text: Ode to Leeds at West Yorkshire Playhouse – Entertainment Focus
  Ode to Leeds at West Yorkshire Playhouse
  A stirring new play inspired by the power of poetry and strength of local voices.
  West Yorkshire playhouse has announced details of a powerful new play by Zodwa Nyoni, inspired by the Leeds' renowned spoken word poetry group, Leeds Young Authors.
  Spoken word, music and movement are celebrated as five young people find their voices and forge new friendships as they pursue their dream of reaching America's Brave New Voices slam poetry competition in New York. But their route to success is undermined by personal rivalries and inner demons which threaten the team's very foundations.
  In this article:James Brining, Leeds, Leeds Young Authors, Poetry, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Zodwa Nyoni