Community Production
As a building built by and for the community, our community productions are at the heart of what we do. Bringing people of all ages from across Huddersfield and Kirklees together to tell incredible stories.
Our community productions are a chance for local people to star on our stage in a fully produced show. Our previous community productions have all been adaptions of classic plays or stories with an added Lawrence Batley Theatre twist and have included Henry V, our ★★★★ (The Stage) animated version of A Christmas Carol, Macbeth, The Tempest, Frankenstein and The Great Gatsby.
Our community production is for everyone and we would encourage anyone who is interested to get involved!
Our next community production...
We're thrilled to announce our next community production will be A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare. Performances will take place Thu 9 - Sat 11 April 2026 on our main stage.
What happens when Shakespeare’s classic tale of love, magic, and mischief is dropped right into the middle of Huddersfield’s Greenhead Park?
As the Mayor prepares to open the park’s newly renovated bandstand, things are about to get chaotic. The organisers of the Food & Drink Festival are feuding. Young lovers sneak away into the night. Amateur actors rehearse for their big moment. And then, a gardener with a walkie-talkie sets off an enchanted confetti cannon…
Freshly adapted by our Head of Creative Programme Olivia Race, join us for a joyful, funny, and unmistakably Huddersfield take on Shakespeare’s comedy performed by a community cast of all ages.
Priority booking for our Members opens Wed 12 November. General tickets go on sale Wed 19 November.
Audition to be part of our next community production
You can now sign up to audition to be part of our next community production, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Our community productions are a chance for local people to star on our main stage in a fully produced show. Our community production is open to everyone aged 6+
Our auditions are very friendly, these are a chance to meet you all and enable us to distribute key roles. Please don't feel nervous, if you want to be involved, there will absolutely be a role for you!
Auditions are taking place at Lawrence Batley Theatre on:
Thu 11 December, 4:30-7:30pm
Sat 13 December, 2:30-5:30pm
Sun 14 December, 11am-1pm
To apply for an audition slot please read the important information and complete the form at the link below:
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Audition Sign Up
Deadline to apply is midday on Wed 26 November.
If you are interested in a backstage role, please email our Head of Participation, Rebecca Winwood - rebecca@thelbt.org
