Opera North and Bizet’s Carmen at Leeds Grand Theatre
The lights dimmed, the auditorium darkened and the orchestra, in full-on life-affirming tutti, burst upon us with the familiar strains of Les Toréadors, its opening, as ever, pulsating with resplendent cymbals, bass drum and triangle, then repeated for good measure, the little detached trumpet figuration a few bars on, observantly quiet, yet nicely in its […]
Dracula – The Untold Story
The play starts just before midnight, on New Year’s Eve 1965, seventy years after the death of Dracula. A woman enters a police station and declares herself to be both a murderer and Mina Harker. Initially dismissive, the two interrogating police officers are drawn into her tale, as is the audience. Multimedia innovators imitating the […]
CITHRA – A first solo exhibition by Lauren Gault
The exhibition was first staged in London at the Gasworks but has now transferred to The Tetley in Leeds. These are very different spaces and I was interested to see how Lauren had responded to the challenge of using the historic building. The title of the exhibition has evolved from Gault’s research into the life […]
Waitress: a Bittersweet Musical Served at Leeds Grand Theatre
It’s rare that I get to see a show that I know nothing about. I’m not a fan of it: it’s a bit like letting someone order food for you at a restaurant and not telling you what you’re having. I like to feel prepared, to get excited about what’s coming. However, this time I […]
Are we more lonely? A panel discussion at Leeds International Festival of Ideas 2021
Leeds International Festival of Ideas is a celebration of new ideas and innovation. The event, which began in 2017, brings world-leading thinkers, creatives and pioneers to Leeds to share their thoughts and discuss the world of tomorrow. The first panel session of the 2021 festival was held on Monday 13th September at City Varieties Music […]
