Switch ON: Opera North’s New Autumn Programme
Opera North is committed to making music for communities across the North of England, and via its Switch ON programme whilst audiences are not yet permitted indoors. The previously planned season of large-scale operas which were schedule from September onwards had to be postponed, so this autumn, Opera North will produce new outdoor events as […]
Hiding in Plain Sight – Lost Cinemas of Leeds
On Friday 14 August, Hyde Park Picture House launched the Hiding in Plain Sight, an interactive heritage Project which is the culmination of years of careful research. Leeds was once home to no fewer than 80 cinemas, reflected in new artwork by Adam Allsuch Boardman, providing an illustrated history of cinemas in Leeds, from small […]
Nomadic Beers Announce Food Fridays and a New Beer
14th August is the launch date for Nomadic Beers’ new concept, Food Fridays, as well as a new bitter, Always Bitter, a traditional British brew at a session strength 3.8% ABV. Dr Katie Marriott, co-founder of Nomadic Beers, said: “There has been so much focus in recent years on new and innovative beers, showcasing fashionable […]
The Performance Ensemble on BBC Radio Leeds
A series of real-life short stories by Leeds theatre company The Performance Ensemble will be broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds from Monday August 10th to Friday August 14th. The Ensemble’s members are all Leeds folk who are over 60 years old and have gathered stories of the City’s older generation for the past 6 months, with a view to putting them […]
The Beehive, Thorner – All Change
New management and a new team are welcoming casual drinkers to The Beehive’s new bar and tempting summer menu. The menu offers a contemporary take on traditional pub food, good enough to tempt everyone out of lockdown. Exotic modern twists Highlights from the starters section of the a la carte menu include Tuna Verdita with […]
