Leeds Town Hall

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We're excited to announce An evening with Lenny Henry on 29 October at Leeds Town Hall. Tickets go on sale on Thursday at 10am on our website >> bit.ly/2VfUR7L

Join the legendary Sir Lenny Henry as he embarks on a brand new UK tour this autumn.
Lenny Henry is one of Britain’s best-known and celebrated comedians, with a career which began with cult stardom on children's television to including writer, radio DJ, TV presenter, co-founder of Comic Relief and award-winning actor.
In the first half of the evening, Lenny will take the audience through a jam session of funny and sad memories and stories - from growing up in the Black Count...ry, puberty, school, friendship, family secrets and unashamed racism. With his mother's mantra of 'H'integration' echoing in his ears, Lenny will recount setting out on his rollercoaster ride of a career - but at every stage wondering: Am I good enough? Is this what they want?
In part two, Lenny will be interviewed by friend, broadcaster and author Jon Canter, for further insights into his life and career, followed by questions from the audience. Come and enjoy these honest and tender stories, told with a glorious sense of humour and help Lenny figure out ‘Who Am I Again?'
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Limited tickets remain to see the Russian Philharmonic of Novosibirsk tomorrow evening. The orchestra performs a brilliant all Russian programme with conductor Thomas Sanderling and pianist Sergei Redkin.
This concert is part of the orchestra's 2019 tour which sees it return to the UK for the first time since the 1990s.
Tickets > bit.ly/2HaUUhq

One man. One Mission. Is it possible? No, not really. Milton Jones, him with the shirts from Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo and BBC Radio 4 goes on tour again stopping at Leeds Town Hall on Thursday 19 March 2020.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Thursday 9 May > bit.ly/2J86NXz

Tickets are now on sale for Animal Families and Me with Gordon Buchanan. The wildlife presenter and cameraman discusses his adventures in the animal kingdom on Monday 4 November at Leeds Town Hall.
Tickets > bit.ly/2GTCMY0

We're delighted for Opera North's success with Aida here at Leeds Town Hall. You can read all about it below.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "What makes this an unmissable show is the intensity of the individual performances and the sonic splendour of the chorus and orchestra." The Times. bit.ly/2GYzHWj
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "...formidably strong, and the big confrontations have undeniable force and veracity... Conductor Richard Armstrong ratchets up the tension with inexorable momentum, and the choral singing is tremendous." The Guardian. bit.ly/2UWcNEi

Comedian Josh Widdicombe is on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show tomorrow morning. Catch him bright and early for a fun filled Friends Round Friday ready for the bank holiday weekend.
Catch up on the show here > bbc.in/2IqMh45 Buy tickets to see Josh in Leeds in December > bit.ly/2Api7rz

Writer and documentary filmmaker Jon Ronson stops by on Sunday 19 May with his new show Tales from The Last Days of August & The Butterfly Effect.
This brand new show is based on his hit podcasts of the same name - it’ll be a mysterious, funny and sad tale about kindness, violence, bad thoughts, and the wonders of remaining curious.
Take a read of his most recent interview with The Guardian, in which he discusses life in New York and the many perils of social media.
... Purchase tickets to see Jon in Leeds > bit.ly/2DEs2fp
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Andrew Lawson examines the business strategies of Boston merchant Henry Lee, one of a number of American interlopers in a trade dominated by the British East India Company.
When his business failed in 1811, Lee organised a voyage to Calcutta to restore his lost fortune. This talk explores the ways in which Lee drew on his commercial skills and personal connections, immersing himself in the Bengal trading world.
This event is part of the Leeds Cultural Conversations series organised by the Centre for Culture & the Arts at Leeds Beckett University.

British Indian artist, Jaivant Patel presents a captivating evening of solo Kathak and Contemporary dance at Kala Sangam on Thursday 2 May.
Rooted in his own experience of being a homosexual man of dual heritage, Jaivant offers a fresh perspective on South Asian LGBTQ+ narratives, faith and spirituality. The evening celebrates two cultures and the intersectionality of living in one, while paying tribute to traditions, heritage and often untold stories of another.
This performance is pay what you decide and features a post-show discussion.

The Yorkshire College of Music & Drama proudly presents Voices Yorkshire: 2019 Gala Concert
A county-wide initiative to promote the love of music through participation, listening and supporting Yorkshire based choirs of all kinds, throughout the county.
Featuring: Leeds Male Voice Choir, Dishforth Military Wives Choir, Paul’s Signing Choir, Leeds Contemporary Singers, Daytones Harmony Barbershop Chorus.
... There will also be a first performance of a piece specifically written for this event by a Yorkshire composer.
Supported by Banks Music, promoted by the Yorkshire College of Music & Drama. YCM&D Registered Charity no. 0529220.
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A great review from Friday's Manchester Collective concert!

Tonight is Tasmin Little's final performance in Leeds as a concert violinist, as she is set to retire from the concert platform next summer. The European Union Chamber Orchestra makes a welcome return for her performance, with director Hans-Peter Hofmann.
Tickets > bit.ly/2IddTsp

This is tonight! We're looking forward to Manchester Collective's interpretation of bach's Goldberg Variations in the intimate setting of the Albert Room, Leeds Town Hall.
Limited tickets remaining > bit.ly/2YHgwIS