Welcome to the home of
Emerging Artists in Leeds
Rebel Roots Theatre Company is a Leeds-based company dedicated to supporting and developing emerging artists, with a focus on working-class voices. We create bold, accessible theatre that reflects real Northern lives, while opening doors for new talent to grow, collaborate, and be seen.
We bring performances into local pubs, community venues, and non-traditional spaces - making theatre both financially accessible and rooted in the places and people it represents.
Our mission is simple: real stories, real people — creating theatre that works for all.
Our Goals
1.) Champion and develop emerging artists, particularly those from working-class backgrounds
2.) Create authentic work that reflects Northern working-class experiences
3.) Provide accessible opportunities, keeping theatre affordable for both artists and audiences
4.) Support and collaborate with local venues and community spaces, bringing theatre directly to the people
Aftermath
Aftermath tells the story of Layla, a teenage university student whose life isirrevocably altered after she is spiked. As she fights to reclaim her sense of self, the impact of that one night sends shockwaves through her family, exposingfractures, fears, and the strength needed to heal.
The story is told through the eyes of her father, David, who is forced to confront the realities of women's experiences andthe gender double standard, while witnessing Layla's painful buttransformative journey from girlhood towomanhood.
Down the Rabbit Hole
What would've happened if Alice never left Wonderland? Would she still be the innocent little girl who came to the world with such curiosity? Or would her story have turned much darker...?
Through runs in with Hattie, Cat and our dear old friend, The White Rabbit - we see exactly how this scenario would've played out, as Alice goes down further into the rabbit hole...
Voyage of Valkyrie-5
Set in the year 2333, aboard the spacecraft Valkyrie-5, Alayna, Hugo and A.T.L.A.S. (the ship’s AI) are crew members selected for Project Eihwaz—ION Industries’ interstellar research mission to discover resources and technologies that could shape the next stage of human evolution.
Leeds Creative Network
Our annual networking event bringing together students from Leeds’ many performing arts institutions, including Leeds Conservatoire, Leeds Beckett University, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, The Mill School of Performance, Leeds Arts University, Notre Dame Sixth Form College, Leeds City College and more.
Resources for Emerging Artists
One of our Core aims at Rebel Roots is to support graduates and unrepresented talent, and as part of this we've decided to put together the following lists to support up and coming artists with their various ventures. Wether you're looking to e-mail agents, casting directors or find venues for your first production, we hope these lists can be of use to you!
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