Community Panto Creating Community Joy
St Andrew’s Pantomime Group’s Pinocchio: at St Andrew’s Community Centre, Beeston Until 21 February. It’s panto time! Oh no! it isn’t… oh yes! it very much is. And while January might feel like an unusual moment for fairy dust and call-and-response, it turns out there’s no better cure for winter blues than a generous helping […]
The Marriage of Figaro: at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 20 February
Opera North’s new Marriage of Figaro is a clear and confident revival, introducing a recognisable modern setting. As a result, the developing story feels easy to follow and relevant. Director Louisa Muller and designer Madeleine Boyd set the opera in a struggling English country house, now dependent on tourism. Visitors wander through, taking photos, while […]
Ura Matsuri at The Domino Club on 1 February
A review written by Jonny Kidd and Geraldine Montgomerie. Ten years ago, Japanese musicians in London created Ura Matsuri, or the Other Side Festival, to celebrate East and South East Asian artists in the UK. This month, we learned whether this energetic event would find an audience north of the border. Ura Matsuri’s latest showcase […]
What the Hand Remembers: at East Street Arts Until 13 February
What the Hand Remembers is a group exhibition bringing together four artists whose practices focus on making as a way of holding knowledge. It was also for me a celebration of young women in art. The four artists, and curator Shazia Bibi, have clearly undertaken a positive collaborative process to bring together four styles of […]
Comedy Night Review – The Old Woollen, Sunny Bank Mills
The Old Woollen continues to prove why it’s one of Sunny Bank Mills’ most loved multi-use venues. Known for hosting everything from live music and weddings to Christmas markets, its comedy nights are quickly becoming a standout part of the programme, and this particular evening was a perfect example of why. From the moment we […]
