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. […]
Boys From The Blackstuff: at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 17 May
Owing, no doubt, to the rising success of shows like This City Is Ours and the enigmatic portrayal of Michael Kavanagh by James Nelson-Joyce, the draw of the Liverpudlian accent has been a hot topic of debate amongst my friends in recent years. I sit firmly on the pro fence, so I hardly knew how […]
Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical – at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 10 May
I know I must sound like a broken record at this point, but once again I found myself at the Leeds Grand Theatre, anticipating yet another musical adaptation of a decades-old film. This time, though, I had a slight advantage – I’d actually seen Cruel Intentions, and more importantly, I genuinely enjoyed it. I hadn’t […]
