The recognisable life of a Leeds student collides with space-age absurdity for hilarious consequences in Open Theatre’s new play Peroxide. The action begins following a wild night out and Tahys Rodriguez, playing Sophie, and Mike […]
Devonshire Hall present The Vagina Monologues
The hotspot for performing arts in Leeds has always started in Devonshire Hall, let’s face it. This year, Dev’s choice of production is slightly more left-field than usual as they’re putting on Eve Ensler’s infamous […]
Annie Hall: 40 years of nervous romance
It’s coming up to the 40th anniversary of Woody Allen’s seminal piece of cinema Annie Hall. Often dubbed ‘the nervous romance’, it frequently blurs genre boundaries and is considered by most Allen’s best work. Harry […]
Review: Fences – held back by its theatrical roots
Twenty minutes into Fences, I started to wonder if the film was based on a play. It turns out that it is, the film being an adaptation of the critically-acclaimed play of the same name […]
NT Live screenings: are they a good thing?
Lauded by some for increasing accessibility, but lambasted by others for ruining the true live experience, National Theatre Live is a major talking point in British theatre. Our writers Aiden Wynn and Stephanie Bennett go […]
Review: Toni Erdmann – a layered dark comedy
This award-winning German comedy has conquered this year’s film season; having swept the European Film Awards for Best Film, Director, Screenwriter and the Best Actor awards for both of its two leads. Notably, director Maren […]
Review: Loving – A heartfelt portrayal of interracial marriage
The story of a marriage which changed a nation, Loving has picked up a few Oscar nods. Isabel Rushmer sits down and falls in love with this latest release… Loving, based on the real life […]
These books were alive; they spoke to me – Dora Garcia at The Tetley
The latest exhibiton to grace The Tetley features the work of Dora García. In The Middle takes a look at this daring literary work .. Running from 3rd February to 23rd April, Barcelona-based artist Dora […]
Review: Pygmalion – a play for post-modern times?
‘Ambitious flower girls who see this play must not imagine they can pass themselves off as fine ladies’, flashes repeatedly across the stage before the play has even begun. Sam Pritchard’s reworking of Bernard Shaw’s […]
Review: TG’s The Trial – comic, captivating and tense
Based on Franz Kafka’s 1925 novel and adapted by Steven Berkoff, Theatre Group’s performance of The Trial delivered in all areas comic, captivating and tense. Centred around the arrest of Joseph K., played by Joe […]
Roses are red, violets are blue, it’s gonna be ok, these films are here for you
Valentine’s Day can be a minefield. Sure, a nice film night sounds like a good safe idea, but what vibe are you going for here? Are you three years into a nice comfortable relationship that’s […]
The Arts Netflix Weekend Watchlist: Vol 14
Better late than never, here’s the Arts Netflix Weekend Watchlist, here to save you endlessly scrolling through film after film as you’re trying to procrastinate. You’re welcome. Friday (Saturday afternoon works too!) – Born into Brothels […]