Love The Words 348: Stacy Garrop
Tue 9th Jun '26, 4:00pm Remind me
Stacy Garrop is a Chicago-based composer whose work centres on dramatic storytelling. She talks to LTW about her fabulous new project, Glorious Mahalia, with The Knonos Quartet.
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Wed 3rd Jun '26, 11:00am
This episode we talk all about the part that hope plays when going through the asylum process.
Love The Words 347: A Bright Room Called Day
Tue 2nd Jun '26, 4:00pm
A Bright Room Called Day is a rarely staged play by Tony Kushner. Produced by Leeds Arts Centre, it follows a group of friends in 1930's Berlin navigating the rise of fascism.
The Irish Hour: Finding Home Away from Home
Mon 1st Jun '26, 8:00pm
Join us for a warm, lively chat about home, identity and the unspoken ways Irish people recognise one another, wherever they end up.
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Sun 31st May '26, 12:00am
You can hear more from Robert on X @RobertCohen2
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ProgrammeTHE CHAPEL FM OPEN MIC NIGHT, LIVE! MAY 2026
Fri 29th May '26, 7:30pm
Come show East Leeds what you have got! Poetry, music or even juggling? Live on the Radio and Youtube. For full details, Check out the information below.
Vandal Factory 38: Crochet on the Barricades
Fri 29th May '26, 6:00pm
Henry and Natalie discuss recent protests, the Bussing In installation, their gig with Bob Vylan and Nat's dog, Ivy, pops by.