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Roundhay Park to Host Annual Food and Drink Festival for its Eighth Consecutive Year

Annual Event Promises a Weekend of Culinary Delights, Live Entertainment, and Community Engagement in the Heart of Leeds   The renowned Food and Drink Festival is set to return to Roundhay Park on May 11th and 12th, marking it

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22 February 2024

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READING & LEEDS ANNOUNCES COLLOSSAL NEW ARENA STAGE CONCEPT THE CHEVRON

GROUNDBREAKING OPEN-AIR VENUE WITH WORLD’S FIRST OUTDOOR FLOATING LED VIDEO SKY CANOPY  

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20 February 2024

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First look images – dynamic Macbeth cast in rehearsals at Leeds Playhouse

Something exciting this way comes as the dynamic cast of a major restaging of Macbeth brings energy and insight to rehearsals at Leeds Playhouse.  

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18 February 2024

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MERRION CENTRE WELCOMES THOUSANDS TO CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON

The Merrion Centre announces the resounding success of its first Lunar New Year celebration which focused on honouring Chinese culture and traditions.   The event, supported by the Business Confucius Institute at the University

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15 February 2024

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REHEARSAL IMAGES FOR LEEDS PLAYHOUSE AND IMITATING THE DOG’S RECREATION OF THE GOTHIC CLASSIC FRANKENSTEIN

Leeds Playhouse and imitating the dog have today given an exclusive look at the visually captivating and psychologically thrilling Frankenstein, inspired by Mary Shelley’s novel. The production will run in the Playhouse

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13 February 2024

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Hit brand Boojum bringing award-winning Burritos to Britain

Cult brand with #6 trending dish globally on Deliveroo opens first mainland UK venue in Leeds

To celebrate they’re giving away free burritos for A YEAR! Top rated Mexican eatery Boojum is all set to bring its fresh, high-quality, ‘live out loud food’ to Leeds Merrion Centre and to kick things off the award-win

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9 February 2024

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Riotous take on Romeo and Juliet heads to Leeds Playhouse next month

Hilarious one-liners, clowning, balconies made of people and a food fight with one too many sausage rolls – The Rubbish Shakespeare Company’s riotous take on Romeo and Juliet is heading to Leeds Playhouse next month. Shakespea

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8 February 2024

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Eat Leeds Restaurant Week returns with exclusive menus of £5-£25, 19th – 25th February 2024

Eat Leeds Restaurant Week is back this February, running from Monday 19 to Sunday 25 February, promising a culinary extravaganza with specially crafted menus ranging from £5 to £25. This year’s initiative invites customers to dine

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31 January 2024

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Leeds Pride will welcome thousands of attendees to Leeds

Bigger, Bolder, Louder, Prouder: Leeds Pride Returns for 2024

Make Sunday the 21st of July the date for your summer social calendar because Leeds Pride is coming back. Last year saw the biggest-ever parade with over 167 businesses in attendance throughout the day. Organisers promise the 2024 event i

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29 January 2024

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Chef Liz Cottam defies industry challenges with new experiential menus at HOME!

As the hospitality industry braces itself for another challenging year, one of Yorkshires most prolific restaurants continues to innovate. HOME, which has built a loyal following since TV chef and restaurateur Elizabeth Cottam opened back in 2017

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29 January 2024

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