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22/10/2024

Do read Michael Davies’ fascinating review of ‘Leeds Playhouse, A Tale of Two Theatres’ by Dave Stannard in Stage Reviews:
http://www.stagereviews.co.uk/other.html

“Dave Stannard’s heavyweight history of Leeds – then West Yorkshire, then Leeds again – Playhouse is a comprehensively researched, lightly written canter through six decades or so of planning, preparation, building, rebuilding, performing and producing that reaches far beyond the city’s boundaries to make fascinating reading for anyone interested in the business of theatre.”

“a huge and entertainingly detailed history of one of the UK’s most prestigious regional theatres”

“fascinating reading for anyone interested in the business of theatre.”

“the same kind of anecdotal easy read as the memoirs of a great actor or the secret diaries of a director.”

“a highly enjoyable read”

You can a copy worldwide from bookshops and online. For more information look here on our website:
https://nakedeyepublishing.co.uk/uncategorized/leeds-playhouse-a-tale-of-two-theatres-2/

12/10/2024

On I thought I would recommend some bookshops local to me who are big favourites. Limestone Books (https://www.facebook.com/LimestoneBooks) Is the closest to us and have been very supportive. They are celebrating their fifth birthday so do pop in and say hello. The Grove Bookshop (https://www.facebook.com/TheGroveBookshop) in Ilkley is another excellent and very well regarded bookshop with a great range of titles. The next one I visited for the first time yesterday and is immediately a favourite with its quirky premises which is a barge on Leeds Dock. It is Holdfast Bookshop (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084741415864). It is a fantastic place to visit with such friendly and knowledgeable staff. Of course I had to come away with a purchase!

All three of these Bookshops of course stock our most recent title, 'Leeds Playhouse, A Tale of Two Theatres' by Dave Stannard.
https://nakedeyepublishing.co.uk/uncategorized/leeds-playhouse-a-tale-of-two-theatres-2/

05/10/2024

'Leeds Playhouse, A Tale of Two Theatres' by Dave Stannard.

"An extraordinary history of a truly distinguished theatre across its first 50 years. A brilliantly articulate, thoroughly researched and staggeringly detailed story.

How a leading theatre reshapes itself across the years, culturally, architecturally and artistically, in response to the life around it. A must-read for anyone interested in the thrilling and fascinating journey of British Theatre over the last half century."

Michael Attenborough CBE.
Distinguished theatre director and Associate Director of the Leeds Playhouse from 1974 to 1979.

You can a copy from bookshops and online including here with free delivery worldwide:
https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Leeds-Playhouse-A-Tale-of-Two-Theatres-by-Dave-Stannard/9781910981306?a_aid=NakedEye

03/10/2024

'Leeds Playhouse, A Tale of Two Theatres' by Dave Stannard

"An extraordinary history of a truly distinguished theatre across its first 50 years. A brilliantly articulate, thoroughly researched and staggeringly detailed story.

How a leading theatre reshapes itself across the years, culturally, architecturally and artistically, in response to the life around it. A must-read for anyone interested in the thrilling and fascinating journey of British Theatre over the last half century.

The influence of the Leeds Playhouse on me is incalculable. To work there for five years from the age of 24 was a real privilege, teaching me so much both about directing and also being an Artistic Director."

Michael Attenborough CBE.
Distinguished theatre director and Associate Director of the Leeds Playhouse from 1974 to 1979.

Copies are available worldwide from bookshops and online retailers including here with free wordwide delivery: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Leeds-Playhouse-A-Tale-of-Two-Theatres-by-Dave-Stannard/9781910981306?a_aid=NakedEye

23/09/2024

‘Leeds Playhouse, A tale of Two Theatres’ by Dave Stannard is released today. It is available worldwide from bookshops and online.
It can also be bought at a reduced price with free worldwide delivery here:
https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Leeds-Playhouse-A-Tale-of-Two-Theatres-by-Dave-Stannard/9781910981306?a_aid=NakedEye

19/09/2024

'Leeds Playhouse, A Tale of Two Theatres' by Dave Stannard will be available in bookshops and online from 23rd September.

You can buy it with free delivery worldwide and at a special introductory price here:
https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Leeds-Playhouse-A-Tale-of-Two-Theatres-by-Dave-Stannard/9781910981306?a_aid=NakedEye

19/09/2024

NEWS about Naked Eye's new book, 'Leeds Playhouse, A Tale of Two Theatres' by Dave Stannard.

As the news item says it is a:
“captivating book”
“compelling storytelling”
“fascinating insight into the theatre’s past and present”

Read the whole article here:

This captivating book blends personal anecdotes, in-depth research and behind-the-scenes stories to take readers on a comprehensive

10/05/2024

A Friday double header at Filey Literature Festival!

08/05/2024

This Friday - don't miss it...

A Friday double header at Filey Literature Festival!

15/02/2024

Of Innocence and Aggression “I could have begun this by saying it was an accident. Self-defense. […] But it’s the […]

01/02/2024

Meet February's Translator of the Month: Wendy H. Gabrielsen! 👏

Originally from London, Wendy moved to Oslo after completing an MA in translation in 1987, and was lucky enough to translate her first two Norwegian books just two years later. After getting “sidetracked” teaching English for a couple of decades, she resigned from the French School in Oslo in 2020 and has since returned to translating and copy editing full time.

Read her interview here:
https://norla.info/February24

See also the interview in Norwegian: https://norla.info/februar24

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