New female-led production company. Supporting emerging talent in the North through impactful storytelling.
With a commitment to supporting the growth of underrepresented talent and voices, we strive to instigate societal change through meaningful media.
We are proud to be part of the Northern arts powerhouse.
New female-led production company. Supporting emerging talent in the North through impactful storytelling.
With a commitment to supporting the growth of underrepresented talent and voices, we strive to instigate societal change through meaningful media.
We are proud to be part of the Northern arts powerhouse.
Current projects; what we are busy with at the moment
What's happening with Rise & Howl:
The Shroud Maker
By Ahmed Masoud | Directed by Julie Domaille
Hajja Souad, an 80-year-old Palestinian woman living in the Gaza Strip, knows about survival - and business, making shrouds for the dead.
This exceptional one-woman black comedy exposes the intimate world of ordinary Palestinians, weaving together satire and true stories told first-hand to the writer.
Loosely based on a real figure still living in Gaza, The Shroud Maker uses black comedy to paint an apolitical, vivid, and compelling portrait of resilience on the front lines of history.
The Shroud Maker is timely, haunting, and sharply witty.
Date: 12 & 13 June 2026
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Ilkley Playhouse, Ilkley (produced by Ilkley Playhouse as part of Ilkley Fringe)
Date: 25 July 2026
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton, Leeds
Date: 31 July 2026
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Hebden Bridge Little Theatre
Contains themes relating to war, grief and survival.
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TRAPPINGS
By Paula Boyle | Directed by Jenny Morton
Four inmates await the arrival of “fresh meat”, on the first day of their group therapy sessions. Dystopian and darkly comic, each person has their own story, strangely recognisable; as old as storytelling itself but disturbingly still heartbreakingly relevant today.
Previews start: 26 & 27 November 2026
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Ilkley Playhouse
Workshop
An Opportunity*
By Paula Boyle
We were so excited to bring together an inspiring group of NHS nurses, director Chrissie Poulter and eight local actors for a workshop in Bradford this February.
Our team collaborated and played with a new piece of fictional writing based on themes taken from nurses' testimonies. We are bursting to tell the stories of these incredible people, the sacrifices they make and the struggles they face to provide us all with care. Next stage is a rehearsed reading later in the year - watch this space!
This work would not be possible without the support of The John Hodgson Theatre Research Trust to whom we are extremely grateful.
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We were so excited to bring together an inspiring group of NHS nurses, director Chrissie Poulter and eight local actors for a workshop in Bradford this February.
Our team collaborated and played with a new piece of fictional writing based on themes taken from nurses' testimonies. We are bursting to tell the stories of these incredible people, the sacrifices they make and the struggles they face to provide us all with care. Next stage is a rehearsed reading later in the year - watch this space!
This work would not be possible without the support of The John Hodgson Theatre Research Trust to whom we are extremely grateful.
Rise & Write
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A live workshop bringing new writing to life, in collaboration with Rise & Howl and Script Yorkshire.
Script Yorkshire are teaming up with Rise & Howl Collective to offer this great development opportunity for a winning writer; a live workshop to bring your words to life.
The prize: A rehearsal space in Leeds on May 9th, an experienced director, Paul Chewins, and a great cast waiting to help you shape your idea through collaboration and play.
To enter: submit 3 scenes for stage (maximum combined total 15 minutes) from one larger piece (doesn’t have to be written yet) and a synopsis of the story (< 400 words).
Maximum cast of 4 but numerous characters with multi-rolling accepted, minimum of two roles for female actors
(age 50+) but blind and creative character development encouraged.
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