Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum – Landmark Exhibition Brings Rare Roman Artefacts to UK for the First Time For the first time in the UK, the internationally acclaimed exhibition Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum arrives at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds, from 28 June to 2 November 2025. Having captivated over one million visitors worldwide, this landmark […] Leeds Living …
Returning to Leeds Grand Theatre with their Spring 2025 production, Northern Ballet has brought to life one of the Brontë classics. A tale of resilience and romance complicated by dark secrets of the past, this performance was an imaginative re-telling of one of the most classic literary works of the 19th century. Set in the […] Leeds Living …
Inside Giovanni’s Room, the new work from Phoenix Dance Theatre, explores love, sexuality and self-acceptance, premiering at Leeds Playhouse ahead of its UK tour. Choreographed by Artistic Director Marcus Jarrell Willis, the new dance work follows writer James Baldwin’s narrative. Set in 1950s Paris, the original novel follows David as he grapples with the inner conflict […] Leeds Living …
The Evolution of Creativity was one of the first events at this year’s Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI). A full house at Leeds Playhouse’s Quarry Theatre enthusiastically greeted musicians BEKA and Nile Rodgers. BEKA, a rising pop star following her debut single, I’ll Be There, was clearly delighted to be asked to be on […] Leeds Living …
RARE Productions, a renowned name in the musical theatre world, is coming to Leeds soon! RARE offers many opportunities to world-class talented youth performers all around the United Kingdom, soon to include the Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds. RARE Productions is the UK’s largest Youth Theatre Company, with over 20 years’ experience of staging musicals in […] Leeds Living …
Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere folk musical ‘Mother of the Revolution’. Based on an original concept and directed by archipelago art collective’s co-founder Beth Knight, Mother of the Revolution will unearth the untold story of Yorkshire legend and successful industrialist Betty Beecroft, alongside those of the working communities that followed her. The script […] Leeds Living …
After the roaring success of their first Eclectic Fair in November 2023 Northlight Arts Centre brings you a second instalment this Spring, with an exciting mix of artists, makers and local small businesses all under one roof! For this specially curated Springtime event, Northlight is filling the whole venue with some of the best artists […] Leeds Living …
Intrepid Leeds Living writer Blagovesta Tacheva signed up for Heather Burton‘s sellout Painting WIth Knives art class – with surprising results! Northlight Arts Centre is a not-for-profit arts centre and gallery in Chapel Allerton offering a wide range of art workshops and classes (including life drawing, lino printing and watercolours), hosting exhibitions and organising music […] Leeds Living …
I’m ashamed to say I’m one of the few people who has not only been unable to get around to reading this book, but I’ve not even spent the two small hours needed to watch the film. It’s certainly one I’ve been meaning to get round to, but I think my belief that it was […] Leeds Living …
In an exciting collaboration between Elliott Hudson College and the prestigious British Library, a group of students has spearheaded an innovative project, culminating in the creation of an animated film “Myths & Legends: A South Leeds Odyssey.” The project marked the British Library’s first co-creation venture with students from Elliott Hudson College, aiming to represent […] Leeds Living …