We’re bringing poetry and spoken word to the Thackray Museum of Medicine as part of their Thackray Lates programme on Thursday 13 February.

For one night only, the museum will be pumping with a programme filled with the red stuff (and we don’t mean roses). Join us for an anti-valentine evening like no other, one that embraces the visceral life force of all beating hearts: blood!

Described as ‘the best observational comedian of his generation’ (The Guardian), this Edinburgh Award nominee’s last UK tour show After This One, I’m Going Home ended with standing ovations around the country.

Seann has starred in Netflix’s Flinch, Live at the Apollo, Tonight at the London Palladium, Celebrity Juice, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Virtually Famous, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Chatty Man and Stand Up Central.

Join us to explore ideas of ‘blindness gain’, new approaches to exhibition making, and ways audiences can experience artworks beyond the visual.

Throughout the day speakers will address how artists have used, and continue to use, senses beyond the ocular, both historically and in contemporary practice.

Tickets are free and include lunch, refreshments and a wine reception at the end of the day.

A completely made-up true story!

“The most generous of hosts… a mesmerising personality… a gifted storyteller… a natural comic” - The Guardian

When the world goes mad, do we inevitably go mad too?

But: Life Isn't Like That, Is It? is a new collection of stories by Boff Whalley, musician, author, and one of the founding members of the anarcho-punk band Chumbawamba and Commoners Choir.

These are stories about real lives, real people, and real life. Stuttering, wayward, disjointed, funny, ridiculous, and unplanned.

NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author Ed Patrick injects Leeds with a gut-punch hilarious show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS, the pitfalls of modern medicine and the power of questioning it.

There’s plenty of laughing gas to go round!

Ed also hosts the ‘Comedians Surgery’ podcast where he speaks to guests including Joe Lycett, Rose Matafeo and Reginald D Hunter about their health stories and experiences.

‘Brilliantly funny’ Matt Lucas

‘Extremely funny’ The Telegraph

‘Packed with hilarious anecdotes’ The Guardian

Comedian Huge Davies will be performing a series of songs, but not songs he’s written – these are songs passed down from his family members and ancestors (dead). From his Grandpa Joe finally winning a ticket to the chocolate factory to his brother Elliot finding a stray alien in the garden shed, there’s something for everyone.

Join us at Wellington Place for some free half-term fun!

On Saturday 22 February, from 10am – 11:30am, we’re hosting a poetry writing workshop for ages 8 – 13, with local author and poet, Spencer Woods.

For those aged under 8 we welcome the return of The PLAY Tent, who’ll be hosting a sensory play session at the same time as the workshop – meaning there’s something on for all!

Please book one ticket per child see Tickets below

Parents/Guardians do not need a ticket.

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN AT ALL TIMES.