Reunited after a 17 year separation, Walter, an Angolan immigrant, is joined in the U.S. by his wife and teenage daughter. Now absolute strangers sharing a one-bedroom apartment, they discover a shared love of dance that may help overcome the emotional distance between them.

This film screening will start at 6pm sharp, no ads and trailers. It is part of Leeds International African Arts Festival 2024, and curated by our partner Maona Art.

You can book any 4 Cinema Africa! tickets for the price of 3, and any 14 Cinema Africa! tickets for the price of 10.

In the canton of Boutefil at the gateway to the Chadian desert, unmarried women are accused by the Iman of being the source of the divine wrath on the village. The village chiefs decide to hold a traditional ceremony, the Amchilini, which consists in forcing all unmarried women to choose a husband. But there are voices, especially among young girls, against what they see as an attack to their dignity and freedom. They claim equal rights and autonomy as men.

Việt Linh captures the tragic story of a small circus from Hanoi, arriving in a remote, destitute and starving village in the central highlands of Vietnam. The troupe quickly learn that the villagers are in desperate need of rice, not entertainment, but despite this the circus continues its performances, attracting an ever-growing audience.

Tunnels of Venus is an immersive and interactive installation by Mo Robertson, exploring her experience navigating women's health as someone who suffers from endometriosis.

We're hosting our famous annual family fun day this August! 

Join us on 3rd August from 1PM 'till late for an amazing day at The Fox. We have so much going on from stalls, a children's bouncy castle, games, bbq food, music, drinks and more!

Free entry and all ages welcome 

We can't wait to see you all there.

Memorabilia on display from the “Woodside Wesleyan” later the “Woodside Methodist Church”, opened in 1839, built on land donated by the Whitaker family and closed in 2023.

Its Congregations’ meeting places were many, starting in 1822 from humble beginnings in a cottage on Tan House Hill. 

On Saturday 6th July, join the oldest cinema in Leeds to celebrate the city's finest author, playwright and screenwriter - Cottage Road Celebrates Alan Bennett!

Bennett lived at 92A Otley Road during his formative years and was a frequent visitor to Cottage Road Cinema. Earlier this year, Bennett turned 90 and we wanted to take the opportunity to recognise his cinematic work by showing three films which he wrote:

2pm - The Madness Of King George

5pm - The Lady In The Van

8pm - The History Boys

Drop in and join me for two FREE family friendly creative workshops for Kirkstall residents to come together to try out some arts and crafts techniques as part of The Vicarage’s project as part of the Kirkstall Art Trail.

​SATURDAY 6th JULY 10am-3pm

Fabric Printing and Flower Hammering with Kirkstall wildflowers from the fabulous @sparkingcommunity.

​THURSDAY 11th JULY 6pm-9pm

Embroidery and Modern Applique

​Sessions are free, open to all ages and there is no need to book, just drop in.

Planning on going to the Pride march?

The bookshop will be open from 10am with a table stacked with card, paint, pens, etc for making a last-minute placard. 

Free – just turn up!