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
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
Join us for our last WORD! of the season, headlined by acclaimed director, dramaturg, producer, actor and public speaker Anthony Ekundayo Lennon. Alongside an open mic of our local poetry […]
Apittame Arts: Creative Writing with Imani Ahiro
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! 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 […]
Growing Your Poetic Voice: A course for writers with some experience of writing poetry
Focus each week on a specific subject, including writing for special events, nature writing, writing for publication and much more. This 10-week course is aimed at anyone who has some […]
WORD! Workshop: Unlock Your Story: A Creative Writing Workshop with Juliette Burton
Unlock Your Story: A Creative Writing Workshop with Juliette Burton Ready to write the story only you can tell? Join award-winning writer, comedian and storyteller Juliette Burton for an uplifting, joy-sparked creative writing workshop […]
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 […]
A China Plate and Belgrade Theatre Co-Production in association with Birmingham Hippodrome: Please Do Not Touch
Written by Casey Bailey Directed by Gail Babb “They will tell you that legal and illegal are the same as right and wrong. And I’ve told you that you only have […]
WORD! International Women’s Day Special
Join WORD! – one of the longest running poetry and spoken word events in the UK – for a brand new season at Attenborough Arts Centre! With a vibrant open-mic […]