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Read our 2023-24 report

Our 2023-24 report gives an insight into our programming strands, our financial model and what artists and audiences had to say about Transform 23.

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Transform receives Unlimited Micro Capital Access Grant

Transform has been awarded £10,000 from the WYCA Unlimited Micro Capital Access Grant scheme, which supports work to improve accessibility for disabled artists and audiences.

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Watch the making of SECRETS

Watch our film about the group of young performers who collaborated to make SECRETS.

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The latest photos from our New Dimensions commission

We were in Brighton in January, catching up with Dan Daw Creative Projects during their technical residency at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts.

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Watch our Transform 23 highlights

Our Transform 2023 highlights film captures the thrilling, daring magic of last year’s festival.

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The Stage shortlists Transform for its 2024 International Award

Transform has been shortlisted for The Stage’s 2024 International Award – a powerful testament to the success of Transform 23.

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Week two at Transform 23

Transform 23 is over – and it's been nothing short of spectacular!

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Week one at Transform 23

'Powerful, moving, exceptional' – week one of Transform 23 awed audiences across Leeds.

OUT AND ABOUT: PUBLIC ART AT TRANSFORM 23

Alongside genre-bending performances across iconic venues in Leeds, discover these interactive public artworks out and about in the city.

AN ALTERNATIVE GUIDE TO TRANSFORM 23

There are fifteen events from 11–22 October and if you’re unsure where to start, we’re here to help! Check out our alternative guide to this year’s festival.

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One month to go

With one month to go until Transform 23, we’re today announcing a series of new commissions, DJ sets and immersive encounters to deepen your experience of the festival.

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PUMPITOPERA TRANSATLANTICA MICRO-COMMISSIONS

We've invited four exciting Leeds-based artists to develop micro-commissions to celebrate the UK premiere of Pumpitopera Transatlantica by MEXA.

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