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The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart @ The Royal Exchange
By leading us to presume the impending rhyme, this story of an eponymous heroine subverts our expectations at each turn.
The rise (or fall) of sensitivity readers
The concept of sensitivity reading may be new to you – but is it already on its way out?
A Play About Sex: Women take centre stage in new sex survey
An independent theatre production company wants to hear from women of all backgrounds about their relationship with sex.
All Female Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at its Most Fierce
A Midsummer Night’s Dream proudly flaunts its all-female cast. But cast’s chosen pronouns are one of the least notable things about this production. The casting is flawless, regardless of gender.
Is the ancient Medusa myth still relevant to women today?
Rosie Hewlett, author of award-winning novel, Medusa, speaks to Harpy Magazine about the enduring power of a four thousand year old myth.
Freedom, Fringe and Al-Fresco Fun: Refract Festival returns to Waterside
As inclusive, “something for everyone” events go, Refract truly lives up to its claims.
Raise the Curtain: Live Theatre has Returned!
With a spotlight at the end of the lockdown tunnel, and the promise of live theatre productions taking place as early as next week, I’ve been ruminating on what it really is that I’ve missed and exactly what I can’t wait to return to.
Compass Festival: Reconnecting in 2021
Compass Festival is bringing life back to Leeds with a year-long programme of free interactive art pieces to make you think, feel, and smile.
The Art of Embroidery: Why a traditional 'woman's craft' became a popular form of feminist expression
From detailed diagrams of the uterus to suffragette slogans; embellished prints of inspirational women to vibrators spouting positive vibes (geddit?), the riot of feminist embroidery is as powerful as it is creative – but why?
Mary Anning Rocks: how a young campaigner is righting a centuries-old wrong
This Women’s History Month, guest writer Katherine Grayson spoke to the Mary Anning Rocks campaign about the past, the future and the fossilised faeces of ancient fish.
#LLF21: Leeds Lit Fest Gets Digital
Showcasing international literary names alongside incredible local talent, Leeds Lit Fest is back… and coming to living rooms near you!
Great Womxn Who Work in the Arts: Finding Power in our Collective Voice
Meet Anna and Lily, two creatives on a mission to unite artists and arts workers and be catalysts for positive change in the city.
Why We Need to Talk About Perfume Advertising this Christmas
Imagine, for one heady moment, perfume advertising that simply represents a diversity of bodies instead of recycling again and again the sculpted silhouette of the model du jour. Would it change the way we look at ourselves after seeing a beauty ad?
Baudelaire, Softbois and the Spleen
In the midst of these strange and unprecedented times, one constant remains: the indie softboi… and he’s got something in common with 19th century poet, Charles Baudelaire.
Halloween 2020: Get in Witch, We’re Going Nowhere
It was a dark and stormy night… all winter getaways were cancelled, trick-or-treating was pretty much illegal, and who the f*ck knew what to expect from Christmas?!
Modern Masters Women at the Scottish Gallery
Christina Jansen, Managing Director of The Scottish Gallery, looks forward to the easing of lockdown measures and the upcoming Modern Masters Women exhibition.
Normal People & Sex Trends in Lockdown
Why has Normal People got the nation hooked? There are lots of arty reasons why we like it; lots of ‘oh it's really well made’ and ‘great acting’ and it’s ‘very real’ reasons. But really, we all know, it’s the sex.
This Playlist Will Get You Partying Across Europe Without Leaving Lockdown
Although you can't physically leave the house, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t feel as though you’re off on the city break of your dreams. Be transported to these enticing destinations by checking out some of the coolest upcoming artists from across Europe.
Normal People: The show you don't want to watch with your parents
It feels like summer 2018 all over again. Sally Rooney’s Normal People is the dominant topic of conversation - although this time around it’s not her words we’re drooling over, but the BBC’s new 12-part adaptation of the novel. Find out what Harpy thought of the series.