Prepare for a riotous summer evening of laughter as promoter M&B announces their second huge comedy event for 2021. Comedy In The Park, an exciting all-day comedy extravaganza, will take place at Temple Newsam in Leeds on Saturday 31st July 2021. John Bishop tops the bill alongside Katherine Ryan, Al Murray, Rob Beckett, Paul Choudry and […]
A group of older people in Leeds will form a flock of budding birdwatchers this winter thanks to a heart-warming new community project. Through an innovative partnership between Leeds Museums and Galleries, arts organisation Skippko and older people’s support network Armley Helping Hands, the group is being encouraged to spot and identify the birds they […]
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 at home. From 26-28 October, the Company will hold its first Percussion Academy. Taking place at the Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds, the […]
Leeds Heritage Theatres is thrilled to announce that resident, Leeds-based companies, Opera North and Northern Ballet, will make a welcome return to Leeds Grand Theatre in 2021. The only venue outside of London to house both an opera and ballet company, The Grand will play host to Opera North from January to February 2021 (season […]
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 Chris Lumb, the evening will feature some of the finest and funniest acts on the UK comedy circuit today. Leeds theatre’s […]
Although travel to sunny climes has gone out of the window for some time there’s nothing to stop us enjoying the culinary magic of some of our favourite destinations right on our doorstep. El Gato Negro is sheer tapas heaven! Situated in the former iconic bank building in Park Row its become a firm favourite […]
New events have been added to Switch ON; Opera North’s programme of new indoor performance, outdoor events and digital projects to take place this Autumn. Despite the ever-changing landscape for live performance, Opera North re-affirms its commitment to share music with communities across the North, live or digitally, in theatres, concert halls or projected […]
Leeds Heritage Theatres is pleased to announce that City Varieties Music Hall will reopen from Friday 9 October 2020, welcoming back audiences with an exciting new film programme, presented in collaboration with sister venue Hyde Park Picture House. Opening its doors for the first time since March 17th, the world-famous music hall will screen some of […]
Leeds City Council is encouraging people within their household groups or support bubbles to collect tree seeds in their local parks and green spaces to help support the growing of future woodlands across Leeds. Running until November, residents can collect acorns, beech nuts, chestnuts and conkers, and leave them in seed collection boxes across the […]
An historic part of Leeds city centre is set for a string of ambitious improvement projects after key heritage funding was officially agreed. Leeds City Council’s plans for New Briggate are set to receive funding as part of the High Streets Heritage Action Zones (HAZ) programme. The nationwide funding programme, managed by Historic England, is […]