Reviewed – Northern Ballet’s A Christmas Carol: at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 4 January
Seated in the stalls of Leeds Grand Theatre, I watched falling snow projected onto a screen and a Christmas Tree twinkling upstage. The scene is set; it’s time for A Christmas Carol. Music, dance and storytelling come together in this sensory tale, when miserable Ebenezer Scrooge is forced to remember the true meaning of Christmas […]
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: performed by the Students of Elliott Hudson College on 21 November
“The course of true love never did run smooth…” ….. a quote that, I think, best captures the chaos, mischief and comedy brought to the stage by the students at Elliott Hudson College. After only eight weeks of rehearsals, staff and students finally had the opportunity to share the result of their dedication and hard […]
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe: in Rehearsals
This festive season, climb through the wardrobe (or should I say the doors of the Quarry Theatre?) to experience the wonder and magic of Narnia in the UK tour production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe from 18 November to 25 January. Celebrating the 75th anniversary of C.S Lewis’ iconic novel, audiences will […]
Y is For Yummy (and Yuzu Street Food)
I am a huge fan of Asian cuisine, so when I got the chance to try out the new inhabitants of Northern Market, I knew I was in for a treat. Settling in very nicely to their busy new home on Great George Street is Yuzu Street Food. It is the perfect backdrop for them; […]
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe is returning to Leeds!
This festive season, climb through the wardrobe (or should I say the doors of Leeds Playhouse) to experience the wonder and magic of Narnia in the UK tour production The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Following a hugely successful run in London, this production will be making its frosty return to Leeds from Monday […]
