Bird Nerd and the Red List by Marie-Louise Flexen | 6.00-7.00pm

Come with me, the Bird Nerd, as I encounter the Skylark, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Swifts, and Nightingale — four species of the 73 birds in the UK that are of high conservation concern. 

Marie-Louise Flexen takes us on a journey into their habitats and behaviours, weaving in her own personal and emotional connections with them. Along the way, sharing vital information on how we can all take action.  

Through dance and performance, the Bird Nerd shares both the beauty of these birds and the fragility of their survival.  

About Ageless Festival

This is a pay what you can event as part of Ageless, a two-day festival of dance reimagining age.

View the full festival programme here.

Ageless Festival 2026

Interested? Why not purchase a festival pass giving you priority access to all the events happening across the festival. Our early bird discount of 20% is available until 31st May. Book by following the links below.

The Chroma Theatre is in Leeds City College’s Quarry Hill Campus opposite Leeds Bus Station.  There is step free access throughout the building and wheelchair spaces are available.

Yorkshire Dance aims to accessible and inclusive for all. We create a ‘braver space’, where you feel able to express yourself in a supportive and empowering way. You will be welcomed and treated with respect by Yorkshire Dance staff and we expect and encourage everyone at Ageless Festival to do the same. Learn more here.

About Pay What You Can

At Yorkshire Dance, we’re committed to making our work affordable for everyone so all our events are Pay What You Can. By donating £12.00 you are contributing to future festivals and ensuring everyone in our community can access a ticket they can afford. If you cannot afford £12.00 you are welcome to enter your own amount or simply enter £0 as you checkout.

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Image: Steve Skinley