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.

The year is 1916.

Drawn from two years of Sussex retirement for the funeral of his friend, Dr Watson, Holmes returns to Baker Street to resolve ‘the last act’ of his epic career.

A spectacular heatrical evening unfolds, with fourteen characters, all played by Nigel Miles-Thomas in a tour-de-force performance.

Cross-examinations, heated arguments, and all manner of comic and serious interactions, between many famous Conan Doyle characters.

And as the play concludes ,the great detective will reveal a shocking secret...

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

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.