Fond farewell to Ian Brown at the West Yorkshire Playhouse as James Brining's era begins
But the thoughtful head of the theatre for the last decade will be back at Christmas, directing Ratty, Badger, Mole and Mr ToadThere's a party this evening, Wednesday 27 June, at the West Yorkshire Playhouse to say farewell to Ian Brown, the theatre's artistic director whose decision to step down is a loss for Leeds.His successor James Brining is full of interesting plans and the signs all point to continued good for…