Lord of The Flies For a New Generation
In the midst of a raging war, a group of British school children are left stranded after surviving a devastating plane crash. The world is in chaos, and they are left to fend for themselves. I had mixed feelings when asked to review Lord of the Flies at Leeds Playhouse. I remember reading the book […]
Retrospect, Reality, Reform
Retrospect, Reality, Reform is a physical exhibition promoted by ROOT-ed Zine at The Tetley. It bridges the gap between art magazine and gallery exhibition. Four female artists of colour, Yasmin Ali and Hanna Gwynn from Liverpool, Linnet Panashe Rubaya and Simone Yasmin from Leeds, have been invited by ROOT-ed Zine, to showcase their work alongside […]
An evening with Linton Kwesi Johnson at Howard Assembly Rooms
Gary Younge was the ideal person to interview Linton Kwesi Johnson. Both are accomplished wordsmiths, analysers of society and campaigners for justice. A clear mutual respect exists between the two men, which made for easy but informative conversation. The event at Howard Assembly Rooms, part of the Out of Many Literature Festival, was organised by […]
At Kino – MorMor Residency
Kino opened in July, on Vicar Lane, filling the space between the entrances to the Grand Theatre and Howard Assembly Rooms. A restaurant for the theatre was long overdue. I like to eat before or after a performance, but deciding where and working out itineraries can be difficult. Initially, Kino was offering a range of […]
Forde for Brunch and Lunch
The bottom of Town Street, Horsforth, is becoming a culinary centre. There are choices – Turkish, Malaysian, and burgers to eat while Little Monk Beer House and Once Upon a Vine offer drinks. Since December, Forde has added more good food and drink. Masterchef finalist Matt Healy was in the kitchen when we visited on […]
