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James Brining recognised for theatre work during pandemic

Monday 29 March 2021

Artistic director of Leeds Playhouse James Brining (OL86) has been named in The Stage 100 list 2021 for his work to keep theatre alive during the pandemic.

James and Leeds Playhouse executive director, Robin Hawkes, have been recognised for their work in the community during a year in which theatres across the country struggled to survive after being forced to close.

The Stage list is published each year and is dedicated to the 100 most influential people working in the industry. This year’s list has been curated to honour the inspiring work of theatre makers during the COVID-19 crisis.

James joined Leeds Playhouse in 2012 (then the West Yorkshire Playhouse) from Dundee Rep and has seen the theatre through a major multi-million pound redevelopment which was completed in 2019.

His commitment to community, as much as to staging quality shows, has seen the theatre become the first in the world to develop performances aimed at people living with dementia; work with refugees and asylum seekers; the setting up of an artistic development programme for independent artists; and taking performances out of the theatre and into venues around the city.

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