Our Little Hour: at Leeds Playhouse on 20 March
When was the last time you saw a musical commissioned by educational charity Show Racism The Red Card? For me it was just this week, over a century after the death of Walter Tull. Our Little Hour is centred on Walter Tull and how he made history as both the first black footballer to play […]
Small Island: at Leeds Playhouse Until 28 March
Adapted by Helen Edmundson from the novel by Andrea Levy and now directed by Matthew Xia, Small Island lays dreams and disappointments side by side, culminating into a breathtaking and masterful saga which both confronts and entertains. Act One is one of upheaval. An open doorway presides over the set as the only constant. Screens […]
Small Island: at Leeds Playhouse Until 28 March
A powerful story of resilience, connection and the struggles that shape us. There’s something genuinely special about Small Island at Leeds Playhouse…a production that feels both epic in scale and intimate in its storytelling. It’s a faithful retelling of a much-loved book, which captures the warmth and power of its characters whilst introducing a fresh, […]
TINA: at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 4 April
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical: a thrilling celebration of resilience and raw talent. There’s no denying that TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is built on an extraordinary foundation: the true story of a woman who endured neglect, abuse and immense personal struggle, yet remained utterly driven by an unstoppable need to perform. It’s […]
Balbir Singh: Honoured for Services to Dance
Artistic Director Balbir Singh received his MBE this week at Windsor Castle for services to dance, following his inclusion in the King’s New Year Honours List. For more than two decades, Balbir has built a body of work that refuses to treat dance as something that happens only under stage lights. His choreography has unfolded […]
