Jason Derulo at Leeds First Direct Bank Arena on 6 February
From the moment the lights dropped at Leeds’ First Direct Arena on Friday, it was clear that Jason Derulo wasn’t just delivering a concert – he was staging a spectacle. Opening for Derulo was 18-year-old THERA, who warmed the crowd with her dark-pop sounds. She played to the audience as if this were her headlining […]
Northern Ballet – Merlin at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 20 September
Northern Ballet’s Merlin, by Drew McOnie, is an ambitious and magical production that reimagines the story of the legendary wizard. Instead of following the traditional story of Merlin, this ballet takes us back to Merlin’s beginnings, showing him as a young man struggling with who he is and the extraordinary powers he carries. What follows […]
Reception: The Wedding Present Musical – Reviewed
Reception: The Wedding Present Musical, written and directed by Matt Aston, premiered at The Warehouse in Holbeck, by Perfect Blue Productions as part of a limited run from 22 August to 6 September. It’s a heartfelt, emotionally charged musical rooted in the early days of The Wedding Present,celebrating the band’s 40th anniversary through a fictional […]
From LEGO to Fine Art: The Art of the Brick in Leeds
If you think LEGO® is just for kids, think again. The Art of the Brick has officially landed on The Headrow, and it’s turning those little plastic bricks into something truly extraordinary. Created by former lawyer turned artist Nathan Sawaya, this globally acclaimed exhibition brings over 70 sculptures to life using nothing but LEGO bricks… and a […]
In Conversation With Harriet King, Founder of WellNest
Stepping into the WellNest studio in Kirkstall feels like entering a quiet pocket of calm. Sunlight filters through the stained glass windows of the converted loft, casting colourful shadows on neatly stacked mats and cushions. It’s quiet and thoughtfully arranged; a space that reflects not only design choices, but also intention. It’s here that I […]
