Opera North’s La Traviata at Leeds Grand Theatre
For less experienced opera-goers such as myself, Verdi’s la Traviata storyline will be familiar, whether it be Pretty Woman’s wealthy white knight rescuing sex worker Vivian or Moulin Rouge’s tragic love affair between Satine and Christian: A tragic tale of over privileged blokes and a woman who can’t do right for doing wrong. Jonathan Webb […]
Peppa Pig’s: Best Day Ever’ – A Show For Children Older Than You’d Think
My 4 year old son Edward is a big fan of the theatre. From being a baby he has always sat mesmerised through entire shows, even the 2 hour Christmas pantos. So I felt pretty confident that ‘Peppa Pig’ at Leeds Playhouse would be right up his street, especially as he thoroughly enjoyed ‘In The […]
Jersey Boys – Oh! What a Night!
Finally, I’m back at the theatre! Five months after a hip replacement I have returned to the theatre in style: with my three sisters and mother, treating her to a show as part of her Mother’s Day present. And what a show it was! ‘The Jersey Boys’ isn’t your normal jukebox musical. First of all, […]
Shifting Perspectives
Leeds Art Gallery, in the exhibition Shifting Perspectives, show a commitment to re-evaluating the City’s art collection and approaching exhibitions in a more inclusive way. Decolonisation, Black Lives Matter, Me Too: all have brought a different lens to how we perceive art. In some public art collections, the net result has been a sign saying […]
Opera North: Wagner’s Parsifal – at Leeds Grand Theatre 4th, 7th and 10 June
An extraordinary production followed by a tour to Manchester, Nottingham, Gateshead and London from 12 to 26 June. Doubtless, the world would need fewer critics if it could ascertain what performers themselves truthfully think of their merits on stage. A frank self-assessment and evaluation of those with whom they work, a knowledgeable judgment of insiders […]
