Howard Assembly Room… a New General Manager and Ambitious Autumn Programme

Opera North has appointed a new General Manager and Programmer for its iconic Howard Assembly Room. Stepping into a brand new role at the organisation, Tony Green joins the core team behind Opera North’s iconic Leeds City Centre venue, bringing with him a wealth of invaluable experience from his previous roles across live music, cultural events and e-commerce. […]
A Christmas Carol Opens at Leeds Playhouse 20 November With Spellbinding Cast

Audiences will be treated to a spell-binding cast in its magical production of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol. Reimagined within the woollen industry, this festive favourite promises a heartwarming journey filled with ghosts, generosity and glittering charm. Directed by Amy Leach (Animal Farm, Macbeth, Mr Snow, Leeds Playhouse) and adapted by Deborah McAndrew, the production will feature a glorious cast of actor-musicians and […]
Thought Bubble Partners With The Phoenix For Harrogate Convention

The new partnership will see the weekly children’s comic take over Thought Bubble Kids Zone on 15 and 16 November. The Phoenix will be bringing a host of their brilliant creators, including Neill Cameron, Sam Davies and Rob Deas to the Yorkshire convention. As well as taking over Thought Bubble’s Kids’ Zone with a huge array of activities; […]
Consumed: at Courtyard Theatre 10 – 13 September

Award-winning pitch-black comedy Consumed comes to Leeds Playhouse next month. Four generations of Northern Irish women reunited under one roof in a house full of hungry ghosts with more than one skeleton in the closet. What could possibly go wrong? Consumed is a twisted comedy of dysfunctional family dynamics, generational revolt and national boundaries by Karis Kelly, […]
Northern Ballet: Little Red Riding Hood at Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre 11 October – 1 November

Northern Ballet’s enchanting ballets for children return with Little Red Riding Hood, a playful retelling of the much-loved fairy tale where fun, friendship, and the importance of kindness take centre stage. Little Red Riding Hood is a kind little girl who loves her family. On the way to visit her grandmother, she meets a very hungry […]