By Liz Coggins on May 24, 2021
Days Out

Situated in Yorkshire’s Food Capital of Malton, Meadowfest will be returning this July, promising a full day of unique music with a relaxed atmosphere. Set in one of the UK’s most breathtaking festival destinations in Malton’s beautiful riverside meadows and gardens at The Talbot Hotel, this family-friendly festival will run from 10am to 10pm on […]
By Liz Coggins on May 21, 2021
Past Events

Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers get on their bikes … and cycle to York Theatre Royal as The HandleBards bring their take on Romeo and Juliet to the main stage on May 25 and 26. The show all began with three actors cooped up together during lockdown. Fuelled by cabin fever and with a bookshelf full of […]
By Liz Coggins on May 21, 2021
News

Exciting plans have been announced for a major programme of cultural events and activities inspired by a much-loved part of Leeds city centre. Three years of creativity and collaboration designed to celebrate the past, present and future of New Briggate are getting under way this month following a successful application for support from Historic England. […]
By Liz Coggins on May 20, 2021
Comedy

Yorkshire born Billy Pearce returns to St George’s Hall, Bradford on Friday 18 June 2021 with his hilarious adult comedy show. Billy Pearce emerged from the tough training grounds of the northern club circuit to become one of Britain’s most talented comedians. Born in Leeds, he came to national prominence when he appeared on New […]
By Liz Coggins on May 20, 2021
Museums

The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds is reopened its doors today to welcome back visitors safely. All galleries will be fully open for visitors to explore the national collection of arms of armour for free. In line with social distancing, visitor numbers are limited so people are advised to pre-book tickets on the Royal Armouries […]
By Liz Coggins on May 18, 2021
Theatre

Harrogate Theatre is moving its new seasons’ performances out into the community. Harrogate Theatres doors still remain closed, but only due to the fact that they are having their old roof lovingly replaced, so they have gone DIGITAL! The theatre is taking performances out into Harrogate to engage with audiences, at a number of accessible […]
By Liz Coggins on May 18, 2021
Events

Over the past couple of months, we have been able to shrug off some of the rules of the everyday, let loose a little. And we have liked it. We have discovered, perhaps for the first time, an alternative life to the one we are used to – a life where we’re free to be […]
By Liz Coggins on May 17, 2021
Theatre

Leeds Heritage Theatres is pleased to announce that City Varieties Music Hall will reopen from Monday 17 May, welcoming back audiences with its first live performance since March 2020, and an exciting new film programme presented in collaboration with sister venue Hyde Park Picture House. Judy & Liza, a dazzling production telling the turbulent tale […]
By Liz Coggins on May 17, 2021
Past Events

John Godber’s touching and hilarious classic April in Paris will be stopping off at St George’s Hall, Bradford on Monday 12 & Tuesday 13 July 2021 as part of a national tour. Directed by Richard Lewis, the play goes right into the heart of one ordinary couple’s life as they go on both the journey […]
By Liz Coggins on May 17, 2021
Lifestyle

After more than four months of temporary closure due to lockdown, friends and family will once again be able to meet up indoors at Grosvenor Casino Leeds from Monday 17th May to play their favourite games, such as blackjack, poker and roulette, whilst raising a glass to the easing of restrictions. As well as gaming, […]