Explore and make history with West Yorkshire Playhouse this autumn and become part of Leeds Routes, the Playhouse’s project for the city’s Light Night celebration. For all budding performers, writers, film makers, dancers and artists aged between 14 and 25 who are keen to play their part in creating the city’s history, simply turn up at West Yorkshire Playhouse at 2pm on Saturday 5 September and become part of the action.
Leeds Routes uncovers the stories of the people of Leeds through four themes: Power, Spirit, Commerce and People. Split into four groups performers will explore and discover stories and characters from across Leeds. These historical tales of the city will be developed into a performance which will become part of the LIGHT NIGHT festival taking place in locations throughout Leeds City Centre.
The first meeting for the project will involve a series of introduction and performance exercises, the group will then be taken on a journey across Leeds City Centre for inspiration to help develop performance ideas. Rehearsals for the project will then be held twice a week until the performance date. The Leeds Routes project has been funded by a £22,900 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
For more information or to register interest contact
Aisha Khan – Project Manager 0113 213 7286 or aisha.khan@wyp.org.uk
Art in Unusual Places | Call for Submissions
Are you an artist/curator/arts organisation in Leeds frustrated by the lack of exhibition spaces in the city? Then this could be the opportunity for you!
Art in Unusual Places is a new scheme which opens up empty shop units and city centre spaces for artists to use. Spaces range in size, scale and location and include fully accessible units, shop windows and hoardings. If you have an idea for a project, then we want to hear from you. Previous project experience preferred, but not essential.
All spaces are rent and rate free to artists, although there may be some costs which you will need to cover. The scheme is currently unable to pay exhibition costs or cover your time.
If you would like to take part, please complete the application below. Art in Unusual Places has a rolling deadline and selected artists/curators/organisations will be served on a first-come-first-served basis. There are a limited number of spaces available at this stage, so if something suitable can’t be found immediately, we will contact you when it becomes available.
Art in Unusual Places is a partnership project between Leeds City Council, the business community and cultural sector.
If you have any queries, please ring 0113 3950678.
This information and form can be downloaded here and from www.leeds.gov.uk/arts (from the list of ‘Downloads’ to the right of the page).
Art in Unusual Places, Arts and Regeneration, Leeds City Council, Leeds Town Hall, The Headrow. Leeds, LS1 3AD.