93 ‘til Infinity: at Slung Low, The Warehouse, Holbeck on 10 September

Theatre productions and hip hop aren’t the most obvious of bedfellows, but 93 ‘til Infinity proves tonight that opposites really do attract. I was intrigued how this would work when I was offered the chance to cover this brand-new production with the community arts organisation Slung Low at The Warehouse in Holbeck. It is a […]

Art by Arjo Comes to the Corn Exchange

Architect turned artist Arjo has been producing intricate drawings of buildings for many years. His work has appeared at markets, in pop-up outlets and is the basis of a successful online business. On September 1st he took his retail experience to a new level when he opened his first shop in Leeds Corn Exchange. Yusef […]

High Society at Leeds Grand Theatre: Fun, frivolous and gloriously silly

High Society arrived at Leeds Grand Theatre last night, bringing with it plenty of glamour, some brilliant laugh-out-loud moments and, of course, the wonderful music of the genius that was Cole Porter. One of the joys of High Society is just how much of the music you recognise without necessarily realising you know it. Who Wants to Be a […]

Stage at the Lake: at Shibden Hall, Halifax on 13 August

West End voices, summer skies and a stunning setting…Stage at the Lake is something Halifax can be truly proud of. What a fantastic way to spend my 41st birthday. I’m a huge fan of musical theatre, I love being outdoors, and there’s something rather special about a warm summer evening. Put all three together and […]

Fantasy World Adventures Mega Park! The Musical – One Year Later

It’s been a year since FWAMP was first performed at Stage@Leeds. Kaitlin Talbot was invited to catch up with the cast and crew ahead of their Edinburgh Fringe debut! The co-creator of FWAMP, Abbie Freeston, has done an incredible job of inventing a unique and dynamic show in a world where every idea seems already […]