Like Mozart and Schubert before him, Georges Bizet did not see out his thirties. Unlike them, his published output, from first to last, consisted of works destined solely for the theatre. Carmen, the world’s most-performed opera, would be Bizet’s last triumph. The Pearl Fishers, given here in director Matthew Eberhardt‘s new realisation for Opera North, […] Leeds Living …
New York’s self-styled ‘lofi jangle dream slacker bedroom pop’ artist JW FRANCIS is back in the UK for a series of headline shows, as part of a wider European tour. “an album that’s a total delight” The Sunday Times“a catchy and cosy indie offering” The Evening Standard“New York lo-fi fave gets his Valentine’s heart on” UNCUT“Like finding a […] Leeds Living …
Pudsey Civic Centre will play host to Narrow Gauge North 2023 on Sunday 11 March, attracting railway enthusiasts from across the UK and far beyond. The event has been running since 1994 and has so far raised £110,000 for the Hospice. Peter Kirkby, one of the organisers who has been involved from the start: “Last […] Leeds Living …
One of the UK’s largest analogue gaming festivals is bigger than ever in 2023. AireCon, born in Leeds and based in Harrogate, has been extended by one day, and is taking more floor space at Harrogate Convention Centre to increase capacity for over 80 exhibitors for over 40 hours of gaming. The online G.A.M.E System […] Leeds Living …
By the end of November 2022, over 10,000 entries had been sold for the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, in partnership with Clarion. In honour of Rob’s iconic shirt number at Leeds Rhinos, a previous target of 7,777 entries had been set for the event, inspired by former Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield OBE running […] Leeds Living …
Taking car washing, valeting and detailing to a whole new level, The Super Soapbox Pitstop is delivering on a concept that offers both comfort and convenience to its customers. The Super Soapbox Pitstop has transformed the premises on Domestic Street, shared with its sister company, The Super Soapbox Challenge, an events company that organises soapbox […] Leeds Living …
The City of Leeds has been honoured with a special reminder of the Queen’s legacy. The rowan sapling stood outside Buckingham Palace as part of the Tree of Trees sculpture to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee this year. It has now found a place in the peaceful gardens of the Sue Ryder Hospice in Headingley. The […] Leeds Living …
‘The Löwecal’ is a premium session lager that packs an ABV% punch – but without the carbs. The lager was created by a Leeds-based team who believes in the power of balance and didn’t want a good time to come at the cost of good health. I spoke to co-founder Adam Cuthbertson about The Löwecal […] Leeds Living …
It’s been a great 2022 for Green Room – and the latest good news is that they have today opened their Winter Graden alongside an expanded menu, all to encourage the festive mood. It’s an inspired way to fill the gap left by Leeds German Market, with a roof terrace now a cosy winter space […] Leeds Living …
Salvatore’s has just opened in Headingley, 4 doors down from Salvo’s and taking over the premises previously occupied by Salumeria. The new third-generation family run bar will serve a wide range of drinks and selection of authentic Italian inspired street food, run by Chef Patron Salvatore Dammone the late Salvo’s grandson. Salvatore will continue the […] Leeds Living …