Residents and businesses show their support for Leeds 2023. Credit: Leeds 2023
By Alex Worrall
LEEDS MARKED the official submission of its 2023 European Capital of Culture bid by throwing a free all-day party in the city centre on Friday.Read More »Leeds hosts ‘The Big Send Off’ after submitting Capital of Culture bid.
by Hayley Longster
Eight of Leeds’ most talented young performers will star in a one-off showcase at the West Yorkshire Playhouse tonight, in an event which aims to give exposure to artists from ethnic minorities.Read More »Time to shine for ethnic minority performers at Leeds theatre
West Yorkshire Playhouse
By Hayley Longster
Plans to provide extra funding for the expansion of West Yorkshire Playhouse have been approved by Leeds City Council at an Executive Board meeting today.
The plans follow the recent announcement that Leeds will bid to become a European Capital of Culture in 2023.
A view of Clarence Dock, Leeds, at night
by Hayley Longster
With the news that Leeds will bid to become a European Capital of Culture in 2023, arts organisations around the city have been offering their support for the bid.
Read More »Arts organisations rally round 2023 European Capital of Culture Bid
“A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse!”
By Emma Kirwan
Shakespeare’s most charming villain is back as West Yorkshire Playhouse gets set to stage a new production of Richard III.