Munch Manship Quartet – a tribute to Sonny Rollins and Chick Corea

This tribute to jazz tenor sax titan Sonny Rollins and pianist Chick Corea features Munch Manship on tenor sax and flute, Gary Culshaw bass, John Bailey guitar and Caroline Boaden drums. Expect to here some of their classic tunes such as Tenor Madness, Way our West, Spain and Armandos Rhumba

Munch Manship was born in the North East.  An early interest in the saxophone led to lessons with the late great saxophonist Ronnie Aspery and by the age of nineteen he was working as a professional musician with local bands.

SEND Next Choices 2024 - Getting ready for adult life

SEND Next Choices - Getting ready for adult life is returning to Leeds first direct arena .

The event is an opportunity for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents, carers, support workers and teachers to prepare themselves for adult life. You will be able to find out about jobs, training, apprenticeships, college courses, voluntary work, leisure activities, finances, support and benefits available in Leeds. Over 60 organisations will be there on the day with support and information.

The Bone Cancer Ball 2024

Leeds-based charity the Bone Cancer Research Trust is hosting its annual charity ball on Saturday 6th July at the Elland Road Centenary Pavilion, Leeds. The Bone Cancer Ball is an evening dedicated to making a difference to the lives of bone cancer patients, while enjoying delicious food, live music, and unforgettable moments. Whether you're passionate about supporting local causes or simply love a good excuse to dress to the nines, this is the event for you!

Wild Play

Set up camp for a day of wildness in the woods at TCV Skelton Grange...

Activities will vary from session to session depending on the season and the group - but past Wild Play days have included:

Wide games, shelter building, fire lighting, campfire cooking, field games, hammock hanging, wild food walks, woodwork crafts, string making, bows and arrows, stalking and tracking, pyro-carving and charcoal making.

The cost per child is £30 (+ Eventbrite booking fee) and includes a day of outdoor games and bushcraft activities led by experienced leaders.

Playground in Artspace

for under-fives and their carers.

Are you the companion of someone under five years, come along with them to Playground in Artspace.

Join in Clare Devlin's creative play-time inspired by the gorgeous Xanadu (2017) by Lothar Gotz to explore colour, shape and paint. Discover together what happens when you experiment with different tools and surprising ways to make coloured marks.

Make sure you come along in clothes easily washed.

The Big Wild Play Out

Playing out is good for you, so we're inviting families to join us for an afternoon of outdoor play. 

There will be free play in the woods, games, and the chance to have a go at pond dipping, bug hunting, and to explore an exciting new area of our grounds.

Shania Twain Tribute

Step into the world of country-pop royalty with "Shania Up to Now," the UK's premier tribute to the iconic Shania Twain, led by the captivating Madeleine Roberts and her talented 5 piece band.

Making her debut on the BIBIS stage and drawing on over two decades of experience, Madeleine embodies the spirit and sound of Shania Twain, captivating audiences with her uncanny vocal likeness and dynamic stage presence. From the infectious energy of "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" to the heartfelt ballads like "You're Still the One," every note is delivered with authenticity and passion.

I Hate It Here

A game show. A nurse. A chicken shop. Dolly Parton. A golden umbrella. Making it rain. Quite a lot of hopping. Some bingo. Zero hours contracts. You better work bitch.I Hate it Here is an interactive devised piece about zero hours contracts and instability. It centres on Plang, an elderly care worker who loves a boogie, Tara, a nurse with a penchant for Anne Robinson, and Spud, a teenage fast-food worker who would just love a date with fit Clare. Join them for their shift but expect some interruptions from the BIG BOSS.