Open Works Festival presents: In conversation with Leo ButlerandDavid Eldridge.

Join Playwrights Leo Butler and David Eldridge in conversation.

Leo Butler(Redundant, Lucky Dog, Boy) is an award-winning playwright whose plays have premiered at venues including the Royal Court, RSC, Birmingham Rep and Almeida. He was born and raised in Sheffield and made his Sheffield Theatres debut in March 2026 with Living at the Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse.

David Eldridge (Beginning; Middle; End, In Basildon, Under the Blue Sky) is a prominent playwright whose productions have premiered across the UK at venues including The National, The Royal Court, The Royal Exchange and The Donmar.

Part of Open Works Festival

Image credit: David Elderidge headshot by Claire McNamee, Lumb Bank, 2019.