“…beautiful, warm-hearted story of unexpected love and sacrifice…” The Sound of Music by Opera North, Leeds Grand Theatre By Sean SableIn the ancient bygone days of the 1980s, watching a movie at home was dark magic. You were either subject […]
“…a dazzling, sing-along celebration of love and friendship…” MAMMA MIA! by Catherine Johnson, Leeds Grand Theatre By Sean Sable Want to know the worst thing about my husband? He doesn’t like ABBA. This, we can all agree, is not only […]
“…for anyone who loves candy-floss musicals…” Legally Blonde: The Musical by Amanda Brown adapted by Heather Hach, Leeds Grand Theatre By Sean Sable The song Barbie Girl by Aqua hit the radio in 1997, and the message was not ambiguous. […]
Opera North has announced that leading soprano Katie Bird and star of stage and screen Edward Bennett will be making Leeds alive with The Sound of Music this summer as they take on the leading roles of Maria and Captain […]
“…a thought-provoking adaptation…” Shawshank Redemption by Owen O’Neill and Dave Johns, Leeds Grand Theatre By Sean Sable I’m going to make a confession, but I need you to hear me out. Ready? I didn’t like The Shawshank Redemption the first time I […]
‘That’s it friends, I’m into opera now. In a big first for me, I went to see an opera last night and it was absolutely incredible. It has changed me.’ – John A on X after a visit to Opera North Opera North today announces its repertoire […]
Wednesday 25 Feb 2025 – Ten years after lifting the trophy and capturing the nation’s hearts on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton are reuniting for the very first time in a brand-new, limited theatre tour: 10 -Joanne and Ore – Champions Reignited. A […]
This month sees the launch of Explore, a playful, curiosity-sparking programme of films, performances and hands-on fun for young people aged 5-12 and their families from Fri 3 – Sun 19 April. With an exciting cast of partners – including Aardman, BoomChikkaBoom, […]
This April, Leeds Heritage Theatres (LHT) invites families to Explore – and now there’s even more reason to adventure into the city centre as 42 New Briggate opens as part of the programme. Running from Fri 3 – Sun 18 April 2026, […]
“…a charged and sexy ballet… sits on the edge of dance evolution…” Northern Ballet’s Gentleman Jack, Leeds Grand Theatre By Sean Sable No one would accuse me of being a snob—at least not to my face. I never perch from […]
The Leeds branch of John Lewis, in partnership with the UK and Ireland tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, is delighted to showcase costumes from the production ahead of its arrival at Leeds Grand Theatre, where it will play […]
“… lays the rawest emotions bare and demands that you confront them…” Peter Grimes by Benjamin Britten, Leeds Grand Theatre By Sean Sable I’m an ugly crier. And worse yet, I absolutely love crying. There is something about just letting […]
“…breathtakingly fresh and endlessly clever…” Opera North’s The Marriage of Figaro, Leeds Grand Theatre By Sean Sable I once saw someone describe The Marriage of Figaro as “Bridgerton with a more confusing plot,” and whilst I’d argue the plot isn’t […]
From March 2026, the world premiere of Northern Ballet’s new full-length ballet –Gentleman Jack – is set to captivate Yorkshire audiences as part of a nationwide tour, with performances in Leeds (7-14 March 2026), Sheffield (31 March – 4 April) and […]
“…exactly the kind of chaos we came for…” John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers: The Play by John Cleese, Leeds Grand Theatre By Sean Sable There’s a particular flavour of nostalgia that comes with growing up on British sitcoms that I admit to […]
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