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 […]
K2CO’s a Thing of Beauty: at Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre on 3 July
An evening with K2CO, a female-led dance company fronted by Rosie Kay, offers more than just dance – we’re given a window into the artist’s evolving relationship with the body, music, and meaning. Presented at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, the evening unfolded from Kay’s autobiographical honesty in Adult Female Dancer to the […]
