Panto at the Abbey: The Snow Queen

Jack Frost has teamed up with the Snow Queen to cast the world into an endless winter! But don't worry - the Summer Fairy is on a mission to melt the magic and bring back the sunshine. Join her and our fabulous panto dame, Nancy Neapolitan, in this frosty, fun-filled adventure for the whole family!

Book your tickets now for this outdoor production of The Snow Queen from TaleGate Theatre. Get ready to cheer for the good and boo for the bad with this traditional family pantomime full of songs, slapstick and silliness.

Next Chapter Books

Next Chapter Books

Piazza level (downstairs)
The Corn Exchange
Leeds
LS1 7BR
United Kingdom

Community Book Swap

Novel Notions is a community book swap, held quarterly at Headrow House. The idea is simple; drop off some books that are collecting dust on your shelves and get a token per book that you pass on. Grab a filter coffee or a bite to eat downstairs, then come back and explore the wide range of books dropped off by Leeds' bookish community. Scout through forgotten classics, nab a new release and find new favourites!

Dune: Science fiction and the end of the future

A talk by writer and critic JJ Charlesworth at Mill Hill Chapel.

Frank Herbert’s 1964 sci-fi masterpiece Dune remains a pivotal work in the history of science fiction, heralding the beginnings of a more quizzical and sceptical idea of the future in Western science fiction.

Whereas the works of the earlier twentieth century trumpeted the infinite possibilities of humanity’s future, driven by technology, science fiction since Dune has been more preoccupied with the imminent eclipse of humanity.

Northodox Press Fifth Birthday Bash

Northodox Press is a fiction publisher based in Northern England, representing authors born in or currently living in Northern England.

Join us on our fifth birthday for a special event featuring a short history of the press, and showcasing some of the wonderful writers they've worked with since they first made a splash on the publishing scene.

Bards Do Brunch

We’re kicking off the summer with poetry at everyone’s favourite brunch spot in Hyde Park. Join LPF at Leeds Lit Fest for ‘Bards do Brunch’ for a chance to share your poetry over breakfast, coffee or pastry in the Snug at Hyde Park Book Club.

This is a ticketed event with a sign-up for anyone who wants to read some of their latest work in the comfort of fellow poets. Bring a notebook for the breaks, get advice from others, and share your thoughts on the poems you hear.

Brunch is not included in the ticket price.

The Room with Greg Sestero live!

Oh hi, Mark! Join us for an extra special anniversary evening of The Room –  where we'll be joined by the film's star, and New York Times best-selling author of the Oscar-nominated The Disaster Artist, Greg Sestero.

Celebrated as one of the 21st century's most beloved cult films, we're delighted to welcome The Room back to HPPH for this special 20th anniversary screening, featuring a live script reading and Q&A with Greg Sestero! There will also be a meet-and-greet with Greg before the film and maybe even a bonus surprise or two?!