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Leeds comedy club to celebrate first birthday with world-class lineup including Joe Lycett and Russell Kane

What a laugh.

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The Glee Club is celebrating its first year in Leeds with a spectacular birthday celebration featuring internationally renowned comedians.

We hope you're ready to laugh your socks off Leeds.

Since opening its doors in March 2025, The Glee Club has made a name for itself as the city's best destination for a hilarious night out.

Welcoming huge crowds every weekend, it's now a must-visit venue if you're looking for a good laugh and an unforgettable night.

To celebrate their first birthday, they are pulling out all the stops and welcoming a lineup of world-class comedians to the stage.

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Kicking off on Monday 23 March, guests include the much loved comedian and TV presenter, Joe Lycett; German-American comedian, Mario Adrion; acclaimed stand-up Russell Kane; rising star and award-winning comedian, Michael Odewale; Birmingham’s funniest export, Lindsey Santoro; TV favourite
Matt Richardson; plus London's number one original and longest running comedy clash show, World Comedy Clash.

And it doesn't stop there, as the venue will also be launching a brand-new food and drink menu to add to the ultimate Glee experience.

A spokesperson for The Glee Leeds said: "What an incredible first year it has been in Leeds.
The city has embraced us with open arms and the atmosphere on our sell-out weekends has
been absolutely electric.

“The birthday celebrations are just the beginning; we have a phenomenal line-up ahead and
a brand-new menu to match. We are so proud of what we've built in Leeds, and we can't
wait to raise a glass, and a giggle, to many more years of laughter in Leeds.”

You can see the full schedule and book your tickets here.

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A modern Mexican restaurant made famous in Manchester is opening in Leeds city centre next week

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The North’s favourite Mexican restaurant is arriving in Leeds.

You've met Salon Madre, but have you met her older sister Madre?

This fabulous new restaurant is bringing a taste of Mexico to Leeds, and after making a name for themselves over in Manchester you already know it's going to be good.

By day, Madre is a laid-back space designed for relaxed lunches and by night, it transforms into a lively restaurant serving a menu that celebrates the breadth of Mexican cuisine.

Expect everything from rich Oaxacan-inspired moles and salsas to Baja-style mariscos and Sonoran grilled meats.

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At the heart of Madre is the Mexican tradition of sobremesa - the art of lingering at the table long after the meal is over. It’s all about good food, great drinks and even better company.

Madre’s famous Taco Tuesday will also be heading to Leeds, launching on Cinco de Mayo and running every Tuesday thereafter, guests can enjoy two-for-one tacos all day, every Tuesday.

Madre joins its sister venue, Salon Madre - the lively tequila bar and taqueria- which opened just a few weeks ago. Just a few minutes walk apart, the two spots are perfectly paired for a full day or night out.

We're talking dinner at Madre followed by a few margaritas and a couple games of pool at Salon Madre - class.

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Co-founder Sam Grainger, inspired by extensive travels across Mexico, says: “Mexico is alive with passionate artisans and cooks, mastering everything from street tacos to regional delicacies. It’s a world where traditions blend and evolve, and we’ve built that ethos into the heart of Madre.”

Madre Leeds will be located on Wellington Place and will officially open its doors next Friday 17 April, you can book your table here.

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Take a look inside the huge Tulip Festival that’s just opened in Yorkshire with over one million tulips

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Farmer Copley's Tulip Festival is back and it's just as beautiful as we remember.

Spring has officially sprung and with it, so does Farmer Copley's iconic Tulip Festival that officially opened last Sunday.

Based in West Yorkshire, nestled between Pontefract and Featherstone, the Copley family really know how to get you feeling ready for the season ahead.

Just moments after entering the festival, we can assure you that winter will feel like a distant memory.

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Spanning over 8 acres, Jack and the team have planted over 600,00 tulip bulbs consisting of 100+ different varieties of all shapes and colours that arrived directly from the Netherlands.

In addition to the 500,000 planted last year, that means there's over one million tulips to enjoy - now that is pretty impressive if you ask us.

Varieties include Carnaval de Rio, Tom Pouce, Gavota, Lily Flowering Mix, Blushing Appledorn, Wedding Dress and Rodolfo.

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The festival includes five sections that have been split by 5 metre walkways enabling the best customer interaction in the field.

There's two dedicated pick your own areas where a mix of bulbs have been planted to ensure that visitors have a wide range of tulips to explore, pick from and create the perfect bunch of tulips. How lovely is that?

Of course there's plenty of photo opportunities, fairground rides and a bar to enjoy the view with a tipple or two.

This really is the perfect family-friendly day out and with the weather looking gorgeous (for now), we'd take the opportunity to see the tulips looking their best whilst you can.

The festival is on until Sunday 3 May 2026, with tickets starting from just £9.

To find out more and to book your ticket, take a look at Farmer Copleys website. We'll see you in the tulip fields.

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