Leeds Combined Arts

LCA Theatre Visit 'Rite of Spring' & 'Gianni Schicchi'
2019-02-28 19:30 - 21:40 (Europe/London) | The Grand Theatre, Leeds, 46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NZ
Thursday 28th February 7.30 p.m. Double Bill – ‘Right of Spring’ & Gianni Schicchi
Join us for a very special double bill which combines The Rite of Spring, a co-production with the brilliant Phoenix Dance Theatre, and Puccini’s short comic opera, Gianni Schicchi! Gianni Schicchi is sung in Italian with English titles Running time: approximately 2 hours 10 minutes. All tickets £10.50. (Please note these seats could be high up).

LCA Storytelling, Poetry & Voice Workshops
2019-02-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-02-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-02-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Meanwood Institute, Green Road, Meanwood LS6 4LD, Green Road, Leeds, LS6 4LD, United Kingdom
The workshops will take place once a week for two hours, with a short break in between. The first half will be discussion based with some introductions and warm-up sessions where people get to know each other and share their stories and express themselves. There will be opportunities for anyone to read out any poems or short stories they have written or are able to tell. Following a short break the second half there will be gentle winding down session.
Overall the workshops will be a celebration of people’s lives with songs and stories from the past, and an opportunity for them to share their stories and memories and songs. The event will be held in a safe, friendly accessible and comfortable environment with refreshments provided for the break. The project aims to help those attending to focus on an enjoyable art activity while encouraging them to relax at the same time and appreciate the company of others focusing on the same activity. Supported by Metcalf Smith Trust. The workshops are provided free of charge, but donations are always welcome for refreshments.

MBS Talk on 'The Touch of Healing' with Ann Gore
2019-02-27 19:30 - 21:30 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
The Touch of Healing, written by Alice Burmeister with Tom Monte.
Ann invites you into the world of this book, which is full of self-help guidance on using your hands to energize, body, mind, and spirit with the Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu ® ,
Jin Shin Jyutsu was brought to the West, by Mary Burmeister, more than 50 years ago. Mary studied with Jiro Murai for twelve years, approx five of them in Japan. He saw himself as rediscovering instinctive knowledge of how we can reharmonise ourselves.
Ann Gore is a student practitioner of JSJ. Entrance £4.00/£3.50 including refreshments.

LCA & Headingley Music Festival Interim Events Salsa Classes
2019-02-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2019-02-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2019-02-12 19:30 - 21:00 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
Join Emma for a 6 week programme of Salsa dancing classes at HEART, Headingley as part of the Headingley Music Festival Interim Events. Dance solo to all of the Latin rhythms. (Partner optional).
Salsa is a popular fusion style of dance originating from South America, characterised by hip-swaying rhythms and fancy footwork. In these workshops we will start with basics and work our way up, adding extra moves each week. We will look at technique, timing and style and lean some fun choreography to fantastic music along the way. Pease wear comfortable shoes.
The classes will culminate in a final dance session on Saturday 2nd March at 7.00 p.m. with a performance as part of The Headingley Music Festival where you can dance along with the Grupo Azucar live band. Further information on this event will be published in the ‘LCA Spring Newsletter’.
The weekly classes will be £5.00/£4.00 members & concessions. There will also be a further class before the band on the 2nd March in the main Shire Oak Hall at HEART at 7.00 p.m. and the price including the band is £8/£6 concessions and members. The band will play from 8.15 p.m. For any further information please contact Emma at emma@leedscombined.org.uk

LCA Poetry & Prose Evening
2019-02-20 19:30 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
This evening will be an opportunity for all members and guests to read poetry or prose on the theme of ‘Situations’.

LCA Harewood Walk. Meet at the Junction of Wike Lane
2019-02-17 11:30
Join Carol for this 5 mile walk around Harewood and Harewood Estate, we will also be calling in the Muddy Boots tea room towards the end of the walk with the option of finishing at the Harewood Arms to catch the bus back to Wike Lane or walk through the path to the finish. Meet at 11.30 a.m. at the junction of Wike Lane. The 36 bus stops just opposite. Contact Carol for more details on 07708 230 333.

LCA Theatre 'Random'
2019-02-16 20:45 - 21:45
An ordinary day in the ordinary life of an ordinary family. The clock blinks 7.37am, a rushed breakfast, and then off to join the hustle and bustle of the world outside. And then one random act changes everything. A bewildered family find themselves caught up in catastrophe and grief in this vivid, detailed and brilliantly observed play by Debbie Tucker Green. An award-winning playwright, screenwriter and director, she is one of theatre’s most unique and acclaimed voices, and this play for one actor is a remarkable tour de force.

LCA Storytelling, Poetry & Voice Workshops
2019-02-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Meanwood Institute, Green Road, Meanwood LS6 4LD, Green Road, Leeds, LS6 4LD, United Kingdom
This workshop will be facilitated by professional Story-teller Matthew Bellwood.
The workshops will take place once a week for two hours, with a short break in between. The first half will be discussion based with some introductions and warm-up sessions where people get to know each other and share their stories and express themselves. There will be opportunities for anyone to read out any poems or short stories they have written or are able to tell.
Overall the workshops will be a celebration of people’s lives with songs and stories from the past, and an opportunity for them to share their stories and memories and songs. The event will be held in a safe, friendly accessible and comfortable environment with refreshments provided for the break. The project aims to help those attending to focus on an enjoyable art activity while encouraging them to relax at the same time and appreciate the company of others focusing on the same activity. Supported by Metcalf Smith Trust. The workshops are provided free of charge, but donations are always welcome for refreshments.

LCA Theatre 'Katya Kabanova'
2019-02-09 19:30 - 21:30 | The Grand Theatre, Leeds, 46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NZ
Katya is a gentle soul drowning in a narrow-minded small-town society. She is married to a weak man who is entirely under the thumb of his overbearing mother. Katya catches the eye of the romantic Boris, and when her husband leaves on business, temptation proves impossible to resist. Katya and Boris embark on a passionate affair but when her husband returns, a storm breaks in Katya’s heart and mind. She is overwhelmed by guilt, but will she confess her sin? Ticket prices will be e-mailed out in January.

LCA & Headingley Music Festival Interim Events Salsa Classes
2019-02-05 19:30 - 21:00 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
Join Emma for a 6 week programme of Salsa dancing classes at HEART, Headingley as part of the Headingley Music Festival Interim Events. Dance solo to all of the Latin rhythms. (Partner optional).
Salsa is a popular fusion style of dance originating from South America, characterised by hip-swaying rhythms and fancy footwork. In these workshops we will start with basics and work our way up, adding extra moves each week. We will look at technique, timing and style and lean some fun choreography to fantastic music along the way. Pease wear comfortable shoes.
The classes will culminate in a final dance session on Saturday 2nd March at 7.00 p.m. with a performance as part of The Headingley Music Festival where you can dance along with the Grupo Azucar live band. Further information on this event will be published in the ‘LCA Spring Newsletter’.
The weekly classes will be £5.00/£4.00 members & concessions. There will also be a further class before the band on the 2nd March in the main Shire Oak Hall at HEART at 7.00 p.m. and the price including the band is £8/£6 concessions and members. The band will play from 8.15 p.m. For any further information please contact Emma at emma@leedscombined.org.uk

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LCA Storytelling, Poetry & Voice Workshops
2019-01-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Meanwood Institute, Green Road, Meanwood LS6 4LD, Green Road, Leeds, LS6 4LD, United Kingdom
This weeks workshops will be with Professional Story-teller Matthew Bellwood.
The workshops will take place once a week for two hours, with a short break in between. The first half will be discussion based with some introductions and warm-up sessions where people get to know each other and share their stories and express themselves. Later in the 6 week sessions there will be opportunities for anyone to read out any poems or short stories they have written or are able to tell.
Overall the workshops will be a celebration of people’s lives with songs and stories from the past, and an opportunity for them to share their stories and memories and songs. The event will be held in a safe, friendly accessible and comfortable environment with refreshments provided for the break. The project aims to help those attending to focus on an enjoyable art activity while encouraging them to relax at the same time and appreciate the company of others focusing on the same activity. Supported by Metcalf Smith Trust. The workshops are provided free of charge, but donations are always welcome for refreshments. For any further information please contact Tel: 07708 230 333.

LCA & Headingley Music Festival Interim Events Salsa Classes
2019-01-29 19:30 - 21:00

LCA 'The Hot Sardines', Howard Assembly Rooms.
2019-01-27 19:45 - 21:30 | Howard Assembly Room (Leeds Grand Theatre), New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NU
The Hot Sardines – Sunday 27 January, 7.45 p.m . Howard Assembly Rooms, Leeds Grand Theatre.
New York-based jazz group The Hot Sardines, are on a mission to make old sounds new again and prove that joyful jazz can bring people together. With their new album French Fries & Champagne, the group combines covers and originals as they channel New York speakeasies, Parisian cabarets and New Orleans jazz halls into a smoking hot live show! All tickets £5.50 usual price £26.00. Please note: This event is now sold out.
https://www.operanorth.co.uk/whats-on/the-hot-sardines/

Beating the Blues
2019-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Meanwood Institute, Green Road, Meanwood LS6 4LD, Green Road, Leeds, LS6 4LD, United Kingdom
Beating the Blues an evening of fabulous films, delicious music and funky food, in aid of Greenpeace.
Saturday, 26th January 2019. Films from 4.00 pm. Music from 7pm with Scott Wainwright, Dangerbird, Luna Calling, Alice Nichols and Leon Abraham. Meanwood Institute, 94 Green Road, Leeds LS6 4DL. Admission : £5.00. Please note this is a Greenpeace event.

LCA Theatre 'The Magic Flute'
2019-01-26 16:00 - 18:00 | The Grand Theatre, Leeds, 46 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NZ
The Magic Flute is an epic tale about growing up, finding your way in the world and learning to love. Join Prince Tamino on his quest to rescue Pamina, daughter of the Queen of the Night held captive by the Priest of the Sun. But his mission soon becomes a journey of discovery, for nothing – not even Day and Night – is quite as it first appears. Please note: This event is now sold out.

MBS The Mind-Body Connection. Abi Briant-Smith.
2019-01-23 19:45 - 21:30 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
Leeds homeopath and mind-body therapist Abi Briant-Smith will be talking about the powerful connection between our minds and bodies and will explore how certain emotional patterns might affect our physical health such as back or joint pain, hormonal imbalances, digestive and bladder issues, migraines and much more. She will share some valuable self-help techniques and practices to help enable physical and emotional release and will discuss how homeopathy and mind-body therapy can help to support mental and physical wellbeing. Abi is a Leeds based homeopath and mind-body therapist who is passionate about supporting and improving mental, emotional and physical health through Classical Homeopathy, Mind-Body Therapy and Bach Flower Remedies. She is registered with the Society of Homeopaths and has been in practice since 2013. She supports clients with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression grief and low self-esteem and physical complaints such as menstrual issues, candida, cystitis, breast problems, IBS, migraines/headaches, sinusitis, skin conditions, back/joint/muscle pain. Through gentle and supportive questioning, her aim is to get to know what makes each individual client tick and understand if/how emotions may be shaping or affecting their physical health. Entrance £4.00/£3.50 including refreshments.
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LCA Active, Creative Workshops.
2019-01-23 13:30 - 15:00 | All Hallows Church Hall,, 24 Regent Terrace, Leeds, LS6 1NP, United Kingdom
Join us for the sixth of our Active & Creative Workshops from 1.30 – 3.00 p. m. at All Hallows Church Hall with gentle energy exercises and creativity. These workshops are designed to be fun, energising and relaxing with gentle movement to create flow.
We will also be using our voice to do some toning, chanting and singing. All exercises can be done seated. Free. For any further information please contact carol@leedscombinedarts.org.uk. Funded by the Postcode Community Trust.
Thanks to the Post Code Community Trust

LCA Walk - Horsforth & Rawdon Circular
2019-01-20 11:30
Sunday 20th January 11.30 a.m. Horsforth & Rawdon Circular.
Join Rob for a circular walk of 5.5 miles. We will start and end at the Car Park on Fink Hill (LS18 5DX), opposite the bottom of Horsforth Town Street. There are numerous ways to get there by public transport but the simplest is the number 50 bus from Leeds City Centre – picking up, for example, opposite Leeds Art Gallery at 10.23 – and due at the terminus at the bottom of Horsforth Town Street at 11.00. Rob plans to join this bus part way along Burley Road at 10.37 in order to arrive in good time.
Buses 33, 34, 757 can be picked up on Wellington Street near the railway station and all stop at the bottom of Fink Hill on Horsforth New Road Side, with a 7 minute walk up Fink Hill to the Car Park – but there are far too many to detail them all. Use the West Yorkshire Metro Journey Planner at http://planner.wymetro.com/lts/#/travelInfo to find the best way from your own postcode to arrive at LS18 5DX in good time to set off on the walk at 11.30. There are public toilets in Hall Park but they are unlikely to be open, so you’d be safer to arrive early enough to walk 150 yards up Town Street to Morrison’s supermarket (open 10 a.m. on Sundays). The walk takes in riverside, woodland and many ancient ginnels and footpaths. A few of the paths may be very muddy at this time of year, but most are easy going. There are a couple of longish uphill stretches. Wear suitable outdoor clothing, bring water and a packed lunch.
We should arrive back in Horsforth before 3 p.m. and there are numerous pubs and cafes in Town Street. I personally recommend the Town Street Tavern.Suitable poetry themes could be Winter or perhaps more optimistically, New Beginnings. More information from Rob 01132164492

LCA Poetry - 'Open Mic Evening'
2019-01-16 19:30 - 21:30 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
Join us for a complete ‘open mic’ evening at HEART on the theme of New Year / New beginnings. All welcome to read throughout the evening.

LCA Creative Active Workshops
2019-01-16 13:30 - 15:00 | All Hallows Church Hall,, 24 Regent Terrace, Leeds, LS6 1NP, United Kingdom
Join us for the fifth of our Active & Creative Workshops from 1.30 – 3.00 p.m. at All Hallows Church Hall with gentle energy exercises and creativity. These workshops are designed to be fun, energising and relaxing with gentle movement to create flow.
We will also be using our voice to do some toning, chanting and singing. All exercises can be done seated. Free. For any further information please contact carol@leedscombinedarts.org.uk. Funded by the Postcode Community Trust.
Thanks to the Post Code Community Trust

LCA Theatre Visit 'A Christmas Carol'
2019-01-09 19:00 - 22:00
Join us for our second visit to see ‘ A Christmas Carol’ at Leeds Playhouse Pop-up Theatre. As the cold night draws in, four ghostly spirits take Ebenezer on a magical journey through his past, his present and his future, hoping to show him the error of his ways. With Christmas spirit, fun, music and magic at its heart, this timeless Charles Dickens tale is brought vividly to life. Tickets £11.50

LCA Active, Creative Workshops
2019-01-09 13:30 - 15:00 | All Hallows Church Hall,, 24 Regent Terrace, Leeds, LS6 1NP, United Kingdom
Join us for the fourth of our Active & Creative Workshops from 1.30 – 3.00 p. m. ‘Creative & Active Workshops’, All Hallows Church Hall with gentle energy exercises and creativity. These workshops are designed to be fun, energising and relaxing with gentle movement to create flow.
We will also be using our voice to do some toning, chanting and singing. All exercises can be done seated. Free. For any further information please contact carol@leedscombinedarts.org.uk. Funded by the Postcode Community Trust.
Thanks to the Post Code Community Trust

'New Years Eve Party' at New Headingley Club
2018-12-31 19:45 - 23:30 | New Headingley Club, St Michael's Road, Leeds, LS6 3BG, United Kingdom
There will be a ‘New Years Eve party’ at New Headingley Club, 56 St. Michael’s Road, Headingley LS6 3BG on Monday 31st December. If you wish to attend its Free, but please bring a small contribution towards the free buffet. There will be music with a professional DJ, dancing and a raffle with some great prizes!.
The evening which will be held in the private room at the back of the club will commence from around 8.00 p.m. – 1.00 a.m. (stay as long as you like). We will be meeting in the bar area from 7.45 p.m.

LCA 'Party, Play, Poetry & Prose Evening & Seasonal Buffet & Celebrations'
2018-12-19 19:45 - 21:45 | HEART – Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
Join us for a seasonal evening with a short play by Rob Baker and guests in the first half Leeds Morris Mummers. A short, rustic, seasonal confection on the topic of Christmas and austerity, borrowing somewhat from Charles Dickens, and featuring: The Lady Britannia, Father Christmas and a couple of festive ghosts. This will be followed by a seasonal buffet and the opportunity to catch up with friends old and new. The evening will end with a few poems and prose pieces on a winter/seasonal theme in the second half. All welcome to read. Buffet included in the entrance price, £4.00/£3.50 (members and concessions). (Wine available for a donation).

LCA Theatre 'A Christmas Carol'
2018-12-18 19:00 - 21:30
As the cold night draws in, four ghostly spirits take Ebenezer on a magical journey through his past, his present and his future, hoping to show him the error of his ways. With Christmas spirit, fun, music and magic at its heart, this timeless Charles Dickens tale is brought vividly to life. This performance is now sold out.

LCA Theatre 'Christmas at Twilight'
2018-12-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Howard Assembly Room (Leeds Grand Theatre), New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NU
This performance will deliver a feast of Russian and Ukrainian festive music, delivered by an ensemble of musicians, and presented by baritone and story-teller, Matthew Sharp. Get ready for the perfect festive treat – and watch out for a few surprises! All ticket £5.50 (Usual price £10). Must be booked in advance through LCA. This production has now sold out.
