A massive outdoor screening of hit musical favourite The Greatest Showman is coming to the historic grounds of Leeds' Harewood House this September - and tickets have just gone on sale.
The 2017 smash shit, which featured Zac Efron and Hugh Jackman, is inspired by the story of P. T. Barnum's creation of Barnum's American Museum and its star attractions.
It tells the tale of a visionary who rose from oblivion to create a spectacular worldwide sensation through the original using the medium of song - featuring nine original tracks from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
This September, it will come to Leeds for a special one-off singalong screening at stunning 18th-century countryside manor Harewood House.
Nestled in the stunning Yorkshire countryside, a huge outdoor screen will be situated on the North Lawn in front of the house for the event.
Hosted in partnership with the Luna Cinema, there will be a bar on-site serving a good selection of alcoholic and soft drinks and hot food will also be available to purchase from Harewood House's gourmet street food vendors.
Alternatively, if you like, you're welcome to pack a picnic for the night - just note that glass bottles are not allowed on site.
Tickets are priced at £16 for adults, £11 for children and £8 for disabled guests attending with a carer.
The singalong screening is just one of a series of special screenings planned at the grounds this September.
Other exciting film classics with tickets newly on sale include Dirty Dancing, Top Gun and Downtown Abbey.
Located roughly 8 miles outside of Leeds, there is parking for drivers with stewards on hand to direct you on arrival.
It's worth noting that tickets can only be booked online in advance of the events - so make sure to book early if you don't want to miss out on this special screening under the stars.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park shares major update after man killed in tiger attack
Yorkshire Wildlife Park has shared an update this afternoon, after a man died in a horrifying tiger attack at the zoo yesterday.
The wildlife park, which remains closed today, has informed customers of the future of the tiger involved, Altai.
Emergency services rushed to the park near Doncaster at around 1.30pm on Saturday, after reports of a man climbing into the tiger enclosure.
Tragically, the man involved in the tiger attack lost his life.
The zoo has said that its 'thoughts and heartfelt sympathies' remain with the man's family and loved ones.
They also said that its staff team have been left 'deeply affected' by the tiger attack and will be receiving specialist support.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park has now shared that Altai, the male tiger in question, is 'safe and well' and will not be euthanised as a result of the incident.
In a statement, they said: "We would like to thank everyone who has expressed their concern following yesterday's tragic incident.
"Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies remain with the family and loved ones of the man who sadly lost his life.
"The park will be closed today while the staff team who were deeply affected by events receive specialist support.
"Many, many people have contacted us about Altai, the tiger. We can reassure everyone that he is safe and well and will not be euthanised as a result of this incident."
Leeds City Council confirms plans to repair historic Lower Kirkgate with work set to begin this month
Clementine Hall
Leeds City Council has confirmed that work to stabilise buildings on Lower Kirkgate is set to begin later this month, with repairs expected to take around 20 weeks to complete.
Back in 2024, Lower Kirkgate in Leeds city centre was closed following the partial collapse of a building, leaving one of the city's oldest streets inaccessible.
Since then, the street has remained closed while plans were developed to address the structural issues affecting the buildings.
Now, almost two years after the initial incident, the council has confirmed that a contractor has been appointed to carry out the work.
The buildings are privately owned, but Leeds City Council says it will step in to carry out the stabilisation work to prevent further deterioration and protect the historic properties.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
A spokesperson for Leeds City Council said: “We are pleased that, following months of careful planning and preparation, we are now in a position to begin stabilising these privately owned buildings.
“A contract has been awarded for the work, which is scheduled to get under way later this month and is expected to take around 20 weeks to complete.
“It should be stressed that the situation on Lower Kirkgate is not of the council's making, with the owners of the buildings allowing their condition to deteriorate over many years and then failing to take the necessary steps to address the resultant structural issues.
“By stepping in and carrying out this work itself, the council will be able to arrest the deterioration of important heritage assets on one of Leeds’s oldest streets. As always, we thank the local community for their continued patience and support.”
Further details about the work, including when the street may be able to reopen, have not yet been confirmed.
Georgina Pellant -
10th May 2021 
