Leeds Playhouse announces the full cast for Brassed Off, a major new staging directed by Amy Leach. Marking the 30th anniversary of Mark Herman’s 1966 film, the production brings together a talented company of stage and screen performers.
Leading the cast is David Birrell as Danny, returning to Leeds Playhouse following his appearances in Wendy and Peter Pan and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. He is joined by Robin Morrissey as Phil who also returns to the venue following his appearance in Animal Farm.
Maddie Hansen stars as Gloria, who was seen in Aladdin and Jack and the Beanstalk at Leeds City Varieties, while Frazer Hadfield plays Andy, having appeared as Nate in Better Man and Frayed for Sky and HBO.
The production also features Wendy Albiston as Vera, Andy Cryer as Jim, Ewen Cummins as Harry, Danielle Henry as Sandra, Pauline Tomlin as Rita and Alasdair Linn as Callum. Linn will also cover roles in the production, alongside the members of the ensemble Stacey Ghent and Pete Sowerby.
Four members of Leeds Playhouse Youth Theatre will take on the roles of Shane and Melody. Oliver Bowman and Stuart Naylor, both members of the Senior Group, will share the role of Shane. Aria Trijonyte and Maari Kent will share the role of Melody. Trijonyte is a participant in Leeds Playhouse Juniors Youth Theatre whilst Kent attends the satellite youth theatre programme delivered in partnership with RJC Dance in Chapeltown.
Adapted for the stage by Paul Allen, this new production honours the heart, humour and grit that have made Brassed Off a British classic and will feature live music from Yorkshire brass bands: Horbury Victoria Brass Band and Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band.
Joining Amy Leach in the creative team are designer Katie Scott, lighting designer Jai Morjaria, sound designer John Biddle, musical director Jonathan Mitra, audio description consultant Dan Parr (Hear the Picture), audio description consultant Esther Irving, BSL interpreter Dave Wycherley, fight director Kev McCurdy, assistant director Verity Richards and casting director Lucy Casson CDG.
Brassed Off opens in the Quarry Theatre at Leeds Playhouse on 18th June 2026 and runs until 11th July 2026. Tickets are on sale now.
