Sophie Ryder Installation at The Piece Hall in UK First
The iconic Georgian courtyard of the Piece Hall will house an exhibition of world-renowned artist Sophie Ryder from 19 February until 23 May. Sophie Ryder’s work is inspired by animals, humans and mystical creatures and has been exhibited all over the world. The exhibition at The Piece Hall will include her 4.5m high by 7 […]
Leader of Orchestra of Opera North to Bow Out After 44 Years
David Greed, Leader of the Orchestra of Opera North since its inception in 1978 and now the longest-serving Orchestra Leader in Europe, looks back on his 44 years in post as “a massive accidental record of some sort. I’ve just kept going!” David’s swansong will be with Opera North’s concert stagings of Wagner’s Parsifal in […]
Leeds Lit Fest 2022
Leeds’ vibrant and thriving literature scene will be celebrated at the 4th Leeds Lit Fest between 26 February and 6 March. Local writers, performers and artists have the opportunity to showcase their talents alongside those from the rest of the UK and beyond. Over 50 events, aimed to appeal not just to lovers of books […]
A Song For Us – Looking Out, Reaching Out Premiere
Leeds composers are celebrating their community with a new song for West Yorkshire, inspired by the county and the people who live here. Looking Out, Reaching Out premieres at www.asongforus.org at 12.30pm on Wednesday 2 February 2022. Commissioned by Opera North, West Yorkshire-based composers Boff Whalley (Chumbawamba) and Thanda Gumede have written the song as […]
Yeadon Town Hall – Lifting Our Spirits
Cast off those January blues and give yourself a dose of uplifting entertainment at Yeadon Town Hall. Comedy On Saturday 15th January, there’s a night of stand-up comedy headlined by Geoff Norcott and supported by Simon Wozniak and Rob Mulholland. Geoff is known nationally for his many TV appearances on Live at The Apollo, Mash […]
