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So once more VERVE has delighted us as well as challenging our preconceptions with a diverse and eclectic programme fit for kings. NSCD plays a key role in putting Leeds on the international dance …
A special evening that invigorates its deeply emotional narrative with sensational sparkle and profound depth.
The retaining image from Opera North’s 1997 Falstaff was the lead’s enormous gut and insatiable quest to sow his seed. Henry Waddington does not disappoint both in terms of his portly figure and lu…
So much for the fluctuating line-ups, what exactly did they produce over this vast period in their existence.
Soft Machine : One of the greatest UK avant/jazz-rock bands of all time.
John Adams and Steve Reich form the Unholy Trinity of Minimalism with Philip Glass perhaps the Father of the three. Despite their popularity they have not been played in Leeds for some time so this…
Bach’s Komm, Jesu, Komm is a regal and splendid introduction with lively vocal work performing send and return. The atmosphere builds in intensity with great use of both harmony and rhythm. Y…
The clock goes tick-tock, tick-tock, but I don’t really need the 4.30 alarm, I am so used to this routine. A cuppa and a woodbine go with the leftovers of last night’s tea for breakfast…
The young ones are entranced by the show while it still has enough depth to fascinate the grown ups too.
One cannot help but be touched by the fact that the Orchestra of the Ukrainian Opera and Ballet Theatre, Kyiv, are touring in such a time in their country’s history.
This is a real feelgood show which will take you back to your disco days, being both endearing and exciting too.
Director Amy Leach who once more delivers a compulsive classic tale that despite being extremely chilling has us engrossed and indeed entertained throughout.
Rodula Gaitanou transfers Strauss’ classic opera from 18th century Vienna to 1950s Rome; and while we are used to scene within a scene devices here we have two shows – one of serious drama, t…
Leoš Janáček’s charming reworking of Rudolf Těsnohlidek’s stories, in turn based on Stanislav Lolek’s witty cartoons, is a sheer delight. Never laugh-out-loud but frequently a rib…
So Opera North and Edward Dick have done it again: produced something very special that proves the power of opera to be a type of total theatre, blending art forms and practically leaping off the s…
A scintillating and supremely uplifting performance to bring in the New Year.
STICK MAN @ LEEDS PLAYHOUSE UNTIL 31/12/2022 See the Oglesby family’s review: click here! JENNIFER FRANCE – SOPRANO VIENNESE WHIRL @ HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL 30/12/2022 The Orchestra of O…
Perfect as both a Christmas festivity or a New Year fantasy Northern Ballet are at the top of their game, a jewel in the cultural crown of the city of Leeds and international champions too.
A great performance full of energy and proving they are still very much creatively alive.
Preparing for Christmas Sara’s style is an enjoyable show with everything you need to craft your Christmas.