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 […]
Igglepiggle? A Bit In The Middle
If you’ve been in the presence of a toddler for any length of time over the last decade or so you’re probably all too aware of who Igglepiggle is. No doubt his name song is etched into the back of your brain on loop like it is with me. I’m not entirely sure what it […]
Piaf – A Surprise Gem of a Show
If anyone was to ask me to describe my ideal kind of show, I would say ‘something clever, fast paced, compelling, with great live music’. Sometimes you go to a production pretty much knowing this is what you’re getting, for example when I finally get to see the Broadway hit ‘Come From Away’. Sometimes, however, […]
