As a building built by and for the community, our community productions are at the heart of what we do. Bringing people of all ages from across Huddersfield and Kirklees together to tell incredible stories.

Our community productions are a chance for local people to star on our stage in a fully produced show. Our previous community productions have all been adaptions of classic plays or stories with an added Lawrence Batley Theatre twist and have included Henry V, our ★★★★ (The Stage) animated version of A Christmas Carol, Macbeth, The Tempest, Frankenstein and The Great Gatsby.

Our community production is for everyone and we would encourage anyone who is interested to get involved!

Our next community production...

We're thrilled to announce our next community production will be A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare. Performances will take place Thu 9 - Sat 11 April 2026 on our main stage.

What happens when Shakespeare’s classic tale of love, magic, and mischief is dropped right into the middle of Huddersfield’s Greenhead Park? 

As the Mayor prepares to open the park’s newly renovated bandstand, things are about to get chaotic. The organisers of the Food & Drink Festival are feuding. Young lovers sneak away into the night. Amateur actors rehearse for their big moment. And then, a gardener with a walkie-talkie sets off an enchanted confetti cannon… 

Freshly adapted by our Head of Creative Programme Olivia Race, join us for a joyful, funny, and unmistakably Huddersfield take on Shakespeare’s comedy performed by a community cast of all ages. 

Tickets for A Midsummer Night's Dream are now on sale - Click here to book