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Opera North: The Pearl Fishers at Leeds Grand Theatre

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 …


J W Francis is at Hyde Park Book Club on 10 May

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 …


Gino D’Acampo Restaurant and Bar Opens in Leeds

The UK’s favourite Italian chef has unveiled his brand-new flagship restaurant in an iconic venue in the heart of Leeds today, located in the newly refurbished Marriott Hotel on Boar Lane. International restaurant designer Bernard Carroll has created bold new interiors unlike any other in Gino’s portfolio. Guests will be impressed by the 13 metre […] Leeds Living …



Chow Down: It’s Back – Bigger and Better

Chow Down returns with a new Urban Garden, new Chow Down Brunch and Taco & Tequila Festival. The new Urban Garden will be the largest garden in the City Centre. Chow Down will also feature an improved Tipple Cocktail Bar, a larger and tastier food selection, and new events like All Day Parties, Dog Social […] Leeds Living …



James Haskell – Sex, Tries & Videotape

The #1 podcaster with The Good, the Bad and the Rugby, author of Sunday Times Bestselling book “What A Flanker”, smash-hit follow up “Ruck me” and host of Amuse Douche is back on the road once again with his new stage show – “Sex, Tries and Videotape”. Taken from a conversation between Jules Boyle and […] Leeds Living …


Photo North Festival at The Faversham 24 – 26 March

“If you know how to do what I do you can make anyone forget why they’re there, and when you reach that moment all kinds of secrets reveal themselves.” – Chris Floyd At the heights of Britpop, Chris Floyd‘s photography became famous. He’s now one of the most in-demand celebrity portrait photographers in the world. […] Leeds Living …