Monthly Archives: July 2014
Shrek The Musical is a must-see at Leeds Grand
It’s a long way from the mean streets of Walford to Shrek’s swamp, but former Eastender and rookie director Nigel Harman has pulled together a colourful version of this smash hit musical which is actually better than the West End.
Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal Live in Leeds
We were, enthused Rosanne later on Twitter, “a wildly wonderful audience”, adding that “it was a thrill to be Live at Leeds! I wonder if anyone else has said that?”
Revolution in the Bedroom at Gallery Oldham
The game was startling in its simplicity but my 12-year-old son stared at the screen as if bringing an Airbus in to land.
Summer evenings, bike rides and getting away from it all
Now that the excitement of Le Tour is over, Northern Soul’s Cycling Correspondent talks about his love of summer evenings and shares one of his favourite routes.
Denis Villeneuve’s Enemy: Jake Gyllenhaal sees double
Is it bad form to open a review with a quote from someone else’s review?
Northern Soul meets…Jetta
Not many 24-year-olds get the chance to work with Pharrell Williams on their debut record. But the world’s hottest producer thinks scouse songstress Jetta has what it takes to be big.
Building the Future from the Past with The Met’s David Agnew
Once the driving force of Lancashire’s booming textile trade, Bury’s enterprising spirit lives on in its remarkable revival as a cultural and commercial hub.
Franz West at The Hepworth in Wakefield
Northern Soul’s Rich Jevons talks to The Hepworth Wakefield curator Dr Sam Lackey about a major exhibition of works by Franz West, initiated and co-developed with the artist before his death in July 2012.
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
In the row in front is a studious looking teenager sandwiched between middle-aged mum and dad.
Here’s One We Made Earlier: The Story of BBC Children’s Broadcasting
Children’s TV: you watch it for about ten years, then you spend the rest of your life sitting in the pub reminiscing (in fact, if your passport lists your occupation as ‘bad stand-up comic’, you might even make a living making cracks about it).
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