Liverpool five-piece Sisters bring restless introspection and transatlantic dislocation with Creatures, ahead of their first UK headline tour © Aidan Medina. Patti Smith meets Television meets Kate Bush meets Spritualized. Sisters – Creatures – out now on all streaming platforms Sisters arrive as an assemblage of people and ideas drawn across continents, a story of […] Leeds Living …
For Leeds, the summer cultural calendar has been boosted by the addition of Roundhay Festival and a lineup that includes some international icons of music. On 3 July, Pitbull is joined by Kesha, Jason Derulo, Tinie Tempah and Lil Jon. International superstar Pitbull has sold more than 25 million studio albums and has more than […] Leeds Living …
From 25 to 27 June, older residents from Harrogate will take to the stage at Harrogate Theatre in Sinfonia: Stories from Harrogate, a new production by The Performance Ensemble shaped by local lives. On stage, performers share fragments of their own stories. Some are fleeting moments. Others carry the weight of years. Together, they form […] Leeds Living …
A powerful piece of social theatre: When bureaucracy strips away humanity, one man refuses to disappear. I, Daniel Blake is a gritty, quietly devastating piece of theatre that shines an unflinching light on the failures of our social system. Rooted in stark realism, it gives voice to those too often unheard, capturing, with […] Leeds Living …
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 …
Residence Cafe Bar have already built themselves a loyal following across their three venues in Leeds. Focusing on a ‘home away from home’ feeling, they offer delicious food and a warm welcome. I was invited along to their Moortown cafe to trial the new roast dinner ahead of its public launch, getting an early glimpse […] 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 …
Molly Rymer warms the wintry basement for a festive Hyde Park Book Club gig. On a wintry Friday night, I took myself down to Leeds’ hottest DIY grassroots venue for a festive treat; that being Molly Rymer’s last show of 2025. After a well-received headline at Oporto, this show commemorated a year of huge successes […] Leeds Living …
From lockdown craving to bona fide business model, the Savvy Baker has just opened its doors at Trinity Leeds – and we are already hooked. From Sunday 7th December, expect delights the likes of which Willy Wonka would be proud – from Banana Bread Matcha Lattes to Jammy Dodger brownies. The opening marks a major […] Leeds Living …
Now, maybe I’ve just been watching too much of the Harlots series on Netflix, but when I was invited to review the new “House of Koko” in Leeds City Centre I was somewhat taken aback. A swift and panicked Google confirmed to me that it’s the newest brunch haven to hit Central Road. You won’t […] Leeds Living …