Macbeth: at Leeds Playhouse 5 – 23 March
“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.” For its restaging of Macbeth, Ash Hunter takes on the role of ambitious northern warrior Macbeth. Ash played Alexander Hamilton in the hit West End musical in 2018/19 and went on to star as Heathcliff in Emma Rice’s acclaimed production of Wuthering Heights at the National Theatre. […]
Leeds Heritage Theatres: New CEO Appointed
Vicky Cheetham has been appointed as CEO of Leeds Heritage Theatres, taking over from Chris Blythe, who retires at the end of March 2024. Currently interim Co-Executive Director at the Royal Shakespeare Company, Vicky brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge gained at some of the UK’s most influential cultural organisations, including Managing […]
Working Classics Music Label Launched Today With Label’s Debut Release: Shauna’s ‘2384’
The debut release on the fledgling Working Classics imprint comes from label boss Shauna. Her second EP proper, 2384, sees the Liverpool-based DJ and producer return to the 4X4 sound in which she first made her name. The title comes from a dystopian dream (or rather nightmare) Shauna had, set in the year 2384, where […]
In Conversation With Holly Rolfe
Singer/songwriter Holly studies at Leeds Conservatoire and is looking forward to the release on 26 January of her song, Words Ain’t Enough, followed by the video on 2 February. We thought we’d find out more….. Is the Conservatoire your only link with Leeds? “I moved to Leeds in September 2022, the only reason being to […]
Better Joy: at Oporto on 4 February
Manchester-based Better Joy is fronted and created by Bria Keely and completed by her band. They released their debut single ‘Hard To Love’ in October 2023 and it’s already received plays with BBC Radio 1, BBC6 Music and BBC Introducing. Hard To Love is about how difficult it is to accept yourself – and about the people who […]
