Kurt Weill’s “The Seven Deadly Sins”, Opera North Livestream, 21 Nov 2020
A short and sweet livestream from Opera North. Amongst the seemingly endless damage wrought by corona virus is Opera North’s appealing Autumn season. Some of it has been salvaged, however, as a series of livestreams, of which this is the first. At thirty-five minutes, this is a short opera—or rather, “sung ballet” (ballet chanté)—which was […]
The British Library and Leeds Libraries Present a Weekend of Events on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
From Thursday 19 November until Sunday 22nd, the British Library’s Leeds Programme holds a weekend of events to explore the debates around women’s rights and gender equality in the City under the banner Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women’s Rights. Lead Curator Dr Polly Russell: “Leeds has a strong history of female activism, from the […]
The British Library Commissions Yorkshire Artists
As part of their Leeds Culture Programme, The British Library has collaborated with Yorkshire artists to launch an online artwork for Light Night. ‘Faint Signals’ is the Library’s commission with Yorkshire’s Invisible Flock, an interactive arts studio. Its creation is a response to the challenges emanating from COVID-19 to cultural engagement. It’s hoped that visitors […]
Captain Fantastic’s Virtual Trick or Treat
Captain Fantastic is making sure that families can still have fun on Halloween, with their Virtual Trick or Treat. This online experience is the result of a partnership between Captain Fantastic and theatre producers Edward Andrews and Eleanor Russo. As part of the audience, you will go door to door to meet the residents of […]
Escape Hunt is Escape Haunt for Halloween
We’ve had long months suffering what seems like the trick – so Escape Hunt is offering Leeds’ folk the treat of some fun. Escape Hunt is offering discount, family-friendly ghost hunting as well as the new play at home game ‘Day of The Dead’. Head to Escape Hunt Leeds and find a friendly ghost. Scan […]
