David Toole OBE
Leeds dancer, actor and equal opportunities advocate, David Toole OBE, died on Friday 16 October at St James University Hospital at the age of 56. David was born in Armley and helped to found Canoco Dance Company in the early 1990s. The company made an impression as one for both disabled and non-disabled professional dancers. […]
Going Out to Eat/Drink in Leeds
A few more venues whose owners are being creative, despite restrictions: Tailors Speakeasy – Just Ring for a Gin! Tailors introduced a ‘ring for gin’ table service, both indoors and in their new gin garden. They’ve done everything they can to balance safety with enjoyment. It’s a great hideaway setting for bubbles. Jamila Juma-Ware and […]
Opera North and Northern Ballet to Return to Leeds Grand
Leeds Grand Theatre is exceptional as the only venue outside of London to house both an opera and ballet company. Opera North returns to the Grand in January until February, and Northern Ballet with Swan Lake on 4 to 13 March 2021, the latter reimagined by David Nixon OBE (The Nutcracker, Little Mermaid), with Tchaikovsky’s score […]
Akito’s Venues Offer All Day Dining
Power, Corruption & Lies, Oporto/Knaves Kitchen, Neon Cactus, and Jake’s Bar & Still Room will all be offering their own individual versions of all-day dining and drinking. Regular customers will welcome this proactive move, which complies with government COVID-19 restrictions and reflects the adaptability and creativity of the group’s staff. Knaves Kitchen is open from […]
New Leeds-Based Events Company Celebrates a Successful Start
During lockdown, Samantha Fish and Bruce Lerman launched Rolling Social Events and have since hosted a string of social distance events after a change to their approach to business. Samantha and Bruce are well respected in the field of hospitality in Leeds and beyond, having founded Leeds Rum Festival and Leeds Gin Fair, both housed […]
