In Conversation With Scott Harrison, Leeds Conservatoire

“I don’t want super-shiny finished productions. I want dangerous theatre. I want people to try something artistic because they’ve been given the space to take risks.” – Scott Harrison Leeds is no stranger to great theatre. From the large-scale productions at venues like Leeds Grand to the wealth of independent companies creating work across the City, […]

Brassed Off: at The Quarry Theatre Until 11 July

Brassed Off:  A triumphant celebration of community, resilience and the life-changing power of music. This is THE theatrical event of the year. (Editor note: With apologies for so few images. Leeds Playhouse provided many. We are working on adding them here.) As a brass bander and drama teacher, I may be a little biased, but […]

Windrush by Song: at Leeds Playhouse on Windrush Day, 22 June and Until 23 June

Windrush by Song, currently at Leeds Playhouse for just one more evening, is a moving celebration of love, resilience, community and cultural identity, told beautifully through music, dance and theatre. It’s a production that ensures an important chapter of British history is remembered not only through statistics or headlines, but also through the lives of […]

Blue Mist: at Leeds Playhouse Until 20 June

Funny, heartbreaking and urgently relevant…Blue Mist is theatre at its very best  ★★★★★ Some productions make you laugh, some make you cry and some make you think. Blue Mist, currently touring the UK and playing at Leeds Playhouse, is one of those rare plays that somehow manages to do all three. Written by Olivier Award-nominated playwright Mohamed-Zain […]

In Conversation With Ollie Khurshid

Opera North – The Sound of Music: bringing Salzburg to Leeds. Few musicals hold the enduring affection like The Sound of Music, a show that continues to captivate audiences across generations. This summer, Opera North brings the beloved classic to the stage at Leeds Grand Theatre, under the revival direction of Ollie Khurshid. Known for his […]