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Actor and writer Harvey Virdi, best known as Dr Misbah Maalik on long-running TV soap Hollyoaks, tells us about her hit play Happy Birthday Sunita, the power of British Asian women on stage, and the fun you can have with a dysfunctional family Tell us a bit about Happy Birthday Sunita It’s Friday evening and the family are gathering to celebrate Sunita’s special birthday. But after years of denial and strained relationships, emotions are running high and the family is finally forced to face t

Puppetry, dance and music set to bring African children’s story to life

A much-loved children’s book being brought to the stage by a Sheffield-based African theatre company is set to tour community venues across the region to break down barriers to the arts. Anna Hibiscus' Song by Atinuke, co-produced by Utopia Theatre and Sheffield Theatres, will first be performed at the Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse in Sheffield from Friday 7-Saturday 15 July. It will then embark on a run of 11 show dates in Yorkshire community venues from Tuesday 18-Sunday 30 July. These perf

Takahashi McGil and Emma Lawrenson: Balance and Form

Yorkshire Sculpture Park’s (YSP) latest exhibition Balance and Form will bring together the complementary practices of exquisite woodworkers, Takahashi McGil, and the intuitive printmaking talent of Holmfirth-based artist, Emma Lawrenson. Yorkshire Sculpture Park’s latest exhibition Balance and Form will bring together the complementary practices of exquisite woodworkers, Takahashi McGil, and the intuitive printmaking talent of Holmfirth-based artist, Emma Lawrenson. With Takahashi McGil bas

Murder In The Rhubarb Triangle at Wakefield Library

Wakefield author Catherine Yaffe, Wakefield Library and Darling Reads of Horbury are getting involved in the Crime Writers Association’s National Crime Reading Month this June, with a full day of crime featuring some of the region’s top crime writers. The event will take place on Saturday 17th June between 9am and 4pm. The event is ‘free’ and you can book here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on?q=wakefield murder National Crime Reading Month is an initiative developed and run by the Crim

Zara to launch flagship store at former Topshop unit at Trinity Leeds

Zara will open a new flagship store at Trinity Leeds – upsizing and relocating into the centre from its current location on Briggate. The new 46,000 sq ft store will take over Trinity Leeds’ former Topshop unit, and will include Zara’s woman, man, and kids collections over three floors. The new store is expected to open in 2024 and will showcase the latest technological innovations from Zara's integrated online and physical store platform to give customers a seamless shopping experience. Th

Millennium Square's summer series returns with musical extravaganza

Big names from the music world will have Millennium Square rocking this summer as the venue’s annual concert series returns with a blockbuster programme. The Summer Series will be making a welcome return from July 6 until August 5, 2023, promising an unforgettable experience with sixteen open-air gigs from world-renowned and emerging acts. Set against the stunning backdrop of Leeds Civic Hall, the annual ticketed series will showcase an eclectic programme of events, catering to every musical

WOW - Women of the World Festival returns to Rotherham for its second year

WOW - Women of the World Festival (WOW) is back for its second year in Rotherham. Taking place on Saturday 10th June, the brand new and exciting free festival celebrating women, girls and non-binary people will be spread across All Saint’s Square, Minster Gardens, various venues on High Street and Imperial Buildings, featuring creative workshops, performances, talks, and music. Last year’s successful inaugural festival was a riot of colour, conversation and culture, and planning is well underw

Jaggar Footwear opens pop-up shop at Junction 32

Junction 32 Yorkshire Outlet Shopping has warmly welcomed global fashion label Jaggar Footwear to its retailer line-up. The Australian-born brand, renowned for its fashion forward kicks, opened the doors to its latest pop-up store this month, located next to the New Balance store. Described as quirky, cool, sexy and sophisticated, Jaggar specialises in unique, quality footwear and accessories at affordable outlet prices, and offers a variety of on-trend styles ranging from flats to stilettos

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First look images of Kay Mellor’s A Passionate Woman at Leeds Playhouse

Behind-the-scenes images have been released for the highly anticipated new production of Kay Mellor’s A Passionate Woman at Leeds Playhouse. The production, staged in memory of the leading British dramatist who passed away in May last year, returns to the Playhouse’s Courtyard theatre in her home city of Leeds from 20 May – 10 June – 30 years after it was first staged there to incredible acclaim. The cast working with Director Tess Seddon and Assistant Director Xolani Crabtree, both from Leeds

Harvey Nichols unveils stunning new Fourth Floor Bar and menu

Harvey Nichols Leeds has just revealed its new Fourth Floor Bar having undergone a springtime glow-up and brand-new menu. The iconic store has given the bar a cake and champagne theme, making it the perfect destination for shoppers to unwind after partaking in a spot of retail therapy across its five floors of luxury. A carefully curated selection of premium Champagnes, fine wines and new expertly crafted cocktails will be available, complemented by an irresistible selection of sweet treats. M

New exhibition is perfectly tailored to Sunny Bank Mills

Internationally renowned textile artist collective, the 62 Group, is returning to Sunny Bank Mills Gallery in Farsley with a new exhibition called Tailored. Tailored celebrates textiles and their place in the local community and economy as part of the celebration of 10 years of arts and culture at Sunny Bank Mills. The exhibition starts on Saturday May 13 and runs until Sunday July 2. Jane Kay, Creative Director at Sunny Bank Mills, explained: “We are delighted to welcome back the tremendou