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	Fast Labour 19 April 2008 to 17 May 2008: Courtyard Theatre
	With humour and sensitivity this powerful new play, written by Steve Waters and directed by Artistic Director Ian Brown, focuses on the growing culture of human exploitation delving below the surface to reveal a human account of life as an migrant worker.
	Hapgood 1 May 2008 to 24 May 2008: Quarry Theatre
	Rachel Kavanaugh (The Madness of George III, The Wizard of Oz) returns to the Playhouse to direct Josie Lawrence in the title role of this gripping spy thriller that’s guaranteed to keep you guessing until the very end.
	Courtyard Comedy Club (May) 11 May 2008: Courtyard Theatre
	Your resident compere Silky returns with another top line up including Canadian surrealist comedian Tony Law plus another very special guest, as well as the best in rising talent.
	The Dandy Lion Club 11 May 2008: Various locations
	Following on from the success of the Beautiful Octopus Club, The Dandy Lion Club brings this amazing experience to a younger audience of 14 – 25 year olds with learning disabilities and their families and friends.
	The Arab & The Jew 20 May 2008 to 23 May 2008: Courtyard Theatre
	Having grown-up on opposite sides of the Arab-Israeli divide Al Nedjari and Amit Lahav celebrate their brotherhood through a riot of sound, image and movement.
	The English Game 28 May 2008 to 31 May 2008: Quarry Theatre
	Richard Bean’s dazzling new play, explores the modern British psyche through the powerful lens of a simple game of cricket. Brilliantly funny and truly touching, The English Game is a timely and revealing look at the political and social tensions which underpin modern society.
	Fungus the Bogeyman 28 May 2008 to 31 May 2008: Courtyard Theatre
	A show full of music, fun, filth and surprises adapted from the book by world-renowned children’s author Raymond Briggs. Repulsive yet compulsive viewing for ages 4+ and their families.
	To Be Straight With You 4 June 2008 to 7 June 2008: Quarry Theatre
	DV8's Artistic Director Lloyd Newson directs a multi-ethnic cast in a poetic but unflinching exploration of tolerance, intolerance, religion and sexuality.
	Lloyd Newson: Straight With You 5 June 2008: Congreve Room
	There will be a rare opportunity to join Lloyd Newson in a free pre-show talk at West Yorkshire Playhouse on Thursday 5 June at 5.30pm. Limited places available, please call the Box Office on 0113 213 7700 to book a seat, sorry but not available to book online.
	Zameen 5 June 2008 to 7 June 2008: Courtyard Theatre
	Kali present a beautifully written and moving new play, which tells of the disastrous environmental damage and devastating effect on human lives triggered when the forces of nature, tradition and globalisation collide.
	Tag... just writing my name 10 June 2008 to 14 June 2008: Courtyard Theatre
	Following its successful run at the Playhouse in 2007, this dynamic and explosive show returns to delve deep into the world of graffiti writing using the concept of physical calligraphy to bring it to life. Directed by Hip Hop theatre pioneer Jonzi D and co-written by John Berkavitch, TAG features the UK’s finest b-boys and beats from the legendary DJ Pogo
	Monkey! 14 June 2008 to 12 July 2008: Quarry Theatre
	A truly enlightening show for all the family, Monkey is a very modern hero – anarchic, impulsive, but above all else true to his friends. Fast paced storytelling and high wire antics combine in this hugely physical and visual show based on the Chinese legend Journey to the West, better known in the UK through its 70’s TV incarnation.
	Where's Vietnam? 19 June 2008 to 21 June 2008: Courtyard Theatre
	Celebrating the 40th anniversary of this Leeds-based company Where’s Vietnam?, written by Alice Nutter (Foxes), has a soundtrack of sixties soul and dirty funk played live on stage. This is a black comedy about love, loyalty and not letting disability stand in the way of extreme violence.
	Mela 28 June 2008 to 12 July 2008: Courtyard Theatre
	A world premiere of this new play by Tajinder Singh Hayer, as part of Northern Exposure, celebrating new writing in the North.
	Peter Pan 22 November 2008 to 31 January 2009: Quarry Theatre
	Escape to Neverland with the boy who never grew up in this brilliant new musical production of Peter Pan, brought to life by the accomplished team that created the spectacular sell-out production of The Wizard Of Oz in 2006.