Toxic: at Carriageworks Theatre on 20 November

Toxic came to Leeds Carriageworks for one night to shine a light on issues around male suicide. Presented by Divided Culture Co. the all-male cast of Northern actors presented an absorbing play of significant importance. Created and written by Dan Lovatt and directed by Connor Goodwin, the show originally aired in 2021, a sellout, award-winning […]
New Exhibitions at The Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery, Leeds University

The Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery at Leeds University always has an interesting display of art from the university’s permanent collection. However, only a small selection of art can be on display at any one time. One of the attractions for visiting artists is that they can not only develop their own art but they […]
Celebrating Libraries in Leeds – Libraries in Leeds Festival: 4 – 9 November

Light Night saw the presence of the British Library making an impact in Leeds as images from the library’s book collection burst across the façade of the Queens Hotel. This was just the beginning of a number of events celebrating libraries in Leeds. The highlight of Light Night, the UK’s largest annual light festival, is […]
Sakku Pinoy: A Taste of the Philippines

A Filipino restaurant is a rare thing in the North of England. We are fortunate that Sakku Pinoy has opened in Leeds. There has been a significant Filipino population in Britain for many years but there are relatively few restaurants serving the cuisine of the Philippines. Whilst food from across the world can be found […]
Leeds International Festival of Ideas – The Evolution of Creativity: Kindness, Curiosity and Collaboration

The Evolution of Creativity was one of the first events at this year’s Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI). A full house at Leeds Playhouse’s Quarry Theatre enthusiastically greeted musicians BEKA and Nile Rodgers. BEKA, a rising pop star following her debut single, I’ll Be There, was clearly delighted to be asked to be on […]