Shakespeare

Among the elaborately illustrated tomes on display in Fantasy: Realms of Imagination, will be vintage copies of Grimms Fairy Tales, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Gulliver’s Travels and Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Photo: James Hardisty

Spellbinding new exhibition celebrates thousands of years of fantasy

Sir Michael Gambon has died aged 82, his family has confirmed. (Credit: Getty Images)

Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82

Historic manor house where Shakespeare wrote ‘As You Like It’ goes up for sale

Historic manor house where Shakespeare wrote famous play up for sale

Married couple Janet and John Ford, who own Tudor World, are at loggerheads with Joe Rukin, who runs Sinister Stratford ghost tours.

Turf war breaks out between Stratford-upon-Avon ghost tour guides

Laura Duncan, award-winning Leeds West teacher.

Award for Leeds West Academy teacher

It is hoped that the campaign will make angling accessible and fun for all ages (photo: Adobe)

Campaign to support the next generation of anglers

Balbir Singh, in yellow, is the founder and artistic director of Balbir Singh Dance Company. He founded the company in 1998 with a focus on blending contemporary dance and Kathak. Photo: Karol Wyszynski

How this Leeds dancer has used rugby and figure skating to push the boundaries

A customer buys a drink at a Wetherspoons pub in Clapham, London.

Wetherspoon set to close dozens of pubs in 2023 - see full list

The year kicks off with Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors (more or less) in a new adaptation by Elizabeth Godber and Nick Lane

New season at the Stephen Joseph Theatre unveiled

Carry On and Harry Potter actor Leslie Phillips dies aged 98 after long illness - tributes

Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips dies aged 98

Beautiful view of traditional Gondola on Canal Grande with historic Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in the background on a sunny day in Venice, Italy

Book a place on rail trips to literary landscapes - including Bronte country and...

Salade niçoise

Karen Wright: Salade niçoise – a perfect hot weather recipe

Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in July 1996. PIC: James Hardisty

When Leeds car meets were stopped in their tracks

Exciting new midsummer carnival to unleash Warwick Castle’s history

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Dr's Casebook: Drink plenty of water and reduce salt to protect your heart

A Midsummer Night’s Showcase is a highlights reel of the Bard's best bits to be enjoyed from the comfort of your local park.

Shakespeare gets a music festival make-over in Leeds parks

Branagh has been cast as Boris Johnson in Sky's new drama 'This Sceptred Isle' (Picture: Getty Images/Sky)

Who is Kenneth Branagh? The actor cast to play Boris Johnson in new Sky drama

21 funny and romantic messages to write in your Valentine’s Day card this year

This is when you should take your Christmas decorations down - according to trad...

10 pantomimes, ballets and special Christmas performances you can watch online i...

Here's where the 12 days of Christmas came from - and when they start

Face your fears this Halloween with live-streamed shows from the Globe

Gillian Anderson as Blanche DuBois in A Streecar Named Desire at the Young Vic in 2014 (photo: Johan Persson)

These are the ten greatest stage characters as voted by theatre-lovers - do you ...

How to see big names sharing stories of acting on RSC’s stage

Ten of the best shows to watch online in the coming days

Five of the best plays to watch at home in the next few days

This year’s June solstice falls on Saturday 20 June at 10.43pm. (Credit: Shutterstock)

This is when summer 2020 officially starts - and the meaning of the June solstic...

Five of the best plays to watch at home in the coming days

Homework help on hand from RSC’s star performers

Five of the best plays to watch at home in the coming days

Start your novel or play - here's how you can get writing

Museums, libraries and other learning centres may temporarily be closed due to the ongoing UK lockdown - but this doesn’t mean that children have to miss out on educational experiences (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are 9 educational activities you can do free online with the kids - from m...

The National Theatre is making some of its best productions available for free -...

Romeo and Julie

How Theatre Royal, Wakefield, is helping raise the city's profile - new National...

Which of these Christmas productions is your favourite from down the years? PIC: Catherine Ashmore

12 memorable Christmas productions at West Yorkshire Playhouse down the years

Roundhay Park is hosting these open air plays this summer

Phoenix Dance Theatre will celebrate 35 years in 2016

Dance company turning 35 years

Greta Scacchi will be in the new production of The Glass Menagerie at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

Six of the best plays to watch in Leeds

James Willstrop: I’ve got mixed feelings about saying goodbye to the crutches