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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds
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Leeds-based national touring theatre company. We give a platform to the voices that are rarely heard and stories that are overlooked, often working-class. redladder.co.uk
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20 Stories High @20storieshigh.bsky.social · 17d
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...
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
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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · 2d
🧱 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...
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...
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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · 2d
🎭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...
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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · 6d
📢 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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"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,...
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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · 24d
Choose hope
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Arts Emergency @artsemergency.bsky.social · 24d
We want to match as many curious, talented, and ambitious young people as possible with mentors in 2026, but we still NEED to recruit at least 100 more volunteers in the next couple of weeks to make this possible.

Apply now! 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...

Applications close 29 Sep 25
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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · 28d
Find out all about our brand new Red Ladder Local season which starts next week with brand new show Kailey.
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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...
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Leon Fleming @leonfleming.bsky.social · Sep 8
Saw the original production of this play in Keighley. Fabulous! Great work from @kerrywright.bsky.social!!
Go see it!
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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · Sep 8
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...
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...
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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · Sep 8
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...
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...
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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · Sep 3
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
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Leon Fleming @leonfleming.bsky.social · Sep 3
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
Family First | Rebel Roots Theatre Company
The Merrow family's Balor Bar, cherished for its warmth, laughter and stout, is run by Malachy and Lizzie, who dream of passing it to their children. But not all of them share their vision, sparking a...
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Unlimited @weareunlimited.bsky.social · Sep 1
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 We’re here to support bold creative visions from disabled artists in Wales thanks to support from Arts Council of Wales.

We're offering two awards of up to £15k and £30k.

Apply by Monday 29 September, midday: bit.ly/4muajdm
A performer with a black bob haircut and dramatic makeup, including what appears to be stage blood, stands centre stage wearing a white slip dress or nightgown. They have one arm raised expressively while performing. Behind them is a blue backdrop decorated with white star patterns and text reading 'This is my language, you can't take it' across the top. The lighting creates a moody, theatrical atmosphere with other performers visible in silhouette on either side of the stage.
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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · Aug 8
We know, it's the summer and you don't want to think about C time yet. But...
Our new show, A Proper Merry #Christmess, hits the road with Wrongsemble’s A Town Called Christmas in Nov. And we're beyond excited to announce the brilliant actors performing in both...
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Cast announcement for Red Ladder and Wrongsemble’s festive theatre double bill - Red Ladder Theatre Company
We are delighted to introduce our cast for the Christmas shows we’re taking on tour across the UK later this year with our friends from Wrongsemble. Our brand-new dark comedy, A Proper Merry Christmes...
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Leon Fleming @leonfleming.bsky.social · Jul 27
Little reminder that I'm available to run workshops on playwrighting and aspects of playwrighting, and self-producing. Also available for dramaturgy and mentoring. My writing CV is available to view on www.leonfleming.co.uk
#playwrighting #teaching #dramaturgy #Mentoring
Leon Fleming
Welcome to my website! Please have a look around, and don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about my work.
www.leonfleming.co.uk
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Lainey Shaw @laineyshaw.bsky.social · Jul 29
Lara is a legend. X
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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · Jul 28
New on the blog, #disabled actor and director Lara Wilson on finding confidence in her artistic identity, and the importance of the arts giving "a voice to people who aren’t normally seen."
www.redladder.co.uk/i-thought-if...
Lara stood behind her wheelchair holding the handles. Caption: “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, actor/director Lara on stage with finger raised pointing dynamically at another actor. Caption: “Leeds Conservatoire and especially Erin Carter, who is head of drama there, encouraged me to embrace having a wheelchair and to use it as a creative tool...That was a liberating moment for me and boosted my self-belief.” Lara sat in a chair giving feebback to an actor sat opposite with script in hand. Caption: “We need to show young people, no matter who they are or what their background, that they can have a career in the arts.”
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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · Jul 28
New on the blog, #disabled actor and director Lara Wilson on finding confidence in her artistic identity, and the importance of the arts giving "a voice to people who aren’t normally seen."
www.redladder.co.uk/i-thought-if...
Lara stood behind her wheelchair holding the handles. Caption: “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, actor/director Lara on stage with finger raised pointing dynamically at another actor. Caption: “Leeds Conservatoire and especially Erin Carter, who is head of drama there, encouraged me to embrace having a wheelchair and to use it as a creative tool...That was a liberating moment for me and boosted my self-belief.” Lara sat in a chair giving feebback to an actor sat opposite with script in hand. Caption: “We need to show young people, no matter who they are or what their background, that they can have a career in the arts.”
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Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social · Jul 21
#MondayMotivation from the pen and paintbrush of #community artist, writer and good friend Tina Firthlock

#Art

#Creativity

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@teetee2727.bsky.social

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Ticket for the play ‘Gogh Angel’ written by Tina Firthlock and performed by the Red Ladder Theatre Company at Leeds Conservatoire on 18 July 2025 at 12.45pm.
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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · Jul 15
📢 New on the blog, Cheryl talks about the importance of our collaboration with Leeds Conservatoire
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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · Jul 15
Sending all the love to our crazy-talented @aliceinbarberland.bsky.social on her #EdinburghFringe debut with The Uncrackable Case. Whoop! 🤩
Book now www.pleasance.co.uk/event/uncrac... and go give her and the gang a cheer.
#musical #theatre #edinburgh
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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · Jul 14
Happy 70th Birthday to our seasidey friends 🎉
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Stephen Joseph Theatre @thesjt.bsky.social · Jul 14
Celebrating 70 years of the SJT with the most gorgeous afternoon yesterday - more to come, but for now… 🎉 🎉 🎉
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Live Theatre @livetheatre.bsky.social · Jul 14
We are looking to recruit a 'Technical Stage Manager' for the autumn tour of the new Graeae & Live Theatre production #BadLads - if you've got the skills & experience we're looking for we'd love to hear from you by the deadline of Fri 1 Aug 2025. Find out more & apply at www.live.org.uk/jobs
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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · Jul 10
New on the blog, One Tenth Human’s Sarah Punshon on what to expect from PIPES AND POO and where it all started.
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What is Pipes and Poo? One Tenth Human's, Sarah on what to expect from this fun family show - Red Ladder Theatre Company
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 descri...
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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · Jul 10
💩 FINAL TICKETS LEFT for Sunday's disgustingly delightful interactive family show - PIPES AND POO at The Cluntergate Centre
13th July at 2pm
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Pipes & Poo - an interactive family game-show adventure - Red Ladder Theatre Company
Have you ever wondered what happens to a poo after you flush it down the loo? We have! Join us for a delightfully disgusting interactive game-show exploring the extraordinary world of water, pipes, an...
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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · Jun 25
Casting announcement coming soon! 🤩
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Leeds theatre companies team up to bring double dose of festive fun on tour - Welcome to Yorkshire
Two much-loved Leeds theatre companies are joining forces this Christmas to take not one, but two festive shows on tour across the UK.
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Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds @redladder.bsky.social · Jun 20
THIS SUNDAY 22nd June at 2pm
The Cluntergate Centre, Horbury
Tickets just £5
"Children’s theatre at its best.” – Yorkshire Times
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Leon Fleming @leonfleming.bsky.social · Jun 13
Fantastic 2nd draft notes meeting at @redladder.bsky.social for #AProperMerryChristmess (ON SALE SOON!) with #SeetaWrightson, #CheryMartin, and @aliceinbarberland.bsky.social!
Really looking forward to this very not-suitable-for-children Christmas comedy going in front of audiences this winter! 😃
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