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 […]
Blood Brothers: at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 7 December. Still a Must-See.
‘Blood Brothers’ – The Best Musical of the 20th Century and one of those rare productions that bridges the gap beautifully between traditional ‘theatre’ and large-scale musical. It has the intimacy and sympathy with the characters, the elegant dialogue that is usually reserved for straight theatre, whilst maintaining the catchy tunes and showstopping numbers that […]
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe: at Leeds Playhouse Until 25 January – Unmissable
Quite possibly the best production in the entire UK this Winter. If you only watch one show this Christmas, you need to make sure that it’s this one. Leeds Playhouse has outdone itself this festive season and produced a show that is near perfection from start to finish. Rarely can you find a show that […]
Toxic: at Carriageworks Theatre on 20 November
Toxic came to Leeds Carriageworks for one night to shine a light on issues around male suicide. Presented by Divided Culture Co. the all-male cast of Northern actors presented an absorbing play of significant importance. Created and written by Dan Lovatt and directed by Connor Goodwin, the show originally aired in 2021, a sellout, award-winning […]
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: performed by the Students of Elliott Hudson College on 21 November
“The course of true love never did run smooth…” ….. a quote that, I think, best captures the chaos, mischief and comedy brought to the stage by the students at Elliott Hudson College. After only eight weeks of rehearsals, staff and students finally had the opportunity to share the result of their dedication and hard […]
