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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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TOP GUN: MAVERICK FLIES IN TO LEEDS GRAND THEATRE FOR A SPECTACULAR CONCERT EVENT

Smash-hit blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick will be shown on the big screen in the atmospheric surroundings of Leeds Grand Theatre for one night only on 28 October, with the Orchestra of Opera North adding un

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23 August 2024

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Leeds Pride Unveils Plans for the First LGBTQ+ Community Centre in the City

Leeds Pride is delighted to announce Pride Place, the first dedicated LGBTQ+ community and cultural centre in Leeds. Located in the heart of the Freedom Quarter, this historic development marks a significant achievement for the Leeds LGBTQ+ commun

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22 August 2024

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MONTHLY STREET FOOD & MAKERS MARKET TO LAUNCH AT LEEDS’ SOUTH BANK

Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays are soon to be jam-packed with some of the very best street food, drink, music and entertainment with the launch of new street food and makers’ market, Tower Works Street Fest.   The team b

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19 August 2024

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ACCESS AND INCLUSIVITY AT THE HEART OF £21K ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND AWARD TO SUNNY BANK MILLS ART GALLERY IN LEEDS

Sunny Bank Mills Art Gallery in Farsley, between Leeds and Bradford, has been awarded £21,262 from Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants Fund to improve access and inclusion to its Arts Programme through the delivery of a visua

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15 August 2024

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August at Leeds Heritage Theatres

Join us at City Varieties for the hottest shows this summer. Entertain the kids with Pop Party, enjoy anecdotes from Jimmy Tarbuck OBE or laugh your socks off with Joe Pasquale. Plus, some of the

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5 August 2024

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Thackray Museum unveils its next groundbreaking exhibition: You Choose

Bionic eyes and artificial tongues: major new exhibition on personalised medicine opens in Leeds

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27 July 2024

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Dreamer or adventurer? Six by Nico announces first ever “versus” series – seeing two menus go head-to-head

Six weeks, two menus, one important choice – Six by Nico Leeds announces “versus” concept across all UK restaurants The “versus” concept will see two new menus, Guilty Pleasures and Shanghai, go head-to-head d

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26 July 2024

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