Leeds Playhouse
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| Address | Playhouse Square, Leeds LS2 7UP, UK |
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| Capacity | 1,100 |
| Opened | March 1990 |
| Phone | +44 113 213 7700 |
| Function | Theater |
| Directors | James Brining |
| Robin Hawkes | |
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| ID | 1118393 |
About Leeds Playhouse
Leeds Playhouse is a theatre in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, in the north of England. It opened in 1990 as the West Yorkshire Playhouse, successor to the original Leeds Playhouse, and was rebranded in June 2018 to revert to the title "Leeds Playhouse".
Where is the Leeds Playhouse
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Josephine Melville: Ex-EastEnders actress dies backstage after play
By George TorrBBC News
Actress, director and writer Josephine Melville has died backstage after performing in a play.
Nottingham Playhouse said Ms Melville died on Thursday after appearing in a production of Nine Night .
The Venue said she was treated by paramedics and a medically qualified audience member but died at The Scene .
Born in Essex, her acting credits included parts in EastEnders, The Bill and Casualty along with several theatre roles.
She portrayed Tessa Parker in EastEnders during the 1980s.
The Bbc is not responsible for the content of external sites.Nottingham Playhouse paid tribute to The Actress and described her as a " wonderful and well-loved person".
In a statement The Venue said: " We Are deeply saddened to announce that Last Night The Actor Josephine Melville, Passed Away backstage at Nottingham Playhouse following The Performance of The Play Nine Night , in which she was performing.
" Josephine's family have been informed, and our thoughts and deep condolences are with them. "
All remaining performances of Nine Night at The Venue have been cancelled.
Nottingham Playhouse 's chief executive Stephanie Sirr said: " We send Our Love and condolences to Jo's family and friends.
" On a deeply tragic and extremely difficult evening we want to pay tribute to The Company of Nine Night and to the whole Nottingham Playhouse team who managed The Situation with empathy and professionalism. "
Source of news: bbc.com
