Exploring UKREiiF: Culture and Place Making

Last week, the 3-day UK Real Estate, Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) came to Leeds. With panel discussions on every aspect of construction and property management, itwas difficult to know what to focus on, but I was impressed by the number of organisations stressing the importance of culture and creativity to developing projects, whether that […]

VERVE at Leeds Playhouse on 22 May: A Bold, Unapologetically Strange Triple Bill

VERVE, the Northern School of Contemporary Dance’s touring ensemble, returned to Leeds Playhouse with a triple bill that embraced risk, humour and unflinching physicality. Choreographers Luca Signoretti, Sattva Nguyen, and Bosmat Nossan presented three distinct works, moving between surrealism, emotional intensity and theatrical oddity. It was never dull. The night began with a short pre-show […]

Kinky Boots: Glitzy, Glamorous & Genuinely Inclusive – at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 24 May

Dust off your highest heels—Kinky Boots has strutted into Leeds for one week only, bringing sparkle, sass and a whole lot of soul. With Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe stepping into the iconic role of Lola, this production is a glitzy celebration of identity, acceptance – and the power of fabulous footwear. At its heart, Kinky Boots is a feel-good […]

Tambo & Bones: at Courtyard Theatre, Leeds Playhouse until 24 May 2025

‘Spellbinding, mesmerising, uncomfortable, disturbing, funny, exceptional, staggering, challenging’ Once again, I found myself at the Courtyard Theatre at Leeds Playhouse—one of my all-time favourite venues, renowned for its bold, contemporary theatre. Tonight, I witnessed what might be one of the most thought-provoking, shocking and socially on-point productions I’ve ever attended. Honestly, I’m still processing it. […]