity, and well-being of survivors over the careers or legacies of abusers.

[thephantomofanastasia]

I’d really LOVE to see this in person.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/CORALINE-A-MUSICAL-Will-Premiere-at-Leeds-Playhouse-in-2025-20240522

[chambergambit]

hey so leeds playhouse put this up during the pandemic and tubthumping was inspired by a pub in leeds and this whole project is called reasons to be hopeful. i am having emotions.

[kate-bashford]

FAS3003 Lord of the Flies references

In order to ensure my work is continuing to be related and fitting to the text, I decided to look at previous productions of Lord of the Flies, particularly in exploring how they are contrasted or similar. 

The first I looked at was the 1990 film directed by Harry Hook and how his adaptation was a far more direct translation from Goldings text. Above is a photo of the cast in their costume, which evidently relies more on makeup than costuming in order to communicate the gravity of the boy's situation. In some ways, I can take inspiration from this by looking at the placement and styles of the makeup used for the actors, using them to translate these natural degradation forms on my costume. However, it is important to note that an adaptation of the original text varies significantly to the futuristic play adaptation that I am working from. Hence, I plan to focus more on the setting and tone of the film more than the costume. 

When exploring Lord of the Flies further, I discovered a recent review of a Lord of the Flies production at the Leeds Playhouse. Above is a photo of the production, which is clearly far more aligned to what the Rep is producing than the 1990 film explored above. I particularly like the breaking down of the shorts worn by the actor in the centre of the photo; with a raw hem and shorter style, the costume more visibly communicates the length of time in which they have been in this situation. An aspect of distressing that I had overlooked was the use of blood, which is clearly the main factor in the Leeds productions costumes. This is something I shall explore further, particularly as they fight and kill animals over the course of the play. 

To further my development, I shall further explore the most effective ways in which I can break down the costume, particularly over the course of the play. I shall achieve this through sampling and experimentation, alongside further research, in order to ensure the breaking down of the costume looks natural and realistic. I shall also finalise my designs to hopefully begin pattern cutting.

Love, C (2023) Lord of the Flies review- school staple is bang up to date for world on the brink. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/mar/24/lord-of-the-flies-review-leeds-playhouse [accessed 24 April 2023]

[globefan]

Henry V tour dates

Henry V will be touring to the following venues:

Leeds Playhouse: 9 – 25 Feb

Worthing Theatre: 28 Feb – 4 Mar

Royal & Derngate, Northampton: 7 – 18 Mar

[purplewillowchicken]

Leeds here we come.

coraline musical heLLoOo??

[sanctuaryblur]

I love love LOVEE stageplays of LOTF, one of my personal favorite production is Leeds playhouse. The set, the costumes. The CAST is omg so so good.

This production is consistently spinning in my head, mainly Jack in this production!! My man is tall and lengthy and just TOWERS over everyone it’s so silly to me, and the actor just really understand this character so so much. There’s a whole video of the actor talking about Jack and what it’s like to play him, he even quotes “I think the Jack people are going to see in this production is actually different to the Jack in the book.” When people put twists on characters, it just brings me so so much joy. (There’s also videos of Ralph and Piggy’s actors talking abt their characters!)

AND another thing I love about this production is the fact they use BSL, both Sam and Eric are deaf and it’s just so so good. I wish sign language was used more in plays. Giving deaf actors a shining light <3

This also made me headcanon BOTH Sam and Eric as hard of hearing, as they communicate together using BSL. but yeah!! I wish we had a bootleg, but all we have is the cast and photos <\3

[motherbookerblog]

Stage Review - The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5. On Saturday, my sisters and I took our mother to see this at The Playhouse in Leeds. We’d given her the ticket ages ago for her birthday but couldn’t find a day to suit everyone until January. So, it’s been a long wait but it was something to look forward to during this boring month. I’d been really looking forward to it because I’d only heard great things about it.…

[theatrenews]

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