LEEDS Playhouse is to stage David Greig’s politically resonant play, ‘Europe’, as the second production in its Pop-Up season.

Written in 1994 at the height of the Balkan conflict, the production explores our relationship with the Continent.

Regarded as a modern classic, the play is set in and around a small-town railway station and follows the plight of two economic refugees as they arrive in an unnamed town near an unnamed European border.

The often funny and moving production will be directed by Leeds Playhouse artistic director James Brining and designed by award-winning designer Amanda Stoodley.

Brining said: “I was fascinated by David Greig’s play from the moment I read it over 20 years ago. Staging it now feels as important now as when it was first written which is a measure of its power as a modern classic.

“The story focuses on the power of human connection and friendship. As a theatre of sanctuary, the Playhouse works tirelessly with individuals to combat the feeling of displacement and I am really interested in how this production will provoke discussions around our own sense of belonging.”

Stoodley said it meant a great deal for her to be back at the Playhouse with its wonderful production teams and acting company.

She said: “I used to live in Leeds, so there’s a bit of my heart here always. With that in mind, it would be heart-breaking to return to a place one knew and cared for, to find it in the same distress, turmoil and confusion as the town in Europe.

“It is a hard-hitting, thought-provoking story that strikes a very real chord in changing times for all of us and how we move, or not, with them.” Europe runs from October 12 to November 3. Call 0113 213 7700 or visit leedsplayhouse.org.uk to book tickets.