By Liz Coggins on March 24, 2021
Theatre

Michael Harrison and Jonathan Church are delighted to announce that Chichester Festival Theatre’s Olivier Award-nominated production of Singin’ in the Rain will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour starting in 2021 and stopping off at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford in July 2022! Singin’ in the Rain also reunites the original director Jonathan Church […]
By Liz Coggins on March 23, 2021
Past Events

Lightwater has confirmed it is planning to re-open to visitors on Saturday, 17th April. In order to manage numbers, and ensure social distancing guidelines are maintained, the North Yorkshire theme park will initially be operating with reduced capacity and all visitors will need to pre-book tickets online. Staff will also be continuing to carry out […]
By Liz Coggins on March 18, 2021
Past Events

The sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! will come to Harewood House in the heart of Yorkshire this summer from 13 – 30 August 2021 for audiences to enjoy the original stage show in the open air for the first time. Tickets are on sale to the public from Friday 19 March 2021, 10am. Playing 23 […]
By Liz Coggins on March 18, 2021
Theatre

On the one-year anniversary since Leeds Heritage Theatres’ three venues were forced to close their doors because of the pandemic, the company announces an exciting programme of new shows and screenings, and looks back on its most challenging year to date. Both Leeds Grand Theatre and City Varieties Music Hall hope to raise their curtains […]
By Liz Coggins on March 18, 2021
Past Events

Birmingham Stage Company’s hit adaptation of David Walliams’ GANGSTA GRANNY is coming to the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford from Thursday 30 September – Saturday 2 October 2021. From the stage at the Birmingham New Alexandra Theatre on the first tour, author David Walliams said of the stage adaptation: ‘What a fantastic show! Superb! And so much […]
By Liz Coggins on March 18, 2021
Past Events

A dazzling and heart-warming stage show charting the careers and relationship between Hollywood mother and daughter Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli is going on a UK tour which will open many theatres out of lockdown. Captivating audiences for a decade, Judy & Liza will embark on a national tour throughout May and June 2021 to […]
By Liz Coggins on March 17, 2021
Food & Drink

The 17th March is normally a day for much celebration for its St Patrick’s Day. But this year celebrations will be much curtailed due to lockdown but there’s nothing to stop you having your own celebration at home. So why not raise a glass or two from the couch. Drinks on St Patrick’s Day can […]
By Liz Coggins on March 17, 2021
News

Download With fortnightly brown bin collections set to resume in the city from Monday, March 22, residents are advised to please note the following important information. Due to the range of challenges associated with coronavirus, the council would like to in advance, thank residents for their patience and understanding when brown bin collections restart next […]
By Liz Coggins on March 16, 2021
Music

Talented, creative and commercially successful, their beautiful melodies were nevertheless thought to have been lost to the ages. But thanks to a group of aspiring modern musicians in Leeds, pieces of work by forgotten women composers have been rediscovered and recorded for the first time ever as part of a partnership project during Women’s History […]
By Liz Coggins on March 11, 2021
Travel

Who is dreaming of being back at the seaside? And not just for the sight and sound of the waves breaking on the beach but for the seaside food that is part and parcel of a visit. Yes, the roadmap out of Lockdown is enough to make your mouth water. For those craving the Yorkshire […]