What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
This month we’re excited to announce that we will be running a story project across Holbeck. We’ll be collecting stories from as many people who know the area as we can. The project is called Once Upon A Time In Holbeck and it will be running from now until the
With our fourth College term just beginning, we’ve all been working hard at Slung Low HQ and are very much looking forward to seeing you here at the club, for a pint, a soda, a college course, a play or even an alien adventure! On Saturday (19 October 2019) we
Juggler, water-bender, and part-time deep thinker Robin Boon Dale presents the full length edition of his award-winning show at The Holbeck on Sunday (29 September 2019). What Does Stuff Do? is a Ted talk-esque performance about the relationships between people and things, which pivots between absurdity and profundity. Guiding you
Dewsbury Road Community Market is back on Saturday (28 September 2019). The market, which features locally made crafts is all about ‘for the community, by the community.’ Community Hub Manager, Jas Dhariwal-Holmes said: “The aim of the Community Market is to give people a platform to sell their creative talent.
Thursday (12 September 2019) saw Leeds Civic Trust unveiling a blue plaque to celebrate the Holbeck Working Men’s Club. The unveiling featured a specially commissioned poem by Ian McMillan (see below), as well as a performance by the Commoners Choir. Formed in 1871 the Holbeck Working Men’s Club is the
As we head towards the beautiful Autumn months we’re busy getting prepared for what promises to be a brilliant season of shows, courses and events here at Slung Low’s HQ: The Holbeck. First up we’ve got one for all the family with 15 Minutes Live on Saturday 7 September from
With the third term of Slung Low’s Community College in full swing and a packed programme at The Holbeck, we have loads of things coming up that we’d love to share with you. In our Big Ideas series, inspirational people discuss their passion projects. On Sunday 28 July 2 at
Dave is single and turning 30. He’s stood at the bar.Eurydice is a tree nymph.And Bruce Springsteen is on the juke box. Orpheus is an internally award winning modern re-telling of an ancient myth at The Holbeck club on Sunday (26 May 2019) at 5pm. It’s a tale of impossible,
Having been a keen fan of the Slung Low theatre company for a number of years, and been truly amazed with so many of their stunning outdoor productions, I was excited with their development of a Cultural Community College last year, providing a learning facility for people of all ages
Slung Low’s annual How To … Festival is an established event on the calendar and this year’s looks set to be bigger and better at their new base – The Holbeck. Sunday 12 May 2019 promises to be a day of family-friendly workshop activities and performances to suit all ages.