Blessed by an abundance of talent in the local area, In The Middle has set its sights on uncovering some of the finest unsigned and small-label artists in Yorkshire and beyond, in a showcase of […]
Trespass establishes intrigue and pulls the audience slowly in
Trespass is an original theatre piece conceived, written and produced entirely by the Wonky Spoon Theatre Company, in conjunction with the Little Leeds Fringe. Performed in stage@leeds’ Alec Clegg Room (a smaller, more intimate venue […]
Open Theatre’s Metamorphosis
Open Theatre Society made the most of the title and central theme of their latest production. Metamorphosis is a play by Steven Berkoff based on the novella of the same name by Franz Kafka. It […]
My Case, My Journey – stories of Leeds women in migrant communities
A new exhibition giving an insight into the experiences and cultural heritages of Leeds’ international women is to be showcased from today. ‘My Case, My Journey’ will open its doors in The MillSpace at Leeds […]
Postcard from Abroad – Universiteit Utrecht the Netherlands
Ellen is a friendly, semi-professional procrastinator who talks a little too much and thinks about what she’s saying a little too little. Born and bred in Cardiff, she was educated through the medium of Welsh […]
Dope Body @ Brudenell Social Club 16/05
Dope Body return to the Brudenell Social Club with their brand of noise-rock after three years away. Judging by their reception, the Baltimore three piece have definitely been missed. Leeds staples Cowtown are a wonderfully […]
Ólafur Arnalds @ Howard Assembly Room 27/02
Having previously listened to Ólafur Arnalds’ sorrowful, reflective works for piano, strings and electronics, I was not without cynical apprehension that the evening’s performance had the potential to be sentimental to the point of tawdry. […]
In The Middle with Ghadimi
Blessed by an abundance of talent in the local area, In The Middle has set its sights on uncovering some of the finest unsigned and small-label artists in Yorkshire and beyond, in a showcase of […]
Preview – System presents Guti (live) and Nick Hoppner
The balloons from their 7th birthday celebrations have only just started to sag, but System have rebounded with two stellar lineups in quick succession at the Mint club: the huge Joy O and co night […]
Focus is a reminder of just how good Will Smith can be
Who knew a life of crime, deception and distrust could look so glamorous? The latest U.S. romantic black comedy to hit our screen, Focus, starring the ever talented Will Smith and relative newcomer Margot Robbie […]
Deception is lurking in The Casual Vacancy
BBC’s The Casual Vacancy, the Sarah Phelps adaptation of J.K Rowling’s 2012 novel, has been awaited with baited breath. The novel was received with considerable critical disdain, so the spotlight has been on Phelps to prevent her own […]
Review – RBMA presents Joy Orbison b2b Ryan Elliott b2b Evan Baggs
February 27th brings yet another Friday, and another opportunity to queue for a few years in anticipation of another big night in the small confines of Mint club, the legendary clubbing mecca of […]