Camilla George brings a new generation of extraordinary musicians to Harrogate’s Spiegeltent this summer. Behind the programme lies the story of Tomorrow’s Warriors: an organisation that has spent 35 years changing who gets heard, who gets supported — and, ultimately, the sound of British jazz itself
Real-life mother and daughter Christine and Lois Mackie will appear together on stage for the first time in a new northern production of Rona Munro’s prison drama Iron. But behind the irresistible casting story is a much darker examination of motherhood, memory and the price of a truth withheld for fifteen years
A vast, walk-through sculpture of colour, calm and curious corridors has landed on West Park Stray. We may be biased - but the Harrogate International Festival folk really do know how to make a place feel extraordinary
At the University of York this weekend, Firefly Festival will showcase emerging writers, performers, directors and theatre-makers at the point where training becomes public work - and where the future of UK theatre starts to take shape.
This Spring Bank Holiday, Howard Assembly Room becomes one of the North’s most interesting rooms: a place where Leeds’ electronic past, Cuban rhythm, jazz improvisation and disco history collide over three nights on New Briggate
Manchester-founded jazz favourites The Easy Rollers begin their 10th anniversary tour tonight, celebrating ten years of swing, style and irresistible live energy
Ai Weiwei brings a stark, 24-hour re-enactment of his 2011 detention to Manchester — part of a major new exhibition that cements Aviva Studios as a global cultural force.
Manchester composer Gareth Smith revisits and reshapes his Vanishing project in real time - drawing on space, collaboration and imperfection to push his quietly radical musical language into new territory.
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