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
The Journey
Closed Forum Presents
Fri 16 – Sun 25 Nov
12Geeks Room CIC
Available throughout the festival. Artist Talk 23 Nov, 6pm, Geeks Room CIC Unit 32, 3 Bramley Shopping Centre |
Public House
Etheridge & Persighetti
Fri 16 – Sun 25 Nov
1Crowd of Favours
daily
Launch event: Fri 16 Nov, 7pm
Beer Glasses available throughout the festival, along Kirkgate |
Walking : Holding
Rosana Cade, Charlie Cauchi and Claire Nolan
Sat 17 Nov
4Leeds Art Gallery
Film screening, 3pm | (45mins followed by Q&A)
Four Legs Good
Jack Tan
Sat 17 – Sat 24 Nov
3Leeds Town Hall
Exhibition 17-24 Nov
12pm-5pm
Day of live court hearings Sat 24 Nov, 1pm-6.30pm |
Measures of Us
Redhawk Logistica
Mon 19 – Sat 24 Nov
5aLeeds City Square
Mon 19 – 23 Nov
5dGipton
Mon 19 – 23 Nov
5fHolbeck
Mon 19 – 23 Nov
5bSeacroft
Mon 19 – 23 Nov
5gWoodhouse
Mon 19 – 23 Nov
5dBramley
Mon 19 – 23 Nov
5cBeeston
Neighbourhood Voting: Mon 19 – Fri 23 Nov
City Centre Exhibition: Sat 24 Nov, 12pm - 7pm. Artist talk 4pm | , FREE
Steam of Life
Joonas Berghäll and Mika Hotakainen
Thu 22 Nov
11North Star Coffee Roastery
Doors and food 6.30pm. Film screening 7pm (80mins) |
1000 Handshakes
Sarah Caputo & Brenda Unwin
Thu 22 – Sat 24 Nov
6Leeds City Bus Station
10am-7pm | , FREE
The Demolition Project
Debbie Kent & Alisa Oleva
Fri 23 – Sat 24 Nov
7Leeds Kirkgate Market
10am - 4pm, Artist talk Sat 24 Nov, 4pm |
Warmth
Bethany Wells
Fri 23 – Sun 25 Nov
9Leeds Dock (outside Primal Gym)
1pm-9pm | Bring your own towel or borrow one of ours. Changing rooms, lockers and showers are available., FREE
