Small Island
A powerful and intimate portrayal of Andrea Levy’s multi award-winning novel, adapted for the stage by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Matthew Xia, this bold staging offers a fresh perspective on a world shaped by empire and entitlement, caught between belonging and unbelonging, disappointment and hope.
Four unforgettable characters bring this Windrush story to life: Hortense and Gilbert, determined Jamaican migrants in search of belonging and respect; Queenie, an Englishwoman who defies convention; and Bernard, her husband, struggling with change. Together, they discover love across culture, colour and class – and the fragile hope of a shared future.
Spanning decades and continents, this brand-new production draws on the joyful rhythms of calypso and the harsh realities of postwar Britain to explore the emotional truth of our collective history, brought vividly to life through music, striking visuals and a compelling story you will never forget.
A Leeds Playhouse, Birmingham Rep and Nottingham Playhouse production, in association with Actors Touring Company.
More Events
War of the Worlds
25th March 2026 - 28th March 2026
Four performers enter the stage with cameras and construct an epic road movie before our eyes. It’s a story we know, or think we know…
Punch
7th April 2026 - 11th April 2026
Don’t miss your chance to see this critically acclaimed play in a ‘powerhouse of a production’ (WhatsOnStage). From Olivier Award-winning writer James Graham (Dear England, This House,…
Planet Omar
7th April 2026 - 25th April 2026
This vibrant new stage adaptation based on the beloved books by Zanib Mian has been brought to life by award-winning playwright Asif Khan and director…
Rude Science
15th April 2026 - 16th April 2026
Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting…
Stewart Lee Vs The Man-Wulf
11th May 2026 - 13th May 2026
The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with…
Please Do Not Touch
12th March 2026 - 13th March 2026
Please Do Not Touch follows the story of Mason, a social justice TikToker, as he explores heritage houses to uncover the true stories behind the…
Explore The Neighbourhood
Three Short Ballets
Three choreographers. Three distinctive works. One extraordinary evening of ballet. Experience three bite-sized ballets by world-renowned choreographers when Three Short Ballets returns for 2026. Intimate…
Learn MoreSpecial Tour: Women Artists of Temple Newsam
Women Artists of Temple Newsam shines a light on the painters, designers, makers, and visionaries whose work has too often been overlooked—until now. From bold…
Learn MoreTide Lines
Tide Lines are a band whose story stretches from the wild expanses of the Scottish Highlands to the beating heart of Glasgow. In June 2025,…
Learn MoreA Night at the Phoenix – The Comedy Dining Experience
Be transported back to the iconic Phoenix Cabaret Club at this hilarious, laugh-out-loud comedy dinner show! Continuing their sold-out, smash hit tour, Entertainment Live UK’s…
Learn MoreRick Astley – The Reflections Tour 2026
Multimillion selling global star Rick Astley has announced a major UK and Ireland arena tour for April 2026, with special guest, Gabrielle! Coming to first…
Learn MoreLili Refrain
Lili Refrain is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and performer based in Rome, Italy. Her solo project was founded in 2007. She uses electric guitar, vocals, percussions…
Learn MoreTiki Hideaway
Welcome to our exciting tiki hideaway – situated upstairs at Call Lane Social. A 1950’s inspired tropical slice of Tiki goodness for urban beachcombers. It’s…
Learn MoreIf Coffee Bar
IF up north is local to Leeds. Serving great coffee, brunch and bottomless brunch. Their House Espresso is sourced from North Star Coffee Roasters with…
Learn MoreBrewery Wharf Tavern
We are a modern, welcoming and friendly pub set alongside the Leeds waterfront in the heart of Leeds city centre. Adjacent to the River Aire,…
Learn MoreThe Northern Market Leeds
The Northern Market is a vibrant multi-purpose venue in the heart of Leeds, including a food hall and cinema room.
Learn MoreSous Le Nez
This well-established favourite in the heart of Leeds continues to pull the crowds and hardly surprisingly, since it goes on providing what people want at…
Learn MoreBowers Allerton Hall
Bowers Hall is in the heart of the community. The hall is used for Scouting groups, childrens holiday clubs, we would like to run senior…
Learn MoreHeart Centre
Headingley Enterprise and Arts Centre – HEART – is the arts, enterprise and community centre in the middle of Headingley run by the community for…
Learn MoreScholes Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreThe Mansion, Leeds
This fabulous 1820’s Regency Grade II listed building with its colonnaded grand entrance and unrivalled views overlooking the Upper Lake of Roundhay Park, nestles perfectly…
Learn MoreLeft Bank Leeds
Left Bank Leeds is an arts and events venue based in the unexpected and breathtaking surroundings of the former St Margaret of Antioch church building…
Learn MoreFreedom Mills
Freedom Mills is a multi-platform events space which runs a regular night programme alongside a range of events, including rave nights. The Mills also hosts…
Learn MoreThe Refectory
Venue info The Rolling Stones, Elton John and Bob Marley have all graced this venue with their presence and perhaps the most famous live recording…
Learn MoreWharf Chambers
Wharf Chambers is located on the ground floor of a Victorian former pork pie factory at 23-25 Wharf Street, LS2 7EQ. It’s on the edge…
Learn MoreBlack Music Festival
The Black Music Festival is Europe’s biggest Free open-air reggae concert. The annual Leeds Reggae concert started back in 1985, to complement the annual Leeds…
Learn More