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Across set design, lighting, costume and more, click through for an insight into the process behind producing the Leeds Grand Youth Theatre show in-house.

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A close-up shot of the red and green Little Shop of Horrors title set pieces on the floor
A photo of a computer screen showing lighting plotting software with the Little Shop of Horrors title and set visible
A group of primary-aged youth theatre members crowded around a plant puppet with painted tentacles in their arms
A watercolour painting depicting Mushnik's shopfront and the checkered floor of the set

From the blog

A picture of a woman from the shoulders up. She is smiling and looking up.

Our choreographer Dawn

Meet freelance choreographer, Dawn Holgate.

Find out about Dawn’s prominent background in dance education, her experience with Leeds Grand Youth Theatre and the process behind choreographing this year’s production of Little Shop of Horrors.

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Our drummer Billy

Meet drummer and Leeds Conservatoire student, Billy Halsey.

Find out about his musical background, life as a student at the Conservatoire and his experience of supporting Leeds Grand Youth Theatre’s musicals from the bandpit.

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A group of young people from youth theatre in retro Skid Row costumes pose in the Corn Exchange

Behind the scenes

Our cast at Leeds Grand Youth Theatre have come a long way since the first readthrough and have worked hard in rehearsal. On the blog, you can read about how we prepare for the show throughout the year.

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