By Liz Coggins on April 2, 2025
Theatre

Following a successful UK, Ireland and International tour from 2021 – 2023, the award-winning Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s greatest hits, will return to tour the UK in 2025, including a week at Leeds Grand Theatre from Mon 21 – Sat 26 April 2025. Inspired by the […]
By Liz Coggins on April 1, 2025
Theatre

Light sabers at the ready! A stellar Sunday awaits all film fans as Opera North brings some of the best-known music from the Star Wars films to the Leeds Grand Theatre stage to celebrate Star Wars Day on Sunday 4 May. During The Music of Star Wars, John William’s iconic scores will be played live […]
By Liz Coggins on March 26, 2025
Health & Beauty

With Mothers Day approaching now is an important time of year to show appreciation to the women surrounding us and to let them know we are proud of their achievements and show them how much we love and care about them. Kayali’s newest perfume Fleur Majesty Rose Royale (see our main picture) is perfect for […]
By Liz Coggins on March 21, 2025
Services

The latest sure sign that spring has arrived comes with the announcement that brown bin collections in Leeds will restart next week. Alongside visible signs of the change of season such as daffodils appearing in bloom at the roadside, the annual resumption of garden waste collections in the city after their winter hiatus will encourage […]
By Liz Coggins on March 21, 2025
Events

The Lord Mayor of Leeds invites everyone to join her in marking the commemoration of Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan with an evening of music, word, and song in May. This year marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day and Victory over Japan Day. Victory in Europe Day, known as VE Day, […]
By Liz Coggins on March 19, 2025
Theatre

Agatha Christie Ltd and Fiery Angel will bring Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic to the Grand Opera House York stage on Tuesday 25 March 2025 running through to Saturday 29 March. Michael Maloney stars as Agatha Christie’s famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, in Lucy Bailey’s new production of the UK & Ireland […]
By Liz Coggins on March 17, 2025
Family

Stockeld Park, Yorkshire’s favourite family adventure destination is getting ready for its most exciting Easter experience yet. Running from 5th to 21st April, Stockeld Park’s Easter celebrations promise fun for all the family, with immersive activities and theatrical performances throughout the park. New for 2025, Stockeld Park is adding an interactive element to the Enchanted […]
By Liz Coggins on March 14, 2025
Theatre

Nina Wadia, Sinitta and Sam Bailey arrive at the Grand Opera House York next week with the brand new musical comedy – NOW That’s What I Call a Musical! This fun-filled production is bursting with some of the greatest hits from the 80s including Gold, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Tainted Love, Hey Mickey, Sisters Are […]
By Liz Coggins on March 13, 2025
Health & Beauty

Blustery winds, chilly blasts, cold dry air and central heating all take their toll on our skins in winter. Our skin becomes dry, parched and dehydrated from the face to the tip of our toes. So now that Spring is just around the corner it’s time to do some serious restore and repair work to […]
By Liz Coggins on March 12, 2025
Opera

Leading the way in community engagement, Opera North celebrates ten years of both its Encore and Bravo community schemes this month, having welcomed more than 9,000 attendees to opera and live music events over the past decade. With 112 active members, the company’s Encore Scheme has gone from strength to strength since it was launched […]