Under the Cover of Night | Opera, Musical Theatre, and Art Song | An Opera Cabaret

Under the Cover of Night tells a story from sunset to early morning, exploring the emotions and tribulations that can happen under the cover of darkness, before the day begins anew.

Inspired by the common themes and narratives that occur in music for the stage, this programme spins its own tale through anticipation, celebration, conflict, and finally death, before the sun rises again.

Musical Theatre Raves: Leeds 2025

The Musical Theatre Rave you’ve been waiting for is making its grand return to Leeds—bigger, bolder, and more FABULOUS than ever!

Get ready for an all-night celebration of musical theatre magic, where your favourite show tunes meet a rave-style party like no other! Whether you’re a Wicked witch, a Les Mis dreamer, or just here to Let It Go, this is your time to take centre stage.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Poisoned Peach Cinema Presents 

Drop Dead Gorgeous

In the small town of Mount Rose, Minnesota, a teen beauty pageant is about to unleash a fury of very unladylike behaviour. For in this contest, going after the crown is not just a fairy-tale dream but an all-out war where you win any way you can… or die trying.

American satirical black comedy film directed by Michael Patrick Jann and starring Kirstie Alley, Ellen Barkin, Kirsten Dunst, Allison Janney, Denise Richards, Brittany Murphy, and Amy Adams. 

A State of Passion - SAFAR Film Festival

After 43 horrific days working round the clock under constant bombardment in the emergency rooms of Gaza’s Al Shifa and Al Ahli hospitals, British-Palestinian reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah, emerged to find himself as a face of Palestinian resistance. With news footage of him pale and shell-shocked reverberating around the world, he spoke of a catalogue of horrors from lacerated bodies, to amputations without anesthetics, orphaned children with no surviving family, and the deliberate targeting of medics and hospital facilities.

Family First

The Merrow family has owned and operated 'Balor Bar' for generations. Known for its warm atmosphere, hearty laughter, and the best stout in the county, the pub is more than a business - it's a cherished family tradition.

At the helm of Balor Bar are Malachy and Lizzie Merrow, a spirited couple whose love for their pub is only rivalled by their love for their three children: Conor, Keira and Maeve.

The pair have always envisioned passing the bar down to their kids, keeping their legacy alive. However, not everyone is on board.

Artists Around Wetherby Open Studios - Clare's Creations

Clare is just one of 27 artists and makers taking part in this annual event.

Clare is a mixed media artist, who is based in Wetherby working in a studio in her beautiful garden.  She works in a very loose free style, getting inspiration from nature, landscape and her love of gardens.    Much of her work depicts meadows and beach scenes from memories of happy times on holiday.  She uses acrylics, working with palette knives but also likes to use inks, and other implements to mark make.

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