Human life is fleeting, the world is still unfolding…
Redefining Dance of the African Diaspora with a contemporary outlook, ACE Dance and Music’s bold new double bill presents two powerful, contrasting visions of our world today, told through exhilarating and emotive breathtaking physicality – what are you willing to die for?
Follow the scandalous true story of a Suffragette-turned-Fascist in this time bending cabaret.
VENUS 2.0 is a high-octane dance theatre experience exploring the chaos and turmoil of the early 20th-century.
Six chameleonic dancers take you on a white-knuckle ride through the evolution of Fascism. Enter a world of explosive physicality, hilarious cabaret and an obsession with the future. Why did it start? How does it stop? Where does it end?
An explosive dance ensemble of young international dancers showcasing an exciting and energetic mix of inventive choreography and exceptional new talent. The vibrant triple bill of new works by Jasmin Vardimon Company associates Chess Dillon-Reams and Hobie Schouppe culminates with choreography by multi-award-winning Jasmin Vardimon MBE.
People of Leodis, step back in time and experience the atmosphere and excitement at our Roman themed holiday extravaganza. Enjoy the sights and sounds and tastes of Roman life as Rome comes to Leeds.
Come and enjoy a day packed full of unforgettable moments all presented by our Roman Editor, the organiser of gladiatorial contests and entertainment. Explore Roman Myths through our living history presentations, have a go activities, enjoy our demonstrations, or make your own Roman token to take home.
Learn how to press plants and make a herbarium with museum curator, Clare Brown. In this workshop we’ll look at how museum plant collections are made, looked after and used. We will also make a herbarium sheet to take home.
Please arrive early to visit the exhibition.
All materials included
Open to all abilities
Age 14+
Learn how to use fabric and thread to tell stories in our drop-in textile workshops. The project artists will expertly guide you to create embroidered, patchworked and embellished pieces of textile art as part of the Threads of Freedom project. You don’t need any experience to join in as they will guide you through designing and creating your piece inspired by the history of Leeds and the Leodis photographic archives. Every contribution matters.
Learn how to use fabric and thread to tell stories in our drop-in textile workshops. The project artists will expertly guide you to create embroidered, patchworked and embellished pieces of textile art as part of the Threads of Freedom project. You don’t need any experience to join in as they will guide you through designing and creating your piece inspired by the history of Leeds and the Leodis photographic archives. Every contribution matters.
Learn how to use fabric and thread to tell stories in our drop-in textile workshops. The project artists will expertly guide you to create embroidered, patchworked and embellished pieces of textile art as part of the Threads of Freedom project. You don’t need any experience to join in as they will guide you through designing and creating your piece inspired by the history of Leeds and the Leodis photographic archives. Every contribution matters.
Who says you need a paintbrush to paint?!
During this workshop you will be learning the basics of wet felting and how to 'paint' a small felt picture.
You will be guided through adding additional fibres to create texture and you'll learn how to add details through embroidery and/or needlefelting
At the end of the session you will have created your very own felted painting.
Under the careful guidance of Penny, you will learn some of the fundamental principles of wet felting.
The techniques you learn will enable you to create your very own 3D wet felted bowl, which can be used for ornamental use or as a 'useful pot to put things in'.