Dave Stannard

Dave Stannard’s first memory of going to the theatre was when, as a boy, he queued up with his parents outside the New Theatre (now Noel Coward Theatre) in London’s West End. This started Dave’s love of theatre which has continued ever since. Throughout his career as a teacher and youth worker, Dave organized countless theatre trips for children and young people, sharing his enthusiasm and inspiring the next generation of theatre lovers.
Dave started to regularly write articles for national youth work journals. Later as a human rights observer in Palestine/Israel he wrote extensively about his experiences there.

Dave combines his love for writing and theatre to craft a meticulously researched history of the Leeds Playhouse. Drawing from both thorough research and personal observations, he provides a comprehensive account of the theatre’s evolution. This book is not just a valuable resource for theatre scholars but also an engaging narrative that will captivate anyone interested in the development of the arts in Leeds and West Yorkshire. Dave’s engaging style ensures that this history is accessible and intriguing, offering a vivid portrayal of one of Yorkshire’s most cherished cultural institutions.

Dave has written many articles but this is his first full length book. It has proved him to be a skillful and engaging writer.

Dave is available for talks and workshops related to Leeds Playhouse. In the first instance please send any requests for further information regarding this to: admin@nakedeyepublishing.co.uk

Naked Eye Publishing is pleased to announce the publication of Leeds Playhouse, A Tale of Two Theatres by Dave Stannard.
For further information, interview requests or review copies please contact Naked Eye Publishing:
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