Author: Bridget Markham

Bridget helps us out from time to time, exercising her wide-ranging interests by writing previews and researching when we need more information.

The James Brown Story: At City Varieties Music Hall on 16 September

There’s a particular excitement about this performance, because the show was founded in Leeds and the funk-orchestra is made up of Leeds musicians. “The singing, live band and full performance was fabulous from start to finish”.“The James Brown Story was an absolute blast!”“A feel good show with a very talented cast!” Relive the original soul […]

Northlight Arts Centre – Life Drawing Workshop Begins Tonight!

If you want to join the workshop, grab a ticket here. The four sessions for the month are relaxed and beginner-friendly and run from 6 – 8 p.m. tonight, then on 10th, 17th and 24th September. You have the freeedom to follow the tuition or do your own thing. Either way, you’ll create your own […]

Leeds International Festival of Ideas 2024: at Leeds Playhouse 2 – 5 October

The one month countdown begins: 36 speakers, 10 events and 1 venue. Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI) is just one month away from transforming Leeds Playhouse into a hub of dynamic dialogue and thought-provoking debate. As anticipation builds, the festival is thrilled to announce that one of its main events has been upgraded to […]

Scottish Dance Theatre Brings Double Bill to the Riley Theatre on 28 September

Scottish Dance Theatre’s dynamic double-bill The Flock & Moving Cloud tours venues across the UK this Autumn. “Experimentally rich and visually lush… utterly enchants an audience”  ★★★★★ Fest Mag“The Flock may be inspired by birds but it encapsulates the camaraderie and support of any group or team …. Moving Cloud was like seeing music in motion” ★★★★ The […]