Bradford Playhouse, Theatre in Little Germany district, Bradford, England
The Bradford Playhouse is a theatre in the Little Germany district that features a main hall with around 266 seats arranged in proscenium style with upper circle and stall areas. There is also a flexible studio space that adapts to different types of performances.
The building opened in 1929 as Jowett Hall under the Bradford Playhouse Company. Renowned playwright J.B. Priestley took the presidency in 1932 and shaped the cultural direction of the venue.
The venue presents diverse productions throughout the year, from traditional pantomimes and musicals to contemporary plays and tribute performances. The programming reflects what audiences want to see and which stories matter to the community.
The theatre is accessible during the week and on Saturdays, with visitors needing enough time to arrive before performances begin. Refreshments and snacks are available during shows, making a visit comfortable.
Following a fire in 1996, the building showed resilience by continuing its scheduled programme in the studio space while reconstruction was underway. This event revealed how important the venue was to the local theatre community.
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