When a grumpy reviewer who, if asked about musicals, would usually say “I don’t really like them generally,” comes away from tonight with a big smile on his face, then you know the cast and production team behind Sunny Afternoon have definitely hit the mark. It’s not a huge surprise that Ray Davies, the legendary […] Leeds Living …
Northern Ballet presents the world premiere of new ballet Gentleman Jack; the extraordinary story of Anne Lister. From March 2026, the world premiere of Northern Ballet’s new full-length ballet – Gentleman Jack – is set to captivate Yorkshire audiences as part of a nationwide tour, with performances in Leeds (7-14 March 2026), Sheffield (31 March […] Leeds Living …
Leeds Playhouse throws open its doors for three exciting weeks of community shows. Actors, musicians, dancers, choirs, schools and theatre groups from communities across the Leeds City Region will be showcasing their skills and sharing their incredible creativity in the Quarry Theatre and Barber Studio at Leeds Playhouse from 27 June to 19 July. Open Season is […] Leeds Living …
It has never been doubted that Northern Ballet is home to some of the leading talent in the dance world, but Sketches further affirms the company’s role as a pioneer in shaping the future of the performing arts space. The title Sketches: Past, Present and Future captures the spirit of the performance which provided creatives […] Leeds Living …
Emergence, the touring postgraduate dance company of Joss Arnott Dance and University of Salford, presents a new triple bill of adrenaline-fuelled dance for this year’s programme, performed by a new company of 20 extraordinary dancers. Italian choreographer Sofia Nappi presents CHIMERA, a dance work that draws inspiration from the diverse backgrounds and personalities within the […] Leeds Living …
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 …