Review: Pride and Prejudice (sort of) at Leeds Grand Theatre 24 – 29 April
The classic Austen story mixed with 21st Century hilarity. Wow. I’m just going to come out and say it….. this is one of the best shows I’ve ever seen! And I’ve seen a fair few in my time. It was first of all one of my favourite books and then the BBC hit out a […]
A celebration of Architecture, Art and Charanga
The delayed, official opening of the new Leeds School of Arts (LSA) building took place on Wednesday 29th March. In the spring of Leeds Year of Culture 2023, a celebration of artistic output, including the work of students and staff, seems appropriate. The LSA building brings together all aspects of the arts. Students from Performing […]
Lord of The Flies For a New Generation
In the midst of a raging war, a group of British school children are left stranded after surviving a devastating plane crash. The world is in chaos, and they are left to fend for themselves. I had mixed feelings when asked to review Lord of the Flies at Leeds Playhouse. I remember reading the book […]
Sister Act at Leeds Grand Theatre – Reviewed
I’m of the generation where the film ‘Sister Act’ sits firmly as one of my all-time favourites. The sass of Whoopi Goldberg mixed with funky disco beats waging war on the oppressive life of a nunnery made for a whole pew full of fun. When I first heard this show coming on tour 3 years […]
Opera North – Richard Strauss: Ariadne Auf Naxos at Leeds Grand Theatre
Over the years, Opera North has done us sterling service in putting on Strauss’ operas. The Company still managed semi-staged offerings of the sensational, flagitious tales embodied in both Elektra and Salomé, even when it had no theatre in which to perform. This co-production, with Gothenburg Opera, of the delicious Ariadne Auf Naxos is the […]
