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The Penelopiad

A twist on the classic Greek tale of the Odyssey, Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Penelopiad’ recounts the story of Penelope, wife of Odysseus, as she awaits his return from the Trojan War. 7.30pm stage@leeds £8.50 (£6.50)

Little Leeds Fringe

LITTLE LEEDS FRINGE RETURNS! This exciting event is designed to be a platform for any member of the University of Leeds to perform or exhibit their creative work. In the true nature of a Fringe Festival, anything goes! Join us in the stage@leeds building and Leeds University Union for a week of original performances.

Fame

The critically-acclaimed musical Fame is brought to you by the newly-formed LAMMPS theatre group. Based on the 1980 film of the same name, the musical follows the lives of a group of students through their years at Performing Arts School. 7:30pm + 2.30 Matinee (15th only) £8.50 (£6.50 Concessions)

The Duchess of Malfi

Torture, murder, madness, revenge and jealousy combine in Webster’s ‘The Duchess of Malfi‘, in a tale that begins as an account of love, but swiftly falls into a tragedy that tears a family apart. 7.30pm Alec Clegg Studio £8.50 (£6.50)

But Then There Was Ella

Written and directed by MA Writing student Jess Macdonald, But Then There Was Ella is a psychological drama exploring the steps a young woman takes in order to have the ‘perfect family life.’ 7.30pm stage@leeds £8.50 (£6.50)

Tedtopia

Edward, a rude aristocrat wakes to discover his home occupied by squatters in the wake of the apocalypse. What follows is a ludicrous farce involving love, political whimsy, thrilling economic reform and conga inspired policy making as the unlikely survivors forge a new nation. Warning: may contain nationalism.’ 7.30pm Alec Clegg Theatre £8.50 (£6.50)

Hedda Gabler

Brian Friel’s adaptation of Ibsen’s masterpiece, ‘Hedda Gabler’, explores a small circle of friends trapped in the midst of the bourgeois in late 19th century Europe. This production synthesises realist drama with minimalist aesthetics to promote a powerful, original and critical response to this iconic text. 7.30pm stage@leeds £8.50 (£6.50)

Americana

Americana tells the love story of David, a rebellious stoner punk, and Brody, an all American football player. In an act of protest the pair decides to run for Prom Kings together with the help of their friends. 7.30pm stage@leeds £10.00 (£7.50)

The Laramie Project

On Oct 7, 1998 a young gay man was discovered bound to a fence in the hills outside Laramie, Wyoming, savagely beaten and left to die in an act of brutality that shocked America. Matthew Shepard’s death became a symbol for intolerance but for the people of Laramie the event was deeply personal and it is their voices we hear in this stunningly effective theatre piece of verbatim theatre. 7.30pm stage@leeds £10.00 (£7.50)

Lapse

The company that brought you ‘Two Gents’, Canal Mills’ first ever play, are back with a brand new fast-paced, darkly comic, energetic piece of writing exploring the fragility of friendship, process of growing up and the true depth of personality. 7.30pm Alec Clegg Studio £8.50 (£6.50)

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