Arts&Culture Leeds Playhouse launches new streaming service – Playhouse At Home – with A Christmas Carol Just as the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future try to instil in Scrooge some seasonal spirit, Leeds Playhouse remains committed to spreading much-needed festive cheer across the city and beyond this year, with ‘as live’ digital screenings of its sensational family show A CHRISTMAS CAROL. As Leeds remains By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Hardeep Sahota: Bhangra Lexicon comes to Yorkshire Sculpture Park YSP Upper space - 9 January 2021. Bhangra Lexicon is the world’s first ‘visual dictionary’ of movements found within this beautiful artform, carefully compiled by World Bhangra Day founder, the Huddersfield-based dancer, Hardeep Sahota. Bhangra is an energetic form of dance and music that originated in the Panjab, by By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Plans unveiled to restore historic Leeds church Plans have been unveiled to save a derelict Leeds church building and bring it back to life as a high-quality residential scheme that will see the main Grade II* listed structure fully restored alongside a sympathetic new extension. St Mary’s Church in Richmond Hill has sat empty for more By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture University seeks applications for film, TV hair and makeup course University Centre Leeds is calling for applications to an industry-recognised hair and makeup course. The part-time training programme is running for the second year as part of Centre of Screen Excellence: Yorkshire, an initiative designed to provide trainees with a clear pathway to working in the film and TV industry. By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Music lives on at Leeds Town Hall Despite two lockdowns and stringent restrictions between and since, Leeds Town Hall has enabled professional musicians, school children and audiences to rehearse, perform and enjoy live music throughout the pandemic, all within the COVID-safe environment of its magnificent and naturally airy surroundings. It is the only major venue in the By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture SOYO bring us Together Again at Playhouse Square Together Again is a new festive display designed by artist Emma Hardaker and sign painter Jameson Rogan, commissioned by SOYO Leeds, to bring some festive cheer to their city centre site. SOYO is the £300 million mixed-used neighbourhood in Leeds’ city cultural quarter at the historic Quarry Hill. Phase one By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture New connecting Leeds transport strategy Universal access to accessible, affordable and sustainable travel choices will be considered by senior councillors next week. Leeds City Council’s draft ‘Connecting Leeds Transport Strategy’ aims to tackle the climate emergency, deliver inclusive growth, and improve the health and well-being of Leeds residents. The six ‘big moves’ outlined in By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Parachute regiment recognised with city's highest honour The 4th Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (4PARA) has been awarded the city's highest civic honour in recognition of their many years of devoted service and historic association with Leeds. Established in 1942, 4PARA are the first military service unit to be bestowed with Honorary Freedom of Leeds since By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Local DJ to entertain Christmas shoppers in Malton Local DJ and presenter Ryan Swain will be volunteering his time, to play Christmas themed music to entertain shoppers in Malton at the late night Christmas shopping events, organised by local traders. "I want to help support local businesses and hopefully spread lots of festive cheer in the town, By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture From Sheffield hospital radio to presenting at Radio 1 Last week, Sheffield DJ James Cusack, was selected from thousands of demos to present daytime shows during the Christmas and New Year break at BBC Radio 1, as part of their new presenter talent search. James said; “I started my radio career at my local Children’s Hospital on the By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Leeds’ new horse sculpture neighbour unveiled by Yorkshire Olympian A Yorkshire Olympian has unveiled a new horse sculpture after the artwork rode into Leeds. Horsforth-born triathlete, Jonny Brownlee, was on hand to launch the art installation, which has been funded by locally-based Tudor International Freight. Created by North Yorkshire-born artist, Rupert Till, The White Horse will be a new By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Bradford's ready to sparkle and shine this winter Bradford’s winter campaign is officially underway with the focus firmly on the people and places that make the district sparkle. The Sparkling Bradford campaign, delivered by partners VisitBradford, The Broadway Bradford, Bradford Business improvement District (BID) and Bradford Council, will see the launch of two initiatives in December shining By The Editor • 2 min read
