The stars of this year’s spectacular Alhambra Theatre pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, proved it’s never too early for a wake-up call by getting into the festive spirit and launching this year’s festive production! Christmas came early in Bradford when comic and panto favourite Billy Pearce (King Billy), TV doctor and presenter Dr Ranj (The Royal Doctor), […]
York’s Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland – will be making a welcome return to McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York this winter. The popular outdoor ice rink, vintage funfair and Santa’s Grotto will be open from Friday 19th November 2021 to Sunday 9th January 2022 with tickets on sale now, following a year’s absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
If you’re someone who’s moved home – or even countries – a few times, check out choreographer Didy Veldman’s brand new contemporary dance production, @HOME, on November 17th at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre at Northern Ballet www.northernballet.com . Didy Veldman grew up in the Netherlands in a unified Europe and performed all […]
Later this month, Opera North will be welcoming the community behind the scenes of its newly redeveloped building, the Howard Opera Centre, during its first Open Week when all ages are invited to come and find out more about the company and enjoy a programme of performances, talks and workshops. Arranged to coincide with the […]
Jim and Melissa Rose spent their gap year in Vietnam and when they returned they brought treasured memories of the country back with them. They wanted to relive their experiences there and were determined to make what was then a dream become reality and Nam Song was born. The couple opened their first Nam Song […]
Leeds Playhouse is celebrating new work by new artists in a kaleidoscopic showcase of performances, workshops, conversations and social events as part of its week-long Furnace Festival. This eclectic, engaging and experimental festival is a key part of the ongoing Furnace programme, which is the Playhouse’s development engine, generating and creating new performance work while […]
This autumn, Northern Ballet’s Merlin – an epic adventure of heartache, hope and spellbinding magic – will take to the stage at Leeds Grand Theatre. The production will open in Leeds from 9 – 20 November and will be one of the first new works created during the pandemic to visit theatres across the country. […]
New bins launched across Leeds to boost recycling ‘on-the-go’ins are being launched in selected district centres across Leeds this month, building on the success of the 2018 ground-breaking city centre provision encouraging recycling of common food and drink packaging consumed out of home. The eye-catching bright orange and yellow bins will soon be able to […]
Teesside folk trio The Young’uns perform a new theatrical version of The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff at York Theatre Royal from 28 to 30 October. The show features songs from the original album alongside new material and stunning animation. In this timely, touching and often hilarious musical adventure, follow the footsteps of a working class […]
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced that Santa and his team of elves will be returning to the heritage railway this Christmas for a magical journey aboard the Santa Express. Keep your eyes peeled – tickets for Santa Specials at the award-winning attraction are now on sale for an unforgettable festive journey. […]