WEST Yorkshire Playhouse is marking Refugee Week by exploring the reality of refugee experiences through stimulating performances and insightful discussion events.

The Leeds venue, which became the UK’s first Theatre of Sanctuary in 2014, will present three plays about migration.

Windows of Displacement, presented on June 20 and 21, is the premiere of the new solo show choreographed and performed by Yorkshire performer, Akeim Toussaint Buck.

Scattered, on June 22, written by Tim Baker and based on the original production by Theatr Clwyd, and directed by John Young, is a story of friendship between two teenage boys from contrasting backgrounds.

Free to Stay (June 21) by Bradford-based Displace Yourself Theatre, is a devised production inspired by real accounts of statelessness in the UK and overseas.

An insightful free talk for the public aimed at demystifying the reality of refugees’ experiences will take place on June 22 at 5.30pm.

The week begins on June 19 with a social event entitled Theatre of Sanctuary Big Get Together, for refugees and asylum seekers as part of the nationwide Great Get Together, inspired by the late Jo Cox.

Attendees will be invited to share a traditional dish, music or dance from their culture.

Visit wyp.org.uk information about the full programme, which also includes free film screenings, discussion events and backstage tours.

West Yorkshire Playhouse artistic director James Brining said: “West Yorkshire Playhouse is a theatre that tells incredible stories, and we’re a richer cultural organisation because of the diversity of the city.”