OPERA AT ITS MOST EXTREME
Strauss’ most intense and shocking opera, Salome,continues Opera North’s successful series of dramatic operas presented in concert. Salome, the teenage step-daughter of King Herod, is an object of...
View ArticleUP WHERE WE BELONG…
Based on the Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere, the new musical, written by Douglas Day Stewart features many 80s classics, including ‘Alone’, ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’, ‘Toy Soldiers’and...
View ArticleA CLASSIC REBORN
After smash hit runs in London – Evita is back on tour again. Telling the story of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Person, Evita follows Eva’s journey from humble beginnings through...
View ArticleTHE 20TH CENTURY BOY
The hit musical 20th century boy is heading for Bradford Alhambra from 1-5 May. This musical is inspired by the life of rock legend Marc Bolan, and returns to the stage to mark the 40th anniversary of...
View ArticleTHE TOUR DE YORKSHIRE
The hugely anticipated fourth edition of the Tour de Yorkshire international cycle race is now less than a week away. Excitement is building in Leeds as the city prepares to host the grand finale on...
View ArticleMATTHEW BOURNE’S CINDERELLA
Matthew Bourne’s interpretation of the classic fairy tale has, at its heart, a true war-time romance. A chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing RAF pilot, together just...
View ArticleIT’S HERE AT THE WEEKEND
This weekend, Leeds International Festival kicks off for its second year! A festival that celebrates innovation, imagination and invention across all fields, the stellar line-up has something for...
View ArticleAN EPIC RETELLING OF A MYTH
The Orchestra of Opera North joins forces with Leeds Festival Chorus, Leeds Philharmonic Chorus, Opera North Young Voices and Opera North Children’s Chorus to perform Berlioz’ epic translation of...
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ACTION AGAINST HUNGER BRINGS ‘TOO MANY CRITICS’ TO LEEDS
Too Many Critics at HOME Relaxed, informal fine dining in Leeds gets taken over by critics for one night only A group of nationally acclaimed food critics and writers from across the UK will be making...
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CELEBRATE WORLD COCKTAIL DAY!
Born from the beating heart of Jamaica, Appleton Estate, Koko Kanu and Wray & Nephew have crafted a collection of 2-for-1 rum cocktails in celebration of World Cocktail Day (13th May) with...
View Article‘FROM THE JAM’ TO PLAY IN LEEDS
From The Jam “That’s Entertainment” Touring the UK in 2018 17th May 2018, The Brudnell, Leeds Blown away by this band- you must see them if you can!” – Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2 From The Jam comprised...
View ArticleCOMMEMORATE THE DAM BUSTERS
For one night only, on Thursday 17 May you can relive the extraordinary achievement and sacrifices made during the famous World War Two raid on Germany with a live screening of “The Dam Busters” at...
View ArticleYOUNGEST BBC MUSICIAN WINNER
The Dresden Philharmonic makes a welcome return to perform the closing concert of Leeds International Orchestral Season 2017/18, under the baton of Michael Sanderling with 2002 BBC Young Musician...
View ArticleDAN AND PHIL RETURN TO LEEDS
Dan and Phil present their new stage show – Interactive Introverts on May 20 at Leeds Town Hall. Two internet dwelling, insecure nerds standing under the spotlight to give the people what they want: an...
View ArticleLEEDS INDI FOOD FESTIVAL
From 10 – 28 May, Leeds Indie Food festival will celebrate Leeds’ thriving independent food and drink scene. Funded by Leeds Business Improvement District (LeedsBID) and Leeds City Council, the...
View ArticleTHE SEARCHERS
After 55 years of non stop touring you would imagine that a group like The Searchers would be either ready to finally hang up their high button black stage suits or trim their punishing schedule – but...
View ArticleCOCKTAILS IN THE CITY
Cocktails in the City is returning to Leeds Town Hall on June the 1st and 2nd for two days of the best cocktails the city has to offer. Twenty of Leeds’ most incredible cocktail bars will be in the...
View ArticleTHE WEST END PHENOMENON RETURNS
The internationally acclaimed stage sensation Jersey Boys is at The Bradford Alhambra from 22nd May to 2nd June. The smash hit musical has won 57 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for...
View ArticleBEAUTIFUL THE MUSICAL
The Olivier and Tony award-winning West End and Broadway hit musical charts the life of Carole King long before she became a chart-topping music legend. An ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent,...
View ArticleWANTED: AN ARMY OF SINGERS
As part of commemorations in Leeds marking the centenary of the end of the First World War, singers from across Yorkshire are being sought to take part in a major arts event, performing in the UK...
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