Stage at the Lake: at Shibden Hall, Halifax on 13 August
West End voices, summer skies and a stunning setting…Stage at the Lake is something Halifax can be truly proud of. What a fantastic way to spend my 41st birthday. I’m a huge fan of musical theatre, I love being outdoors, and there’s something rather special about a warm summer evening. Put all three together and […]
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 […]
