Some say that this is the best time of year; leaves begin to fall, nights become longer and jumpers become our cosy companions. Yet for some of us there is another tradition which appears on […]
Enter The SWARM: An interview with Riptide Theatre Company
In the depths of Leeds, there is a studio space that’s not what it seems. Knocking on a blue door and saying a secret password, the Gryphon Arts Editors were immediately immersed in the SWARM. […]
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) […]
Review: The Monstrosity of Things – A nerve-jangling study of fear
The latest performance project which saw a collaboration between third year Theatre and Performance Students and Managing Performance students from the school of Performance and Cultural Studies, blended physical theatre, multimedia and storytelling within a context […]
Review: Blood Brothers – Celebrating 29 years of success
Blood Brothers returned to the Leeds Grand Theatre last week to coincide with its 29th anniversary. A musical which many will associate with reading the original text at GCSE, or perhaps having seen it on […]
Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat – Relentlessly delightful
The all-new 2016 production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat arrived in Leeds Grand Theatre this week to delight audiences of all ages. I must confess, with a mix of celebrity casting, repeats of existing […]
What's On: LGBTQ* Special
February is LGBT History Month and Leeds is no stranger to supporting LGBT rights. With an extensive range of activities happening throughout the month, here are a few hand chosen by the arts editors for […]
The Art of Drag: What Ru Can Do For You!
Start your engines! That’s right, RuPaul’s Drag Race is back for season 8 of this cult phenomenon reality series. Wait, what? You haven’t heard? Where have you been! RuPaul’s Drag Race is a reality TV […]
Preview: Opera Soc's The Magic Flute
From 10th – 13th February 2016, performance society Opera Soc will be performing a brand new adaptation of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. However, this will be no ordinary re-telling of the classic opera as director […]
Review: Robin Hood & the Babes in the Wood
City Varieties Music Hall’s annual pantomime played to a warming family orientated audience. This year’s show, Robin Hood & the Babes in the Wood proved to be a show for audiences of all ages. Set […]
Stage: World Premiere of The Girls
Gary Barlow and Tim Firth’s new musical, The Girls, based on the British film Calendar Girls, premiered to an electric atmosphere and a standing ovation at Leeds Grand Theatre at its world premiere last Tuesday. […]
Preview: Figs in Wigs – Friday 27th November, Live Arts Bistro
On November 27th, Figs in Wigs will be bringing their latest show, Show Off to The Live Arts Bistro in Leeds. In their latest show, Figs in Wigs explore social media, and the concept of the ‘self’. […]