Sisata Theatre Company : The Tempest With a Twist

Sisata Theatre Company will perform Shakespeare’s The Tempest outdoors this summer in a production that will share the impact of climate change on England’s coastal communities. The performance sets the scene on the Isle of Portland, where ocean plastic and sewage pollution are drastically affecting the island’s tourism and fishing industries. Props, puppets and costumes […]
The Tetley Presents Afra Eisma’s First UK Solo Exhibition: splashdown tender

Artist Afra Eisma, who is based in the Netherlands, transforms The Tetley, with textile works spilling out across the galleries, accompanied by soft sculptures, sound installations and ceramics. The exhibition is included in Part Two of LEEDS 2023’s Year of Culture, focused on playing. Visitors with a sense of fun are encouraged to sit and […]
In Dreams Premiering at Leeds Playhouse on 3 July to 5 August – Preview With Video

Leading Broadway and West End actors Lena Hall (playing Kenna) and Oliver Tompsett (Ramsey)will star in the new musical In Dreams, written by David West Read and directed by Luke Sheppard. Featuring Roy Orbison’s most iconic songs, the story revolves around the former lead singer of a country rock band (Kenna) who throws a party […]
Crowdfunded Classical Club Nights at Leeds’ Favourite Venues

through the noise have announced a return to Leeds for a series of shows this autumn, after presenting Sheku Kanneh-Mason at The Wardrobe last December. This autumn’s newly announced line-up features Fatma Said, Manchester Collective, Abel Selaocoe & The Bantu Ensemble, Alexandra Whittingham, Misha Mullov-Abbado, Thibaut Garcia, Lodestar Trio, Junyan Chen, Braimah Kanneh-Mason and Jeneba […]
Northern Ballet’s Expressions – 10 Year Anniversary

Expressions, Northern Ballet’s festival of inclusive dance, will this year include the premiere of a new digital work with Ability group dancers, directed and choreographed by Ben Wright. Every Little Thing is a Change is a dance film featuring Northern Ballet dancers alongside dancers from Ability, a course for adults with additional learning support needs. […]