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All Aboard: White Rose Express Christmas grotto returns to shopping centre

White Rose Shopping Centre’s magnificent ‘White Rose Express’ Christmas grotto has returned this weekend, with enchanting steam train-themed decorations adorning the centre with festive magic.

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12 November 2024

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LeedsBID to Illuminate Leeds with a new Spectacular Christmas Projection at The Queens

Brand new enchanting animation “To Leeds, With Love”, bringing landmark Leeds building to life

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12 November 2024

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Leeds Playhouse celebrates new work by Global Majority artists at its annual Furnace Festival

Leeds Playhouse is celebrating new work by Global Majority artists in an exciting programme of performances at its annual Furnace Festival from 28-30 November. The festival is an engaging, experimental and interactive event that gives ear

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12 November 2024

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Learning disabled actors bring their glam rock showstopper to Leeds Playhouse next month

Have you got your ticket to The Paradise Club? It’s the hottest club in town. Or at least it was. Back by popular demand, Bright Sparks’ company of learning disabled actors are opening the doors of The Paradise Club in the Bramall Roc

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12 November 2024

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MAJOR CONTEMPORARY FOLKLORE EXHIBITION OPENS AT SUNNY BANK MILLS ART GALLERY IN LEEDS

A major contemporary folklore exhibition has opened at Sunny Bank Mills Art Gallery in Farsley, between Leeds and Bradford. LORE is a group exhibition featuring 14 artists from all over the UK who explore contemporary folklore through their practi

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5 November 2024

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FOUR-FLOOR DESIGNER NORDIC HOMEWARE CONCEPT STORE TO OPEN IN LEEDS

North Home, the Nordic-inspired homeware and furnishings retailer, is expanding with a new concept store in County Arcade in the Victoria Quarter.

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4 November 2024

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The Return of Burley Banksy: Leeds’ Iconic Artist Brings Back Pop Up Store to the Merrion Centre

Urban Art Returns to the Merrion Centre with city centre Burley Banksy Pop Up Studio Following the success of last year’s pop-up art studio, Leeds-based artist Andy McVeigh, known as Burley Banksy, is returning to the Merri

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4 November 2024

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‘Leeds’ Biggest Christmas Tree’ Unveiled as Trinity Leeds Shines Bright With Stunning New Festive Decorations

12-metre Christmas tree unveiled in impressive installation Contemporary decorations include a staggering 500 metres of lights and 500 stars

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1 November 2024

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NOVEMBER AT LEEDS HERITAGE THEATRES

November is upon us which means the time has come… The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto is back! This festive season, our ultra-talented cast of actor-musicians will be bringing Jack and the Beanstalk to City Varieties a

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1 November 2024

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First look at The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe rehearsals into the spellbinding world of Narnia with additional performances announced

With less than three weeks to go until opening night, the exceptional cast of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe are bringing C.S. Lewis’ classic tale of the magical, wintery land of Narnia to life. The production will play in Leeds Playhouse

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29 October 2024

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