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Kay Mellor’s A Passionate Woman at Leeds Playhouse open now until 10 June

“I’m a passionate woman Donald, I needed a passionate man”   The day of her son’s wedding should be the happiest of days for Betty Derbyshire, née Wilson, but her thoughts are elsewhere. In the lof

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25 May 2023

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Thackray European Museum of the Year 2023

Thackray Museum of Medicine wins special award at European Museum of the Year 2023

Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds has been given a special commendation at European Museum of the Year by the European Forum, following an outstanding year of exhibitions and community engagement. The prestigious awards ceremony took pla

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10 May 2023

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Sausages - Sausage and Cider Festival

Sausage & Cider Fest – Leeds!

The iconic sausage and cider fest is returning to Leeds Armouries on Saturday the 6th of May. This indoor food and drink event will run in an afternoon session (12:00-17:00) and an evening session (18:00-23:00).

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27 April 2023

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Aire Place Studios

Putting the spotlight on Yorkshire Artists!

APS Gallery presents their annual Yorkshire showcase Bring It! 2023. An exhibition that celebrates the creatives on our doorstep. Come see the delights of our magnificent community of Yorkshire artists as they fill our gal

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26 April 2023

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Victoria Quarter Image for Coronation

The Best of British: Shop like a Royal this Bank Holiday at Victoria Leeds

Luxury shopping destination Victoria Leeds is celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III with a special one-off event. The Best of British Showcase invites shoppers to browse a carefully curated collection of premium gifts and party pieces, al

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26 April 2023

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Tamatanga Leeds interior Bar View

Tamatanga: Trail Blazing Indian Eatery Set To Spice Up The Leeds Food Scene.

Following the success of their Nottingham, Leicester and Birmingham eateries, Indian restaurant tamatanga, beloved for its hearty, home-style Indian food, has announced its fourth opening. Building on their

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13 April 2023

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Two young boys jump up and cheer in crowds at Cricket Match

The Hundred Priority Window is Now Open!

Your priority access to early bird tickets for this summer’s Northern Superchargers fixtures at Headingley, is now open! Lights, music, entertainment, and world class sport. The Hundred is heading

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8 April 2023

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Picture of people dressed as medieval knights and jousting

International Jousting Tournament brings American and Polish knights to Leeds

The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds is welcoming highly-skilled jousters representing America and Poland to its famous international Jousting Tournament this Easter bank holiday weekend.   This sporting event like no other will

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7 April 2023

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Portrait photograph of Alan Bennett

Alan Bennett will join a lineup of mature talents, as more events are revealed for a ground-breaking celebration of age and ageing at Leeds Playhouse

  It is less than a month to go until Leeds Playhouse is taken over by the revolutionaries, modern-day activists and contemporary artists of 1001 Stories . As part of this exciting two-week t

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6 April 2023

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Photographs of Bimini and Ruby Wax side by side

Leeds International Festival of Ideas 2023 – Full Programme Revealed

Davina McCall, Dame Prue Leith, Will Young, Matt Baker MBE, Lauren Mahon, Jay Blades MBE, Gemma Whelan, Amber Rudd, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Tommy Banks and more among the line-up

5 April 2023

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