Fun, affordable and stylish, Manahatta brings a touch of New York to Yorkshire. Having recently undergone refurbishment, Manahatta’s stylish bar has had a refresh, and the outside area has also been redesigned, heaters and umbrellas added, so that food and drinks can be enjoyed regardless of the weather. The staff could not have been more […] Leeds Living …
Made in Chelsea star Olivia Bentley joins Saturday’s Are Kids Still Part of the Plan? alongside BBC broadcaster Johnny I’Anson. Shanequa Paris, Tasha Ghouri, Dr Radha Modgil, Ash Palmisciano and Stevie Ward lead the first LIFI Futures line-up. Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI) is one month away, returning to Leeds Playhouse from Tuesday 6 […] Leeds Living …
AGMP Concerts is honoured to present the Autumn 2026 headline UK Tour for legendary Irish vocalist Mary Coughlan. The UK tour begins in Leeds. “Honey-voiced Irish National Treasure” MOJO Magazine “Mary is a living link between Billie Holiday and Amy Winehouse” Uncut Magazine Mary Coughlan is often described as the greatest female vocalist that Ireland […] Leeds Living …
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 …