A RAUCOUS AND DARK NEW TALE….
Roll up, roll up for a slice of twilight theatre that you will never forget … no matter how hard you try! Welcome to DR BLOOD’S OLD TRAVELLING SHOW. Fresh from the success of their critically...
View ArticleTOGETHER AGAIN…….
The ultimate musical duo, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe, are ‘Back Together’ and set to delight cinema audiences up and down the country with the final show of their UK tour from earlier this year....
View ArticleCONNECTING VOICES SEES PERFORMANCE BACK AT THE PLAYHOUSE
Staged over three weekends CONNECTING VOICES in co-production with Opera North, will take place across the various stages within the Playhouse. Bringing together artists and audiences safely, this...
View ArticleLIVE COMEDY RETURNS TO THE CARRIAGEWORKS
The Carriageworks Theatre will reopen its doors on Friday 16 October 2020 to host a comedy show pulled together by resident comedy gurus The Shoe Cake Comedy Club. Hosted by actor and Improv legend...
View ArticlePLAY ON…….
To keep young people inspired and engaged with music, Opera North is launching a trio of initiatives over the Autumn months which will enable young musicians to develop their skills both together and...
View ArticleLIGHT NIGHT GOES TO NEW HEIGHTS
The skies above Leeds will be illuminated by a spectacular interactive laser display later this month when Light Night Leeds presents a new kind of cultural extravaganza. Specially designed to allow...
View ArticleFIRST CHRISTMAS FILM OF 2020 TO BE SCREENED IN LEEDS
Christmas is coming early this week as Showcase Cinemas is set to bring some much-needed seasonal magic to the nation with the Macaulay Culkin cult hit Home Alone. For one day only, on Sunday October...
View ArticleDOUBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE
Fancy (dress) some spooky half term fun this Halloween? Then look no further… Two of North Yorkshire’s top visitor attractions have teamed up to offer you the chance to trick or treat yourself to a...
View ArticleDANCE ON
Northern Ballet is returning to the stage for its first live performances since the initiation of lockdown in March. The Company will perform three different hour-long mixed programmes at Leeds...
View ArticleMONSTER BOWLING FUN THIS HALF TERM
Hollywood Bowl Leeds is launching a fangtastic Monster Bowl ten pin bowling game for Halloween, giving families something to get their teeth into this October Half Term. Friends and families who visit...
View ArticleTOP TIPS FOR KEEP PETS HAPPY
With public fireworks displays being cancelled in order to support ongoing public health efforts, this year is set to be one of the most disruptive yet; with fireworks being set off in gardens and...
View ArticleA WELCOME RETURN TO THE STAGE
Yorkshire actor Barrie Rutter OBE is set to make a welcome return to the stage for the first time since being successfully treated for throat cancer. An undisputed figurehead of Northern theatre,...
View ArticleLEEDS REMEMBERS……
The annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations in Leeds will look very different this year, due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic. Due to the risks posed there won’t be the usual service or...
View ArticleJUST ONE YEAR AWAY …….
With exactly one year to go until hosts England take on Samoa at St James’ Park, world renowned poet and proud Northerner Tony Walsh captures the passion, excitement and community pride that...
View ArticleTHE CITY GETS LIT UP…
Stars of stage, sport and screen will join residents from all across Leeds for the city’s first ever virtual Christmas lights switch-on which will premiere on December 2. The festive extravaganza will...
View ArticleLEEDS VEGAN MARKET GETS THE GREEN LIGHT
The organisers of the Leeds Vegan Market are excited to announce that they have just been given the go ahead for this annual event, which takes place outdoors on Sunday 13th December 2020 at Leeds...
View ArticleTHE SNOW FAIRY IS COMING….
The Snow Fairy Pod is coming to the Victoria Leeds Shopping Centre on Saturday 12 December and Sunday 13 December. She’ll be sprinkling some much-needed candy floss cheer and bring bubblegum...
View ArticleNORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY ON TRACK..
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is gearing itself up for a fun-filled winter season this December with Santa Specials and festive fayre served aboard a Pullman service all great reasons to...
View ArticleSOCIALLY DISTANCED CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
The creators of Gisburne Park Pop Up are determined to bring some Christmas cheer to 2020 and on 4th December will open the gates to an action-packed Pop-up Christmas festival. This socially...
View ArticleAT HOME WITH A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Just as the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future try to instil in Scrooge some seasonal spirit, Leeds Playhouse remains committed to spreading much-needed festive cheer across the city and...
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