Thought Bubble 2023: First Wave Of Festival Event Announced
by Olly MacNamee
As well as the comic convention that runs as part of the bigger week-long comic festival across Leeds and Harrogate, Thought Bubble have started to announced its full programme, running between 6th – 12th of November. And that programme includes:
- Vice Press presents: Batman (1989) in partnership with Everyman. An exclusive selection of limited edition art posters and prints alongside a special screening of the film as well as the official UK Launch Party of radical new comic publishing house DSTLRY.
- Thought Bubble will also be taking over the newly renovated independent cinema, Hyde Park Picture House. A cinema I remember fondly during my university days, as it was situated at the bottom of a road I lived on in my second year. Ah, halcyon days!
- The Thought Bubble Art Trail, sharing large-format artwork across Leeds,
- Dapo Adeola will be hosting a family-friendly library workshop.
Martha Julian, Thought Bubble Festival Director said:
“We are so excited to be bringing another Thought Bubble festival back to Leeds in partnership with LeedsBID. We have some incredible events in store with our partners across the city; from bars and cinemas, to universities and schools. We can’t wait to bring people together across Leeds to celebrate our beloved comics industry, its creators and amazing fans.”
Karen Butler, LeedsBID Director of Place Management & Engagement added:
“LeedsBID is delighted to be supporting Thought Bubble, Yorkshire’s biggest comic festival once again.
The city centre festival programme, which enhances the comic convention being held in Harrogate, presents exciting events and innovative talks, animating places and spaces and encouraging people to explore Leeds.”
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