Compass Festival 2021
Biennial interactive Compass Festival returns to Leeds from 19 to 28 March 2021. Imagine every Leeds ‘phone box ringing simultaneously. What about a portable museum? And a pop-up pub? These are among the first projects to be announced by the Festival directors. Museums in People’s Homes looks at how collectors engage with the world. Artist […]
The British Library and Leeds Libraries Present a Weekend of Events on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
From Thursday 19 November until Sunday 22nd, the British Library’s Leeds Programme holds a weekend of events to explore the debates around women’s rights and gender equality in the City under the banner Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women’s Rights. Lead Curator Dr Polly Russell: “Leeds has a strong history of female activism, from the […]
Opera North Announces Livestreams
Two major productions will now be livestreamed as a result of the second lockdown in England. Opera North received a grant of £2 million from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund and is determined to continue to share music with those in Northern England, whilst planning to return to live performances and tours as early as […]
Opera North’s Production and Events Changes 2020/21
Many events previously announced as part of Opera North’s Switch ON season this autumn have now been postponed or rearranged. The company will continue to work with schools, youth ensembles and adults, offering virtual workshops and teaching. From Couch to Chorus: The Festive Edition is under way, with more than 1500 people sign up to […]
Leeds Own Christmas Carol
It’s Christmas Eve in Victorian Leeds, surprisingly packed with festive spirit, music and a little magic as the tale is re-told at Leeds Playhouse. The prospect of theatre lights once again shining brightly despite the pandemic is a welcome one for so many of us. A Christmas Carol is due to open on 3 December, […]
