Next Gen. Creatives: Movement

‘Movement’ is a collaborative project between the Attenborough Arts Centre’s Next Gen Creatives and artist Mellow Baku. Across eight sessions, the group came together to explore the idea of movement […]

WORD! with John Hegley

WORD! written over a scene of a performance taking place in the courtyard in the evening.

Join us with John for this first WORD! of the new summer season. John Hegley has been referred to as – ‘Comedy’s Poet Laureate (The Independent), ‘Scandalously talented’ (Sunday Times) […]

WORD! June Edition

WORD! written over a scene of a performance taking place in the courtyard in the evening.

WORD! is a 24 year old, Leicester based and UK Saboteur nominated, poetry and spoken word organisation. They deliver one of the longest running poetry events in the UK, alongside […]

Apittame Arts: Creative Writing with Imani Ahiro

A posters filled with lemons, Black women smiling and talking, and a butterfly.

Tap into your imagination with Apittame Arts. This is a space to experiment, share, and connect with like-minded people. Through guided prompts, discussions, and interactive exercises, you’ll gain fresh perspectives […]

WORD! May Edition

WORD! written over a scene of a performance taking place in the courtyard in the evening.

WORD! is a 24 year old, Leicester based and UK Saboteur nominated, poetry and spoken word organisation. They deliver one of the longest running poetry events in the UK, alongside […]

Weekly Writers Group

A pen laying on a notebook.

A weekly opportunity to meet with other writers (or people who want to start writing) to grow your practise and confidence. With focussed writing prompts and time and space to […]

Apittame x Queer Coffee Linkups: Art for Freedom

‘Art For Freedom’ is an exciting, all-ages showcase event happening in February 2026 in Leicester. It’s a celebration of community, connection, the many ways we find our sense of belonging […]