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 […]
Sketch Club Leeds: drawing with a view
Sketch Club Leeds is a community of people who love to draw and create. It was founded during the COVID-19 lockdown by Leeds artists with a passion for urban landscapes. The founders are on social media under the handles of ‘artbyarjo’ and ‘biroguyleeds’. Since its launch, Sketch Club Leeds has held over 10 events in […]
