With public fireworks displays being cancelled in order to support ongoing public health efforts, this year is set to be one of the most disruptive yet; with fireworks being set off in gardens and driveways all over the country, all night long. So we asked Lily’s Kitchen’s resident vet – Rodney Zasman – to share […]
With exactly one year to go until hosts England take on Samoa at St James’ Park, world renowned poet and proud Northerner Tony Walsh captures the passion, excitement and community pride that epitomises the unique and inclusive spirit of the Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021). The poem, ‘The Power of Together’, is a rallying […]
The annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations in Leeds will look very different this year, due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic. Due to the risks posed there won’t be the usual service or military parade at Victoria Gardens in Leeds. People are being urged to undertake their own acts of remembrance at home by observing […]
Hollywood Bowl Leeds is launching a fangtastic Monster Bowl ten pin bowling game for Halloween, giving families something to get their teeth into this October Half Term. Friends and families who visit the centre will get the chance to win a large Slush Puppie if they can spot the pink bowling pin at the head of […]
Yorkshire actor Barrie Rutter OBE is set to make a welcome return to the stage for the first time since being successfully treated for throat cancer. An undisputed figurehead of Northern theatre, Rutter will perform his one man show, “An Evening with Barrie Rutter” on Saturday 7 November at 7.15pm at The Holbeck in […]
Christmas is coming early this week as Showcase Cinemas is set to bring some much-needed seasonal magic to the nation with the Macaulay Culkin cult hit Home Alone. For one day only, on Sunday October 25th, Showcase Cinema de Lux Leeds will be screening the UK’s favourite Christmas blockbuster, giving film fans the chance to […]
The skies above Leeds will be illuminated by a spectacular interactive laser display later this month when Light Night Leeds presents a new kind of cultural extravaganza. Specially designed to allow people to enjoy the event safely, remotely and in line with social distancing, Laser Light City will give residents all across the city the […]
To keep young people inspired and engaged with music, Opera North is launching a trio of initiatives over the Autumn months which will enable young musicians to develop their skills both together and at home. From 26-28 October, the Company will hold its first Percussion Academy. Taking place at the Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds, the […]
The Carriageworks Theatre will reopen its doors on Friday 16 October 2020 to host a comedy show pulled together by resident comedy gurus The Shoe Cake Comedy Club. Hosted by actor and Improv legend Chris Lumb, the evening will feature some of the finest and funniest acts on the UK comedy circuit today. Leeds theatre’s […]
Northern Ballet is returning to the stage for its first live performances since the initiation of lockdown in March. The Company will perform three different hour-long mixed programmes at Leeds Playhouse from 21 – 24 October 2020 followed by four full-length performances of David Nixon OBE’s Dangerous Liaisons from 28 – 31 October 2020. Northern […]