Arts at The Arms Returns to Leeds
Yorkshire’s talented creatives are being showcased in a performing arts event at venues around Leeds. Arts at the Arms began life at the Cardigan Arms pub in 2019, to give voice to high quality works in small, informal venues. Leeds playwright Chris O’Connor and actor James Underwood are co-founders. James: “Chris and I have been […]
In Conversation With Andrew Quick
Andrew Quick is Director of Dracula: The Untold Story, which is a joint production between Leeds Playhouse and imitating the dog. This gothic horror story is being staged like a graphic novel, which might seem rather odd to fans of the original. Andrew obviously feels that this approach is consistent with what has always influenced […]
Drama on The Leeds-Liverpool Canal
As it tours Yorkshire’s Aire Valley via the Leeds Liverpool canal this month, a traditional canal boat will serve as a stage for ‘This Island’s Mine’. The play examines the heritage of the canal and the river and how they have helped to shape local communities. It is set on an original 1930s canal boat […]
Leeds Echoes – Walking Through Time
There is a danger that heritage is confused with nostalgia. That it is seen as the province of the old and lacks relevance to young people. The National Trust and Heritage Open Days are challenging this perception. New Wave will bring a range of innovative, dynamic, youth-led events across the country as part of the […]
City Varieties – The Good Old Days
Bernie Clifton and Bobby Crush top the bill as The Good Old Days returns to City Varieties Music Hall from 17 September. The New Variety Dancers and a variety of acts will join the. Mr Paul Smith will direct the Varieties Orchestra. Bernie Clifton is a household name – a versatile entertainer on tv and on stage through […]
