blur: To The End

A new feature-length documentary depicting the extraordinary and emotional return of blur, captured during the year in which they made a surprise return with their first record in 8 years, the critically acclaimed #1 album ‘The Ballad of Darren’.

Blur: To The End follows the unique relationship of four friends and band mates - Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree - as they come together to record new songs ahead of their sold-out, first ever shows at London’s Wembley Stadium in 2023. 

Mithya

Mithya follows the poignant journey of eleven-year-old Mithun, as he navigates a difficult path of self-discovery and resilience after a devastating loss shatters his world.

To help him come to terms with the loss of his parents, impressionable young Mithun is sent back to his idyllic home village to live with his estranged family. As he tries to adapt to his new surroundings, with locals squabbling over his custody, he learns of secrets that will change his life forever. 

Part of the Yorkshire Indian Film Festival. 

Ethel & Ernest

This hand drawn animated film, based on the award winning graphic novel by Raymond Briggs, is an intimate and affectionate depiction of the life and times of his parents, two ordinary Londoners living through extraordinary events.  

Summer Family Disco

It's SUMMER AGAIN and we LOVE a big fun family get down with all the best local 'dad' dancers passing on their moves and favourite tunes to their off-spring!

For this session we are going WILD inspired by the work currently being carried out by Leeds Civic Trust to restore the 'Bear-Pit' heritage site on Cardigan Road. 

SIX

The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash-hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Leeds following three sell-out visits!

Calamity Jane

Gosh, almighty! Grab a posse because the whip-crackin’ musical comedy classic Calamity Jane is rollin’ on over the plains to The Grand. Based on the much-loved Doris Day movie, this plumb fancy new production stars the multi-award winning West End actor and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Les Misérables) and begins its UK and Ireland tour in January 2025.

Ernest & Celestine

The exciting renovation of our local bear pit is the perfect excuse to watch the much beloved story of the unlikely friendship between a bear and a young mouse.

We are collaborating with our dear friends at Leeds Civic Trust to help promote the exciting work taking place at our fellow grade II listed site, the Leeds Victorian Bear Pit, just round the corner on Cardigan Road, by screening a firm audience favourite which features, in our opinion, one of the best cinematic bears!

Make Music Day UK

Join Leeds Libraries as we celebrate #MakeMusicDayUK with performances and workshops throughout the day.

Atrium performances: 

At intervals throught the day (times at performers TBC)

Workshops include:

10:30 - 11:30 Introduction to sound production - Studio 12 

3:45 - 4:30 Djembe Drumming workshop Room 700 - Artforms

All events are free and inclusive - no tickets required!