Arts&Culture Light night goes to new heights to give Leeds a ray of hope The skies above Leeds will be illuminated by a spectacular interactive laser display later this month when Light Night Leeds presents a new kind of cultural extravaganza. Specially designed to allow people to enjoy the event safely, remotely and in line with social distancing, Laser Light City will give residents By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Yorkshire entertainer wins The People's Choice Award Thirty year-old Ryan Swain has picked up the People's Choice Award in The National Entertainment Awards for the second consecutive year in London on which was broadcast live from a TV studio online adhering to the current COVID 19 rules. Ryan has entertained thousands of people of all By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture City Varieties Music Hall to reopen Leeds Heritage Theatres is pleased to announce that City Varieties Music Hall will reopen from Friday 9 October 2020, welcoming back audiences with an exciting new film programme, presented in collaboration with sister venue Hyde Park Picture House. Opening its doors for the first time since March 17th, the world-famous By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture MP launches the Holgate Gallery York’s ever expanding art scene is about to get another boost with the opening of Holgate Gallery on Holgate Road. Concentrating on photography, but also hosting the work of other, mostly local artists, the gallery was officially opened by Rachael Maskell MP, and offers a wide range of stock By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Sporting heritage: launch of hundreds of digital exhibitons The world of UK sport will be celebrated this Wednesday (30th September) when clubs, museums, community groups and individuals showcase and celebrate an amazing variety of sporting memorabilia, objects, photographs, audio and film in support of National Sporting Heritage Day. Celebrating its sixth year, the National day aims to raise By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Major improvements on the way for historic New Briggate An historic part of Leeds city centre is set for a string of ambitious improvement projects after key heritage funding was officially agreed. Leeds City Council’s plans for New Briggate are set to receive funding as part of the High Streets Heritage Action Zones (HAZ) programme. The nationwide funding By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture BBC looking for people to take part in brand new series Hosted by Sabrina Grant, Saved and Remade (working title) will see a team of expert craftspeople take much-loved but unused objects from members of the public and transform them into something completely different; giving them a new lease of life and a real purpose, items that their owners will actually By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture Welcome to Yorkshire website hits high as TV Dales drama tempts tourists Viewers of the new Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small have been flocking to Welcome to Yorkshire’s website yorkshire.com. Since its premiere on Tuesday 1st September, the hit TV adaptation has been a ratings winner. Based on the best-selling Dales tales from the much-loved Yorkshire vet By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture TALKING HEADS monologues to be performed in a double bill SHEFFIELD THEATRES 9 – 11 NOVEMBER LEEDS PLAYHOUSE 12 – 14 NOVEMBER Imelda Staunton in A Lady of Letters directed by Jonathan Kent Maxine Peake in Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet directed by Sarah Frankcom Following the television broadcast in June this year, and an upcoming run at the Bridge Theatre, two By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Culture, arts and heritage can help recovery from Covid-19 A report into the value of culture, arts and heritage in South Yorkshire has concluded the sector has an important role to play in the recovery from Covid-19. ‘Unlocking the potential of culture, arts and heritage in South Yorkshire’ concludes that the sector can respond quickly, bring communities together, support By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture Santa has been spotted around LEEDS today... ...but he’s not his usual busy self. He’s sleeping! With 99 sleeps until Christmas and not an elf in sight, residents across the city were surprised to see Santa resting by the city’s landmarks wearing a sign saying ‘Wake me up on September 24th’. Santa’s early By The Editor • 1 min read
Whats On Brand new dance theatre to premiere at The Piece Hall Calderdale's young people are set to be centre stage later this month for the premiere of The Aftermath, an exciting new dance theatre piece which will explore the impact that COVID-19 has had upon the young people of the region. Produced by Northern Rascals, Northern Broadsides and The By The Editor • 3 min read
