Opera North: George Frideric Handel’s Susannah, an Artistic Triumph
Susannah is at Leeds Grand Theatre until 22 October, then touring Newcastle, Salford Quays and Nottingham until 21 November. Tom Tollet reviews. As both operatic composer and impresario in early eighteenth-century London, Handel faced anannual economic purgatory brought about by the decreed closure of places offering “frivolous”entertainment during Lent and Eastertide, which left his orchestra, […]
To Kill a Mockingbird — at Leeds Playhouse Until 4 October. Reviewed by Maria Forryan and Anne Guy
To Kill A Mockingbird – A Masterclass in Excellence. Maria Forryan Last night I saw To Kill a Mockingbird — Harper Lee’s classic reimagined in Aaron Sorkin’s new play, directed with brilliance by Bartlett Sher. Performed at our very own Leeds Playhouse, this has to be one of the most powerful and accomplished productions I’ve […]
Joss Arnott Dance – Meet the Hatter. Reviewed
An exciting twist on a classic tale, Joss Arnott’s Meet the Hatter brought magic to the stage… and lots of piping hot tea! On 19 September, Joss Arnott premiered his latest and greatest production, Meet the Hatter, at Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre in Leeds; an inspiring story of loneliness, friendship and the power of […]
Northern Ballet – Merlin at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 20 September
Northern Ballet’s Merlin, by Drew McOnie, is an ambitious and magical production that reimagines the story of the legendary wizard. Instead of following the traditional story of Merlin, this ballet takes us back to Merlin’s beginnings, showing him as a young man struggling with who he is and the extraordinary powers he carries. What follows […]
The Sculpture Gallery September 2025.. David Cemmick
With poised mastery of both medium and space, David Cemmick brings to Leeds an elegant exploration of the animal kingdom. Cemmick’s exhibition this month at the Sculpture Gallery opens with the glare of a wolf, a confrontation no less impressive having been constructed by cardboard. Across the gallery an array of other animals find themselves […]
