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WELLBEING FOR WINTER: OPERA NORTH OFFERS A HOST OF FEELGOOD ACTIVITIES

From Couch to Chorus online workshops return in November Sing ON: Take to the Stage offers a chance to sing on stage with the Orchestra of Opera North Reconnect videos prov

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18 September 2024

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A LIFETIME OF MAKING. NEW EXHIBITION AT SUNNY BANK MILLS FEATURES YORKSHIRE ARTISTS LORETTA BRAGANZA AND SHEILA EL-HASSANI

Sunny Bank Mills Gallery in Farsley, near Leeds, is celebrating the lifetime’s work of two Yorkshire artists, ceramicist Loretta Braganza based in York and artist Sheila El-Hassani based in Leeds. Loretta Braganza was born in Mumbai, Indi

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17 September 2024

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Leeds German Christmas Market 2018 - credit Carl Milner Photography for Leeds City Council Cropped

Market in your calendar- Christmas is coming back to Leeds!

Leeds city centre will host a hugely popular festive market once again this Christmas after a triumphant debut year, it was announced today. An improved Leeds Christmas Market will officially be back from Friday, November 22, bringing aroun

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16 September 2024

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THOUGHT BUBBLE ANNOUNCE 2024 LEEDS & YORKSHIRE FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

FILM SCREENINGS, TALKS, WORKSHOPS AND EXHIBITION OF PALESTINIAN COMICS ANNOUNCED FOR COMIC ART FESTIVAL – THOUGHT BUBBLE FESTIVAL LEEDS & ACROSS YORKSHIRE

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13 September 2024

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FIRST PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED FOR BRADFORD 2025 UK CITY OF CULTURE

THE BRONTËS, DAVID HOCKNEY, ANDREA DUNBAR, STEVEN FRAYNE (FKA DYNAMO), AKRAM KHAN, JEREMY DELLER, CLIO BARNARD & THE TURNER PRIZE FEATURE IN THE YEAR-LONG PROGRAMME   The first events in the programme for

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12 September 2024

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Light fantastic as city’s cultural showpiece set for 20th dazzling display

A compelling programme of illuminated artworks will wow crowds in Leeds this October when the dazzling spectacle of Light Night Leeds returns for its landmark 20th edition. The UK’s largest l

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12 September 2024

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Leeds International Festival of Ideas 2024 Set to Ignite Conversations and Inspire Audiences

Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI) is just one month away from transforming Leeds Playhouse into a hub of dynamic dialogue and thought-provoking debate. As anticipation builds,

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12 September 2024

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Uplifting musical show brings Caribbean culture to Leeds Playhouse ahead of Black History Month

Rush Theatre Company are bringing their smash hit show RUSH – A Joyous Jamaican Journey to Leeds Playhouse on 24-25 September, sharing the incredible story of the Windrush Generation with audiences through the magic of music

6 September 2024

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Celebrate Moon Festival at The Ivy Asia

Visit The Ivy Asia for an enchanting Moon Festival celebration, where tradition and modern elegance meet

5 September 2024

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Paradox Orchestra – the classically-trained musicians known for their electrifying adaptations of iconic pop, club, and rock hits – will perform the hits of Fleetwood Mac at across the UK.

Paradox Orchestra – the classically-trained musicians known for their electrifying adaptations of iconic pop, club, and rock hits – will perform the hits of Fleetwood Mac at across the UK. The timeless hits of the rock legends, r

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23 August 2024

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