Fascinating photos capturing life at what was once the world’s biggest woollen mill have been revealed ahead of a new museum project celebrating the Armley community. The historic images show machinery, staff and owners of Armley Mills through generations, illustrating in remarkable detail the changing face of what is now Leeds Industrial Museum. […]
With the Hyde Park Picture House set to close its doors and begin work on a major development from the end of February, it has been announced that the cinema will continue screening films throughout 2020, with the launch of its On the Road film programme. Starting mid-February, the cinema will begin screening an […]
If you are experiencing the January Blues then perhaps its time for some serious productive pampering. The cold chills, late nights and dehydrating effects of central heating will have left your skin needing a little tlc and you are maybe in need of some me time to relax and wind-down after the hectic season of […]
Good Vibrations is a musical journey through the genius of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys from their early surfing days to the ground breaking Good Vibrations and beyond. This show features some of their most loved hits and features the 35 piece English Philharmonic Orchestra. This is an evening of stunning vocal harmonies and […]
Following the sell-out success of Spirit of the Dance in 2019 the international smash hit and winner of nine Global Awards, is back as it celebrates 21 fabulous years as one of the most successful dance shows ever. Irish in origin and bursting with raw energy, this explosive powerful show combines heart-pounding Irish dance with […]
Just over the bridge, where the world’s first motion picture was shot by Le Prince and 12 years before the Titanic, The Adelphi was built in 1899 and is the epitome of the opulence of late Victorian architecture Designed by a local architect it was once a show piece for the nearby Tetley brewing empire. […]
Bill Kenwright’s production of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Deamcoat comes to the Alhambra from Tuesday 4 to Saturday 8 February. With additional new choreography from Gary Lloyd, Joseph and his Amazing is brought to life in a colourful explosion of joy. The role of […]
The This Feeling’s ‘Big in 2020’ show comes to the Brudenell Social Club, in Leeds on Saturday 25th January. Having helped to launch the careers of several famous bands, including Blossoms and Catfish and the Bottlemen, as well as counting indie legends such a Noel and Liam Gallagher, Paul Weller and Kasabian as fans of the indie club night. The ‘Big in […]
Leeds has a fascinating history of genius inventors and inventions. Here’s seven amazing ideas which were made right here and you can learn more at Leeds Industrial Museum’s Leeds to Innovation exhibition: https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/events/leeds-industrial-museum/leeds-to-innovation Jelly Tots Popular sweet Jelly Tots were invented by accident by Horsforth scientists Dr Brain Boffey. He was working as a young research […]
From Le Navet Bete, award-winning creators of smash hit shows Dracula: The Bloody Truth and Dick Tracy, comes a hilarious new comedy adventure that promises to have audiences rolling with laughter from here to the French countryside. The Three Musketeers: A Comedy Adventure – on the main stage at York Theatre Royal on 7 and 8 February – […]