Ballet Black: at Leeds Playhouse on 8 May
Ballet Black at 25 is a scintillating double bill consisting of Hope Boykin’s … all towards hope and Ingoma choreographed by Mthuthuzeli November. The former illustrates how hope is an essential part of modern day life and Boykin’s voiceover is both calming and exciting in pursuit of this. Quite often, the dancers are positioned in […]
Introducing Leeds Playhouse Autumn 2026 – Summer 2027 Season
Innovative, exciting theatre that is shaped by the City and made just for you… your seat is awaiting! There’s a particular kind of buzz that surrounds a theatre at the start of a new era, and right now, Leeds Playhouse is absolutely humming with it. I’ve probably been to more shows at the Playhouse than […]
I, Daniel Blake: at Leeds Playhouse Until 9 May
A powerful piece of social theatre: When bureaucracy strips away humanity, one man refuses to disappear. I, Daniel Blake is a gritty, quietly devastating piece of theatre that shines an unflinching light on the failures of our social system. Rooted in stark realism, it gives voice to those too often unheard, capturing, with […]
Wine, Sculpture and Storytelling at The Sculpture Gallery on 23 April
On Thursday evening, I spent a couple of hours at The Sculpture Gallery in the Corn Exchange, attending a wine-tasting event with a bit of a twist. The gallery, which just celebrated its fourth birthday, is run by co-owners Pete Donnelly, David Iredale, Mandy Long, Steve Williams, Jay Gilleard and Drew Caines. Recently, they met Sue Scott […]
The Constant Wife – at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 18 April
The Constant Wife – A Mirror to the Realities of Family Life We have all had moments where we feel we have to hide a secret from people. Even those we love the most. Whether it be for the fear of their judgement or the fear of what it will mean for the future, most […]
