The House with Chicken Legs author Sophie Anderson on the magical stage adaptation at Leeds Playhouse this month.
For a long time the bestselling children’s author didn’t think she would find an audience for her work, “I’d been writing for ten years, mainly for my own children, and purely for the love of it,” she says.
The British Library and Leeds Art Gallery seek to co-commission an artis
Leeds People's Choir is a friendly, community, secular, non-auditioned choir. We meet Wednesday evenings at Swarthmore Education Centre, in central Leeds, at 7pm-9pm.
We sing to support causes and campaigns we believe in and to promote equality, justice, peace, and community. Our songs come from different countries and cultures, and we sing unaccompanied (acapella).
Our musical director, Jenny Goodman, is an experienced choir leader who runs very enjoyable and uplifting sessions.
"Picture a stadium show, but without the stadium, set against the backdrop of the evening and night sky, surrounded by the stunning natural environment. We have a talented cast of around 100 young performers who are driven by a strong desire to tell stories that promote positive change." - Paul Roseby, Director
Fredlin Morency is the 18-year-old singer, songwriter, musician, composer, musical director and choir director is currently taking Leeds by storm.
Disabled people have always been part of the textile workforce of the UK, but their contributions have often gone unrecognised. Once the industrial revolution got underway, the narrative that disabled people were unable to work and had to depend on the workhouse or on charity took hold. This idea of disabled people as being dependent and needy continues to this day. But it’s not the whole story.
Join us this August for the Summer of Play at Sunny Bank Mills - a series of workshops, clubs, events, exhibitions and more.
This August, we're running a 4-day summer school aimed at young people aged 6-11 years of age from the 8th - 11th August. This Summer School is perfect for children who love making and creating. Each day we will be doing a different mix of creative, engaging, and playful arts and crafts - including textile collage, ceramic sculpting, drawing, creative writing, and more! There will also be some movement and dance activities.
The landmark Leeds rehearsal space, recording studio and community hub Old Chapel Music has announced its first ever Crowdfunder campaign, in response to an unprecedented rise in rental costs. The Crowdfunder campaign, formally launched on Sunday 23rd July, managed to raise over £1,200 in its first 24 hours - but the CIC is hoping to encourage more donations in the coming days, in service of reaching a £9,000 funding goal.
Join us to celebrate International Zine Month with a jam-packed programme of activity and Zine making at Leeds City Museum's Make A Zine Day on Saturday 22 July 2023.
Explore making self-published Zines with the help of Footprint Workers Co-op, creating radical riso art prints to contribute to a collective zine that you can get your own free copy of, to take home at the end of the day.
On 7-8 July, Yorkshire Dance welcomes international guests to Leeds for a 2-day festival of dance exploring gender, community and identity. Encounters Dancing In Your Shoes Festival boasts an eclectic mix of bold new performances, inspirational talks and exhilarating workshops.