Quality Street – A Northern Bridgerton with Quality of Its Own
The Courtyard Theatre at Leeds Playhouse is quickly becoming one of my favourite venues. On several occasions, I’ve gone to see a production there that I’ve known nothing about, feeling a bit dubious, and have been thoroughly delighted to be surprised by an excellent show. ‘Quality Street’ is another such show, going to prove that […]
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 […]
