As Ed Gamble hits Leeds this evening as part of his ‘Mammoth’ tour, Martha Sanders takes time to chat with him about everything from jokes too rude for older punters to his comedic journey. Although […]
What’s what with Arts Socs
Leeds University Union has a wide variety of societies, each one different, interesting and inclusive. Whether you want to try out something new, or hone a new talent and skill you never thought you would […]
Seize the Memes of Production: The Communist Comedy Revolution
Rose Crees delves into why cultural and artistic communicative formats of 2017 are returning to the Communism that was supposedly left in the 20th Century. The first trailer for Armando Iannucci’s latest project, The Death […]
Review: Spelling Bee – Musical Theatre Society
Musical Theatre Society’s latest production takes us back to those cringe-ridden days of adolescence with an unashamed brashness and humour. In presenting us with some of the darker sides of growing up face on with […]
Review – Live at the Riley
As it’s my third year in sunny Leeds it seems to be the right time to experience some of the more bespoke nightlife this wonderful city has to offer. Live at the Riley wasn’t off […]
“This show got me sober”: Eleanor Conway on being an unapologetic woman
Covering Tinder, porn and addiction, Eleanor Conway’s debut stand up show, Walk of Shame, doesn’t hold back. Jessica Murray chats to her about how the show has changed her life, and why it’s a great […]
Review: The Leeds Tealights – Stunning and original student comedy
The Leeds Tealights have long established themselves as a force to be reckoned with, having plenty of 5-star reviews under their belts; they haven’t let this faze them though, and their new show ‘Rebirth’ was […]
Review: Rules for Living – Roast potatoes and Resentment
When I went down to Alec Clegg theatre, I wasn’t expecting to be showered in fragments of mashed potato, see a character being groped by an immobilised geriatric, or feel so festive over a month […]
In The Middle with Matt Forde
Before he takes the stage at Leeds‘ City Varieties, In The Middle sits down with comic Matt Forde What can we expect from the new tour? It’s a jam-packed show of jokes and impressions, trying […]
In The Middle with Alex Horne and The Horne Section
In The Middle talks to Alex Horne about music, comedy, one liners and his band Alex Horne and The Horne Section How was Alex Horne and the Horne Section formed? We got together about seven […]
Stand-up stars at Leeds City Varieties
Shappi Khorsandi Ten years after her breakthrough performance at the Fringe, Shappi Khorsandi (Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow) is bringing her show ‘Oh My Country! From Morris Dancing to Morrissey’ to Leeds. […]
Headaches: We need to talk about The Tealights
The Leeds Tealights’ outstanding reputation precedes them, and as a result, they have the unfortunate burden of extremely high expectations placed upon them at every performance they give. Their latest work Headaches, performed at the […]