Rachel Fairburn: Side Eye

Rachel, star of ‘Live at the Apollo’ and co-host of ‘All Killa No Filla’ is a renowned stand-up and “rock’n’roll star of British Comedy” (Rolling Stone).

She’s bringing not only her “Bright, brave and bitterly enjoyable” (The Skinny) stand-up comedy out on the road but also some brand-new characters along for the ride.

A “Huge presence in a pint-sized frame” (Chortle).

Illuminating Edward Carpenter

This immersive environment explores the life of Edward Carpenter (1844-1929), poet, philosopher and advocate for gay rights, women’s rights and environmental causes. Using sound, light, projection and his extensive collection of letters, notebooks and photographs at the University of Leeds, the exhibition vividly brings Carpenter to life.

Artist: Matthew Dangerfield (UK)

Geoff Norcott & Friends

Geoff Norcott is working up new material for his next UK tour.

You might have seen him on shows like ‘Would I Lie To You?’, ‘Have I Got News for You?’, ‘The Last Leg’ and ‘Live At The Apollo’.

With these discounted tickets, you'll get an up-close chance to see him develop his next generation of hilarious and occasionally provocative routines.

To help him out he's got very funny friends from the comedy circuit, Jason Patterson and Michelle Shaughnessy.

Student Commissions

Explore the work of the next generation of artists with Ed Green’s playful structure of found materials, Eleanor Craig’s interactive installation symbolising recovery and Kelly Cumberland’s fusion of art and science, highlighting cellular processes through light and shadow.

 

Artists: Ed Green, Eleanor Craig & Kelly Cumberland (UK)

Spencer Jones

The star of BBC’s ‘The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk’ and ‘Mister Winner’ comes to Leeds on tour with his irresistibly madcap show.

Twice BAFTA nominated. Twice Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated. Spencer has the story of moving house from the city to the countryside. Expect some prop-based tomfoolery, chickens rapping over looped songs, visual gags and a very angry cockerel.  

As also seen on ‘Ted Lasso’, ‘Upstart Crow’ and ‘Live at the Apollo’.

Smeaton’s Planetarium

Star science and electronic music collide to create a star-scattering, immersive experience in the beautiful surroundings of the Clothworkers’ Concert Hall. Images of galaxies, stars and nebula shoot around you, responding to music created by students from the School of Music, based on the research of scientists from the School of Physics and Astronomy.

Artists: School of Music students (UK)

Leaf Lanterns

This simple and beautiful installation brings a touch of the summer into October by lighting pressed leaves in the trees outside the School of Music. Visit the Be Curious maker space in Parkinson Court to find out more about
the superpowers of the trees around you, from cleaning the air to keeping our cities cooler.
 

Artists: The Leeds Ecosystem,
Atmosphere and Forest
(LEAF) Centre (UK)

Laidlaw Library

Laidlaw Library

Laidlaw LIbrary
Hilary Place, University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9JT
United Kingdom

Impossible Patterns

This mesmerising new large-scale sound and light installation takes inspiration from mysterious non-repeating patterns.  Found both in mathematics and in natural forms, these beautiful patterns have fascinated and enthralled mathematicians for decades.

Artists: Rebecca Smith (Urban Projections), Professor Alastair Rucklidge (School of Mathematics), Dr Merin Joseph (UK)

Trinity St David’s

Trinity St David’s

Trinity St David’s
179 Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 3AR
United Kingdom