What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds-based Brave Words, who work with young people in Beeston, are celebrating recent funding success as the National Lottery have granted them £220,261 to support children and young people to thrive in communities across the city. Since 2018, Brave Words has focused on the joint aims of telling stories with
It’s 1809. Mary Bateman is about to be hung for witchcraft and murder. Her career of crime has included fake identities, magic charms, poisoned pudding, a holy hen, drunk watchmen and – of course – a freshly-shaved leg of mutton. ‘Mutton’ is the new play from Leeds theatre company Brave
Members of Brave Words pay-what-you-can youth theatres in Beeston, Seacroft, and Meanwood are preparing to take their latest theatrical adventure to Leeds Playhouse! The year is 2090, and everything from work and education to diet and exercise is automated by one single app: ICU. ICU tracks everyone, with one supposed
The Yorkshire Witch is coming! It’s 1809 and Mary Bateman is about to be hanged for witchcraft and murder. Her career of crime has included fake identities, poisoned pudding, a holy hen, drunk watchmen and – of course – a freshly-shaved leg of Mutton. But who is she? Why did
Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits or keep the crowds away on Friday 14 July 2023 as Greenmount Primary School celebrated their Culture on the Doorstep project. In the hall amazing maps were on display along with photographs of important places; a poem about the area was read aloud by children
UPDATED: This programme is now fully booked. This summer, community-led theatre company Brave Words CIC will provide free activities for children at Beeston Village Community Centre through the school holidays. Each Friday, working in partnership with Health For All who run the centre, children aged 5-15 years will be able
On Wednesday 4 November 2020, Brave Words are launching two brand new youth theatre groups at Beeston Village Community Centre. With drama sessions for young people of all ages (5-17), they will be a great opportunity for children to learn acting skills, make plays, make friends and have fun –