What’s On
Our performance programme presents a diverse range of music, theatre, spoken word, dance and comedy events.
Best jazz music in Leicester. Leicester Jazz House presents a solo concert by Alcyona Mick, a pianist working at the forefront of the London Jazz scene. Alcyona has written and produced music for independent short films, documentaries, and animation. She won an award for Best Soundtrack at the Anima Mundi International Festival, Brazil, and has […]
From the team of comedians, writers and people with mental health conditions behind festival hits ‘Robots Vs Zombies’ and ‘Death in Dunton Gusset’ comes a suburban horror story of great magnitude. Also, there's a raffle. Age Recommendation: 16+ Show Notice: Scenes of violence Recommended Price: £10 What are ‘Pay What You Can’ tickets? We believe that that arts […]
The World’s Quickest Theatre Festival written by Young People. Young people write the plays, and we stage them. 14/48 Takeover gives young writers aged 8-12 the chance to work with professional playwrights and theatre makers to produce four new plays, brought to life for family audiences. Each writer attends four sessions, either in the morning […]
From classic TV game shows to zen-like word puzzles, from retro video games to modern first person shooters, WiFi Wars has something for everyone in its truly original whistlestop tour of all the ways you can have fun, in public. The entire audience competes, both as teams and as individuals, on games, quizzes and more […]
Ever wanted to see a balloon fly on its own? Witness the biggest balloon in the world? (and a whole load of other things that you really shouldn’t try at home?) This show is full of MINDBLOWING Magic, balloons and fun for all the family! Magic Gareth is a total BALLOONATIC & brings this rip-roaring […]
Family fun alert! Granny’s got advice, games, and giggles waiting just for you! A hit at family festivals, 'Ask Granny' is a laugh-out-loud, interactive show starring NaanE—the playful, fruit-loving granny you never knew you needed. Children and families are invited to ask questions, join in games, and discover mischievous life tips that will leave everyone […]
Join Edy Hurst as we build the world's greatest theme park whilst also applying for planning permission! At long last, a show filled with thrills, spills, and local building zone permits. Edy Hurst is a critically-acclaimed Neurodivergent comedian, nominated for BBC New comedy Award, best Alternative at NW Comedy awards and best Comedy show at […]
Comedy, adventure and total mayhem collide in this laugh-out-loud family show where the kids are in charge! Using on-screen prompts, the audience decides what happens next — with every choice leading to new twists, silly surprises and big laughs. Expect thrills, spills, laughter and unpredictable fun from start to finish. The show is created and […]
Join us for the culmination of Laugh Academy! A showcase of young talent as participants from the programme take to the stage and perform comedy, some of them, for the very first time. These kids have been working all week with professional comedians to learn the tricks of the trade. Come and spot the stars […]
The World’s Quickest Theatre Festival written by Young People. 4 brand new plays, written by young people, and brought to life by professional theatre makers for the UK Kids Comedy Festival! 14/48 Takeover gives young writers the chance to work with professional playwrights and theatre makers to produce four new plays, brought to life for […]
'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 in the world and express freedom. We invite you to experience an inspiring mix of, spoken word, and performances—each uniquely capturing the theme of finding […]
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 to sit still for a moment and watch the pieces move to see what a lie that is.” Written by former Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey […]
