Leeds Mencap, Children and The Magic of Film
For some people, it is very difficult to experience what we take as fairly normal activity, whether it’s shopping, travelling on public transport or a trip to the theatre or cinema. Mencap’s research and experience have revealed that 70% of parents with a child with a learning disability feel unwelcome and uncomfortable in public. […]
Preview: Yellow is The Colour of Sunshine
tutti frutti theatre company presents this world premiere, written by Brendan Murray, at Carriageworks on 18 May, and at Seven Arts on 13 June. In between and beyond those dates, performances take place in various towns across the UK until 14 July. Yellow is the Colour of Sunshine is for children of 3 and above. […]
Area Jeune Ballet and VERVE Leeds at The Riley Theatre on 17 April
On Wednesday, Dance Area’s Area Jeune Ballet of Geneva and NSCD’s VERVE of Leeds will perform three works by Jose Agudo, Gil Carlos Harush, Noa Zuk and Ohad Fishof. Billed as ‘ritualistic, celebratory and intense’, the three dance works were created in Geneva and Leeds. Joining forces in this way should produce a doubly exciting […]
Yorkshire Sculpture International – Damien Hirst Sculptures
Seven of Damien Hirst’s sculptures will be part of the first Yorkshire Sculpture International Festival, which is to take place in Leeds and Wakefield from 22 June until 29 September. Leeds Art Gallery will be temporary home to Black Sheep With Golden Horns (2009). (Feature photograph.) In the City Centre, Hymn (1999 – 2005) and […]
Preview: Zara at The Piece Hall
On 19 and 20 April, Piece Hall will play host to a world premiere, staged on a huge scale. Zara, a creation of Mind The Gap and Walk the Plank, promises much for the whole family. “We are really excited to host this world premiere ahead of its London dates. It’s great news for us […]
