Missing People – Cut Short At Leeds Playhouse
Missing People is the first co-production between Leeds Playhouse and Kani Public Arts Center Japan, following its debut in Tokyo at the New National Theatre. Missing People was performed on 12 – 17 March, when the Playhouse had to close. We sympathise with all the performers, backstage crew and front of house; and of course […]
Where would you sleep as a homeless woman?
Simon on The Streets, a local charity for the homeless, has joined students from the University of Leeds RAG Society and Leeds Street Outreach, so that ahead of International Women’s Day, the plight of female rough sleepers is highlighted. On Wednesday 4 March, ahead of International Women’s Day, volunteers and charity workers joined students in […]
City Varieties Youth Theatre -a Change of Name and a New Performance
City Varieties Youth Theatre is now Leeds Grand Youth Theatre and will continue to build its reputation as one of the leading youth theatre groups in the UK. The Youth theatre was founded in 2012 to introduce people between the ages of 8 and 17 to working life alongside professionals in Leeds’ iconic venues. It operates […]
Yorkshire Choice Awards Chooses Simon on The Streets
The 5th Yorkshire Choice Awards will take place on 14th March at the Centenary Pavilions, Elland Road, Leeds United. (Editor’s Note: This event has been postponed until later in the year.) Funds raised at the awards ceremony will this year be donated to Simon on The Streets, a charity serving the homeless of Leeds, Bradford […]
A Competition for Conductors in Leeds
It is 11 years since the Leeds Conductors Competition was held, offering career-boosting opportunities to young British conductors. The competition returns in September. . With the event set to take place at the Town Hall, Leeds International Concert Season is again partnering with Opera North to choose the winner of a prize of £10,000 and professional […]
