tamatanga – Fabulous Food and Fun Furnishings
One word sticks in my mind following my visit to tamatanga: vibrant. The furnishings are as bright and bold as the food. The outside colour scheme goes into overload, then jungle scenes and coloured lighting creating the first impression through the door. I am not usually a fan of highly decorated restaurants, particularly when they […]
The Beekeeper of Aleppo – A tale of tragedy, trauma and hope
Christy Lefteri’s bestselling book, The Beekeeper of Aleppo, is not an obvious choice for a theatre adaptation. The non-linear time frame, the journey from Syria to the UK and the nature of bees all pose challenges for staging. Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler have adapted the story in a way that conveys movement, emotional and […]
A Passionate Woman – celebrating the life of Kay Mellor at Leeds Playhouse
It has been a year since Kay Mellor died, and thirty years since this play premiered at the Yorkshire Playhouse. This revival was a celebration of Mellor, her links to Leeds – and the Playhouse. A Passionate Woman is about love, loss and family. The love for Mellor’s work was palpable in the enthusiastic reception […]
Sinfonia – at Leeds Playhouse This Week
Sinfonia is a new work by The Performance Ensemble. It is part of 1001 Stories, a collaboration between The Performance Ensemble, Leeds Playhouse, Leeds Museums and Galleries and Leeds Older People’s Forum for LEEDS 2023. The seventy-five minute show intertwines dance, music and stories. Artistic Director Alan Lyddiard sees the work of Performance Ensemble as ‘the space between professional, amateur and community arts […]
I am Döner: Bringing a Revolution in Kebabs
The Döner Kebab has a poor reputation. Paul Baron is challenging that perception with his award-winning, healthy and sustainable food. You don’t even need to like meat to enjoy these kebabs – there are great tasting vegetarian and vegan options. I met Paul in the Leeds City Centre branch of I am Döner on Infirmary […]
