Review: Pride and Prejudice (sort of) at Leeds Grand Theatre 24 – 29 April
The classic Austen story mixed with 21st Century hilarity. Wow. I’m just going to come out and say it….. this is one of the best shows I’ve ever seen! And I’ve seen a fair few in my time. It was first of all one of my favourite books and then the BBC hit out a […]
Sister Act at Leeds Grand Theatre – Reviewed
I’m of the generation where the film ‘Sister Act’ sits firmly as one of my all-time favourites. The sass of Whoopi Goldberg mixed with funky disco beats waging war on the oppressive life of a nunnery made for a whole pew full of fun. When I first heard this show coming on tour 3 years […]
Sister Act – Coming Back to Leeds
This brand new production is at Leeds Grand Theatre from 21 March to 1 April, with Lesley Joseph, Clive Rowe, Sandra Marvin and Lizzie Bea. The show is an hilarious and sparkling tribute to sisterhood and the power of friendship, telling the tale of disco diva Deloris, who is on the run, having witnessed a […]
Blow Down – Living Beneath Ferrybridge Power Station
A new play at Leeds Playhouse, exploring life in the shadow of the Yorkshire industrial landmark, has been described as ‘Hilarious, gritty and thought-provoking’. Blow Down, both amusing and poignant, is coming to Leeds Playhouse on 3 – 11 February, then tours Yorkshire and the North East. The play, written by Garry Lyons, delves into […]
The Nutcracker – A Festive Feast From Northern Ballet
As you may have realised by now, I love the theatre and I love music, so much so that I’ve spent my career teaching it. But so far, ballet has eluded me. That changed last night at Leeds Grand Theatre. I know a lot of the music extremely well, but my one foray into watching […]
