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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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Someone has organised a 5k run around Leeds Festival this weekend

Daisy Jackson Leeds Festival is back for 2026. Credit: soph_ditchfield

Leeds Festival is back for 2026. Credit: soph_ditchfield

It might not be the first thing that you imagine taking part in when you're at a festival - but there will be a 5k run taking place at Leeds Festival.

Ticket-holders will be invited to put down their warm can of breakfast cider and instead lace up their trainers for an easy 5km jog around the festival site.

The Leeds Festival 5k is being organised by Lee Mutemi, who proposed an on-site run on TikTok and got a surprisingly strong response.

Runners will meet outside the main arena entrance on Saturday morning (so don't party too hard at Chase & Status Live the night before).

The meeting point is slap bang in the middle of the two main camping areas.

The meet-up will start at 9.30am, with the intention to start the run at 10am.

"I'm very surprised how many people are actually tapped in," Lee said. "I genuinely thought it would be like one or two people."

He'll also be giving away some t-shirts from his brand PRSPEKTV on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Lee said in a video on TikTok that just a few short years ago he was working as a bartender at Reading Festival - and now he's attending the huge music weekend as a content creator instead.

He said: "This is to show that Leeds Festival is that festival."

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Leeds Festival returns to Bramham Park this weekend, taking place from Thursday 27 August until Sunday 30 August.

Headliners this year include Fontaines DC, Raye, Charli XCX, Florence + The Machine, Dave, and Kasabian.

This year, Leeds Festival will also reveal a brand-new stage layout, with five new stages to explore.

Read more: Leeds Festival 2026 – lineup, tickets, travel, stage times, and more

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Iconic Leeds United pub The Moot reopens after six-figure refurb

The Moot Hall Arms, Leeds' favourite football pub, has just reopened its doors after a six-figure refurb.

The iconic Leeds United pub is still covered in local sports memorabilia and merch, but there's even more of it now.

That's because The Moot has now expanded across two floors and three bars, including a brand-new bar and events space upstairs, The Changing Rooms, created to celebrate the rich history of Leeds United.

That extra space is ready for busy matchdays and the full seven-days-a-week programme of events and deals, which includes live music, karaoke, bingo, quiz nights, and more.

And operator Claire says she wants to the pub to be Leeds city centre's best-value sports and entertainment venues, with pints available from £3 in the week.

The popular Craft Union Pub Company venue has reopened its doors today to the bigger, brighter pub, ready to once again attract football fans from across the UK looking to experience its unique atmosphere.

The 'significant' refurbishment includes new decor, bars, furniture, lighting, toilets, and entertainment facilities, like nine TVs, two large projector screens, and three Sky boxes.

Over this weekend and the bank holiday weekend, there'll be DJs, live music, karaoke, themed events, and special guest appearances from former Leeds United favourites Stuart Dallas, Mel Sterland and Noel Whelan.

Inside The Moot in Leeds

The new 'Changing Rooms' bar at The Moot Hall Arms — Inside The Moot in Leeds

Claire, Operator at The Moot Hall Arms, said: "We're absolutely delighted to be reopening and finally showing everyone what we've been working on.

"Over the last five years we've worked extremely hard to build The Moot into something special. We're proud of the community that's grown around the pub, the friendships that have been made here and the reputation we've built among Leeds United supporters.

"This investment is a huge vote of confidence in the pub and what it has become. We've managed to make The Moot bigger, better and more versatile, while keeping everything people love about it."

Sport remains central to the venue's identity, with the pub continuing to show Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Premier Sports coverage throughout the year.

When it's a Leeds United fixture, the full matchday experience will include pre- and post-match DJs, live entertainment, and full sound for games.

Claire said: "We want The Moot to be much more than somewhere people simply come for a drink. Our ambition is to be one of Leeds city centre's best-value sports and entertainment venues, with something happening every day of the week."

New artwork in the windows

Leeds Leeds Leeds — New artwork in the windows

Alongside its sporting credentials, The Moot Hall Arms has also earned recognition for its commitment to charitable causes, raising more than £100,000 for charities and good causes, supporting organisations including St Gemma's Hospice, Leeds Women's Aid and NECS Uganda.

The Moot's team has also travelled to Uganda in recent years, sponsoring the education of four children, delivering aid and supporting community projects within local villages.

For Claire and her team, the most important thing is ensuring The Moot remains true to its roots.

She said: "We’re passionate about keeping the Moot accessible and affordable. At a time when customers are watching what they spend, we want people to know they can still come into the centre of Leeds, have a reasonably priced pint, watch live sport and enjoy entertainment without spending a fortune.

"Most importantly, we want The Moot to retain its personality. It’s still going to be loud on matchdays, full of Leeds United memorabilia, packed for big games, raising money for good causes and putting on entertainment throughout the week – there’s just a lot more of it now!"

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