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Aftermath

Aftermath tells the story of Layla, a teenage university student whose life is irrevocably altered after she is spiked. As she fights to reclaim her sense of self, the impact of that one night sends shockwaves through her family, exposing fractures, fears, and the strength needed to heal.

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The story is told through the eyes of her father, David, who is forced to confront the realities of women's experiences and the gender double standard, while witnessing Layla's painful but transformative journey from girlhood to woman hood. 

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Her younger brother, Ethan is faced with tough choices and tougher truths when he falls in with the wrong crowd and goes down a slippery slope which could break his and his sister's relationship entirely.

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This play connects fierce family love with difficult cross gender conversations and realisations that nothing is black and white when it comes to growing up.

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Counterspike

We are proud to be sponsored by CounterSpike, and organisation committed to making nights out safer through innovative drink-spiking prevention solutions. Their flagship product, SpikeStixx, offers a quick, discreet way to test drinks for common tampering substances, helping people socialise with confidence. By promoting awareness, safety and peace of mind, CounterSpike empowers individuals to enjoy nightlife without fear.

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Tickets

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Wed 21st Oct 2026, 7:30pm

York St John Uni Creative Centre Auditorium

YO31 7EX

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Thu 22nd Oct 2026, 7:30pm

The Cardigan Arms

LS4 2HQ

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Sat 24th October 2026, 7:30pm

The Attic

LS10 1HD

Cast & Creative Team

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Writer / Layla

Lottie Burns

Photo Credit: @Tabitha Heidi Brown

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Producer / Ethan

Tyler Pickles

Photo Credit: @ruthcrafer

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Director

Connie Peel

Photo Credit: @lucyalder_

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Intimacy Coordinator

Laura Torenbeek

Photo Credit: N/A

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Technician

Sean Riley

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Stage Manager

Kieran Fleming

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Melissa

Allie Young

Photo Credit: @VRCSTUDIOS.

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David

Richard Koslowsky

Photo Credit: aktaphotography

Our Funders

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'This project is funded by Leeds City Council

through the Leeds Cultural investment Programme.'

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Leeds Conservatoire Logo

This project has also been funded by Arts Council England, Leeds Philosophical Literary Society & Leeds Conservatoire

Thank you to our GoFundMe Donators

Kennady Pickles​

Janet Birrell

Sean Cameron

Jane Milnes

Daniel Coxhead

5 x Anonymous Donations

And a huge thank you to everyone who came to our Fundraisers and supported our Vinted Campaign!

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Thank you to the following who have given their time and support to make this project happen:

Alice Barber

Rebecca Royle

Connie

Jack Moorby

Lisa Holdsworth

Michael James

Noami Sumner Chan

Leeds Playhouse

Empath Theatre

NextDoorButOne

Leeds Conservatoire

The Egalitarian

Spike Aware Uk

Kennady Pickles

Donna Pickles

The Rebel Roots Youth Academy Students

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