Ballet Cymru: New Mixed Bill at Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre 16 November
Ballet Cymru return to Leed’s Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre for one night only on Saturday 16 November with Momentum, an exciting mixed-bill of contemporary dance. Opening the night will be the première of Momentum by Marcus J Willis, Artistic Director of Leeds institution Phoenix Dance Theatre, and Ballet Cymru Associate Artist . This new work has been created especially […]
DEAR EVAN HANSEN: at Leeds Grand Theatre 5 – 9 November
The brand new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN comes to Leeds Grand Theatre as part of the West End and Broadway phenomenon’s first ever UK tour. Ryan Kopel (Newsies) will play the iconic role of Evan Hansen, alongside Lauren Conroy (Into TheWoods) as Zoe Murphy and Alice […]
Leeds Conservatoire Contemporary Pop Choir to Compete at Royal Albert Hall
Leeds Conservatoire Contemporary Pop Choir has been chosen as a finalist for this year’s How Sweet The Sound competition at London’s Royal Albert Hall. A host of top choirs and spoken word artists will compete across three prize categories on Sunday 20 October. GRAMMY Award winner Donald Lawrence will host the event, with judges from […]
Hesco Lounge: Opening in Roundhay on 9 October
The former Banyan site on Street Lane has been transformed into a home from home, catering for all tastes with an innovative all-day menu. Heavily patterned wallpapers, tiling and stripped wooden floors now feature alongside oversized vintage sofas, upholstered lounge chairs, eclectic artwork and statement wall and pendant lighting, creating a variety of cosy and […]
Yorkshire Writer Wins BBC National Short Story Award
Yorkshire novelist and short story writer, Ross Raisin has won the nineteenth BBC National Short Story Award with Cambridge University (NSSA) for ‘Ghost Kitchen’, a tense, cinematic story narrated by a bicycle courier and inspired by the gig economy and the ‘dark kitchens’ of the restaurant industry. The news was announced live on BBC Radio 4 Front Row on Tuesday 1st October during a […]
