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.
Mizzis Horrocks’ class of seven year olds is about to perform their nativity play at Flint Street Junior School for the proud mums and dads – and the occasional social worker.
Squabbles arise when Gabriel wants to play Mary, the Star grumbles that he’s not a proper star like they have at NASA, Herod won’t stop waving to his mum and dad, and the subversive Innkeeper is determined to liven up the traditional script.
And then the class pet escapes...
The @LeedsCAN Guild Awards 2018 were on September 1st, and LAC had 11 nominations from our 2017-18 season – well done to our three winners, and to all of our nominees!
Best Female Supporting Performance (in a dramatic production)
- Enya Lucas – Steel Magnolias
- Carol Bell – Steel Magnolias
- Margaret Savage – Charley’s Aunt
- Olivia Richardson – The Colin Atkins Story
Best Male Supporting Performance (Audrey Raynor trophy for a dramatic production)
- Joe Saxon – Blood and Ice
- Howard Russell – Charley’s Aunt – Winner
Best Female Performance (in a dramatic production)
- Jessica Glanz – Blood and Ice
Commitment in a Non-Acting Role (Freda McHale trophy)
- Jenny Carter & Zoë Freedman
Outstanding Service Award
- Mary Nelson – Winner
Best Visual Presentation (Sybil Jenkins trophy)
Best Play (Pearl Baxter Rose Bowl)
- Blood and Ice – Winner
