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Leeds International Festival of Ideas 2022 unveils its full programme of panels and keynotes

With a focus on tackling some of the most crucial questions of our time, Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI) is thrilled to launch its full, incredible programme of panels and keynotes for its 2022 edition. This progressive, diverse festi

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4 May 2022

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Leeds Playhouse and Opera North reunite for Sondheim’s A Little Night Music

A Little Night Music, Stephen Sondheim’s acerbic musical romance, is set to beguile audiences once more this summer as it makes a welcome return to the Leeds Playhouse stage.

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4 May 2022

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A journey of love – Leeds Playhouse to tour Zia Ahmed’s I WANNA BE YOURS to venues across the city

Leeds Playhouse is touring award-winning slam poet Zia Ahmed’s play I WANNA BE YOURS to a host of community settings across the Leeds City Region heartland

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3 May 2022

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Yorkshire Pudding Festival Set to Make A Return to Leeds

Yorkshire pudding lovers everywhere are set to rejoice as the highly anticipated Yorkshire Pudding Festival is back in Leeds on 1st and 2nd October 2022 with a unique new location on the rooftop at CitiPark Leeds Dock car par

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3 May 2022

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Clean Slate Studios announce initiatives to support women’s cricket in Yorkshire

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Clean Slate Studioz have announced a series of new initiatives as part of their Principal Partnership at Headingley.

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3 May 2022

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The Garden Party Leeds announces huge 16th anniversary weekender

Now in their 16th year, The Garden Party will take over a brand new, never before used city centre venue, soon to be revealed.   Since starting in 2006 The Garden Party has had many transformations over the years, from their beg

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20 April 2022

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Multi-cultural, gender diverse cast brings As You Like It – a flamboyant and joyous ‘play for our time’ – to Leeds Playhouse

A wonderful cast of 12 northern actors – including non-binary and disabled performers – has been drawn

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20 April 2022

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Green Room: Innovative social space, eatery and rooftop bar set for a Spring launch

Green Room: Innovative social space, eatery and rooftop bar set for a Spring launch After two years of planning and preparation, the highly anticipated Innovative social space, eatery and rooftop bar, Gre

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14 April 2022

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New exhibition takes art into outer space

What do you see when you look at the starry night sky?   A new exhibition at The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery, University of Leeds, shines a light on contem

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13 April 2022

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Hop to it to enjoy Bunny Egg Hunt this Easter

Families are invited to embark on an Easter adventure this April, as the Bunny Egg Hunt comes to Leeds city centre. The free, fun, interactive, family-friendly event, brought to the city by LeedsBID and Welcome to Leeds in partnership with

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11 April 2022

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