Archive Live! Comedy

Join us at Archive for a night of laughs. Featuring some of the best acts on the circuit.

Headlined by the brilliant Jen Collier: Jen has supported acts like Jason Manford, Arthur Smith, Shappi Khorsandi, and Dave Johns on tour. She has appeared on "The Rhod Gilbert Show" (BBC Wales), "New Comedian of the Year Award" (BBC Radio 4 Extra), and "The Comedy Club" (BBC Radio 4 Extra). Additionally, she has written for BBC Radio 4’s "The News Quiz" and "The Now Show."

CAFÉ ECONOMIQUE: The Insights of Modern Monetary Theory: Correcting Misconceptions. A talk by Dr Phil Armstrong

In this presentation I examine the origins of MMT and its relationship to other heterodox schools. I consider its key insights and the implications of MMT for policy development. I discuss the major criticisms and commonly held misconceptions of MMT as a school of thought. 

Origins of the National Women's Aid Federation: An Oral History Project

Join Feminist Archive North as they celebrate the launch of a new project documenting the founding of the National Women’s Aid Federation.

“I think that was the beginning...some of the more feminist groups thinking we need to create...a democratic organisation that is feminist and that doesn't allow one person to head it up.” (Liz Kelly, National Women’s Aid Federation Founder Member)

Feminist Archive North presents The Women’s Aid Oral History Project - telling the story of Women’s Aid through the voices of the women involved.

Sleeping Beauty

Carriageworks Theatre's 2025/26 Pantomime!

Join us deep in the tangled forest for this fantastical tale full of fairies, dragons, bravery and magic. Featuring panto shenanigans creating an abundance of laughter, dance and music, along with dazzling scenery and costumes, spectacular special effects and plenty of audience interaction – it’s the dream panto to get everyone in a spin!

PAGES Artists' Book Fair 2025

PAGES Artists’ Book Fair 2025 will take place in the Victorian splendour of the adjoining Leeds Art Gallery and Leeds Central Library. The gallery’s majestic Central Court and the Library’s more intimate Room 700 exhibition space provide two complementing areas for encountering some of the best contemporary artists’ books from the UK and abroad.

Big Fish Little Fish SuperHero Family Rave!

Helping parents be responsibly irresponsible since 2013.

CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES!

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon as we invite you to a one-of-a-kind, fun-packed family rave experience!

Bring your little Batmans, Spidermans, Wonder Womens and step onto a vibrant dancefloor where families can groove together amidst colorful bubbles, dazzling light effects, giant balloons, a joyful confetti blast, and a lively parachute dance finale – all set in the amazing Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen!

Kindred: VR Experience

An intimate and emotional journey brought to life through VR.

Step into Kindred, an animated VR film that tells the remarkable true story of Syd, the first non-binary trans person to adopt a child in the UK.

Tickets for this VR experience are free and available on the door.

Sessions run every 30 minutes from 12:15pm with each lasting around 15 minutes. There will be a break from 2pm to 2:30pm. 

Please speak to a member of staff on arrival for directions to the VR experience.

Ghosts of Temple Newsam

Join us for a programme of special tours exploring fascinating elements of Temple Newsam’s rich and varied history.  Subjects include power, art, costume and ghosts: these tours promise to reveal a different side to this magnificent house.

These tours will last between 1-1.5hrs.  Meeting point is the Great Hall, unless otherwise stated. Cost for the tours is £5 (plus house admission).

4, 5, 12, 19 October, 11am & 2pm

Join this spine-tingling tour and discover ghostly goings on at the big house, past and present.

Temple Newsam Tour: Temple Newsam the Art Gallery

Join us for a programme of special tours exploring fascinating elements of Temple Newsam’s rich and varied history.  Subjects include power, art, costume and ghosts: these tours promise to reveal a different side to this magnificent house.

These tours will last between 1-1.5hrs.  Meeting point is the Great Hall, unless otherwise stated. Cost for the tours is £5 (plus house admission).

Thursday 11 September, 11am & 2pm

Yorkshire Connections : Yorkshire Day Tour

Join us for a programme of special tours exploring fascinating elements of Temple Newsam’s rich and varied history.  Subjects include power, art, costume and ghosts: these tours promise to reveal a different side to this magnificent house.

These tours will last between 1-1.5hrs.  Meeting point is the Great Hall, unless otherwise stated. Cost for the tours is £5 (plus house admission).

Friday 1 August (Yorkshire Day), 11am and 2pm

Celebrate Yorkshire Day by exploring the local connections associated with Temple Newsam.