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Past Projects

GCF produces a range of projects across a variety of art forms including music, theatre, dance and spoken word poetry. Our work is inclusive and open to all.

Our projects aim to bring people of all backgrounds together to engage with art as participants and audiences, professionals and emerging talent. The development of young people in the arts is core to our work.

Scroll down to have a look at some of our past and recurring projects and contact us for further details.

Visit our What's On page to find out about upcoming events. 

Remembering Geraldine

Remembering Geraldine

Read how we celebrated the life and legacy of Geraldine Connor on her birthday, 22nd March 2021. Read more

Published: 13th August, 2018

Updated: 1st April, 2021

Author: Elizabeth Wells

Forest Dreaming

A new musical, developed by GCF, professional artists and young creatives. Read more

Published: 11th July, 2019

Updated: 6th August, 2020

Author: Elizabeth Wells

Portrait of a Young Creative

Portrait of a Young Creative

GCF produced 9 short films with talented young creatives. Read more

Published: 11th July, 2019

Updated: 22nd March, 2021

Author: Elizabeth Wells

Musical Theatre Workshops

Musical Theatre Workshops

Musical theatre workshops ran by two of our Creative Associate Artists, Nigel Wong and Leonora Stapleton. Read more

Published: 11th July, 2019

Updated: 22nd March, 2021

Author: Elizabeth Wells

Windrush: An Influential Force on British Culture

Windrush: An Influential Force on British Culture

GCF's Windrush project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund Read more

Published: 11th July, 2019

Updated: 2nd July, 2020

Author: Elizabeth Wells

Carnival Messiah: The Film & Documentary

Leeds-based director Ashley Karrell’s film takes you closer to the action than ever before – huge cast, loud music, spectacular carnival costumes. Also featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from both then and now. Read more

Published: 19th July, 2019

Updated: 13th August, 2019

Author: Elizabeth Wells

Artistic Enterprise Course

Artistic Enterprise Course

A free course with The Prince's Trust for artists aged 18-30 to develop professional skills. Read more

Published: 30th July, 2019

Updated: 22nd March, 2021

Author: Elizabeth Wells

Global Mash Up

Free, fun-filled half-term activity. Explore the world in an action-packed week of creative fun with professional artists from across the globe. Read more

Published: 7th November, 2019

Updated: 22nd March, 2021

Author: Elizabeth Wells

Represent

Exploring neglected industrial narratives of people of colour with young people aged 16-24. Part of Ignite Yorkshire. Read more

Published: 9th November, 2020

Updated: 11th February, 2021

Author: Elizabeth Wells

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  • Sol III Jam Around The Table

    Sol III Jam Around The Table

    Sol III - Jam Around The Table combined discussions around mental health and tools to improve it, with creative expression through songwriting, spoken word and performance.

  • Africa Writes

    Africa Writes

    Africa Writes Leeds, curated by Khadijah Ibrahiim and supported by Africa Writes, the Geraldine Connor Foundation and the British Library, celebrated the work of Wole Soyinka.

  • Monster Exhibition Response

    Monster Exhibition Response

    Since January 2022, Grace and Lilian from our Locks to Legacies project have been working on a podcast in collaboration with Left Bank, IVE and Sable Radio.

  • Locks to Legacies - Project update

    Locks to Legacies - Project update

    ‘Locks to Legacies’ has now launched! The audio walk, developed by the 10 participants, is now available to listen to online.

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  • Windrush: Racism

    Explore the depths of racism that the Windrush Generation experienced and how that developed into the Windrush Scandal of 2018.

  • Windrush: Contribution to Economy

    Learn about how the Windrush Generation contributed to the British economy.

  • Windrush: Contribution to Culture

    Find out about the contribution to culture from the Windrush Generation.

  • Windrush: Food and Drink

    Explore the role of food and drink for the Windrush Generation and their descendants.

  • Rowan's Story

    Find out how GCF have supported Rowan to pursue a musical career.

  • About Us

    About Us

    The Geraldine Connor Foundation (GCF) is a registered charity, established in 2012 to bring people in Leeds together through a rich diversity of arts and culture.

  • 10 Unusual Facts About Les Misérables

    10 Unusual Facts About Les Misérables

    In the run up to our musical theatre workshop on Les Misérables, we've investigate the musical to find 10 interesting facts.

  • Carnival Teaching Resources

    Carnival Teaching Resources

    Find lesson plans and other resources to help you teach a lesson about Carnival.

  • Windrush: Arriving in England

    Learn about the reasons why people made the journey from the Caribbean to the UK and who the 'Windrush Generation' are.

  • Windrush Lesson Ideas: Windrush Learning Resource

    Windrush Lesson Ideas: Windrush Learning Resource

    Lesson ideas on the topic of Windrush.

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Meet the GCF team. Read more

Published: 30th May, 2019

Updated: 29th August, 2019

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