Past Events

LORD OF THE FLIES A MODERN RE-TELLING

LORD OF THE FLIES A MODERN RE-TELLING

The Leeds Playhouse and Belgrade Coventry co-production, presented in association with Rose Theatre, brings William Golding’s 1954 classic story into the 21st century, reflecting the world we live in now while remaining faithful to his fascinating, thought-provoking central premise. What would a group of schoolchildren do if they were left to their own devices? How would […]

AS YOU ARE: A SOUNDWALK FOR OPERA NORTH

AS YOU ARE: A SOUNDWALK FOR OPERA NORTH

As You Are, a soundwalk for Leeds written for Opera North by South African-born composer and cellist Abel Selaocoe will open on Thursday 30 March as part of LEEDS 2023 Year of Culture. Written and recorded as the country emerged from lockdown, As You Are invites audiences to experience Leeds in new and transformative ways, […]

EXCITING SPECTACULAR VEGAN EVENT

EXCITING SPECTACULAR VEGAN EVENT

    Vegan Events UK is pleased to announce details of its latest festival in its series of vegan extravaganzas across the UK. These festivals are some of the best places you can go to find out more about the vegan lifestyle, try some new food and meet with other vegans. And they include the […]

SOUTH AFRICAS AWARD WINNING DADA MASILO

SOUTH AFRICAS AWARD WINNING DADA MASILO

The award-winning South African choreographer Dada Masilo’s re-imagining of Giselle was a huge hit when it came to Bradford in 2019. On Tuesday 14 & Wednesday 15 March 2023, Masilo and her company of eleven incredible dancers return to the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford with her latest work The Sacrifice, inspired by Igor Stravinsky’s monumental score […]

THE CITY’S MOST EXCITING RESTAURANT LAUNCH

THE CITY’S MOST EXCITING RESTAURANT LAUNCH

Gino D’Acampo has announced he will open the doors to his much-anticipated new restaurant – Gino D’Acampo, Boar Lane, Leeds, on April 10th. Reservations for the upmarket Italian restaurant and bar, located at the recently refurbished Leeds Marriott Hotel, open now with Gino D’Acampo offering breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and cocktails until late. […]

RAPUNZEL – THE RE-IMAGINING OF THE CLASSIC CHILDRENS STORY

RAPUNZEL – THE RE-IMAGINING OF THE CLASSIC CHILDRENS STORY

Are you ready to meet Rapunzel – the flame-haired hero of an exciting new reimagining of the classic children’s story?      With beautiful words by the former Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, music by award-winning Doctor Who composer Murray Gold, costumes by renowned Game of Thrones designer Michele Clapton, and astonishing choreography by Liv Lorent […]

WODEHOUSE IN WONDERLAND

WODEHOUSE IN WONDERLAND

The UK premiere of William Humble’s play Wodehouse in Wonderland at York Theatre Royal from 20-22 April is based on the life and writings of P.G.Wodehouse. Robert Daws stars as Wodehouse in the play which takes place at the writer’s New York State home in the 1950s. Plum, as he is known to family and […]

THE PLAY OF THE NATION’S FAVOURITE FILM – THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

THE PLAY OF THE NATION’S FAVOURITE FILM – THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

After a successful autumn tour, the play, based on Stephen King’s 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, will continue to entertain audiences, stopping off at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford from 20 – 25 March. Adapted by Owen O’Neill and Dave Johns, this thrilling stage production examines desperation, injustice, friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic […]

LEEDS 2023 OPENS NEW HUB

LEEDS 2023 OPENS NEW HUB

  A new LEEDS 2023 pop-up hub has opened on the ground floor of popular shopping and leisure destination, Trinity Leeds. Free events, activities, exhibitions and a new range of merchandise will be showcased in the heart of the city centre, 7 days a week until the end of the year, as part of the […]

FIRE OFF THE ARROWS

St George’s Archery Club will celebrate its golden jubilee this spring as they return to The Northern Shooting Show on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 May at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate. ThE club is based in Allerton Park and has 140 members ranging from eight to 80-years-old. They have exhibited  for the past […]