Who is Molly Leigh? video

Congratulations to everyone involved in the incredibly successful performances of Who is Molly Leigh? 50+ participants joined a creative team of 25 to co-create the immersive opera and perform 7 sold-out shows over 5 days in July 2025.

Feedback from participants and our 400-strong audience alike was glowing:
“I loved the collaborative feel of the project, the "can-do" attitude of all involved, the inclusiveness, & the opportunity to work alongside & be inspired by people with such a wide range of life experiences” (participant in Who is Molly Leigh?)
“Being part of an immersive show in this format has really opened my mind to what’s possible to do with local community-based theatre” (creative practitioner)
“Magic, creative, breath-taking” (audience response)
“Amazing show loved the musical elements and really loved the puppetry. It all worked really well together and felt cohesive and seamless. Thought provoking” (audience response)

Press on BBC
Review in the babababoon

Visit co-producer B.arts' website for more photos from the workshop & performances. Specials thanks to our funders and partners - Arts Council England, The Baring Foundation, The Esmèe Fairbairn Foundation, The National Lottery Community Fund, Contemporary Music for All, Vaughan Williams Foundation, The Hinrichsen Foundation, Stoke on Trent City Council & UK Government, and Stoke Creates as part of a bigger bid about cultural activity in Stoke town.