Shellshocked - An Explosive New Play

29/01/2026

15/01/2026

The premiere of Dark Raze did sell out, but the wonderful Lawrence Batley Theatre have managed to squeeze a few more seats in… don’t miss out again…

https://www.thelbt.org/what-s-on/drama/northern-fanfare-dark-raze/

08/01/2026

DARK RAZE, the final part of The Angsty Young Man Trilogy, has its world premiere early February.
Following the global success of Jesus Jane Mother & Me and LASH, DARK RAZE once again stars the multi award winning Jack Stokes.
Limited seats available for this very special preview at our spiritual home, the Lawrence Batley Theatre ⬇️

https://www.thelbt.org/what-s-on/drama/northern-fanfare-dark-raze/

30/12/2025

📝 412 and Lawrence Batley Theatre invite you to a brand-new festival of original writing celebrating the extraordinary creativity of West Yorkshire voices.📝

Curated by our Associate Artist Philip Stokes—an acclaimed playwright recognised by the British Library whose credits include Jesus, Jane, Mother & Me and Shellshocked —Northern Fanfare premieres thrilling new plays written by local playwrights Gareth Durasow, Thomas Carruthers and Stokes himself.

Expect a darkly comic Dickensian ghost story, a sharp and heartfelt supernatural comedy, and an audacious psychological thriller presented across three nights in our Cellar Theatre.

This exciting showcase of local talent offers audiences the chance to encounter bold, powerful storytelling at its freshest created right here in the region.

Three brand-new plays across three nights. Wed 4 - Fri 6 February.

19/11/2025

Delighted to announce our new show for 2026, DARK RAZE - the final part of The Angsty Young Man Trilogy!
Following the global success of Jesus Jane Mother & Me and LASH, DARK RAZE once again stars JACK STOKES.
First preview on Friday, 6th February 2026, at our spiritual home, the Lawrence Batley Theatre.
Written and directed by Philip Stokes, Dark Raze is a frightening and audacious new drama you won’t want to miss!
Ticket info below. Limited availability.
https://www.thelbt.org/what-s-on/drama/northern-fanfare-dark-raze/

07/11/2025

A cracking review from our recent run at the magnificent The Lowry!

‘Shellshocked is theatre at its most powerful, unflinching, intimate and unforgettable. It doesn’t tell a story; it immerses you in one. For anyone interested in psychological drama, post-war narratives, or the healing power of art, this is a must-see.’

Shellshocked, directed by Phillip Stokes and starring Jack Stokes and Lee Bainbridge, delivers a gripping post-war tale at The Lowry

06/11/2025

Come see us next week (Tuesday 11th November) at the brilliant Cast Doncaster! We can't wait!

From the creative team behind the five-star, multi-award-winning Jesus, Jane, Mother and Me and LASH.The horrors of World War Two have broken young Wesley,

01/11/2025

A sell out at The Lowry! 🎉

30/10/2025

We’re looking forward to 4 brilliant performances at The Lowry!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ticket info here ⬇️

https://thelowry.com/whats-on/shellshocked-16jr

26/10/2025

26/10/2025

This week we play at the wonderful The Lowry Manchester and we can’t wait! We hope to see you there, ticket info on the link below! ⬇️

From the creative team behind the five-star, multi-award-winning Jesus, Jane, Mother and Me and LASH, comes a thrilling new drama. The horrors of World War Two have broken young Wesley, but could th…