Twenty years ago, Tim Garland launched his Lighthouse Trio – a truly unique and formidable acoustic band where interplay is paramount. 2024 sees the 20th anniversary of this international trio that features pianist Gwilym Simcock and percussionist Asaf Sirkis.
Martin Kohlstedt is a trail-blazing composer, pianist and producer of instrumental music and electronica.
His live shows set the standard for the integration of cutting-edge electronic production with analogue and acoustic approaches, and his musical style ranges effortlessly from classical to electronic to ambient sound and field recordings.
Kohlstedt intuitively combines inspirations and influences from fundamentally different worlds and soundscapes into something that feels more like a living body than a list of pieces.
After Christmas with Eliza Carthy, join us in Kino for a relaxed, festive traditional music session, led by artists from the Leeds folk scene. Simply enjoy the tunes and a pint or bring your instrument and join in!
Open to everyone, so even if you’ve not attended the show you can still drop in and join us.
Eliza Carthy graces the Howard Assembly Room stage this Christmas – joined by an illustrious band of her friends and family for an evening of seasonal joy!
For two nights only, Eliza, her cousin Marry Waterson and their friends Jon Boden and Emily Portman, will turn Howard Assembly Room into a cosy Christmas living room party.
After Christmas with Danny Beard, join us in Kino for a glass of wine and some late night cabaret. Hosted by a special guest and with live pianist, you can simply watch, or bring a showtune and some sheet music if you fancy a song!
Open to everyone, so even if you’ve not attended the show you can still drop in to join us for the after party.
Danny Beard, UK Drag royalty, brings a Christmas special exclusively to the Howard Assembly Room for two nights only this December – a spectacle of comedy, song, and unapologetic camp, showcasing their exceptional vocal prowess and magnetic stage presence.
The Liverpool-born drag sensation showcases an electrifying live music and comedy experience that fuses club kid aesthetics with classic drag performance style. They will be joined by a full live band and special guests for a 5-star night of flamboyant burlesque, killer vocals and snappy comedy, with a festive twist.
Madeline Bell, the legendary New Jersey born vocal star, is coming to the Howard Assembly Room with a truly magical show this Christmas, joined by the UK’s own award winning jazz pianist and singer Ian Shaw.
Celebrating six fabulous decades, Madeline has many musical and showbiz stories to tell. A dazzling solo career has seen her touring with the world’s greatest orchestras, headlining The Talk of The Town, Ronnie Scott’s and the Soul Britannia tour.
After But I’m A Cheerleader, join us for a post-crawl quiz in Kino. Our host, Ellie Hales, is a film curator and programmer who is also known for her quiz mastery at Water Lane Boathouse and Belgrave’s Quiz of the Year.
She’ll be testing your attention, with rounds on the four films of the crawl, as well as some Leeds knowlege and cheerleading trivia!
Grab a drink, assemble your team and test your knowlege for the chance to win a prize!
When cheerleader Megan’s friends and family start to notice her homosexual tendencies, they send her away to a brightly coloured conversion therapy camp – lead by Mary Brown (Cathy Moriarty) and Mike (RuPaul). There, she’ll discover love, gay bars, and a sense of her own identity in this coming-of-age satire.
Get to grips with yoga basics, with Yoga Hero’s Introduction to Yoga Course.
Yoga Hero's Introduction to Yoga Course is perfect for those new to yoga, those who have tried and enjoyed a few classes, and those wanting to immerse themselves in the basics and techniques behind the practice.
Each week starts with the explanation of a concept, some time to try it out and ask questions, and then a yoga session with relaxation to finish.
Week 1 - Breathing and the Importance of the Breath