Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, adapted for stage by Terence Rattigan and John Gielgud tours to Leeds Playhouse from 22 – 26 September as part of a UK tour. This Marlowe Theatre, production stars Martin Bassindale (Stryver and Defarge), Scarlett Brookes (Miss Pross, Judge and Road Mender), Samuel Collings (Sydney Carton and Marquis […]
Leeds city centre’s waterfront will come alive at the end of this month when Brewery Wharf hosts its first ever Summer Social Community Celebration and family fun weekend. Taking place on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August from 12pm to 9pm, the two-day event will bring together local businesses, community organisations, residents and visitors for […]
Visitors can see Leeds in a new light as the dazzling showcase of Light Night Leeds celebrates a historic year with tales of the city’s past and future. For the first time, the festival will take place during half term, on 28 and 29 October, making it easier for families and visitors of all ages […]
From the outside it just looks like one of the many chic gastro pubs overlooking the stray in Harrogate. But enter through its heavy wooden doors it’s a very different story. With its amazing vintage décor, top notch cuisine and a ‘secret garden’ Three’s a Crowd really does outshine some of the towns other restaurants […]
Since it first opened Brasserie Blanc has retained its reputation of being one of the shining jewels in the restaurant crown of Leeds. Situated on the fashionable waterfront, as they now refer to the banks of the once grimy River Aire originally home to dark ‘satanic’mills and bonded warehouses, Brasserie Blanc has risen from the […]
Visitors to Millennium Square can explore the wonders of the universe this summer when a state-of-the-art mobile planetarium lands in Leeds. Planetarium Go UK arrives on the square next month, promising immersive astronomy and science-based experiences which use the latest technology to capture the stunning far reaches of space. Employing high-resolution digital projections all housed […]
Recently nominated as Best Independent Company at the upcoming National Dance Awards 2026, London City Ballet will be back at York Theatre Royal this Autumn with a new programme of work (18-19 Sep) – including a co-production with York Theatre Royal of Glen Tetley’s Firebird. Artistic Director Christopher Marney has put together an exciting programme […]
The National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema will host a rare screening of Dr Akbar Ahmed’s acclaimed play Gandhi and Jinnah Return Home on Saturday 15 August. The screening will be introduced by acclaimed author Dr Amineh Hoti and followed by a Q&A session hosted by Dr Mohammed Ali OBE, Founder and Chief Executive […]
The Brown Suite, a new high-energy funk-fuelled show by dancing duo BlacBrik, is coming to the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November as part its upcoming tour to 12 venues across UK cities. Envisioned, directed and choreographed by BlacBrik’s founders Nahum McLean and Darius Drooh, The Brown Suite is produced by […]
Skilled silversmiths have been meticulously crafting two stunning new creations inspired by the historic surroundings of Temple Newsam. Reflections in Silver, opening on August 12, will see the spectacular contemporary commissions by leading artisans Miriam Hanid and Yusuke Yamamoto go on display for the very first time. Drawing on the house’s renowned collections as well […]