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Readings by a different local published poet each month and this month were delighted to welcome SUSAN E DARLINGTON.
Susan is a Leeds-based poet. Her work regularly explores the female experience through nature-based symbolism and stories of transformation and has been published in Northern Gravy, Pennine Platform, Dreich, Dream Catcher, Anti-Heroin Chic, Hedgehog Press and Ethel Zine among others.
Looking for a laid-back space to share your creativity?
Join Leeds Libraries in partnership with Launchpad for an Open Mic night at Leeds Central Library. Taking place on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 from 5pm until 7:30pm
Whether you’re experienced or just want to try something new, this is your chance to hop on stage and show what you’ve got in a super chill, welcoming environment. No pressure, just good vibes and good people.
Register now and select an available slot, see Tickets below.
Help Nick find his beloved bobble hat in this fun-filled musical hour with all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more.
Nick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years. He performs with his guitar and stunning animations to sell-out crowds all over the country.
His fanatical following of little and not-so-little fans has grown immeasurably over the last couple of years due to the phenomenal success of the CBeebies show Nick Cope’s Popcast, now in its third series.
For one night only, expect our building to be pumping with a programme filled with the red stuff (and we don’t mean roses). Join us for an anti-valentine evening like no other, one that embraces the visceral life force of all beating hearts: blood!
This Thackray Late will be in full flow, with our usual blend expert talks and hands-on demonstrations, plus crafts, performances, and a chance to get up close to bloody brilliant objects from our museum collection.
Calling all young performers! Audition in Leeds for BYMT’s 2025 season of new musicals!
About BYMT
British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT) is the leading musical theatre company for young people aged 11-21. Every year, we run numerous two-week residential courses during the Easter or Summer holidays, where young people work with West End writers and directors to create a brand new musical that will be performed in a professional theatre at the end of the project.
Who can audition?
A unique fundraising event supporting Al-Harah Theatre in Bethlehem - Palestine, through the powerful medium of dance, singing and music
Al-Harah theatre was established in 2005 to create safe spaces for children, women and people with disabilities in the West Bank as well as supporting artists in Gaza. They urgently need support to continue their transformative work for the community, helping children cope with the psychological traumas of the war.
Steven Camden, aka Polarbear, is an acclaimed spoken word artist, YA novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. Testament is a spoken word artist, rapper, theatre-maker, and world record-breaking human beatboxer! Alongside our feature acts will be school pupils from around Leeds who've participated in poetry workshops as part of our festival programme. Part of Leeds Storytelling Festival 2025.
A pay-what-you-decide family-friendly event recommended for children and young people aged 10+.
Join us for even more FREE festivities as we continue to celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Merrion Centre to celebrate Chinese New Year!
Following the successful commemorations last year, we are inviting visitors to once again experience various FREE cultural festivities on Saturday 25th January and Saturday 1st February 2025.
It’s 2025, and Chemistry kicks off another year of poetry and spoken word on Friday 31 January! Instead of our usual two wonderful headliners, we’ll be having three, as welcome South Yorkshire legend Ian Parks, and our first ever double act, the self-described “poetry twins” Rachel Davies and Hilary Robinson. Plus, of course, our amazing open mic!
Classic comedy fans will be in their element as Apollo Theatre Company brings the classic radio comedy show, Round The Horne to life in this exciting production.
This production transports the audience back to the late 1960s and the anarchic, boisterous atmosphere of the BBC’s Paris Theatre during the recordings of the programme that defined the genre for decades to come, complete with a live band and live sound effects.