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 […]

Planet Omar: at Leeds Playhouse Until 25 April

Planet Omar: A Stunning Production, Perfect for Your Own Little Trouble Makers. Last night we had the absolute pleasure of watching the Leeds Playhouse’s own production of Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Maker. My kids have seen plenty of pantos and comedies over the years, but none have made them laugh out loud quite like this […]

The Sculpture Gallery Celebrates

The Sculpture Gallery celebrated its fourth birthday on Sunday 5 April. Sculpture demands that we give it space. It requires us to move, to appreciate planes and curves, light and shadow, narrative and detail. Whilst few commercial galleries have a specific space for sculpture, here the whole premises is dedicated to the art form. Set […]

Punch: Until 11 April at Courtyard Theatre Leeds

Gripping, creative, devastating and ultimately full of hope There are some productions that grip you from the outset, but Punch is something more: it is creative, gripping and utterly harrowing, yet threaded throughout with a deep and unexpected sense of hope. From the very first moment to its powerful conclusion, it holds its audience in […]