Leeds Open Studios, brings together artists and organisations from across the city not just the city centre
Discover the vast amount of creative talent Leeds has to offer and wander around venues usually closed to the public
Meet artists, explore their studio spaces, purchase one of a kind pieces discover new skills and immerse yourself in a day of creativity and culture
Leeds Open Studios 28th September 2024, see you there.
Simon is an author, TV presenter, and one of the world’s most adventurous travellers. His unique brand of documentary filmmaking combines travel and adventure with current affairs, history, wildlife, culture and conservation. His journeys have taken him to more than 130 countries, across jungles, deserts, mountains and oceans, and to some of the world’s most beautiful, dangerous and remote regions.
In 2018, Simon’s first national theatre tour was completely sold out. Now he’s returning to venues across the UK with new tales in his latest tour To The Ends Of The Earth.
Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and ‘the 42nd best reason to love Britain’ (Telegraph) John Shuttleworth, is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ (with built-in auto accompaniment!) In Raise The Oof John celebrates 40 years in showbiz. Yes, it was 1985 when he met TV’s Clarinet Man – next-door neighbour Ken Worthington – who came last on New Faces in 1973 (Tony Hatch crucified him!)
Come along to this fabulous night of Irish music, fun and craic, jam-packed with the very best of Irish entertainment and starring Ireland’s most dynamic and versatile performers.
This stunning line-up features Ireland’s top recording star the fabulous Mike Denver (The Galway Boy) and Ireland’s international hit recording star Dominic Kirwan.
Celebrate in true Irish style! This amazing show is truly the Pride of Ireland‘s talent and will give you a night to remember.
Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the legendary Scottish trailblazers have created a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves that have been embraced worldwide. Drawing upon a dazzling myriad of influences from jigs and reels through Dance Music, Jazz, African, and more, they bring the sound of Scotland fresh-faced and breathless to new audiences around the world.
Don’t miss this live music spectacular that charts James Brown’s rise to the top. Exploring his life on stage as never before, see how the hardest-working man in show business earned his name.
Expect highs and lows as you journey through the decades to discover the live funk sensation that is James Brown in the most faithful recreation to date. Backed by a cast of actors, singers, dancers and a show-stopping funk orchestra, experience the creation of funk, learn of the troubles at the top, and celebrate the legacy and unique mastery that James Brown brought to the stage.
“This is deathbed songwriting, everything you’d only express when you know you’re about to die,” Sam Griffiths says. “It’s what you wish you might have said, without worrying about the consequences.”
Tewit Band perform a free programme of brass band favourites at Wetherby Riverside Bandstand on Sunday 29 September, 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
This concert is kindly sponsored by the Wetherby Lions.
This concert is part of the Summer Bands in Leeds Parks series.
Friendly Band perform a free programme of brass band favourites at Middleton Park on Sunday 29 September, 2-4pm.
This concert is kindly sponsored by the Friends of Middleton Park.
This concert is part of the Summer Bands in Leeds Parks series.
New Dawn Fades: A Play About Joy Division and Manchester is celebrating 11 great years with a re-energised and vibrant new production touring the UK this October, including the iconic City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds.
It’s the story of four ordinary lads who, inspired by the punk revolution of 70s Manchester, came together to form one of the most influential bands of all time: Joy Division. Following the untimely death of lead singer Ian Curtis, the band went on to huge worldwide success as New Order.