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Are you interested in joining LUU Musical Theatre Society? Here is everything you need to know!

ABOUT US

LUU Musical Theatre Society produces five high-quality shows during the academic year, with a particular focus on strong singing and acting. Auditions are held prior to each show, so if you are interested in joining the MT Family, check out our Linktree and follow our Instagram to stay up to date on all things MT! 

We rehearse up to 3 times a week. In the first term, we will be putting on two shows (one in the Riley Smith Theatre, and the other in Pyramid Theatre.) These run alongside each other so it is not possible to be in both. After this, there is one show in the Riley Smith in Term 2 and two shows both in Pyramid in Term 3. All of these involve two mid-week rehearsals and one weekend rehearsal - though specific days and time required in each session will differ part to part, and show to show.

If you would like to appear in even more shows every year then it is possible to be part of more than one performance society at Leeds. If you’d like to find out specific rehearsal days then don’t hesitate to contact us! 

However, we do offer the most stage-time of all the societies at Leeds! There are up to seven opportunities a year to be involved in MT shows, and these are not limited to simply performing in them; you can be part of creating original work, directing, producing or musically directing. Being on a production team, for many, is even more rewarding than being in the cast and we actively encourage members to broaden their horizons and try different areas of Musical Theatre, and we will support you in taking up new challenges! There are also opportunities to join our committee and hone various other skills that way.

Most recently, LUU Musical Theatre Society has put on incredible shows including: Pippin, Urinetown, Tick, Tick… Boom, The Band, If/Then, The Addams Family, Little Shop of Horrors, and in 2026, we wrote and produced our own original Traitors musical, A Night at the Roundtable!

Our upcoming Term 1 shows are ‘Sweeney Todd!', a dark, tasty and thrilling theatrical treat with large ensemble vocals and irresistible characters. For a complete contrast, our other musical; ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ is a hilarious and heartfelt show including well-known, catchy songs and a fast-paced book. We always offer a range of shows to audition for so there’s something for everyone; opportunities to learn new skills, laugh, cry, to sing lush harmonies, or feel-good tunes. 

There are also opportunities to get involved for non-performing Musical Theatre fans! We release application forms regularly to get involved with the production side of Musical Theatre. There are also opportunities for instrumentalists, with all of our productions being accompanied by a live orchestra and the regular use of a rehearsal pianist throughout the rehearsal process.

There is also the chance to go to THE EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL! Every year we have the chance to take an original show to the Fringe, an opportunity which is supported by but not limited to Musical Theatre members. These have included shows such as “The Girls of St. Trinians”, “A Wilde Life”, ”Fringe: The Musical", and most recently, “Pop, The Musical”. This summer, we will be taking our own musical ‘Beetlemania’ to Fringe, it’s not one to be missed! Members can get involved in writing, performing, directing or producing this work and it’s a great way to expand your experience as a professional, creative individual! 

OUR ETHOS

At heart, we are a fun-loving and hard-working society who take pride in the shows they produce. We are one big family, supportive of each others’ achievements and we love inviting new people into our mix! 

We are an incredibly inclusive society, and ensure rehearsals are a safe space for every race, ethnicity, sexuality and gender expression. We offer support and advice through our Welfare Reps (and just about everyone in the society - we’re a lovely bunch) and are always looking for new ways to empower members to be exactly who they are. 

OUR SOCIALS

We offer a wide range of socials for our members, including welfare hour, quizzes, themed club nights, games night and day trips to the theatre.

Our ethos around socials is work-hard, play-hard! We have plenty of socials organised by our amazing Social Secretaries including, but not limited to: Otley Runs, Boogaloo, Fruity Friday, Bobby’s, Electric Shuffle, and many more! We also run socials specifically aimed at welcoming MT freshers of all years to help people get to know each other and find their feet within the society.

We also celebrate the year with: Christmas Drinks, an end of year ball, and MT Holiday (which are not ones to miss)!!  

This means that whether you’re involved in shows or not, there is still so much fun to be had within the society, ways to meet new people and laugh with your friends.

There’s something for everyone in Musical Theatre Society, so make sure you don’t miss out!

Explore our Linktree for more information and insights into past projects! 

Membership: £10

Individual Show Fee: £10