Sheila’s Island

Sheila’s Island sees four out-of-condition, middle-aged businesswomen set off on a team building exercise and succeed in becoming the first people ever to get shipwrecked on an island in the Lake District.

Bound in fog, menaced by wildlife and cut off from the world, this perfunctory middle-class exercise turns into a carnival of recriminations, French cricket and sausages.

The Lotherton Yorkshire Artisan Market

Come and celebrate the best day of the year – Yorkshire Day! With a special event at Lotherton.

Join us for our two-day Yorkshire Artisan Market which will include a craft market and entertainment for the whole family. We will be marking all things Yorkshire and recognising the incredible diversity of the region, whilst having plenty of fun.

Included in membership / general admission (advanced booking recommended).

Stallholders include:

Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure

Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers decides to take the glory for themselves, leaving Norman stranded in a cave.

Now it’s up to Fireman Sam to save the day and ensure everyone is safe on their camping adventure!

LASH

Meet Sonny. It’s the weekend and time for him to hit the town. To go “out out” and experience everything a Friday night has to offer a young man.

Dodgy dealers, even dodgier workmates and the local hard nuts merge into a toxic mix that assaults the senses. LASH reflects a youth, at a time post-BREXIT and in the aftermath of COVID, wasted in more ways than one.

Part gig, part theatre, LASH takes us along on Sonny’s booze-fuelled adrenaline rush, through bustling streets and bouncing clubs, where big tunes and mad characters collide.

Shamilton!

Ever heard of this show Hamilton? Shamilton is just like that but, *ahem*, better! Expect the same level of hip hop, incredible songs, stunning choreography and powerhouse singing … except made up by the cast.

Returning after their fully sold out month long run at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, comedy supergroup Baby Wants Candy presents Shamilton!: the Hamilton inspired hit hip hop musical created in 2016 in UCB in LA, with resident show status at Chicago’s legendary Second City.

Ocean Film Festival World Tour

Climb aboard for a night of ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour features a new collection of the world’s most incredible ocean films!

Brought to you by the team behind the Banff Mountain Film Festival UK & Ireland tour, this selection of short films combines breath-taking marine life and wild seafaring voyages in a cinematic celebration of our oceans.

Remembering What's Forgotten Poet in Residence - call out

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. 

The 4 Johns in “All We’ve Got Time For”

The 4 Johns bring you “All We’ve Got Time For” their hilarious, innovative, mind-blowing, spoken word comedy show.

Time is running out and there’s a million things to do. The 4 Johns are going to change the world, right all wrongs and start a revolution, just as soon as they’ve updated their socials, finished watching Netflix and stopped playing Minecraft.

Funny, innovative, outspoken, uninhibited and unafraid, the show will make you laugh, cry, think, and laugh again.

Ever wondered where all the time goes?

FUAM 2024: The Friends of University Art and Music Graduate Art Prize

Discover the freshest talent from Leeds’ art scene!

Celebrating its 12th year, the FUAM exhibition showcases the artistic talent of students completing BA studies in Art and Design and Fine Art at the University of Leeds in 2024. 

This year’s finalists are: 

Tia Brown (BA Art & Design) 

Mathilda Doubleday (BA Fine Art) 

Ella Georgiou (BA Fine Art) 

Exhibition Opening: FUAM 2024

Join us to celebrate the opening of FUAM 2024: The Friends of University Art and Music Graduate Art Prize.

Now in its 12th year, the FUAM exhibition showcases and celebrates the artistic talent of students completing BA studies in Art and Design and Fine Art at the University of Leeds in 2024.

A panel of expert judges has selected four finalists for the prize. Join us to celebrate the work of these artists, and vote for your favourite in our People's Choice Award!

This year’s finalists are: