Leeds Arts Centre is a prestigious amateur theatre group which presents a wide variety of plays at the Carriageworks Theatre on Millennium Square in Leeds.
We offer opportunities to all who are interested in becoming involved with any aspect of drama, including acting, directing, stage management, props, design, costumes, lighting, sound, publicity and front of house.
1984
• directed by Sophie Clement
Various Times • Wednesday 29th April – Saturday 2nd May 2026
Who controls the past controls the future; who controls the present controls the past.
Winston faithfully rewrites history for the Ministry of Truth, fearful that any day his hidden resentment will be revealed. He embarks down a road of quiet disobedience, discovering kindred spirits along the way, knowing that the only way to live is to accept that he is already dead.
Delve into Winston’s mind as he navigates the complexities of a dystopian Britain, where the government decides what is real and Big Brother is always watching.
George Orwell’s 1984, adapted by Matthew Dunster, is a faithful and enthralling adaptation that brings the heart of the challenges and warnings raised by the original work to life.
Tickets for 1984 are not currently on sale, but will be available through the Leeds Ticket Hub and the Carriageworks Box Office nearer to the production dates. Keep an eye on this site, or at www.carriageworkstheatre.co.uk for details of availability.
This amateur production of 1984 is presented by arrangement with Knight Hall Agency Ltd
Get involved
Whether your interests in theatre lie on-stage or off, or even just in the audience, there are opportunities to get involved with Leeds Arts Centre.
In addition to acting roles, our members carry out all of the backstage tasks in our productions. Alongside the main productions, we also organise regular play readings, workshops and social events – and even stage the occasional ‘green room’ production just for fun.
We’re an open group with no auditions to join, and have members from a wide range of backgrounds. New members are always welcome, and you don’t need any past experience in the theatre. If you would like to meet up with us at one of our activities, contact us!
From the archives
In December 1952 we produced Dick Whittington by Arthur Ridley. The production, directed by Arthur Ridley, took place in The Civic Theatre. You can find more details – including cast, crew and archive documents – in our archive.
This is just one of the plays that Leeds Arts Centre has staged in our city since the 1940s – memories of many others can also be found in our production archive.
Costume hire
Leeds Arts Centre has an extensive mens’ and womens’ wardrobe, which incudes period and character costumes, suits and evening dress, military uniforms and accessories.
All of these are all available for hire at competitive rates: check our costume hire information if you would like to know more.
The design pictured here was created for Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime in May 2007.
Production photos
The picture at the top of this page is from Macbeth in April 2016.
Pictures of many of our past productions can be found in our photo gallery.
