As part of the 2024 Farsley Literature Festival we are bringing you something a little different, join us in St John’s Church, as we chat to nine of the most exciting debut authors of this year and they share with us their paths to publication.  

Meet the Class of 2024 with Jennie Godfrey, Flora Carr, Sarah Marsh, Amy Twigg, Emily Howes, LJ Shepherd, Sarah Brooks, Ania Card and Jessica Bull.

This 80s cult classic extravaganza brings you a tale as old as time, rock band martial arts experts vs drug-dealing ninja bikers. When a drug deal in Miami is ambushed (by a group of ninja bikers…) a local college rock band, Dragon Sound, is somehow caught up in the middle of it. Luckily, the band is made up of five orphans who are also best friends, roommates and Taekwondo masters. So get ready for a night of high-flying kicks, epic rock ballads,unforgettable bromances and the kind of over-the-top fun that only a movie like this can deliver. It’s going to be totally rad!
 

Leeds Palestinian Film Festival x Scalarama Leeds presents two films about resisting and existing in Palestine, these are 'Resistance Climbing' and "Walls Cannot Keep Us From Flying"

Static Caravan x Scalarama Leeds presents a look at a life of a quirky and reclusive mother and daughter. Edie Beale and her mother Edith, the eccentric yet charismatic relatives of Jackie Kennedy Onassis invite the Maysles brothers into the eery, surreal universe that exists within their dilapidated East Hampton mansion. Surrounded by clutter and cats, they lament unfulfilled potential, recall former lovers, and yearn in whimsical, offbeat ways.

Fancy dress encouraged, raffle prizes a possiblity.

Grey Gardens is distributed by Janus Films.

Leeds Animation Workshop x Scalarama Leeds presents: more amazing short films by women animators, from different countries - even some from Leeds.

Scalarama Leeds is a DIY celebration of cinema by anyone, for everyone, everywhere! Anybody can join and put on a film screening in our film festival - which can be screened anywhere in Leeds.

Using non-traditional cinema venues, Scalarama is passionate about film and want to bring alternative films and different film experiences to the people of Leeds!

Pervert Pictures x Scalarama Leeds presents: Remake and Revenge: A double feature of The Virgin Spring (1960) and The Last House on the Left (1972).

'R*** and revenge' - The controversial sub-genre has been maligned, celebrated, exploited, and subverted, and is still very much alive today, whether we like it or not. Pervert Pictures presents the film that started it all, and the once-banned 'video nasty' it inspired.

Approximate timings:

Doors: 18:30
Intro + The Virgin Spring: 19:00
Break: 20:30
The Last House on the Left: 20:40
End: 22:10

CONTENT

COBO : Comedy Shutdown proudly presents our Black History Month Special, hitting venues across the UK this October! Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable evening of uproarious laughter and celebration.

Acts:

- Nabil Abdulrashid (BBC Live At The Apollo, ITV Stand Up Sketch Show)
- Limahl Germain (Comedy Central Live)
- Kat B (BBC, MTV)
- Kyrah Gray (Netflix, Comedy Central Live)

Join us for a relaxing and creative evening learning the Japanese art of kokedama. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover how to transform plants into beautiful, hanging moss balls — perfect for decorating your home or gifting to a loved one.

No prior experience is necessary — just bring your creativity and love for plants! All materials are included, and you’ll leave with your very own kokedama to take home.

Cost: £20 (pay at the door) or see Tickets below.