Sunny Bank Mills: Many Hands Exhibition – until 5 October
What happens to a community when industry dissipates? Who tells the stories of working-class life and who listens? Many Hands: Class, Community and the Changing Face of Industry is a bold new exhibition that brings together the voices of working-class artists to explore how shifts in industry, migration and land continue to shape identity, tradition […]
Wakefield-born artist Jason Wilsher-Mills exhibits at The City’s newest venue
‘Jason and the Wakefield Adventure’ will run from 20 June to 7 September at WX -Wakefield Exchange. Artist Jason Wilsher-Mills has welcomed his first large-scale exhibition of work in his hometown – magical, colourful and amusing. Running alongside the exhibition is a huge programme of activity, walkabout performances, a silent disco, live music, workshops and […]
Reception: The Wedding Present Musical – a World Premiere – at The Warehouse in Holbeck
Set in 1980s Leeds, Reception is a bold and emotionally charged new musical from Perfect Blue Productions and Engine House Theatre, written and directed by Matt Aston, featuring the songs of David Gedge and his iconic indie bands The Wedding Present and Cinerama. The show marks the 40th anniversary of The Wedding Present and their debut single […]
Leeds Playhouse is Looking For a Tiny Tim
Leeds Playhouse has launched a casting call to find young actors to star in the sole of Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol, opening 20 November until 17 January. Tim Cratchit aka Tiny Tim, is a deaf and/or disabled character of around 9 years old who lives in poverty with his hard-working parents and siblings. […]
Honours Recently Awarded in Leeds for Services to Leeds
Dennis Robbins received his award for his outstanding service to the City. The award celebrates Dennis’ exceptional and inspiring leadership of The Hunslet Club, one of the UK’s largest and longest-standing youth organisations, along with his lifelong commitment to helping young people reach their potential. Tom Riordan CBE is being recognised for his service to […]
