Author: Colin Petch
Review: The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff, The Young‘uns with Jack Rutter, Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
If you’re not already a big fan of The Young’uns’ and their authentic, primarily a capella folk music, then I’d recommend that you add them to your playlist without further delay.
Review: Harrogate By Sea, Emma Holliday and Andrew Morris, Watermark Gallery, Harrogate
If you live in Harrogate and fancy a paddle in the sea, you have a bit of a trek.
Theatre Review: Piaf, Leeds Playhouse
Until recently I didn’t know much about Edith Piaf other than her song Non, je ne regrette rien, which has always been a go-to for anyone sticking their chin out to the world.
Review: Lumen, Sutapa Biswas, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead
We are beginning to emerge from our 15-month hibernation. For many of us, our priority is being able to access the arts in a physical way, close up and in-person, as opposed to a screen.
Review: Leeds Lieder Festival 2021, Leeds Town Hall
It was the culmination of four days of exquisite musical offerings from this year’s Leeds Lieder Festival, with festival director Joseph Middleton joined on stage by soprano Carolyn Sampson and baritone Roderick Williams.
Review: Manchester Collective with Mahan Esfahani, Leeds Town Hall
There are plenty of diverse cultural offerings emanating from LS1 this coming summer.
“The place is in my soul.” Crime author Chris Nickson talks to Northern Soul
Thankfully, there does seem to be one vital element of life that this blasted COVID-19 can’t completely disrupt and that’s books and all things bookish.
Theatre Review: Dr Korczak’s Example, Leeds Playhouse
Since the recent multi-million pound transformation of Leeds Playhouse, there are a myriad of outstanding features and facilities ready to greet theatregoers at the iconic Quarry Hill site.
In Praise of the North: Christmas with Durham Cathedral Choir
Many of us look forward to the end of the year. It’s a chance to stop, reflect, perhaps refocus our energies and hopefully look forward to what lies ahead.
Theatre Review: The Night Before Christmas, Leeds Playhouse
I’m definitely not a 21st century incarnation of Ebenezer Scrooge (I’ve checked this with my kids) but I do get more than a bit anxious as November clicks into December and numerous Christmas Markets have been and gone and mince pies are BOGOFF in the shops.
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