When I started organising Disability History Month, I didn’t identify as disabled. Sure, I had some on-going, chronic health conditions, and a variety of mental illnesses – but I wasn’t disabled. That was reserved for […]
The Arts Netflix Weekend Watchlist: Vol 11
We’re onto the last week of term, which means that you either have coursework deadlines to rush through or exams looming in the not-quite-distant future. Here are some oft-overlooked gems on Netflix for when you […]
HMLTD @ Brudenell, 22/11/16
Trump would hate HMLTD. The creative madness and complete ambiguity of the London pack’s sound delivered a sensual battering. Formally known as Happy Meal LTD, they are hard to describe. Frontman Henry Spychalsk resembles Adam […]
He‘s Behind You! Where have all the pantomimes gone?
December creeps up on us again and Christmas sets up camp for the rest of the semester, but this time round there seems to be something missing – pantomimes. They seem to be lacking in […]
Palace @ Belgrave, 24/11/16
Since I last saw them in September 2015, Palace have released their first full album, grown their fan-base, and still managed to remain quietly below the mainstream radar. As the bluesy London four-piece took to […]
Periphery at Lady Beck Studies
Lady Beck Studios is off to a flying start in the Leeds art scene with a new exhibition from Clare Holdstock. We sent Fiona Holland to investigate… Tucked away in the heart of Mabgate, is […]
JAWS @ Headrow House, 25/11/16
Four years ago, I was stood in a tiny Birmingham venue waiting for B-Town giants Peace to grace the stage with their we-don’t-give-a-shit feel-good indie vibes. Before them, an unknown band nervously performed before us. […]
LUU Dance Competition: An evening of triumph
It must be acknowledged that LUU possesses a fantastic range of talented dancers. The creativity, skill and range that was presented on Friday night is something to be proud of. The Dance Competition was professionally […]
Don’t EU want me baby?
Brexit is the gift that keeps on giving. Giving us endless disappointment that is. The British public’s shock decision to remove ourselves from the European Union will no doubt have countless negative impacts. One aspect […]
Breaking Out of London: Why regional theatre matters
As government cuts to the arts continue to plague communities up and down the country, In The Middle discusses the importance of regional theatre… Regional theatre is often underestimated and misjudged as being an impractical […]
Debate: Were the cast of Hamilton right to call out Mike Pence?
In a story that made headlines and prompted an angry diatribe of tweets from the President-Elect Donald Trump, a couple of weeks ago the cast of Hamilton on Broadway, upon learning Mike Pence was amongst […]
Starting a Food Revolution with Billy Collins
Last week, Leeds University Union played host to an innovative event: Leeds Creatives. The events saw creative people from in and around Leeds come to give speeches about the great work they’re doing to improve […]