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Leeds International Film Festival announces opening, closing and central films alongside UK Premiere films in its competition strands

Leeds International Film Festival announces opening, closing and central films alongside UK Premiere films in its competition strands LIFF Opening night is the UK premiere of Carine Tardieu’s compassionate and irresistible The Ties That B

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7 October 2024

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Chill out this Christmas as Ice Cube returns to Leeds City Centre

Get ready for a magical winter experience as the beloved Ice Cube at Christmas returns, spreading holiday cheer across Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens, and Cookridge Street starting November 22. A perfect way to celebrate the

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4 October 2024

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a large crowd of people ice skating including children with skating helpers

Skate into Christmas: White Rose ice rink to return for 2024

White Rose Shopping Centre’s magical Christmas ice rink is returning due to popular demand this festive season in partnership with JD, open from 21st November and with tickets on sale from Thursday 3rd October. &nbsp

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4 October 2024

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City’s spectacular light show will be a real page-turner

A magical journey into the realm of fiction and fairy tales will transform one of the city’s most recognisable buildings during next month’s spellbinding Light Night Leeds. The BookBinder is set to be one of the highly-anticipated cultu

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3 October 2024

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Actor in costume strikes a post outside Victoria Arcade in Leeds, as part of Opera North's new season

OCTOBER AT LEEDS HERITAGE THEATRES

Opera tops the bill at The Grand this October, while there is the usual mix of world-class music, comedy and variety at The Varieties, plus a ghost story or two to celebrate the spooky season!   A SELECTION OF SHOWS AT L

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1 October 2024

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Say hello to the magical cast of Mr Snow – an enchanting new production for young audiences at Leeds Playhouse

“Sometimes you come across powerful snow. Snow that comes along once in a lifetime. You have to wait until you know how to handle it.”

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30 September 2024

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New images give a glimpse into the future of Leeds Town Hall

Music-lovers and gig-goers have been given an exciting first look at dynamic plans to transform concert and event facilities at historic Leeds Town Hall. A series of eye-catching artists impressions have r

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30 September 2024

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THE BANK HEIST: A NIGHT OF SOPHISTICATION AND SUSPENSE COMES TO THE UK

An Immersive Dining Experience with a Dramatic Twist…   THE BANK HEIST is coming to the Hilton Leeds City on Saturday 16th November 2024 as part of a brand-new UK tour.

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28 September 2024

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Yoga Kula Expands Leeds Studio to Offer UK’s Largest Class Timetable and New Holistic Therapy Rooms

  Leeds-based Yoga Kula has announced the expansion of its Chapel Allerton studio and the launch of the biggest yoga timetable in the UK for an independent studio. Located on

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27 September 2024

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Behind-the-scenes in the rehearsal room of joyful new play heading to Leeds Playhouse next month

Go behind-the-scenes of joyful new play Danesha and you’ll find a rehearsal room with dancing and self-discovery at its heart.

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27 September 2024

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