Today, we're excited to reveal how a bold collaboration transformed the Victoria Theatre stage into an intimate studio theatre space. The project saw Northern Broadsides and Halifax's largest theatre work together to create a completely new audience experience,...

Congratulations to Lighting Designer Chris Davey who has won a Profile Award (Theatre Critics' Choice) for Crime and Punishment!  Photos by David Stewart Chris accepted the award for Outstanding Achievement in Theatre sponsored by Chauvet Professional. This award...

Northern Broadsides' Board member and resident of Park Ward, Halifax, Safoora Masood reflects on the impact of Park Youth Theatre, our free acting group that inspires creativity and confidence for young people in one of Halifax’s most underserved communities. In this...

Photos by Valerie BestEarlier this month, Northern Broadsides and the Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group welcomed invited guests to celebrate the launch of Hidden in the Landscape: Stories of Cromwell Bottom - a new self-guided audio trail at Cromwell Bottom Nature...

As we come to the end of a fantastic tour of Dostoevsky's gripping crime thriller, Crime and Punishment, we're sharing some highlights!Photos by Andrew Billington 1,941 audiences 8 sold-out shows 28 freelancers employed 48,180 steps counted 28 blood packs made 1 stage...

We are looking to widen our network and meet local creative practitioners who are interested in working with young people and communities, in particular to build a pool of artists and volunteers to support our youth theatre in Halifax.  If you are a youth theatre...

Thursday 22 January, 2026Dean Clough, The Crossley Gallery (Entrance is via Main Reception, D Mill, Gate 10)Registration & welcome refreshments: 9.15am - 10amEvent: 10am – 4.30pmFree for CalderdaleCreatives or £10 others Join CalderdaleCreates for the next in our...

Photos by Ant and Rhys Robling At the end of this year's term, Northern Broadsides' Park Youth Theatre proudly presented... Every Pantomime That Ever There Was (In Under Fifteen Minutes)!  Take a look at their brilliant work in the gallery below! 17 pantomime were...

We are delighted to announce a new production of Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment, adapted and directed by Artistic Director Laurie Sansom. It will tour to studio venues in Spring 2026.  The production highlights the novel’s strikingly modern themes, exploring how...