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Sunny Afternoon

Following a phenomenal two years in the West End and a sensational first UK and Ireland tour, the ‘indisputably terrific’ (Times) Olivier Award-winning best new musical, charting the euphoric highs and agonizing lows of The Kinks, is back!

Sunny Afternoon celebrates the raw energy, passion, and timeless sound of one of Britain’s most iconic bands, telling their story through an incredible back catalogue of chart-toppers, including You Really Got Me, Lola, and All Day and All of the Night.

Sketches: Past, Present, Future – Northern Ballet

Following sell-out performances in 2024, Sketches returns with an exciting new programme that seamlessly bridges the past, present and future of ballet.

Devised by Northern Ballet's Artistic Director, Federico Bonelli, Sketches offers a rare and intimate look into the creative process, stripping ballet down to its rawest form: no sets, no lighting — just movement, music, and pure artistry.

SOUNDBITES - Monthly Poetry Open Mic

Live in the Assembly Bar + Kitchen!

Readings by a different local published poet each month and this month we’re delighted to welcome Doug and Maria Sandle

A PAIR OF SANDLES – POETRY AND SONG

Doug has been published  in several publications, including Poetry and Audience, Poetry and Covid, The New European, The Ekphrastic Review, The Psychologist, Manx Reflections, Orbis, and most recently The  High Wolds Poetry Collection 2023 and 2024.  

Radio GaGa

Have your finest hour, or two! As we bring you Radio GaGa.

Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you’ve been dreaming of! The ultimate celebration of one the biggest bands to have ever graced the stage – Queen.

Break free with us and shake all over like a jellyfish as Radio GaGa recreates two magical hours live on stage, celebrating the magic, fun & showmanship of the bands touring days.

Man In The Mirror

Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the King Of Pop.

This is the Man in the Mirror – the must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson.

Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael Jackson tribute artists and supported by a talented cast of performers and musicians who capture the essence of Michael Jackson’s unique style and charisma like no other, this scintillating production will keep you on the edge of your seats.

Singing in the Abbey!

The City Museum Singers make a special one-off appearance in the Nave at Kirkstall Abbey with a collection of Folk Songs for Creativity and Wellbeing Week. So come along and listen in the unique monastic surroundings for this event. The City Museum Singers meet on the first Friday of every month to sing in harmony, find their voice and take time for wellbeing.

No need to book, just turn up! Normal admission applies.

Part of Creativity and Wellbeing Week 2025.

Burlesque Workshop with Hattie Go Lucky

Embrace your inner Burlesque star in this fabulous workshop!

Hattie will be teaching you the art of the striptease, he will show you how to incorporate comedy in to your performance and you'll get to practice using a seductive veil fan.

You can wear your comfy clothes for the session or wear your best burlesque glam, we ask that you bring a robe with you and we'll provide the feather boas.

Hattie will definitely put a spell on you!

Please note - this workshop is suitable for beginners but they must be 18+

Chemistry 19: Helen Ivory, Luke Samuel Yates, and K for Potassium

Chemistry is back on Friday 30 May, with another night of poetry and spoken word, two brilliant headliners and our amazing open mic. This time round our headliners are renowned Bloodaxe poet Helen Ivory, and former Poetry Business prize-winner Luke Samuel Yates.

The events are themed on the elements of the periodic table, so this time it’s element number 19, which is K for Potassium. The theme is entirely optional, but we hope you might use it as a creative prompt to come up with some new work to reveal on the night.

Dirty LAUndry

Writers from the Leeds Arts University creative writing course will be sharing their work across poetry, prose and script. Hear from the next generation of Leeds writers. Our writers are already award-winning, have work published in literary magazines and national press, such as The Guardian. A wealth of new ideas and voices.

This performance also marks the start of Leeds Arts University's End of Year Show, which runs 16th - 21st June.

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.

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