Still residing as BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year, Ríoghnach Connolly’s taste for musical adventure is eclectic. Along with her companion players, Honeyfeet, they collectively drive a broad terrain of musical textures from esoteric protest songs to foot-tapping and floor-thumping dance rhythms.
“Reminds me of the first time I heard Amy Winehouse with the Dap Kings” - Chris Hawkins, BBC 6 Music
Whatever your ability, everyone is welcome at these LGBTQ+ accessible dance sessions.
Dance On, in partnership with Leeds LGBT Consortium, is a fun way to get moving and socialise.
No dance experience needed!
Wear comfortable clothing you can move in.
The School of Night is 20!!
Twenty years ago The School of Night made its first appearance, at Shakespeare's Globe in London. Since then, its unique blend of literary improvisation has been seen all over the UK (Hay, Latitude and Edinburgh festivals, National Theatre, British Library) and beyond (in the US, Malaysia and all over Europe) as well as appearing on many radio shows, including BBC Radio's The Verb.
Come along to our first meeting of 2025 on Thursday 20 February from 6PM at The Tetley. The meeting will last roughly an hour and will be a general hello and information about the festival will be given to both newcomers and returning programmers to Scalarama Leeds.
If you are brand new to Scalarama, don't worry! Everything will be explained in the meeting about how it all works and we are a very friendly bunch. You are not expected to bring anything or have any ideas for your possible future events at this point.
New York Times calls it ‘the best musical of this century.’ Washington Post says ‘it is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.’ And Entertainment Weekly raves ‘grade A: the funniest musical of all time.’ It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award and four-time Olivier-winning Best Musical.
The eagerly anticipated return to the UK for the Jamaican comedian who has quickly established himself as a household name in the Caribbean through his relatable and hilarious Instagram and TikTok skits.
This May, join Levison Wood, the world-renowned explorer, best-selling author and TV presenter, as he embarks on his fifth UK theatre tour, Walking the World: A Life of Exploration and Adventure.
This brand-new show will celebrate the human spirit and transformative power of travel, with captivating stories from Levison’s remarkable adventures over the past 20 years, from the icy landscapes of the Himalayas to the scorching deserts of Arabia.
Join us in our monthly life drawing class with Gallery favourite, experienced artist and tutor, Rob Oldfield.
This workshop is open to everyone, from newcomers who want to take up a hobby through to experienced artists looking to hone their sketching skills.
Materials including various papers, pencils, charcoal and drawing boards will be supplied, but please feel free to bring your own too.
We are proud to be able to bring you an event with Pride of Britain Award Winner and inspirational woman, Lindsey Burrow. Lindsey will join us in the Old Woollen for an evening to talk about her first publication Take Care, the life-affirming memoir of the working mother of three young children who has inspired the nation through her selfless commitment to husband Rob Burrow (CBE), the rugby league legend she cared for throughout his heroic battle with motor neurone disease (MND).
A free 6 week course exploring poetry, place, nature and hope. Build creative writing skills and capture nature in words, photography and lino print with local spoken word artist Natalie Davies.
Beginners welcome, no experience needed, all materials provided.