Imogen Cooper

Imogen Cooper – piano

Johann Sebastian Bach arr Wilhelm Kempff - Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g’mein, BWV 734
Johann Sebastian Bach arr Ferruccio Busoni - Chorale-prelude, Nun komm’ der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659
Franz Schubert - Four Impromptus, D 899
Ludwig van Beethoven - Bagatelles, Op 33
Franz Schubert - Four Impromptus, D 935

Songs From The Rat Pack with The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band

It’s all systems go for Yorkshire’s premier Big Band, The Sixteen Piece Northern Swing Orchestra, as they gear up for an electrifying performance.

Prepare yourself for an evening packed with timeless music, irresistible rhythms, and entertainment guaranteed to have you tapping your feet and singing along. With their sensational Rat Pack and Big Band Show, this will be an event to remember!

Columns, concrete and the cutting-edge: our Libraries through time

For Heritage Open Days 2025 take a journey through 90 years of innovation, architecture and bookshelves.

Come with us on a walk around the University of Leeds, visiting three of our academic libraries along the way. We’ll explore how they reflect the time in which they were built, and see how they’ve adapted to the changing needs of students.

*Please note the tour will last approximately 90 minutes. When booking you will be given a choice between two timeslots: Morning Tour 10:30 – 12:00 or Afternoon Tour 14:30 – 16:00.*

Life Drawing with Rob Oldfield - Portrait Special

Instead of our usual full-body life drawing, this month we will be focusing on the face. If you have been looking to practice your portrait skills, this is the session for you.

This workshop is open to everyone, from newcomers who want to take up a hobby through to experienced artists looking to hone their sketching skills.

Materials including various papers, pencils, charcoal and drawing boards will be supplied, but please feel free to bring your own too.

Scrap Mini Vintage Sale

Join us for a mini Vintage Fair as part of Sunny Bank Mill's Heritage Weekend. 

We'll be showcasing and selling some of the wonderfully eclectic vintage items that have washed up at Scrap over the years. From buttons to furniture, via clothing and gadgets, goodness knows what you'll find at this small, but perfectly formed, Mini Vintage Sale.

There will be loads going on across the Mills, plus the rest of Scrap to explore and our micro cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks, and gorgeous brownies. 

See you there!

At Sea

A fantastical puppet adventure! At Sea is an uplifting  tale of a sailor’s triumph over darkness; Non-verbal, with stunning projections and music. A life-affirming family show for anyone aged 6+.

Our Sailor is lost without his Compass. His quest takes him through Coral Reef, a Siren’s Lair, right to the bottom of the ocean. Will he ever make it out of the belly of the beast and find his way home?

A Summer Ceilidh

'Let’s Dance!’

An evening of music, food, dance and laughter!

Join in and learn lots of traditional dances with live music from a Ceilidh band, as well as food and drink to keep you going!

You pay what you decide.