Beekeeper of Aleppo – at Leeds Playhouse from 31 May
The Beekeeper of Aleppo is the story of Nuri and his artist wife Afra. Their life is a simple one, enjoyed with family and friends in the city of Aleppo – until war forces them to escape in search of safety and to find each other. This is a compassionate tale, one of connection, not […]
Harvey Nichols: New Fourth Floor Bar and Menu
The new cake and champagne theme at Harvey Nichols new Fourth Floor Bar is going down a treat! It’s the perfect destination for shoppers who want to linger and unwind after a spot of post-retail therapy. A carefully curated selection of premium Champagnes, fine wines and new expertly crafted cocktails are available, complemented by […]
A Passionate Woman is Coming to Leeds Playhouse
The stage adaptation of Kay Mellor‘s A Passionate Woman presents an exciting cast, including Katherine Dow Blyton, a familiar face on stage and screen. The new production is staged in Kay Mellor’s home City, in her memory, and at the theatre where her first breakthrough play was staged 30 years ago. Kay Mellor, a leading […]
Pete Wharmby – Untypical: How the world isn’t built for autistic people and what we should all do about it
In case you didn’t realise it, World Autism Week ended on 2 April. Given that 1 in 30 people are autistic, perhaps we should be more aware of the condition and its impact. Because 1 in 30 means one child in every classroom, perhaps one person in your department at work or at least one […]
Leeds Playhouse is Being Taken Over!
In a ground-breaking celebration of age and ageing that is 1001 Stories, contemporary artists, modern-day activists and revolutionaries will take over the Playhouse’s spaces. In Conversation With Alan Bennett (now SOLD OUT) is one of the many events during the takeover from 24 April until 6 May. The acclaimed author, playwright and screenwriter will return […]
