Les Miserables: at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 12 April
“Theatre of the highest quality – beautifully played music, tear-jerking performance, slick scene changes: spectacular.” Performed by Leeds Amateur Operatic Society. There is an oft-quoted adage in music that the amateur practises to get it right and the professionalpractises never to get it wrong. Whilst, on the face of it, this truism might not seem […]
Sick: Sarah Roberts at Leeds University
Sick is an exhibition born of reflection, imagination and collaboration. In Sick, Sarah Roberts has drawn upon personal experience, archives from across Leeds and worked with a range of professionals to lead us into the world of a young carer. In her launch speech, Sarah described it, ‘As a note from my present self to […]
The Art House Wakefield: Two Exhibitions: ‘Portraits in Silence – The Symbolism of Identity’ and ‘Untouchable Utopia’
The Art House in Wakefield holds attractive and interesting exhibitions. It is also home to many artists, a Gallery and Studio of Sanctuary and serves as a source of creative inspiration to many in the community. I visited The Art House on March 26th to view two exhibitions. Portraits in Silence – The Symbolism of […]
Animal Farm: at The Quarry Theatre Leeds Playhouse Until 29 March
Animal Farm wraps up its production at Leeds Playhouse this weekend. The Leeds Playhouse and Stratford East co-production travels to Nottingham Playhouse next week. This year marks the 80th anniversary of George Orwell’s fable — a fitting milestone to share its symbolic messages with Leeds’ culture scene. Animal Farm makes you wonder: Is there hope […]
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: at Leeds Grand Theatre until 29 March
Joseph – Bringing A Whole New Definition to the Word AMAZING! Nothing short of genius. Joseph has long held a place in my heart. It was the first musical I remember from my childhood and the first musical I directed as an adult. I reviewed this show a few years ago when it was last […]
