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 …
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 …
The classic children’s tale, with beautiful new words by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, presented by leading dance theatre company balletLORENT, comes to the Courtyard at Leeds Playhouse. The tale is told of Rapunzel becoming trapped in the tower, hiding her beauty from the world, because her hair grows so long. A Witch and her […] Leeds Living …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …