There Are No Beginnings, the first production in the Bramall Rock Void, a new theatre space created as part of the Playhouse’s £15.8m redevelopment, is now open at Leeds Playhouse and we had the pleasure of heading to see it this weekend. The all-female cast including Julie Hesmondhalgh (Coronation Street, Broadchurch, ITV), Tessa Parr (Road, Hamlet, Leeds Playhouse) Natalie Gavin (Line of Duty, Gentleman Jack, BBC) and newcomer Jesse Jones combine on […]
Month: October 2019
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The Fox, York – Osset Brewery
One of the greatest things about living in the area of York I do, is that it’s practically impossible to get into the city centre, without passing one of York’s finest boozers, The Fox . Crowned the Winter Pub of the Year by York CAMRA, the pub is always full of regulars and visitors alike, […]
Hello! THE BOOK OF MORMON, the Broadway and West End smash hitmusical, written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to Leeds Grand Theatre from Wednesday 8 April 2020 to Saturday 2 May 2020. Public booking for the Tony®, Olivier® and Grammy® award-winning show will open at 10am on Wednesday 30 October. Trey Parker and Matt Stone are the creators of the Emmy and […]
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Live: Inhaler + Apre – Arts Club, Liverpool
I’m asthmatic. I’ve used an inhaler since I can remember. They’ve never been sexy. They’ve never been very rock and roll. Recently something has changed. Firstly Foals, then Miles Kane release tracks titled ‘Inhaler’. Secondly, not one, but two bands appear with the name Inhaler. There was even talk of possible court proceedings between the […]
The Curious Table, EasingwoldRoaster: York EmporiumEstablished: 2013 “Come for the brownies, stay for the quirky vibe” should be the motto for this place.The North and North Wales Independent Coffee Guide Easingwold is a small market town in North Yorkshire, about 15 miles from the centre of York and in recent times, has become a thriving […]
Those that know York, will know full well, it has an exceptional real and craft beer pub and bar scene. With 20 pubs named in The Good Pub Guide 2019, it is one of the top beer cities in the UK when it comes to beer pubs. In recent months though, what has been really […]
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Review: See You Smile – Cherry Lotus
“Passion, energy and the will to give every person that sees them an unforgettable experience and deliver memorable songs that uplift.” Cherry Lotus are a four piece indie rock band from the South Coast of England formed in 2018. After a string of gigs at major venues and a host of festival appearances, Cherry Lotus have proven to […]
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Review: Sister Brother – Sauce
“It does seem that Sauce have discovered, and are relishing, their identity with a heavier and more distinctive sound.” Sauce are a proper rock & roll band. The Manchester four-piece have a classic Rock sound akin to Led Zeppelin and Cream, they’re not messing about. On this new single it feels like they have really […]
Reasons To Stay AliveBy Matt HaighImagined for the stage by Jonathan WatkinsText written by April De AngelisYork Theatre Royal, 5 – 9 November At 24 Matt’s world collapsed under the weight of depression. Reasons To Stay Alive at York Theatre Royal from 5 – 9 November is the true story of his journey out of […]
It seems an age ago since we ran the inaugural World Cup of British Breweries on Twitter. Since then we have sampled some of the best beers from the breweries involved and one of the most avid followers of the competition was Newcastle’s Box Social who we visited last earlier in the year. I spoke to […]
Halfway 2 Nowhere 