Although it doesn’t have a very catchy name, Thackray Medical Museum is a building as rich in history as it is horror stories. Due to its days as a workhouse (subject to two major outbreaks […]
The Babadook is easily one of the best horror movies of recent years
The Babadook will scare you, but it might not do so in the way you expect. As a ‘monster in the closet’ flick, it is easily the equal of recent favourites The Conjuring, Sinister and […]
Shezad Dawood presents a union of old and new in a visually stimulating display
In Leeds City Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, Shezad Dawood presents a new film, sculpture, textile paintings and neon pieces alongside works from the gallery’s own collection.The London-based artist was already familiar with the gallery’s collection […]
Leeds College of Art MA Show is a work of exceptional imagination, diversity and technical skill
Munro House last week hosted the exhibition launch of Leeds College of Art’s MA in Creative Practice. The brand new course proudly displayed the work of its first four artists, active in a cross section […]
Swipe Right has a clear message: put your phone down and experience the world
Swipe Right explores the influence of dating network app Tinder through an upbeat and often entertaining production featuring an ensemble of six creative individuals. It was entertaining to see a satirical slant on dating apps, […]
Our pick of the top scariest film villains
The Thing Top of the list is The Thing from John Carpenter’s 1982 film (not the cripplingly disappointing 2011 prequel, even if Tormund Giantsbane is in it). The use of gory, disgusting handmade prosthetics gives […]
“Not everyone likes it and that’s okay” – An Interview With Cardinal Burns
Currently on a national tour off the back of the success of the second series of their hit sketch show . We caught up with Dustin Demri-Burns – one half of comedy duo Cardinal Burns – while […]
Sneaky Experience could be an exciting and alternative way to spend Halloween
Kirkstall Abbey is set to team up with cinema installation specialists Sneaky Experience to present a trio of terrifying evenings over this Halloween weekend. The ruined Cistercian monastery will host The Exorcist, John Carpenter’s Halloween […]
The Apprentice: You’re f-amous!
The twenty boisterous candidates of this year’s The Apprentice made their television debut a couple of weeks ago, showcasing their business aptitude and proving themselves as a profitable investment for Lord Sugar. However, with drama […]
Life is a CABARET! wouldn’t look out of place on a West End stage
Whooping, cheering, jumping, screaming – and that’s just the audience. Stage Musicals Society showcased their latest performance of Life is a Cabaret at the Riley Smith theatre across two nights and certainly did it with […]
Freeview Flicks of the Week: Drive, Footloose and The Cabin in the Woods
In the Middle’s best weekly freeview flicks picks is here! This week we cut loose and get spooked by ghosts! TUESDAY – Secrets and Lies (Film4 01:00) Mike Leigh is one of Britain’s favourite directors, […]
Art | The North & Wind of Change – is John Bulmer’s iconic photography in the right space?
John Bulmer, notable for his use of colour in photojournalism, once noted that the last thing he wanted was for his photograps to be on the walls of galleries. It seems ironic, then, that his […]