BETHANY WELLS WARMTH: a mobile sauna
12–14 Nov: Open 2pm–11pm, short performances 7pm-10pm
17–19 Nov: Open 2pm–11pm, short performances 4pm-7pm,
Inspired by Finnish sauna culture, Bethany Wells has built a mobile, wood-fired sauna in a converted horse trailer, functioning as a space for experimental performance and impromptu gatherings. Timber-lined, with wood smoke rising from the chimney, it brings a nomadic presence to the street. By inviting people to step out of their day and into the WARMTH, it offers a liberating communal experience.
A programme of guest artists will animate the sauna over the festival with a series of funny and thoughtful short performances, whilst at other times it will simply be a place to relax. Appealing to all the senses, this warm, fragrant, subtly-lit haven creates a pocket of Scandinavia in Leeds City Centre.
Bring your own towel or borrow one of ours. Lockers and showers are available.
Commissioned by Compass Festival
A full programme of performances will be published here soon.
cargocollective.com/bethanywells
WALKING:HOLDING
ROSANA CADE
Fri 11 – Sat 12 Nov
1Live Art Bistro
11am–1.30pm and 3pm–5pm | , FREE, please book
PERSONAL SHOPPER
ETHERIDGE & PERSIGHETTI
Fri 11 – Sat 19 Nov
2Kirkgate Market
9am-5pm | Tours at various times, Free
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OF ALL THE PEOPLE IN ALL THE WORLD
STAN’S CAFE
Wed 16 – Sat 19 Nov
5Leeds Central Library
Wed: 9am–7pm · Thu: 9am–6pm Fri: 9am–5pm · Sat: 10am–5pm | , Free
LAST ACT OF REBELLION
Lone Twin
Sat 19 Nov
8Howard Assembly Room
7.45pm | , £12, concessions available.
PLAYING UP
Live Art Development Agency
Sat 19 Nov
7Leeds City Museum
11am–4pm | , FREE – no booking needed, just turn up and join in
THE PERFORMERS ARE MAKING A PERFORMANCE
JORDAN MCKENZIE
Sat 19 Nov
6Trinity Leeds
Sat 19 Nov: 11am, 11:45am, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm | 15 mins, Free
AMBULATION
TIM SHAW
Sat 19 – Sun 20 Nov
4Art Hostel
Sat 19 Nov: walks at 1pm, 4pm, 9.30pm
Sun 20 Nov: walks at 8am, 12pm, 2pm | 50 mins
MYSTIC CHICK
FELICITY BARROW
Sat 19 – Sun 20 Nov
10Leeds Corn Exchange
Sat 19 Nov 11am–5pm Sun 20 Nov 11am–4pm | , Free
WHERE TO BUILD THE WALLS THAT PROTECT US
STEPHEN HODGE
Sat 19 – Sun 20 Nov
9@Playbox01
Four sessions daily at 10am, 11.30am, 2pm and 3.30pm | , FREE
PUBLIC SELFCARE SYSTEM
RHIANNON ARMSTRONG
Sat 19 – Sun 20 Nov
5Leeds Central Library
Sat 19 Nov, 11am-1pm & 2-4.30pm Sun 20 Nov, 11am-12.30pm & 1.30–3pm | 20mins, Free