Leeds Arts Centre is a prestigious amateur theatre group which presents a wide variety of plays at the Carriageworks Theatre on Millennium Square in Leeds.
We offer opportunities to all who are interested in becoming involved with any aspect of drama, including acting, directing, stage management, props, designing, costumes, lighting, sound, publicity and front of house.
Andre is 80 years old and was once a tap dancer. He lives with his daughter Anne and her husband Antoine. Or was he an engineer whose daughter Anne lives in London with her new lover, Pierre? The thing is, he is still wearing his pyjamas, and he can’t find his watch.
This is a beautiful study of a man descending into dementia and we join him on his journey. It is funny and heart-breaking.
The @LeedsCAN Guild Awards 2019 took place place on September 21st, and LAC had 16 nominations from our 2018-19 season – well done to all of our nominees, and to the six winners!
Best Female Supporting Performance (in a dramatic production)
- Tazmin Bennison – The Flint Street Nativity
- Fiona Galloway – The Flint Street Nativity
- Sophie Joelle – The Flint Street Nativity
- Olivia Richardson – Hamlet – Winner
Best Male Supporting Performance (Audrey Raynor trophy for a dramatic production)
- Rich Francis – Hamlet
- Mitchell Perry – The Flint Street Nativity
- Glen Routledge – The Flint Street Nativity – Winner
Best Female Performance (in a dramatic production)
- Carol Bell – No Exit (Huis Clos)
- Enya Lucas – The Mill on the Floss
- Ceri Vaughan – No Exit (Huis Clos) – Winner
Best Male Performance (Sherry Waites trophy for a dramatic production)
- James Bell – No Exit (Huis Clos) – Winner
- Chris Connell – Hamlet
Chris Fox Comedy Award
- Tazmin Bennison – The Flint Street Nativity
Best Poster Design (Civic Theatre trophy)
Commitment in a Non-Acting Role (Freda McHale trophy)
- Jenny Carter – Winner
Sue Elliott Award for Outstanding Service
- Martin Key – Winner
