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 […]
A celebration of Architecture, Art and Charanga
The delayed, official opening of the new Leeds School of Arts (LSA) building took place on Wednesday 29th March. In the spring of Leeds Year of Culture 2023, a celebration of artistic output, including the work of students and staff, seems appropriate. The LSA building brings together all aspects of the arts. Students from Performing […]
