On Sat 24 October we’ll be joined by writer and performer Roann McCloskey with her show My Father the Tantric Masseur. In this feel-good production that will have you laughing, crying and pondering the name you’ve given your genitals, Roann takes us on a journey of excruciating self-discovery as she navigates life as a post-#MeToo, […]
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We are delighted to announce that we have been successful in our application to Arts Council England’s Cultural Recovery Fund. There’s still a lot of uncertainty around, but this grant ensures our organisation’s financial viability in to the next year, which is fantastic. We are acutely aware that there are many thousands of incredible, highly-skilled, […]
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It’s competition time… We’re offering two recent graduates the opportunity to perform with original star of ‘Six’ the musical Christina Modestou when she hits our Main Stage next month! To enter, email a self-tape of you singing the song you’d like to perform with a link to your Spotlight/Mandy/Website (if you have one) to info@christinamodestou.com. […]
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Attention local ghost hunters. Think you know our fair town? Think again. Join our ghoulish guide for a socially-distanced walking tour of Huddersfield by candlelight. This October we are pleased to be hosting a series of ghost walks as we build up to Halloween. From Wed 28 – Fri 30 October there will be a variety […]
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During lockdown, our Young Company explored how they could still be creative together by trying new performance styles. Over five weeks they engaged with the Lawrence Batley Theatre through online creative sessions and pre-recorded tutorials working towards the creation of their very own radio play exploring the theme of ‘connection’. Our Creative Associate, Olivia Race, […]
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A message from Chief Executive & Artistic Director, Henry Filloux-Bennett: “Although at this point we are still unable to open, we have been doing an enormous amount of work over the past few months to make sure that when restrictions are eased, we are able to safely welcome our staff and audiences back to the […]
Read MoreAn update for our community – 8 April 2020 We wanted to say a massive thank you to all our patrons for your continued support and well wishes during these unprecedented times. Our administration and creative teams are now operating completely remotely as per government advice We continue to work hard to bring you the […]
Read MoreAlthough we appreciate the public concern around Coronavirus, we have taken the decision that for the moment at least, it is very much business as usual at the Lawrence Batley Theatre. We therefore have no plans to close the theatre or cancel any shows. In the event that we are forced to close or cancel shows, […]
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Autumn 2019 saw the return of Shobana Jeyasingh Dance (SJD) to the Lawrence Batley Theatre, touring their new work, Staging Schiele. We were pleased to partner with the company in order to bring creative dance workshops into schools across Kirklees, giving children the chance to explore contemporary dance. The workshops as part of SJD Learning […]
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One of the most rigorous and exciting talent development initiatives, The 24 Hour Plays, are coming back to the UK after a break of nearly ten years. The Lawrence Batley Theatre, working in partnership with The 24 Hour Plays in New York, is delighted to announce the return of the process with the newly created […]
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