In Dreams – A Beautiful New Musical at Leeds Playhouse
I’ve learned that if I want to see a creative, original show then the place to go is the Courtyard Theatre at Leeds Playhouse. After the success of productions like ‘Piaf’ and ‘Quality Street’, they have dreamt up another beauty, this time an entirely original musical by David West Read, best known for his work […]
Strictly Ballroom – The Musical: at Leeds Grand Theatre
Leeds Grand continues its musical adaptations of classic films from 1992, following the recent tours of The Bodyguard and Sister Act (and technically The Commitments was still on in cinemas then too!). It’s been a mixture of results, from the surprisingly fabulous The Bodyguard to Sister Act and The Commitments. Next on the list is […]
Hey Duggee’s First Ever Tour Comes to Leeds
Winner of the Olivier Award for best family show, Hey Duggee is at Leeds Grand Theatre from 19 to 22 July. The show is brought to life through innovative puppetry and storytelling, and packed with non-stop fun, laughs, music, singing and dancing! Hey Duggee The Live Theatre Show has been adapted for the stage by […]
Sisata Theatre Company : The Tempest With a Twist
Sisata Theatre Company will perform Shakespeare’s The Tempest outdoors this summer in a production that will share the impact of climate change on England’s coastal communities. The performance sets the scene on the Isle of Portland, where ocean plastic and sewage pollution are drastically affecting the island’s tourism and fishing industries. Props, puppets and costumes […]
The Commitments – A Little Bit of Soul
Another ‘from screen to stage’ musical graces our Leeds Grand Theatre this week. On the back of the stunning production of ‘The Bodyguard’ my sister and I were ready for a night of soul music and socially acceptable placed singing along (again being asked to wait until the finale to join in with the songs, […]
