Heathers Reviewed: ‘Big Fun’ with Big Messages
It’s been a while since I’ve been to a show on this epic scale and I definitely had high expectations, even though I knew little of the show itself. The original 1980’s cult film of ‘Heathers’ with the classic, brooding pairing of Winona Ryder and Christian Slater was a favourite of mine as a teenager: […]
Nymphs & Thugs at Leeds Poetry Festival
Erin Cooper-Jones reviews Nymphs & Thugs, one of Leeds Poetry Festival’s spoken word events. It was a privilege to join one of the large audiences which the events at the Poetry Festival are known to attract, a large group who were united in their quiet respect for the artists, with a sense of warmth and […]
Leeds Poetry Festival
Between July 19th and 25th, Leeds was treated to a week of poetry and spoken word, thanks to Leeds Poetry Festival. The Festival, which included open mic nights, performances by local poets and performers, and workshops, was hosted at venues across the City. I attended a couple of the events to get a feel for […]
Words with resonance at Leeds Poetry Fest
Leeds Poetry Festival returned to the City this year, bringing with it an incredible line-up of poetry and spoken word from 19th to 25th July. Leeds Living had the good fortune to attend. Making its home in Cardigan Road’s atmospheric Left Bank, the 2021 festival featured a wide range of word-based delights – from workshops […]
A Little Space: The Film, Reviewed
Maria Forryan labels this a must watch – ‘The quality of this work is beautiful to watch and the sheer passion and focus of the cast is staggering.’ Gecko have been a prolific Theatre Company throughout lockdown, providing regular free productions online. For a Drama teacher like me, it’s been an invaluable resource, enabling students […]
