5th - 27th Sept 2025
Family First
The Merrow family has owned and operated 'Balor Bar' for generations. Known for its warm atmosphere, hearty laughter, and the best stout in the county, the pub is more than a business - it's a cherished family tradition.
At the helm of Balor Bar are Malachy and Lizzie Merrow, a spirited couple whose love for their pub is only rivalled by their love for their three children: Conor, Keira and Maeve.
The pair have always envisioned passing the bar down to their kids, keeping their legacy alive. However, not everyone is on board.
Through lively scene filled with song, dance and stories of old, 'Family First' explores themes of family, tradition and self-discovery.
Age advisory: 12+ (or younger with parental guidance)
Tickets
Cast & Creative Team
Our Funders and Supporters
'This project is funded by Leeds City Council
through the Leeds Cultural investment Programme.'
This project has also been funded by Leeds Philosophical Literary Society, Leeds Conservatoire & NextDoorButOne.
Thank you to Ray Productions and Slung Low for their ongoing support on this project.
Thank you to the following Donators on our GoFundMe Campaign:
Adam Alcockd
Amanda Robinson
Becky Pickles
Constance peel
Danni Fox
Dermot Daly
Ellie Dunne
Gemma Carden
George bell
Graham Ince
Helen Welch
Ian Brown
James Mason
Keerat Lota
Lara Wilson
Lisa Holdsworth
Liz Critchley
Luke Tyson
Lynne Pickles
Mahima Ishwar Rewari
Neha Eapen
Oscar Burton
Rachel Brooke
Reece Parry
Rowena Riley
Saskia Paige Martin
S Bryant-Kitching
Shaun Rafferty
Steven Greaves
Therese O'Sullivan
Tracey Lowthorpe
Wendy Bell
+ 3 anonymous donations
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Also, a huge thank you to everybody who helped us with this process. The people below have either given up their free time or in-kind funding to help us with this project!
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Alice Barber
Amy Leach
Angharad Roberts
Brandon Robinson-Connolly
Charlotte Fitzpatrick
Chris Bond
Chris Lloyd
Daisy Williams
Dermot Daly
Eilidh Thomson
Eleanor Corker
Genevieve Richards
Jack Moorby
James Burton
Jonathan Rainey-Reid
Kennady Pickles
Keziah Nicholas
Leannah Gardner
Leon Fleming
Linda-Ray Ndlovu
Lisa Holdsworth
Luke Madzudzo
Maura Lub
Mills Melton
Molly Hugo
Oscar Burton
Patrick James
Phoebe Clough
Phoenix Greaves
Rachael Halliwell
Ruth Saxton
Saskia Paige Martin
Scarlett Bennett
Solomon Gordon
Tom Donoghue
Virag Zengo
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