Paul Elliott, known as Paul Chuckle, is preparing for his first ever play, taking a role in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice at the National Theatre in London. He says the change from comedy to straight acting is a challenge he is enjoying, after more than six decades in entertainment.
A medieval gatehouse at Worksop Priory has been restored and returned to community use, so it has been removed from Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register. Restoration was helped by a £263,540 grant, and the building is now used as flexible community space. A church in Teversal has been added to the register because of roof problems.
A new music strategy for Bradford aims to help local musicians reach their potential, with access to venues, equipment and industry expertise. Bradford-born artist Nia Archives, who grew up in the city before moving to Leeds, has written the foreword and praised the talent and creative spirit of the area.
Textile artist Kate Jenkins has turned a Soho gallery into an Italian deli and restaurant where all the food is knitted, crocheted or embroidered. The free exhibition, which runs until 5 December, lets visitors sit down, look around and pick their own woolly pizza toppings.
