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 …
In his new memoir, Vainglorious: A Punk In The House (Armley Press), Vayne charts a journey that veers from the chaos of 1980s punk-rock anarchy to the polished boardrooms of the global dance music industry. Leeds-born punk frontman turned international club culture heavyweight, Stevie Hulme – aka Stevie Vayne – has lived a life as […] 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 …
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 …
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 …
“Biig Piig embraces the joy of reinvention” NME“I don’t think Biig Piig quite realises her cultural relevance” Jack Saunders Pop’s latest innovator Biig Piig has dropped her brand new single ‘One Way Ticket’ via RCA Records. Acting as a musical poem of grief, the single tackles bold new territory for Biig Piig ahead of her much-anticipated debut […] 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 …
Yard Act: at Millennium Square on 3 August The Leeds band released Where’s My Utopia on 1 March via Island. It’s the follow up to their critically-acclaimed debut record The Overload which arrived in January 2022. The Overload was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize after a slew of positive reviews, national radio playlistings and a placing at #2 in the […] 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 …