Opera North’s Principal Guest Conductor Antony Hermus promises an “amazing” programme of Shostakovich and Prokofiev for the first orchestral concert in the Kirklees Year of Music 2023, in Huddersfield Town Hall on Thursday 26 January. The Dutchman – who will also be conducting Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos on Opera North’s mainstage from next month – […]
White Rose Shopping Centre is lifting visitors’ spirits this Blue Monday (16 January) by inviting guests to meet friendly, hard-working dogs from a local Guide Dogs branch. Research shows that stroking animals can soothe us when we’re feeling stressed or anxious, with some studies even showing a reduction in blood pressure and increase in ‘happy […]
There’s a trio of great tribute shows that are guaranteed to have you singing along and to set your feet tapping coming to York Grand Opera House very soon. 02.02.23 THE MAGIC OF THE BEE GEES – YOU WIN AGAIN TOUR Direct from London’s West End, now in their 9th spectacular year. . . […]
Circus meets theatre in Juliet Forster’s fresh adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic novel Around the World in 80 Days. Originally seen at venues around York in summer 2021, this York Theatre Royal production is setting off to go around not the world but the UK. Each member of the cast will multi-role as a […]
Northern Ballet’s The Great Gatsby is returning to theatres across the UK this March, opening at Leeds Grand Theatre on Wednesday the 8th before touring to Sheffield’s Lyceum Theatre and London’s Sadler’s Wells. In their newly released trailer, Northern Ballet give a glimpse of the glitz and glamour audiences can expect, as they reimagine F. […]
Squirrels get ready! Everyone’s big lovable dog is touring for the first time ever and here’s your chance to see him! The all-new Hey Duggee The Live Theatre Show arrives at St George’s Hall from 12 – 15 January. In the first-ever stage adaptation of the hit CBeebies show. Hey Duggee The Live Theatre Show […]
A funny and poignant new play exploring the impact of the iconic cooling towers at Ferrybridge Power Station on the lives of the people who lived and worked beneath them is opening at Leeds Playhouse on 3-11 February before heading out on tour across Yorkshire and the North East. Scripted by award-winning playwright Garry Lyons […]
Applications are now open for Open Season at Leeds Playhouse, which will see the city’s premier producing theatre hand over its stages, rehearsal rooms, front of house spaces and meeting rooms to hundreds of local community performers to showcase their creativity. The annual celebration of community creativity, which runs from 3-29 July, is an opportunity for individuals, clubs, […]
Brace yourselves sisters – the habit is returning to Leeds! Direct from London, this eagerly anticipated brand-new production of Sister Act comes to Leeds Grand Theatre in 2023. All your prayers have been answered with a stunning cast, including TV and West End legend Lesley Joseph, Olivier Award-winner and star of Tracy Beaker Clive Rowe, […]
Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty is celebrating 10 years since it premiered at Sadler’s Wells. Now established as a firm favourite in the New Adventures repertoire, the award winning Sleeping Beauty has enchanted international audiences throughout the UK and across the globe. Enter the wondrous world of magical fairies and vampires, where the timeless tale of […]