| Highlights Leeds & Wakefield / August '08 |
Thursday 28th August @ Leeds, City Varieties: STEPHEN MALKMUS & THE JICKS - former Pavement frontman returns
Friday 29th August @ Leeds, Harewood House: GIRLS ALOUD - pop sensations play Yorkshire stately home
Sunday 24th August @ Leeds, Victoria Works - “WAX:ON AND METROPOLIS” Mylo, Hot Chip, Boys Noize, Scratch Perverts, High Contrast, Skream & DJ Hype, 6pm to 6am
Every Saturday @ Leeds, Wire - “ROCK&ROLL” classic indie, new wave, 60s pop & modern guitar music
18th - 30th August @ Leeds Grand Theatre: "EVITA" the new tour of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd-Webber's production
30th August - 6th September @ West Yorkshire Playhouse: "A TALE OF TWO CITIES" performed by the Northern Ballet Theatre Orchestra
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| Local News |
Don’t Cry For Me Leeds
The Bill Kenwright group are bringing Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ever popular musical “Evita” to Leeds Grand Theatre in August. The award winning play runs for two weeks only, from August 18th to 30th. This production stars West End performer Louise Dearman as Eva Peron and, ‘Any Dream Will Do’ finalist Seamus Cullen as Ché Guevara. For tickets, ring 0844 848 2701 |
Say Goodbye To Your Defibrillator
The Defibrillator Sound System are going to be calling it a day after over 5 years of underground parties. Saturday September 6th at the Common Place, Leeds, will be the last Defibrillator party. This is your last chance for a dose of their breaks, beats, hip hop, dub & live electro. |
Whipping Up A Tempest In Oakwell Hall Country Park
Acclaimed theatre company Chapterhouse Theatre are bringing their production of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” to Oakwell Hall Country Park, Birstall on Tuesday 19th August. The Hall’s walled gardens will be open for viewing and picnics from 6pm, with the play starting at 7.30pm by the Visitor Centre. For tickets ring 01924 326240 |
The Danish Are Coming!
Danish wonky pop wonders Alphabeat have already made the song of the Summer with their hit single “Fascination”, and they’ve just announced a UK tour for the Autumn, calling at Leeds Met University on 11th November. For tickets call 08709 913913 or go to www.alive.co.uk/tickets |