Georgie Burgess reviews Opera North’s production of Katya Kabanova, on at the Leeds Grand on select dates until the 27th of February. Here I was, back again to see my second opera and it was […]
InTheMiddle with Denis Lawson
You’ve seen him as rebel alliance fighter pilot, Wedge Antilles, in the original Star Wars trilogy; you might also know him as the uncle of Ewan McGregor. But with an acting career than spans over […]
Look no further for festivity than Nativity! (the Musical)
Arts Editor Rose Crees tells us why this nativity scene must be seen. Nativity! the Musical triumphs at every twist and turn, jazz hand and box-step, sad moment and smile. While usually cautious of anything […]
Review: The Full Monty @ The Grand – steamy, hilarious fun
Shrieking, catcalls, cackling laughter and a standing ovation characterised the response to Simon Beaufoy’s production of the Full Monty on its opening night this week. Based on the 1997 film, the story follows a group […]
Review: Chicago @ The Grand – dazzling dance moves
“Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery” – Chicago stopped by at Leeds Grand Theatre to dazzle audiences with a heavy presence of impressive choreography from the iconic Bob Fosse. This jazz infused musical is far […]
Review: ‘Ghost The Musical’ at The Grand – over the top enjoyable
Ghost: The Musical, is an adaptation of the award winning, film. On the 14th of November the show opened in Leeds Grand theatre. The performance certainly had moments of psychic brilliance, which added up to […]
Review: Breakfast At Tiffany's leaves a Lott to be desired
Richard Greenberg’s adaptation of Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s was met with a lukewarm response at Leeds Grand Theatre on 5th April. If you’re not already familiar, the classic story portrays writer, Fred (Matt Baker) […]
Plenty of Claps for the Von Trapps
Tuesday 21st July: Leeds Grand Theatre. The Sound of Music has been a household name and musical icon since its Broadway debut in 1959, and its recent debut at Leeds Grand firmly supported this with a standing […]
Leeds set to be Alive with The Sound of Music: Preview
Leeds Grand Theatre will be welcoming a brand new production of The Sound of Music on Monday 20th July as part of its national UK tour. Arguably one of the most well-known musicals of all […]
Jesus Christ Superstar is resurrected at Leeds Grand Theatre
Jesus Christ Superstar returned to Leeds this week as part of a new touring production. Never a stranger to reinvention, this particular production welcomed back Glenn Carter whom reprised his role as Jesus alongside new […]
The Producers set to take centre stage at Leeds Grand
Almost fifty years since Mel Brooks’ original film was released, The Producers is taking to the stage again, and will be making a stop in Leeds at the Grand Theatre from 8th June until the 13th. Telling the […]