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...

Northern Broadsides and Arvon invite writers from across the North of England to submit a winter’s tale (between 2,000 – 3,000 words). The author of the winning story will receive a prize of £750 and it will be recorded by actor Julie Hesmondhalgh, distributed via the...

We are expanding our popular Park Youth Theatre with the launch of a new group for 15-18 year olds! The free acting group offers young people in Calderdale the chance to learn performance skills, build confidence, and explore creativity in a supportive environment....

Earlier this year, we came to the end of a monumental community project, Iron People.  The project was inspired by the environmental message in Ted Hughes’ The Iron Man and The Iron Woman books, focusing on Calderdale’s response to the climate emergency. Iron People...

We are proud to announce the return of Life in a Northern Town, a pioneering programme that supports the next generation of Northern playwrights. The initiative is delivered in partnership with Blackpool Grand Theatre and The Customs House, and funded by Didymus.  Led...

We’re thrilled to announce several new appointments across our Board, Art Squad, EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) Subcommittee, and FRA (Finance, Risk and Audit) Subcommittee - each bringing rich experience, creativity, and a commitment to championing diverse...