Big Brother Comes to Leeds: 1984 Opens at the Carriageworks Theatre 29 April to 2 May
He who controls the past controls the future. Leeds Arts Centre is proud to present George Orwell’s gripping drama, 1984. This dynamic and modern retelling is adapted for the stage by Matthew Dunster and directed by Sophie Clement. THE STORYWinston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth in an imagined, dystopian Britain. His job is […]
Leeds Lit Fest Launches 400 Words for Leeds 400 Competition
In partnership with The Grammar School at Leeds and supported by a grant from Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society, Leeds Lit Fest is calling all young writers to get involved in their ‘400 Words for Leeds 400’ competition. Bronagh Daly, Partnerships’ Director at Leeds Lit Fest: “This is our first ever Citywide creative writing competition […]
Planet Omar: at Leeds Playhouse from 7 to 25 April
The out of this world cast have fun in the rehearsal room as they explore Planet Omar together. Award-winning playwright Asif Khan brings Zanib Mian’s beloved children’s books to life in the world premiere production from Leeds Playhouse, in association with Unicorn Theatre and Birmingham Rep. Joyful new behind-the-scenes images show the magic happening in the Planet Omar rehearsal room. They […]
Footy Fairy Tales at Otley Courthouse on 12 April at 2.30 p.m.
Fairytales collide at this affordable family theatre show visiting Otley. North-West based theatre company Yarnbird Arts have today announced a tour of Footy Fairy Tales, a family performance aimed at children aged 5-11 which asks: what happens when football and fairy tales collide? With live music, super songs and fabulous characters, this engaging storytelling show […]
The Sculpture Gallery Celebrates 4th Year of Opening With New Exhibition
Go to the Balcony in Leeds Corn Exchange and you’ll find a most unusual independent gallery, in that it is the only artist-led commercial gallery in the UK that is totally dedicated to 3D work. Celebrating the Gallery’s 4th anniversary on 1st April, this collective of six sculptors – Pete Donnelly, David Iredale, Mandy Long, […]
