By Evie Press
The real life story of Dick Whittington, who befriends kings, champions social welfare, and challenges corruption, to become one of the greatest and most forgotten philanthropists England has ever known.
When: Tuesday 16th July 2pm & 7pm
Where: Room 218, Leeds Conservatoire
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FOLKLORE
By Rob Green
Thursday 18th July 2pm & 7pm: LORE Cast
Friday 19th July 2pm & 7pm: FOLK Cast
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NEW UK MUSICALS CONCERT
Performed by our graduating MA Musical Theatre Company students
Saturday 20th July 2pm & 7pm
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PLAYREADING SEASON
A series of rehearsed readings of new plays adapted from novels, by Leeds Conservatoire MA Dramaturgy students.
Monday 15th - Saturday 20th July, 5pm each day
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SCRATCH NIGHTS
An exciting opportunity to see MA students share excerpts from their original work-in-development.
Monday 15th July 8:30pm
Tuesday 16th July 9pm