THE FORGERY
Sat 7th December, 4:00pm
1905: Colonel Gascoigne from Lotherton Hall is visiting a friend in London when a telegram dramatically alters his plan. Brian Hull dramatises a local true story
Events
Have a look through all of our events (please note this includes our past events). You can filter the results to find the kind of events you are particularly interested in.
FORTIFIED SPIRITS
Sat 7th December, 2:00pm
Treadlight Theatre presents this funny and touching play about love and loss by Spike Marshall.
MUSEUM OF RELICS
Sat 7th December, 1:00pm
Stories about the strange and enchanting objects left behind in old books from Italian writer, bookstore owner and book resurrector Giovanni Spadaccini.
WORKSHOP: SOUNDING THE WORD
Sat 7th December, 1:00pm
Join musician/poet Laura Sutcliffe for a workshop exploring poetry, storytelling and improvisation to create music for a same day performance. Workshop includes soup break!
TYKE-LIPPED
Fri 6th December, 7:30pm
Dynamic performance blazoning the importance of local Yorkshire dialect in matters of identity and heritage, hosted by Keith Fenton.
ADDRESSING ADDICTION
Fri 6th December, 5:30pm
Discussion with the world's first-ever Professor of Addiction and Recovery, and powerful music and poetry from people in recovery.
STONE SOUP
Wed 4th December, 7:00pm
Floods force a group of strangers to seek refuge in a coppiced wood. Will they survive? Will they make it through the rain? From The Performance Ensemble.
GREY RAVENS
Wed 4th December, 6:00pm
In concert with Chapel FM’s resident band of young musicians and songwriters
HOW TO DRIVE IN THE DARK
Sun 1st December, 7:45pm
A crash, a coma, submerged emotions. Racing-car driver Jean-Pierre races against time, and himself. Script-in-hand performance of this audio drama by Catherine Shonack.
GEORGE WALKER OF KILLINGBECK
Sun 1st December, 7:00pm
Never heard of this famous artist and writer? He’s buried in Seacroft! Illustrated talk by Geraldine Beattie
THREE TALES OF LOSING AND GAINING.
Sun 1st December, 6:15pm
Stories performed by Sonja Miller and their writer Neil Rathmell.
ELEGANT SOLUTIONS
Sun 1st December, 5:30pm
The fascinating story of how Len Biran’s refugee father used his wits to keep his family safe and fed through World War 2.
STOP THE SORDID STAPLE
Sun 1st December, 4:45pm
Poet Jaspreet Mander gives voice to the land of Punjab, India to speak of its dire state and passionate desire to regenerate.
GET WELL SOON
Sun 1st December, 3:30pm
For people with disabilities and chronic illness the concept of recovery is difficult to navigate. Who decides what disability and recovery look like? Discussion follows
THROUGH OUR EYES
Sun 1st December, 2:45pm
Concert from the resident Chapel FM ensemble that ensures musicians with disabilities have a place to make adventurous music. Follows their acclaimed album.
WORKSHOP: RECOVERING POWER – A Theatre of the Oppressed Workshop
Sun 1st December, 1:00pm
A two-hour workshop where participants use creative play (images, sounds, words and bodily movements) to reimagine power relationships (e.g. sexism, racism, and classism).
THE BEATiful SOUTH
Sat 30th November, 8:15pm
South of the city the poetry heartbeat grows strong! Written and performed by poets active in the South Leeds spoken word community
REBUILDING A BODY
Sat 30th November, 7:00pm
A showcase of poetry from Ey Up 3: Written Off Publishing's upcoming anthology hosted by Alex Callaghan.
RECOVERY ON THE ROAD
Sat 30th November, 4:30pm
Mark and Gill Connors read from their new joint poetry collection, 'The Where We Were.' Poems, photography, travel
THE POET WHO BROKE HER BACK
Sat 30th November, 3:30pm
A discussion with Written Off Publishing Founder Rebecca Kenny on recovery after major physical trauma, rebuilding the self, and community support in the arts.
TWO OLD TOO OLD?
Sat 30th November, 2:15pm
Two people in old age fall in love. What is old? What is too old? Ruth Steinberg and Len Biran tell their story. Discussion follows.
WORKSHOP: RE-COVERY
Sat 30th November, 1:00pm
Hannah Stone and Clare Wigzell lead a poetry workshop on how we find and re-make ourselves through exploring different layers of our experiences. We can re-grow even when we’ve been knocked about by life’s storms.
WORDSHIP IN RECOVERY
Sat 30th November, 1:00pm
Join the Yaffle's Nest Wordship team with readings from their eclectic poetic responses to this year's festival theme
WORKSHOP: A FRA(G)MENT(ED) SESSION
Sat 30th November, 11:00am
Writing exercises and discussions honouring lost fragments and phrases; an investigation into recovered poetry led by poets Alex Callaghan and Caitlin McKenna
WRITING ON AIR: BOOK ANTHOLOGY LAUNCH!
Fri 29th November, 7:00pm
Poetry to celebrate the publication of the 2nd Chapel FM print anthology, with a short film about Chapel FM’s resident Recovery Chair
BUILDINGS BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE BY ART
Fri 29th November, 5:15pm
Soundscape tour of the future National Poetry Centre and an insight into other Leeds architectural reimaginings.
WORKSHOP: WORDS FOR WELLBEING
Fri 29th November, 12:30pm
Learn how to use song lyrics, book quotes and poetry to express emotions, mental health issues and trauma
Writing On Air 2024
Fri 29th November - Sun 8th December
Writing On Air is a festival of words and ideas broadcast on East Leeds Community Radio from Chapel FM Arts Centre. This years theme is Recovery
Pitanga Trio
Sat 23rd November, 5:00pm
Pitanga is an instrumental trio which focuses on Brazilian and other Latin American music, with influences from flamenco, jazz, and classical guitar.
LEEDS MUSIC VIDEO COMPETITION
Thu 14th November, 7:30pm
Our special annual competition selection from the unique world of music videos will get you thinking, dreaming and adding artists to your playlists.