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Escaping the "Other": F*ck Miss Saigon
Jul 4

Jul 4 Escaping the "Other": F*ck Miss Saigon

Sacha Crowther
Arts & Culture

A sharply political comedy tackling racist theatrical tropes. Courtesy of a newfound transcendental awareness, Kim rejects and shatters the stereotypes that have bound her and her sisters who came before.

Queen Lear - Fiercely Feminine Shakespeare
Jun 12

Jun 12 Queen Lear - Fiercely Feminine Shakespeare

Sacha Crowther
Arts & Culture

King turned Queen, Lear is a celebration of theatre and diversity, in a Northern, female voice.

The Female Force: A Stirring Story of Women Police Constables.
May 26

May 26 The Female Force: A Stirring Story of Women Police Constables.

Sacha Crowther
Arts & Culture

A Force to be Reckoned With celebrates the strides made by pioneering female “policemen”, facing sexism through song and sketch.

No Pay? No Way! Political Farce at the Royal Exchange
May 22

May 22 No Pay? No Way! Political Farce at the Royal Exchange

Sacha Crowther
Arts & Culture

A modern translation of the original play, No Pay? No Way! highlights that the economic troubles of 70s Italy are not only still relevant, but arguably only getting worse.

The Merchant of Venice (1936) -
Mar 19

Mar 19 The Merchant of Venice (1936) -

Sacha Crowther
Arts & Culture

In this female-fronted Shakespearean interpretation, we are reminded of the antisemitism and prejudice that still pervades contemporary society.

Teachers are striking - and it’s about time.
Mar 1

Mar 1 Teachers are striking - and it’s about time.

Guests
Affairs & Opinions

This is what it’s really like to be a teacher who knows all the best places at school to go and cry.

Beginning: A Touching Two-Hander about Taking the Plunge
Feb 24

Feb 24 Beginning: A Touching Two-Hander about Taking the Plunge

Sacha Crowther
Arts & Culture

In a post-house-party haze, Laura and Danny find clarity on life, loneliness, and possibilities.

An honest chat about intimate fluids: let’s bust those taboos
Jan 21

Jan 21 An honest chat about intimate fluids: let’s bust those taboos

Harpy Mag
Bodies

Misinformation and lack of knowledge often turn our bodily fluids into a taboo. So we spoke to Bodyform, to get the lowdown on what’s going on down under.

“Unlike watching a film, recorded theatre productions carry a gravitas. I felt burdened by the weight of them, but still they lacked a distinct sense of theatricality."

As lockdown eases, we can't WAIT to get back to the theatre 🏃‍♀️
It's official - Compass Festival is back!  With a year-long programme of free interactive art pieces to make you think, feel, and smile, @compassfestlds is the perfect way to ease yourself back into Leeds events. Many of the installations will take p
Had a good laugh this morning at an email from a dental company launching a RAINBOW electric toothbrush in honour of Pride... But then realised it will donate 100% of profits to LGBTQ+ charities nominated by the customers which is actually cool. If y
It's been a wild year. And not the fun wild, either. Sad wild, weird wild, wild tired. We've been stressed out, isolated, grieving; caught in a riptide between fear and drudgery. So, as life begins to change again, have as much compassion as you can

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