Support Your Local Indies this Christmas

As we reach the halfway point of the second national lockdown of the year, and draw ever closer to Christmas, the indies have united to bring the people of Leeds a convenient and easy to use online directory of local businesses. In conjunction with a social media campaign #Buyleeds, the online directory will signpost people to […]

Leeds Own Christmas Carol

It’s Christmas Eve in Victorian Leeds, surprisingly packed with festive spirit, music and a little magic as the tale is re-told at Leeds Playhouse. The prospect of theatre lights once again shining brightly despite the pandemic is a welcome one for so many of us. A Christmas Carol is due to open on 3 December, […]

Leeds Independent Christmas Market NOW CANCELLED WITH HUGE REGRET

Leeds’s Rolling Social Events will host a Christmas Market at Leeds Corn Exchange from 20 November, where independent traders will tempt shoppers to wine, dine and work through those Christmas gift lists. Imagine doing all your shopping under one roof, enjoying the world’s street food and sampling your favourite tipple – all within the latest […]

Red Riding Hood – at City Varieties Until 12 January

James Gilbert (aged 11) reviews  Red Riding Hood – The Rock n Roll Panto, at City Varieties Music Hall until 12 January. I went to see Red Riding Hood – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto at Leeds City Varieties last night. It was non stop action with over twenty great, powerful songs. The show follows […]

Band of Gold – at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 14 December

Another world premiere is brought to Leeds Grand Theatre, this time a stage production of Kay Mellor’s TV drama, Band of Gold. Band of Gold raised many an eyebrow when it hit our screens in 1995, and over 24 years later, the impact of this award-winner is just as strong, as intense and packed with […]