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A bold retelling of The Odyssey, blending Homer’s ancient myth with contemporary humour and irreverence, is set to subvert expectations at Leeds Playhouse next month.

The flagship contemporary choir from Leeds Conservatoire performed at the 2026 event, honouring local people who make life better for others.

Colleagues Daniela Bonitz and Bethany Milner discuss the person centred approach to meeting students’ support needs in our second Health and Wellbeing piece.

Leeds has become a giant board game, with Trivial Pursuit in the city centre over summer to celebrate a landmark moment in its history.

WYMN has unveiled a new action plan designed to boost the region’s music ecosystem. Part of Tracy Brabin’s You Can Make It Here programme, designed to support and drive growth across the region’s creative sector, the WYMN launched with Leeds Conservatoire, Come Play With Me and Create Britain.

Taking place from 6 to 18 July at Leeds Conservatoire, the one-of-a-kind festival will showcase over 40 different theatrical productions. The programme includes original theatre, new musicals, play readings, scratch performances, comedy, dance works and commissioned productions.