THE LINES BETWEEN
Fri 27th February, 7:30pm
Rise & Howl presents four short plays interwoven with poetry, exploring the moments that shapeshift, and connect us.
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.
GRADE OF EXECUTION
Fri 27th February, 6:30pm
As a change in admin brings up Enriquez’s past, how much will he risk for his 3rd consecutive Olympic gold? Live drama reading from Catherine Shonack.
STORIES FROM THE SOFA
Thu 26th February, 8:15pm
A candlelit weave of tales and myths from storytellers Ruth Steinberg, Vickie Orton and Matthew Bellwood.
THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
Thu 26th February, 7:00pm
The Stone Soup performance group returns for a show about life past, present and future told through song, stories and conversation.
LEEDS-LILLE
Thu 26th February, 6:00pm
Young radio makers from Chapel FM's Next Generation share stories and sounds from their recent trip to Seacroft's twin community of Moulins in Lille, France.
THE BIG PUB QUIZ
Sun 22nd February, 6:00pm
Enjoy a drink at the end of the day whilst tackling fun threshold questions, solo or in a team. Free entry and a prize for the winner.
BEOWULF
Sun 22nd February, 4:45pm
Four storytellers. One ancient tale. A thousand interpretations. Live theatre performance of this thrilling, darkly comic retelling from Treadlight Theatre
STRAW INTO GOLD
Sun 22nd February, 3:45pm
How do you spin straw into gold? What is gold anyway? Live storytelling and song with Vickie Orton and Carol Timlin.
RIGHT HERE WITH YOU
Sun 22nd February, 3:00pm
Live drama from Dales Ball that welcomes you into a world where everyone feels seen, heard, and cherished in their own neighbourhood.
CROSSING THE THRESHOLD
Sun 22nd February, 1:45pm
In Michael Hassell’s comedy, three engaged couples try to win their Dream Wedding on a TV Gameshow. Will anyone make it to the altar? Live drama reading.
AFTERNOON TEA
Sun 22nd February, 1:30pm
Afternoon tea is important to Angie Smiles, but not because of the food. Live sketch.
YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU
Sun 22nd February, 1:00pm
If we are the sum of our parts, what becomes of the pieces we leave behind? Live performance from Huw Parlor.
WORKSHOP: TALKING SCRIPTS
Sun 22nd February, 11:00am
Charlotte Carrick leads a workshop introducing participants to the fundamentals of screenwriting
POETRY ON FILM
Sat 21st February, 8:30pm
A selection of short films featuring poetry.
WHAT IS OUR LANGUAGE OF NOW?
Sat 21st February, 7:30pm
Anne Caldwell presents two award winning short films and launches her new collection of prose poetry from Valley Press.
GRIDLOCK
Sat 21st February, 7:00pm
Tallulah Howarth and Carrieanne Vivianette explore the threshold between poetry and sound in this live reading of Tallulah’s grid poems.
THE ACCIDENT
Sat 21st February, 5:00pm
Car in a ditch. In this mystery thriller, each passenger has a different version of events. Who's telling lies? Live drama reading from Aberford Authors Drama Collective.
SHOT THE LOT
Sat 21st February, 4:30pm
A dairy farmer in despair. Lost everything. Chris Berry reads his own story written in 2020 when the milk price was well below production cost.
THE WAKE
Sat 21st February, 3:30pm
Thirty years Thirty years after leaving school a group of forty-somethings undertake a walk across the North Yorks Moors. But who is with them? Live drama reading by Aberford Authors Drama Collective.
WHEN POETRY TAKES WING
Sat 21st February, 2:00pm
Hannah Stone explores the threshold between poem and song as alumni from Leeds Song read poems and discuss the craft of writing for composers.
WORKSHOP: THE SEA, THE SEA
Sat 21st February, 11:00am
Hannah Stone and Clare Wigzell dig deep in the liminal and littoral with writing prompts from poetry and lived experiences.
Writing On Air 2026
Fri 20th February - Sun 1st March
Writing On Air, now in its 10th year, is a festival of words and ideas broadcast on East Leeds Community Radio from Chapel FM Arts Centre.
ANTHOLOGY LAUNCH
Fri 20th February, 7:00pm
Welcome the 3rd Chapel FM Anthology, and the 10th Writing On Air festival, across threshold with a fabulous night of poetry and music.
Seated Reiki Relaxation
Mon 9th February - Mon 9th March
Join us for an hour of group Reiki Relaxation focusing on the positivity that comes from calm and constructive intension.
Jacob Harrison: Calm and Chaos
Fri 6th February, 7:30pm
Known as Leeds’s “local virtuoso”, Jacob Harrison is a classical guitarist and composer renowned for his astonishing compositions and captivating live performances, performs live at Chapel FM as part of his Calm and Chaos Tour.
Burns Night at Chapel FM
Fri 23rd January, 7:30pm
You best believe Chapel FM is back again this year for another Burns Night Celebration, expect Haggis, Neeps, Tatties, Bagpipes and so much more.
Blue Owl Performance Loft: Youth Open Mic – Dec 2025
Wed 17th December, 6:00pm
Our regular open mic for performers age 25 and younger. We welcome new participants who want to perform music, spoken word, theatre, or other arts. Please contact elliott@chapelfm.co.uk to sign up
Chapel FM Christmas Party ft A Christmas Carol for the Community
Fri 12th December, 6:00pm
Chapel FM invites you to a festive event filled with festive surprises and special guest performances from local community groups.
JOHN HEGLEY: LIVE at Chapel FM
Sun 7th December, 7:00pm
John Hegley, poet, ukelelist, fabulously good egg and long-time supporter of Chapel FM, is doing a fundraiser gig for WRITE AWAY: Writing Projects at Chapel FM.
A Brief History Of The Guitar
Wed 3rd December, 6:00pm
A Chronological journey through the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century and modern periods.