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The Sue Townsend Theatre

The Sue Townsend Theatre is part of Leicester College and offers a programme of theatrical productions and is a space for music and performance training. Formerly called Phoenix Arts Centre and the Upper Brown Street Theatre.

What's On @ The Sue Townsend Theatre

The Carpenters Experience

The Carpenters Experience

14 Aug 2025 - 25 Apr 2026

When we were young we'd listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs. Now they're back again, like a long-lost friend, all the song we loved so well The UK's leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter. Karen's silky contralto is combined with Richard's delightful piano and seamless harmonies in this big production that brings Close to You, We've only Just Begun, Top of the World, Rainy Days and Mondays, Solitaire, Goodbye to Love, Please Mr Postman, For All We Know, Only Yesterday and dozens more classic songs to the stage. The Carpenters Experience is coming to town for an evening of non-stop hits - it's yesterday once more
The Jerseys Live!

The Jerseys Live!

31 Jul 2025 - 6 Jun 2026

Join The Jerseys as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Incredible falsettos, beautiful acapellas - the authenticity of the sublime harmonies of the 60s and 70s - with a huge repertoire including 'Sherry', 'Walk Like A Man', 'My Eyes Adored You', 'Grease', Rag Doll', 'Stay', 'Lets Hang On', 'Big Girls Don't Cry' before finishing off with headline hit 'Oh What A Night'! This is much more than just another tribute show - this is a celebration of fantastic music performed by an array of incredible talent. The Jerseys have performed in various prestigious venues, visiting the length and breadth of the UK. Some notable shows include a performance for Her Majesty The Queen on The Long Walk, Windsor Castle for her 90th Birthday Celebrations, and internationally including The Paris Casino in Las Vegas. Along with their LIVE 4 piece band of internationally renowned musicians, this all-singing all-dancing show features hit after hit, comedy and more - the complete night out which will have you dancing in the aisles of the theatre and leave you 'beggin' for more!
The Science Of Adhd

The Science Of Adhd

17 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 2025

A simple scroll through Instagram or TikTok and you’ll be left questioning: do I have ADHD? The rise in ADHD in adults is undeniable. But only over the last decade has ADHD been formally recognised in the UK. It has been suggested that about 1.5 million adults in the UK have ADHD but only 120,000 have been diagnosed. Waiting times to access an adult ADHD specialist clinic in the NHS can be up to 2 years or more. It’s hard to find support and help. From dopamine dips, hits and myths, how ADHD can present differently in women than men, and the neuroscience of neurodiversity; this talk is designed to give you an increased awareness and understanding of an ADHD brain. It will include advice and tips on how to navigate a neurotypical world as a neurodivergent person. This talk will also highlight how society is demanding change. People are increasingly recognising and accepting neurodiversity and self-defining as neurodivergent. Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm Professor James Brown is an academic researcher and science communicator. James was diagnosed with ADHD in 2021. Subsequently, James co-founded and is Chair for the registered UK charity ADHDadultUK, set up the evidence-based online ADHD magazine focusmag.uk and is a co-founder and co-host of The ADHD Adults Podcast. James is also an ADHD Coach and Mentor and provides training, guidance and assistance to organisations around adult ADHD for his company JBHD Ltd. Presented by Seed Talks This is an 18+ event
Lvt Academy Present Fame Jr

Lvt Academy Present Fame Jr

26 Sept 2025 - 27 Sept 2025

The curtain rises as young boys and girls, starry-eyed and hopeful, pray for an acceptance letter from the prestigious High School for the Performing Arts in New York City! Set during the last years of New York City's celebrated High School for the Performing Arts in the early 1980s, Fame JR. is the bittersweet, but ultimately inspiring, story of a diverse group of students who commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today.
Leicester Raga Rhythms: Kathak, Indian Slide Guitar & Tabla Duet
An evening of Indian classical artistry arrives in Leicester from the bandwagon of Kala Festival 2025. Bringing together movement, melody, and rhythm in a single, immersive experience. Three sessions in this single evening concert make it a must-attend for all rasiks of our traditional arts. Kathak dancer Jaymini Sahai, whose training began at the age of six under Nilima Devi in the Jaipur tradition, has evolved into one of Britain’s most expressive storytellers through footwork that sparks both percussive fire and graceful geometry. And, she is local to Leicester. Pioneering Indian slide-guitarist Pandit Debasis Chakroborty draws on the Senia-Maihar lineage to let steel strings sing with the inflexions of the human voice. With him is rising artist Upneet Singh, a Leicester local rooted in the Benares tradition, who balances accompaniment finesse with forward-looking creativity. The heartbeat of the night belongs to two distinguished tabla players for a duet, the first time in the UK. Pandit Sanju Sahai, a sixth-generation torchbearer of the Benares Gharana, brings a reputation for lightning-fast fluency and melodic clarity. Ustad Akram Khan, a seventh-generation exponent of the Ajrara school, complements that brilliance with the deep bass resonance and intricate phrasing that have earned him thousands of international appearances. Together, these performers weave ragas coloured by microtonal bends. Rhythmic cycles that expand and contract with thrilling unpredictability. And stories etched in both sound and movement. Listeners can expect moments of hushed reflection, passages of driving virtuosity and a finale that sends tabla voices into exhilarating dialogue. Reserve your place early, as demand is expected to be high and capacity is limited.
School of Rock - King Academy Productions
King Academy Productions first open casted show is School of Rock. Directed by the fabulous Charlotte Beaver, with expert choreography and music by our very own Georgia Elena Page and Becca Willis. The cast includes adults and junior members with a sprinkle of King Academy students. Produced by King Academy. This is a show not to be missed. School of Rock The Musical (by Andrew Lloyd Webber) Get ready to unleash your inner rock star with Andrew Lloyd Webbers electrifying stage adaptation of School of Rock! Based on the hit movie, this feel-good musical is a heart-pounding celebration of music, rebellion, and the power of believing in yourself. When out-of-luck wannabe rock guitarist Dewey Finn poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school, hes more interested in power chords than lesson plans. But everything changes when he discovers his straight-laced students have untapped musical talent. Dewey secretly transforms his classroom into a full-blown rock band, training them to compete in the legendary Battle of the Bands all while dodging the schools uptight headmistress and unsuspecting parents. With a high-octane original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater, and a book by Julian Fellowes, School of Rock The Musical delivers a show-stopping mix of comedy, emotion, and pure rock energy. Whether youre 8 or 80, this show strikes a chord. Its a celebration of youthful spirit, the transformative power of music, and the joy of finding your voice no matter where life takes you. Dont miss the chance to rock out, laugh loud, and leave inspired. School is in session and class has never been this cool. Stick it to the man! Book your tickets now and join the band!

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