Stan Graham's Leisure Guide for North and West Yorkshire
I’ve been to some rum parties in my time but this was a cut above the others. If you are going to have a do there can be fewer finer places for the bash than the iconic Leeds Corn Exchange. As it was a celebration of rum it was a pretty safe bet that it…
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This article is as much about the venue as the event and I must say that both elements were excellent. I was at the newly refurbished Howard Assembly Room for its first concert in over two years and to celebrate the occasion three performers had been assembled to showcase their considerable talents and introduce the…
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What a great way to kick off the first Opera North Season since lockdown. Carmen is one of those operas where everyone knows at least two of the arias even if only from adverts or film scores. Before the curtain opened the audience was given a brief welcome back by Richard Mantle, Opera North’s General…
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imitating the dog (with no upper case letters) are back at Leeds Playhouse, this time presenting the story of the only surviving victim of the world’s most famous vampire as a ‘live graphic novel’. The production is graphic in every sense of the word, being both gory and presented in the form of what we…
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After more than 600 days, live classical music has returned to Huddersfield Town Hall with the launch of a new season of events, and it couldn’t have started with a better curated programme. The title of this first concert says it all, the pieces starting with a choice from the darker side and ending in…
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That wonderful actress and comedienne, Kerry Godliman, is coming to Yorkshire with her BOSH Tour. I’m not sure what BOSH stands for, I can imagine you all rolling your eyes in disbelief at that, but I am sure that it will be made clear on the nights. The press release for the tour contains a…
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When I was approached to write an article about the opening of Broadley’s at The Craven Heifer in July it was suggested that I might like to pay a visit and sample the food for myself. Unless there is a dedicated press event I like to give new ventures a short time to get into…
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The great thing about writing reviews is that you keep experiencing different things and meeting new people. A case in point is the visit I made to The Tetley on Thursday, 17th September for a preview of Citra, an exhibition by Lauren Gault. I always find that being given a drink voucher when I arrive…
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I must admit that the musical Waitress has slipped under my radar and so when it came to The Grand I approached it blind. I had a sneaky peek at the pre-show publicity and was delighted to find that it was about a woman whose has been gifted with the ability to create pies. After…
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Don’t panic, all is not what it seems from the headline. Ilkley’s favourite cocktail lounge, The Ticket Office, is alive and well, in fact it is expanding its operation to provide top quality food to accompany the expansive range of drinks. The End of the Line is the new food residency run by Linford Nicholson…
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