Photo North Festival: 12 – 14 April at The Carriageworks Theatre

This spring, the photography industry spotlight will shine on the historically proud and culturally vibrant City of Leeds for the fifth Photo North Festival. Exhibitions by legends of the profession will be on display alongside up and coming photographers against a backdrop of talks, networking, screenings, food, drink and more. British documentary photographer Peter Mitchell […]

Bradford Filmmaker’s Award-Winning Short Film

“By Any Other Name” is an exceptional short film, a creation of filmmaker, Daniel Deville. The film’s resounding success on the independent film circuit speaks volumes about Daniel’s undeniable talent and the profound impact of his work. The film has garnered an impressive collection of 21 awards, including the prestigious Grand Prix for Best Screenplay […]

Platforming Community Talent at Seven Arts on 26 January

Platforming Community Talent: A South Asian Cultural Showcase in Leeds by SAA-uk is supported by Leeds Civic Trust and Leeds Community Foundation. The event marks the conclusion of the successful Platform project.  Over two years, the project has documented and celebrated the voices and creativity of Leeds’ South Asian community.  Featuring talents like the remarkable […]

Against The Grain: Exploring the Martin Bell Archive on 18 January

Join University of Leeds archivists and special guests in the Special Collections Research Centre next Thursday to celebrate the launch of the online catalogue of the papers of the poet Martin Bell. We’ll hear from researchers and members of his wide circle – which included Philip Larkin, Geoffrey Hill and Anthony Burgess. The archive at Leeds […]

Opera North at Howard Assembly Room: Albert Herring From 12 January

The winter season opens with a revival of Giles Havergal’s immersive production of Benjamin Britten’s Albert Herring. Conducted by Music Director Garry Walker, the opera will be staged in the Howard Assembly Room, Opera North’s intimate performance space in the heart of Leeds. Britten’s wry look at an archetypal English village sees Lady Billows (Judith […]