ACCA Dance Theatre are Leeds based dance theatre making work that reflects and comments on the contemporary society via funny, thought-provoking dance theatre performances and participation activities. Their style has a physical backbone, drawing on character and conceptuality to investigate the topics which inspire each project.

Now they have a question for anyone aged 18+, female identifying, who loves dance and theatre and wants to perform in front of an audience...

Remembering What’s Forgotten has launched a new poet in residence opportunity for Leeds-based, emerging poets of black and South Asian heritage who wish to explore and centre lived experience narratives of mental ill health and amplify the importance of racial and social justice.

An eight-week residency, supported by a bursary, the role is open to Leeds residents with lived experience, of all genders and ages, from 18+, to produce an original piece of work. 

Gledhow Valley Road will be closed for most of its 1.5 Km length for a Green Fair, a unique opportunity for the local community to come together to enjoy Gledhow Valley Woods without the noise and pollution associated with a busy road. Sunday 14 July, 11am - 4pm.

The wait is nearly over, our refurbishment is almost complete and we can’t wait to welcome you back to the Institute from 12 July 2024.

We've been closed since November 2023 for the first significant refurbishment in our thirty-year history. Working with Leeds-based Group Ginger architects, the renovations have focused on creating more welcoming spaces for visitors, with enhanced events, creativity and meeting rooms.

We are ACCA Dance Theatre and are currently organising FiestINBURGH! a Fundraising Fiesta at Light Space Leeds on Saturday 13th July to help us cover the costs of taking our show to the Edinburgh Fringe this August. 

Ageless Festival returns to Yorkshire Dance on 12-13 July 2024. Over two days Ageless features an eclectic mix of bold new performances, inspirational talks and exhilarating workshops from critically acclaimed dance artists who are reimagining age through dance.

Leeds Playhouse has launched an open casting call to find young actors to star as Coraline in the world premiere of Coraline – A Musical in its Courtyard theatre in spring 2025 ahead of a national tour.

Candidates must be 9-13 years old at date of audition and live within approximately an hour’s commute from Leeds or Manchester. This is a paid role, and the Playhouse welcomes female and female-identifying young people and those with additional access requirements. 

Grumpy’s Leeds Ltd has been awarded a grant from Leeds City Council’s Culture Programmes to plan and deliver a fantastic Lantern Festival - with a series of events, workshops and community engagement culminating towards the end of 2024 with two spectacular lantern parades.

Food, conversation, films and music bring the spirit of travel and exploration to Kino and the Howard Assembly Room in Leeds this summer with the first ever Staycation Festival. 

Millennium Square is set to host some of the most exciting acts in music this summer as it gears up for the highly anticipated Summer Series from 3 July to 4 August 2024. Bringing a vibrant festival atmosphere right to the heart of Leeds, the annual concert extravaganza returns this year with 13 nights of unmissable gigs.

Set against the majestic backdrop of Leeds Civic Hall, music aficionados will be treated to an eclectic combination of emerging artists and globally renowned icons.