From the second the orchestra began playing to the moment to final curtain drew, it was hard not to be gripped by the phenomenal performance of Guys and Dolls showcased at the Riley Smith Theatre. […]
LUU set for multi-million pound investment
Monday saw Leeds University Union announce the launch of their 2014-2018 strategic plan which is likely to result in a multi-million pound investment in LUU facilities. The plan, which uses student feedback from LUU’s Slate Your Building and Express Yourself […]
When it comes to LGBT rights, we need to pay attention, listen and remember
It would be ludicrous to suggest that we live in a society where homophobia, biphobia and transphobia are things of the past. Transphobia in particular, is still incredibly prevalent, and does a great deal of […]
…But the Kitchen Sink showcases a cast that give this play a professional gloss
Open Theatre wrapped up their final show for this semester with an original comedy written by Robin Leitch and Joshua Ling. Set in the quaint kitchen of an old Yorkshire woman’s home, events soon escalate […]
Irving Berlin musical ‘White Christmas’ hits all the right notes
Image: West Yorkshire Playhouse The West Yorkshire Playhouse’s production of jukebox musical White Christmas, featuring the songs of Irving Berlin, has extended its run due to popular demand, proving that tried and tested formulas […]
Leeds’ Alumni’s Literary Success: An interview with Jay Dee
This week, In the Middle has had the opportunity to talk to children’s author, and once Leeds student, Jay Dee. His book, The Night Before The Night Before Christmas, climbed the New Children’s Christian Fiction Book […]
9 Tell-Tale Signs That You’re a Student at Christmas
Georgie is a second year Philosophy student / Raspberry Mojito enthusiast. When she’s not thinking or drinking, you’re likely to find her experimenting with new recipes or stalking Caitlin Moran on Twitter. She likes bargain […]
Protests staged over proposed Wetherspoons
Sunday evening saw a lively protest staged by local residents and councilors following the news that pub chain JD Wehtherspoon have applied for a licence to turn an unused building on Headingley Lane into a pub. […]
Women’s Militia slam ‘Free The Nipple’ campaign
Anonymous group Women’s Militia have struck in LUU. The secret group, who are aiming to take a more radical approach to feminism, have stuck up posters criticising the Free The Nipple campaign in the common […]
David Warner’s 145 is the best sporting performance of the modern era
At the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday one man did something that many wouldn’t think possible under the circumstances. Just two weeks after the tragic death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes, his long-time friend and team […]
War Songs is an extraordinary piece of theatrical discourse
War Songs – a final year PCI student production – described itself as a “new verbatim musical”. Using real stories and real memories from the last 100 years of war (timed to coincide with the […]
The Real Junk Food Project: Why waste food?
The Real Junk Food Project is a ‘Pay-As-You-Feel’ (PAYF) eatery in Armely, Leeds, only serving food that would otherwise be destined for landfill. From December 2013 to June 2014, the café intercepted 10,520.716 kilograms of […]