It’s Easter time and like many other festivals its time to think about traditional edible treats. Mention Easter and we think Easter Eggs – mostly the chocolate variety which really didn’t come into fashion until the 19th century but the egg has been a symbol of rebirth and fertility for many centuries. Long before Christianity […]
The brown bin garden waste collection service restarts in Leeds next week. After its winter break, the service resumes as a sign of spring’s arrival from Monday 23 March for all residents who receive a brown bin collection. All bin collection dates can be seen at https://www.leeds.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/check-your-bin-day, while helpful reminders can be sent to any smartphone […]
There’s plenty to enjoy at Vue Leeds Kirkstall Road this Easter break, from the family blockbusters to returning favourites specifically chosen with younger audiences in mind. Blasting onto the big screen just in time for the school holidays on Friday 1 April, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie welcomes fans back to the Mushroom Kingdom to join Mario and friends on their latest interstellar […]
The UK and Ireland tour of the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, coming to the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford from Monday 13 – Saturday 18 April 2026. The cast includes Carrie Hope Fletcher as Jenna (featured in our main picture), Sandra Marvin as Becky, Evelyn Hoskins as Dawn and Les Dennis as Joe, and Dan […]
Small Island at Leeds Playhouse borders on brilliance and ranks amongst one of the finest productions that I have reviewed since the theatre first opened on Quarry Hill. This new portrayal of Andrea Levy’s novel Small Island, adapted for the stage by Helen Edmundson is a joint production with Birmingham Rep, Nottingham Playhouse and Leeds […]
Next month (14 –18 Apr) the Royal Shakespeare Company will bring their critically acclaimed production of Hamlet to York Theatre Royal’s Main House. Hamlet, Shakespeare’s epic family drama of deceit and murder will be directed by multi award-winner Rupert Goold. Rupert’s theatre credits include celebrated productions of Dear England (National Theatre), and Romeo and Juliet and The Merchant […]
WOVEN’s second annual World Stitch Day will bring together textile enthusiasts and community groups at Oakwell Hall, Birstall on Sunday 7 June. The event marks one year until the WOVEN festival in 2027. The free event, running from 11am to 4pm, will showcase an exhibition of traditional outfits from across the globe, all on loan […]
It’s nearly here and we’ve found some perfect last minute mothers day gifts to show appreciation to the women surrounding us and let them know we are proud of their achievements and how much we really love them. Sometimes its good to give treats that mum would love but doesn’t always want to lash out […]
For his first full length ballet commission Federico Bonelli, Artistic Director of Northern Ballet has created a masterpiece of dance. Gentleman Jack had its world premier at The Grand Theatre Leeds last Saturday and received a well deserved standing ovation. It is fresh, ground breaking and has an air of innovation at every level from […]
Flamboyant floral creations have burst into life this spring in a new exhibition paying tribute to the unique beauty of the natural world. Botanically Beautiful: Art and Design Inspired by Nature at Lotherton explores how colourful depictions of flowers, fruits, leaves and trees have taken root in the worlds of art, design and fashion, inspiring […]