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Pretty Woman The Musical will be returning to the stage in Leeds next year

Emily Sergeant - 14th May 2026

“Big night out. Big. HUGE.”

This is your chance to experience one of Hollywood’s best-loved romcoms of all time, as following a record-breaking run in the West End and a sell-out first UK tour in 2023, Pretty Woman The Musical is heading back out the road again next year, and it’ll be taking to one of Leeds' most iconic stages.

With direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell, an original score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J.F. Lawton, it’s no wonder Pretty Woman The Musical is one of the most popular productions of the 21st century.

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Just like the 1990 film of the same name, Pretty Woman The Musical tells the story of Vivian and Edward, two unlikely soulmates who overcome all odds to find each other… and themselves.

The musical – which is described as being a ‘dazzlingly joyous love story for the ages’ – lets you experience all the moments you know and love from the movie, all while getting to know these iconic characters in a whole new way.

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Stopping off at Leeds Grand Theatre next summer, the show will be in our city from 27 July through to 31 July 2027, before visiting other northern cities like York, Sunderland, Hull, and Liverpool, as well as major locations like Birmingham, Edinburgh, and Cardiff.

You can find out more about when to buy your tickets for Pretty Woman at Leeds Grand Theatre here.

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A brand-new bakery from the masterminds behind Silver’s Deli is opening in Leeds next week

Clementine Hall

Silver's Deli is opening up a sister shop, and this time it's about everything baked.

We all know and love Silver's Deli for their stacked subs and breakfast sandwiches that could cure any hangover no matter how severe.

They're so good, that they even bagged the coveted Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Award last year.

And rightly so, because everything Silver's do is absolutely class.

The progress so far. Images: The Hoot Leeds

The progress so far. Images: The Hoot Leeds

And it seems there's just no stopping Silver's, as last month they announced that they'll be opening a sister shop named 'Silver's Bakehouse' serving up everything, yep you guessed it, baked.

What exactly has not yet been revealed, with owner Chris keeping details tightly under wraps.

But what we do know is that every single thing will be made fresh, with love, in-house, at their new brand spanking new location in Farsley.

They've been keeping adoring fans updated on their socials with renovation updates, and it's already looking absolutely top tier.

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Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Silver's Deli said: "Well it’s happening. I said no more shops, but it’s kinda necessary, and I just love all things baked.

"There’s waaaaaaaaay too many details to share on this right now, but go give our sister shop @silvers_bakehouse a new follow and hold on tight. This is gonna be fun as fuck."

We're in no doubt that this venture is going to be absolutely brilliant, and you best believe we'll be first in line to try one of those brownies.

Silver's Bakehouse will be located on Town Street in Farsley and is opening next Friday 22 May - just in time for the late May bank holiday weekend. We'll see you there.

Read more: A Caribbean street food restaurant famed for its jerk chicken is opening in Leeds this week

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Inside the £1.75m Horsforth farmhouse complete with its very own cottage and five acres of land

Clementine Hall

Go behind the doors of this truly beautiful house on the market in the leafy suburb of Horsforth.

Now this one really is a thing of beauty.

Located on Scotland Lane in Horsforth, The Rookery is an absolutely stunning former Georgian farmhouse dating all the way back to the 19th century.

It occupies a whopping 5,000 sq ft as well as its very own cottage amongst 5.5 acres of land, as well as five double bedrooms and three bathrooms.

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Images: Rightmove

And guess what? It's only on the market for a mere guide price of £1.75 million. Pocket change.

In the main house you're welcomed with a grand entrance hall and staircase leading through to a series of reception rooms on the ground floor, how posh. Here you'll also find a wet room and an orangery which attaches to the kitchen, even more posh.

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Images: Rightmove

Upstairs there's five double bedrooms, three bathrooms and a study - that should be plenty room for us we think.

But the exterior is where it gets really interesting as here you'll find five acres of beautifully maintained gardens featuring an orchard, kitchen garden and a tennis court.

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There's also 'stabling suited to equine use, adding further appeal for those with equestrian interests'... we couldn't have put it better ourselves.

Beyond that The Rookery features it's very own detached two-bedroom cottage as well as a garage with mezzanine accommodation.

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Images: Rightmove

The entire property looks like something out of a fairytale, so if you're looking to live your best 19th century Bridgerton-esque life, then dig deep and get hold of that £1.75 million.

But if you do buy it, can we please live in the cottage?

You can find the full listing here.

Read more: The £500k Leeds home that comes with its own clock tower – and a link to royalty

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