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 […]
Chaophraya – Named Best World Restaurant

Chaophraya Thai Restaurant in Leeds City Centre was named Best World Restaurant in Yorkshire at the Yorkshire Evening Posts Oliver Awards, held at Headingley Stadium last month. The awards recognise and celebrate the best of the county’s food and drink scene. This year saw the introduction of the Best World Restaurant award, which coincides with […]
Rapunzel Reimagined – Coming to Leeds Playhouse 5 and 6 April

The classic children’s tale, with beautiful new words by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, presented by leading dance theatre company balletLORENT, comes to the Courtyard at Leeds Playhouse. The tale is told of Rapunzel becoming trapped in the tower, hiding her beauty from the world, because her hair grows so long. A Witch and her […]
Horsforth Brewery’s Easter 2023 Weekend Beer Festival

Showcasing the best in beers from independent breweries in Leeds and across the UK from 7 to 9 April. The 3rd Beer Festival will include beers from Horsforth Brewery’s own range, ginger beer brewery DMC, Harrogate Brewing Co., Northern Monk, Truth Hurts, and also Craft Beer Newcastle who will be bringing a selection of the best beers from the North East. Mark […]