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Last week, on 20 March, we joined our sector to celebrate World Theatre Day for Children and Young People. Through PYA England and members of the ASSITEJ community, we stand together with artists and educators worldwide to ensure that children’s cultural rights aren’t just an afterthought—they are center stage. A Vital Message: “Today. Everyday.” This [read more]
Our creative team has kicked off an exciting R&D period for Red Robin’s Winter Song, and the first three days have been packed with curiosity, play, and big-hearted collaboration. We are happy to welcome to the Tutti Frutti family: writer Manjeet Mann, Off West End Theatre Award winner; Artistic Director Wendy Harris; Set and Costume [read more]
In February, we braved the elements to join the Woodland Creation initiative, helping Leeds City Council on their mission to make our home city carbon neutral by 2030. It was a massive team effort—we even had some familiar faces from our past shows, and our brilliant Production Manager joined us! Why are we planting? While [read more]
We are delighted to announce the appointment of five new trustees to our Board: Laura Bloor, Shirley Lundstram, Lyndsey Gardiner, Jhardine Farrell, and Maresia Liburd-Spencer. For over 30 years, we have created high-quality, innovative theatre for children aged 3+ and their families. From our base in Leeds, we produce a programme of brand-new stories and [read more]
We are celebrating an extraordinary milestone: 20 years of Artistic Director Wendy Harris leading the company. For two decades, Wendy has been the driving force behind the company’s mission to deliver high-quality, meaningful, and imaginative theatre for young audiences, shaping it into an internationally recognised name in children’s theatre. A Career Dedicated to Young People’s [read more]
We are preparing for a magical 2026, when a sparkling new Christmas show—Red Robin’s Winter Song, by award-winning writer Manjeet Mann—will take flight next winter! This enchanting story follows one small but courageous Red Robin who chooses to stay behind as the woodland animals prepare for winter. As the forest quietens and the first snow [read more]
We are thrilled to announce the wrap-up of our heartwarming tour of If All the World Were! A huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who was involved and to our wonderfully supportive audiences across Leeds and Bradford. In celebration of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, and in collaboration with Bradford and Leeds Libraries, we [read more]
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the launch of our Digital Annual Report for 2024-2025! Get ready to recap a wonderful year filled with creativity, community, and incredible adventures. This past year has been one of our most exciting yet! We celebrated two magnificent premieres: Glass Slippers by Emma Reeves, our dazzling, fresh take on [read more]
Along with Bradford and Leeds Libraries and in celebration of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture we bring you a beautifully performed reading of If All the World Were by award-winning children’s writer Joseph Coelho. The free performed readings will take place at Shipley, Keighley, Manningham and Holme Wood Libraries, running from 8th November 2025 – 29th November 2025. This [read more]
Funding News! We are super pleased to announce that we have been awarded a generous £5,000 grant from The Victoria Wood Foundation for our Tutti Frutti Club. Our Tutti Frutti Club provides a vibrant and creative space for primary-aged children in Leeds to explore a variety of art forms. The club is designed to nurture [read more]