An open letter to the Culture Secretary from black, asian & ethnically diverse theatre artistic directors and cultural leaders

Our creative director, Kully Thiarai, signs an open letter to the Culture Secretary on the importance of including Black, Asian and ethnically diverse leaders in discussions about the post Covid 19 recovery of our sector.

The Good Book by Slung Low and Leeds People’s Theatre

Launched today this is the first public project of Leeds People’s Theatre, an idea developed by Holbeck-based theatre company Slung Low with support from Leeds 2023

Why we need culture now more than ever

Our Chair, Ruth Pitt writes about how culture can help us to triumph over adversity more effectively than almost anything else.

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage announces ambitious plans for National Poetry Centre in Leeds

A major partnership between Leeds and the Poet Laureate will bring lasting benefit to the people of the city region and poetry lovers across the world