The House Party: at Leeds Playhouse Until 1 March
‘The House Party’ is a compelling reimagining of August Strindberg‘s classic play ‘Miss Julie’, skilfully adapted by writer Laura Lomas and directed by Headlong’s Artistic Director, Holly Race Roughan. This modern adaptation transposes the original narrative into a contemporary setting, exploring themes of privilege, desire and societal divisions through an 18th birthday celebration. The story […]
Only Fools And Horses The Musical: Lovely Jubbly – at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 1 March
I’m delighted to be back at the Grand Theatre for the first time in 2025 and tonight’s offering was a musical adaptation of the much loved TV series ‘Only Fools and Horses’. I say much loved, but I’m going to be totally honest and admit that I don’t think I’ve ever watched an entire episode. […]
Northern Ballet’s Hansel and Gretel: A Classic Fairytale with a Modern Twist
After a break from theatres and shows post-festive season, we were welcomed back into the arts with a child-friendly ballet of Hansel and Gretel at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre. In true chaotic-parent style, I managed to confuse the theatres*, meaning we arrived by the skin of our teeth and missed out on the […]
Oliver!’ – A Truly Special 20th Anniversary Performance at Morley Academy.
In a break from my usual haunts of The Grand Theatre and Leeds Playhouse, I ventured out to the suburbs to attend Morley Academy’s annual production and 20th anniversary performance of ‘Oliver!’ . In a world where more and more musicals are like a night at a pop concert, it’s a refreshing change to head […]
Opera North’s The Magic Flute: an Opera For Everyone – at Leeds Grand Theatre until 22 February
Opera North returns to Leeds Grand with a bang, putting on the third opera in their winter series, The Magic Flute. Perfectly in tune (pardon the pun,) with their commitment to making opera more accessible this performance was a magical experience for both the opera newbies and fanatics alike. Directed by James Brining and of […]
