The Acting for Screen Youth Diploma course is for children and teens aged 11 to 16 years who are passionate about pursuing a career as professional screen actor. YAFTA offer a range of child and teen acting classes alongside industry workshops to equip your child with all the skills they need to act on screen.

Taught at the Leeds Media Centre, the 12 month course is designed to combine with existing study and life commitments. 

Dust & Metal is a creative documentary stemming from director Esther Johnson’s field research in archives of the Vietnamese Film Institute. The documentary combines archive film, contemporary footage, and music to offer a unique perspective on Vietnam through the lens of its ubiquitous motorbike culture.    

Drop in between 3pm and 8pm Wednesday 11th September 2024.

The building, by George Corson (1829-1910), offers spectacular interiors including the Tiled Hall, the staircases and specialist libraries and reflects Corson’s eclectic interests which included Islamic architecture.
Participants should bring their own materials, sketchbook and folding seating if required.

Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Please meet in the Art Library on the 1st floor.

Free. Booking essential see Tickets below.

Life Drawing 4-week course with life model.

Mondays in October 7, 14, 21, 28 - 5.30 - 7.30pm

Venture into life drawing in this relaxed, supportive four-week course taught by artist and tutor Paul Digby.

You'll explore figure drawing including line, gesture and shade to develop your own artistic style.

Paul has a strong portfolio exhibiting extensively, including EAST Gallery, Royal Society of Sculptors Gallery, Leeds City Gallery, the Cornerhouse in Manchester and the Saatchi Gallery. www.pauldigby.co.uk

Life Drawing 4-week course with life model

Mondays in September 2, 9, 16, 23 -  5.30 - 7.30pm

Venture into life drawing in this relaxed, supportive four-week course taught by artist and tutor Paul Digby.

You'll explore figure drawing including line, gesture and shade to develop your own artistic style.

Paul has a strong portfolio exhibiting extensively, including EAST Gallery, Royal Society of Sculptors Gallery, Leeds City Gallery, the Cornerhouse in Manchester and the Saatchi Gallery. www.pauldigby.co.uk

Join the Orchestra of Opera North and a host of special guests this summer for an open-air concert brimming with classical favourites from stage and silver screen.

Let the epic thrills of John Williams’ most famous movie themes transport you to other worlds and even other galaxies. Be blown away by the vocal fireworks of opera’s biggest-hitters, with masterpieces from Bizet, Puccini and more.

The virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee an

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