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West Yorkshire Playhouse

West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds. Program

October 2008 Program West Yorkshire Playhouse
Q	15 Septembe r- 11 October :	Privates on Parade	Set in Malaya in 1948 and based on his own experiences with ENSA during National Service, Peter Nichols acclaimed play is peppered with eccentric characters, bawdy humour and wonderful songs
C	27 September  - to 18 October	Don't You Leave Me Here	Featuring classic songs by Jelly Roll Morton, Don't You Leave Me Here follows the lives of two of the originators of Jazz from the back room of a Storyville brothel, through heartache, hard times and the blues.
C	To 18 October	Don't You Leave Me Here	Featuring classic songs by Jelly Roll Morton, Don't You Leave Me Here follows the lives of two of the originators of Jazz from the back room of a Storyville brothel, through heartache, hard times and the blues.
C	11 October	Shirley Collins: America Over the Water	Folk singer and writer Shirley Collins presents a unique and personal account of song collecting in America’s Southern states in 1959, on the cusp of the Civil Rights Movement.
C	12 October	Courtyard Comedy Club	The Courtyard Comedy Club returns this season with three hilarious line-ups all hosted by your resident compere Silky
Q	18 October - 8 November	Animal Farm	Based on the novel that established Orwell’s reputation as a literary great, Peter Hall’s dynamic theatrical adaptation perfectly captures this satirical story of rebellion, manipulation and dictatorship
C	21 - 24 October	Shakespeare Schools Festival	The UK's largest youth drama festival returns to Leeds. Details of participating schools and nights of performance can be obtained from Box Office
C	25 - 26 October	Mercy and Grand: The Tom Waits Project	Returning to the Playhouse following its sell-out visit last November, this concert evokes the heart of Waits music, placing it in the context of the great European and American songwriting traditions.
C	28 October to 1 November	The Doubtful Guest	A delightfully dark and sneakily sinister tale for anyone who enjoys a little havoc in their lives. Brimming full of fantastical music and lively performances, Edward Gorey's absurd comedy is brought vividly to life by Hoipolloi.

November 2008 Program West Yorkshire Playhouse
Q	18 October - 8 November	Animal Farm	Based on the novel that established Orwell’s reputation as a literary great, Peter Hall’s dynamic theatrical adaptation perfectly captures this satirical story of rebellion, manipulation and dictatorship
C	28 October to 1 November	The Doubtful Guest	A delightfully dark and sneakily sinister tale for anyone who enjoys a little havoc in their lives. Brimming full of fantastical music and lively performances, Edward Gorey's absurd comedy is brought vividly to life by Hoipolloi.
C	5 - 15 November	Spyski!	Hot on the heels of the sell-out The Hound of the Baskervilles, Peepolykus return with an hilarious collision of verbal surprises and visual ingenuity. Come with an open mind and wear a disguise
C	9 November	Courtyard Comedy Club	The Courtyard Comedy Club returns this season with three hilarious line-ups all hosted by your resident compere Silky.
C	18- 22 November	Mine	They have a beautiful home and a glamorous life. They have everything they could wish for. Except for the one thing they want most of all. A baby.
Q	22 November 2008 to 31 January 2009	Peter Pan	Escape to Neverland with the boy who never grew up in this brilliant new musical production of Peter Pan, brought to life by the accomplished team that created the spectacular sell-out production of The Wizard Of Oz in 2006.
C	23 November	Tim Minchin - Ready For This?	Tim Minchin heads out on his second national UK tour with a sparkly new show featuring a heafty dollop of fresh material and a spoonful of the classics

December 2008 Program West Yorkshire Playhouse
Q	22 November 2008 to 31 January 2009	Peter Pan	Escape to Neverland with the boy who never grew up in this brilliant new musical production of Peter Pan, brought to life by the accomplished team that created the spectacular sell-out production of The Wizard Of Oz in 2006.
C	5 December 2008 to 10 January 2009	The Snow Queen	Written by award-winning author Mike Kenny and directed by Gail McIntyre, five performers bring this tale of good over evil to life with plenty of songs, adventure and treats for young imaginations.
C	14 December	Courtyard Comedy Club	The Courtyard Comedy Club returns this season with three hilarious line-ups all hosted by your resident compere Silky.

January 2009 Program West Yorkshire Playhouse
C	5 December 2008 to 10 January 2009	The Snow Queen	Written by award-winning author Mike Kenny and directed by Gail McIntyre, five performers bring this tale of good over evil to life with plenty of songs, adventure and treats for young imaginations.
C	31 January 2009 to 21 February 2009:	The Hounding of David Oluwale	Adapted from Kester Aspden’s critically acclaimed book, this timely, gripping play unravels the mystery of Oluwale’s life and violent death, revealing a chilling and resonant story of persecution and prejudice.
C	22 - 24 January	Company Along The Mile	Stella an George are no ordinary couple. For starters they're not a couple. They just meet in a hotel in Blackpool every Wednesday where transvestite Stella likes to eat sandwiches cut into triangles, whilst the two of them look over the obituaries.

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