Beautiful Octopus Festival
Join in the Celebrations!
Leeds Playhouse is hosting a fantastic and accessible festival at the end of January – the perfect creative stop for our Toolbox Drama members.
We have two trips available, which will take us into the belly of this award-winning theatre and cultural hub in Leeds.
Interaction Day – 29th of January 2024
People with learning disabilities, their families, carers and support workers are invited to come along and get to know the Leeds Playhouse building through an interactive self-led tour, to meet Playhouse staff and to take part in sensory and creative sessions, including drumming, yoga and storytelling. This is a drop in day, which means participants are free to leave when they’re ready.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When: Monday 29th January 2024
Time: 11am – 3pm
Attending Practitioner: Ellie
Cost: Free
Lunch: Lunch will not be provided, however there is a café onsite and attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch
Address: Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7UP
Booking Tickets: You can book your tickets via the button below. You will need a password to access the link – please check your emails for the password or contact us directly.
Transport & Parking: Toolbox Drama is able to provide train tickets for those who require them. However, please get in touch before Friday the 26th of January to arrange. Train tickets ARE NOT automatically included with your booking. If you intend to drive, the theatre recommends using the John Lewis Car Park at Victoria Gate (postcode LS2 7AS). This is the closest car park located directly across the road from their St Peter’s Street entrance.
Parking is secure but it is not free. The Playhouse is located opposite the Leeds City Bus and National Express coach stations. To plan your journey via bus, please visit the Metro website by clicking here.
My Life With The Wave - 31st January 2024
Created for people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities and staged in Interplay Theatre’s unique illuminated dome, My Life with the Wave is inspired by the poem by Mexican Poet Laureate Octavio Paz and uses movement, sound, digital technology, and physical interaction to create a fully immersive sensory experience.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Time: 11am – 11.45am
Attending Practitioner: Meg
Cost: Tickets are £12pp, however Toolbox Drama will cover the cost of tickets on the 31st of January. If you intend to watch the performance an alternative date, Toolbox Drama will unfortunately not be able to cover the cost of this.
Address: The show is being performed in a special space at MODA’s Leeds New York Square development, next door to the Playhouse on Quarry Hill. Access is via Playhouse Square – staff will support you into the theatre space as needed.
Booking Tickets: You can book your tickets via the button below. You will need a password to access the link – please check your emails for the password or contact us directly.
Transport & Parking: Toolbox Drama is able to provide train tickets for those who require them. However, please get in touch before Friday the 26th of January to arrange. Train tickets ARE NOT automatically included with your booking. If you intend to drive, the theatre recommends using the John Lewis Car Park at Victoria Gate (postcode LS2 7AS). This is the closest car park located directly across the road from their St Peter’s Street entrance.
Parking is secure but it is not free. The Playhouse is located opposite the Leeds City Bus and National Express coach stations. To plan your journey via bus, please visit the Metro website by clicking here.
Important Booking Information: Please Read
Our bookings page is password protected. You will find the password has been emailed to you, however if you need this re-sending please get in touch by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.
Please book tickets for everyone who wishes to attend, including companions and support workers. Don’t forget to get in touch if you require us to provide you with train tickets, these must be confirmed by Friday the 26th of January.
There are limited spaces on both of these trips. Tickets will be offered on a first come first served basis.
This project is kindly support by Arts Council England.