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Coraline musical axed due to Neil Gaiman sexual assault allegations

The ‘American Gods’ author has denied accusations of ‘non-consensual sexual activity’ from multiple women

The Independent UK

Stage adaptation of Coraline scrapped after Neil Gaiman allegations

Gaiman has denied the allegations and said he has ‘never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever’.

Evening Standard

Stage adaptation of Coraline cancelled after allegations against Neil Gaiman

Producers say it is ‘impossible to continue’ with musical that was due to be staged at Leeds Playhouse from April

The Guardian - UK

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A Raisin in the Sun review – stirring drama of a family confronting segregation

Leeds Playhouse Revival of Lorraine Hansberry’s play follows a family struggling against the odds and delivers a message of hope

The Guardian - UK

My Fair Lady review – an abso-bloomin’-lutely loverly musical

Opera North brings shimmering music to this gorgeous and crisply choreographed co-production, which preserves Shaw’s critique of the British class system

The Guardian - UK

My Fair Lady review – comedy and chemistry light up Opera North’s musical-theatre triumph

Katie Bird is an irresistible Eliza Doolittle in this inspired show, which takes its interrogation of social mobility seriously but with a sparkling lightness of touch

The Guardian - UK

Neil Gaiman’s Coraline to become ‘dark, spangly’ stage musical

Playwright Zinnie Harris and composer Louis Barabbas’s adaptation of the novel will open at Leeds Playhouse and tour in 2025

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‘The story of being a burden has been told too many times’: how dementia-friendly theatre is changing the narrative

From specifically adapted performances to telling new stories about memory, drama groups are innovating with music, movement and wordless performance to bring the joy of theatre to everyone

The Guardian - UK

From exhilarating Oliver! to a mardy Beast in the east – three of the best Christmas family shows

Lionel Bart’s classic musical is all light and shade in James Brining’s in-the-round revival; actors and audience ad-lib with aplomb in a seaside Beauty and the Beast; plus, a camp and catchy Snow Queen

The Guardian - UK

Oliver! review – tunes, glorious tunes and a thrillingly vivid production

James Brining’s exemplary staging solves every problem – the antisemitism, the coercive romance – that Lionel Bart’s joyous, beloved but difficult musical presents

The Guardian - UK

Shake things up this Christmas: your guide to the best culture for the festive season

Thinking of treating yourself to some Christmas entertainment? Our critics unwrap the best film, music, art, dance and theatre events of the season

The Guardian - UK

Best Easter events across Leeds this year for all the family

The long Easter weekend is just a week away

Leeds Live

James Acaster Leeds gig tickets chaos as angry fans 'taken to cider website' while trying to book Leeds Playhouse tour

Customers have also claimed the overall service has been 'poor'

Leeds Live

Lord of the Flies review – school staple is bang up to date for world on the brink

Amy Leach’s production evokes a very current crop of anxieties with the castaways excellently played by a young cast

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical review – a burst of colour in a junk-filled world

The rags-to-riches roots of the beloved Roald Dahl story are emphasised in this family show, but a reliance on video effects blunts the rough magic

Leeds Live

Leeds Playhouse's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory review: Gender-flipped Roald Dahl classic is a musical delight

The Leeds venue proves once again it provides a rich alternative to pantomime schlock with this rich, manic and fun-filled production

The Guardian - UK

Roy Orbison musical from & Juliet creators to open at Leeds Playhouse

In Dreams, a jukebox show written by David West Read, will use back catalogue of ‘the Big O’ to tell fictional story of female singer

The Guardian - UK

RuPaul’s Drag Race star wins best performance in a musical at the UK Theatre awards

Divina de Campo starred in revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Leeds Playhouse

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Leeds Live

6 Christmas events and attractions in Leeds you should book now for a fully festive 2022

There are plenty of Christmas events to enjoy in Leeds in 2022

Leeds Live

Tributes flood in for Josephine Melville as Leeds Playhouse actress suddenly dies after performance

Colleagues and friends, including Loose Women star Denise Welch, have paid tribute to actress, writer and director who died on Thursday

The Independent UK

Former EastEnders actress Josephine Melville dies backstage after play

The actress had just appeared in Nottingham Playhouse’s production of Nine Night.

The Guardian - UK

Ex-EastEnders actor Josephine Melville dies backstage after play

Actor had been appearing in a production of Nine Night at Nottingham Playhouse

Evening Standard

Josephine Melville: Former EastEnders actress dies backstage after play

Josephine Melville who appeared previously in EastEnders has died after performing in a play in Nottingham.

Irish Mirror

Former Eastenders actor dies after taking ill backstage during performance

Josephine Melville sadly passed away after appearing in a production of Nine Night at Nottingham Playhouse

Wales Online

Former EastEnders star Josephine Melville dies backstage after finishing play

She also had roles in The Bill and Casualty as well as on stage

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