With two rooms of music and DJ sets evolving throughout the night, there was enough variety to keep your interest. The main room, known as ‘The Arena’, mostly covered chart anthems with some house and […]
Public Access TV @ Oporto, 1/11/16
In a room not much bigger than your kitchen, New York buzz band Public Access TV played a set so hot the back window steamed up, making the gig feel like a sweaty late-night lock-in. […]
Review: Revolution – A New Art for a New World
Making its debut at the Vue ciema in Kirkstall on the 10th of November, Margy Kinmoth’s Revolution: New Art for a New World is a fascinating, if slightly dense insight into the Russian revolution, and […]
Don‘t Go Breaking My Art: Axing the History of Art A level
Is Michael Gove right to scrap Art History A-level? In The Middle takes a look at the debate… FOR The axing of the Art History A-level has caused quite a stir, with some slamming Michael […]
Andrea Arnold & Ken Loach: Re-vitalising Cinema
With the recent releases of both American Honey and I, Daniel Blake, In The Middle takes a closer look at two of Britain‘s finest filmmakers… Andrea Arnold is one of the most celebrated British filmmakers […]
Review: The Rocky Horror Show – Stranger than Gail Platt‘s turtlenecks
It‘s not usual to be asked to hand over any water pistols or lighters as you enter the theatre, but this was no normal night at the Leeds Grand. This halloween saw The Rocky Horror […]
An artist from two worlds: György Gordon
The Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery opens its doors to a retrospective of the artist György Gordon: Sixty years after the ill-fated Hungarian Revolution of 1956, the University’s Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery mark its anniversary […]
Review: Queen of Katwe – a bright and moving experience
Queen of Katwe is a beautiful looking, sensitively made sports film that surmounts the cliches of its genre. The talent of Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo and the beautiful directing delivers a dynamic and bustling […]
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 […]
Review: I, Daniel Blake – highlights the uncomfortable truth
After winning the Palme D’or – the oldest recipient in the award‘s history – Ken Loach is back in UK cinemas this week with I, Daniel Blake, a story of the titular Tyneside joiner (Dave […]
Review: TG’s NSFW – mature in more ways than one
Advertised as a ‘play all about boobs’ by director, Liv Morrissey, the intellectual integrity of TG’s ‘NSFW’ was queried, however the show was a treat to watch with some poignant and current topics dealt with […]
Slow Club @ Brudenell Social Club, 30/10/16
Slow Club, Sheffield’s finest, have evolved a lot since 2009’s debut album Yeah So. The band were once renowned for folky, melodic songs with heart-wrenching lyrics inspired by the hardest and deepest moments in the […]