Reviewed – Northern Ballet’s A Christmas Carol: at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 4 January
Seated in the stalls of Leeds Grand Theatre, I watched falling snow projected onto a screen and a Christmas Tree twinkling upstage. The scene is set; it’s time for A Christmas Carol. Music, dance and storytelling come together in this sensory tale, when miserable Ebenezer Scrooge is forced to remember the true meaning of Christmas […]
100 Years of Surrealism are Being Celebrated in Yorkshire
In 1924 French poet André Breton, in reaction to the brutality of the First World War, wrote his, Surrealist Manifesto. Only “the omnipotence of dreams,” he said, could liberate humanity. The passion of his belief has inspired a century of unusual painting, photography and sculpture. Two key exhibitions, in Leeds and Wakefield, shine a light […]
Jack and the Beanstalk – At City Varieties Music Hall Until 12 January.
If you’re looking for a Christmas pantomime to attend, this production of Jack and the Beanstalk is one that shouldn’t be missed. It was everything I wanted out of a show and more. From start to finish, I had a smile on my face and hadn’t laughed that hard in ages. The classic fairy tale […]
Mr Snow Matinee at Leeds Playhouse on 5 December
We officially kicked off our 2024 festive bucket list with a heartwarming family trip to The Playhouse to see Mr Snow. After last year’s epic meltdown halfway through The Enormous Crocodile (which still haunts me), I was a little apprehensive about how my three-year-old son would cope this time. But to my relief—and joy—he absolutely […]
Thackray Museum of Medicine: The Night Before NHS Christmas – Until 5 January
I was pleased to have the chance to preview the new immersive and interactive installation ‘The Night Before NHS Christmas’ at the Thackray Museum of Medicine. This installation promises a mix of art, storytelling and live theatre to honour the NHS workers who dedicate their lives to helping others – even over Christmas. Everyone involved […]
