What’s On
Our performance programme presents a diverse range of music, theatre, spoken word, dance and comedy events.
A heartfelt and poetic exploration of sleep, where the wonders of dreaming, soothing rhythms of lullabies, and secrets of the body clock come to life through dance. The Sleep Show promises to be a captivating performance transforming the mysteries of sleep into a playful adventure. The show softly explores the challenges children face around bedtime, […]
Best jazz music in Leicester. Saxophonist Trish Clowes and pianist Ross Stanley have been carefully crafting their unique sound world over a number of years, performing their own material, arrangements of music from jazz, folk and church organ traditions, and free improvisations. The duo’s appearances include Wigmore Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Royal Festival Hall (with […]
A sparkly evening of costumes, parody & burlesque tease. Flutter over to the Butterfly Boudoir for an evening of costumes, parody, and lots of tease. Expect a variety of group and solo performances from Doe Demure’s troupes, Chicas Locas Burlesque and Skytribe Fusion Bellydance. Both new and experienced performers will be taking to the stage. […]
A conversational and practical space to think, connect and ask questions. This workshop is for artists and creatives who enjoy writing poetry or are keen to develop techniques in writing and performing poetry or spoken word. We will focus on some of the tools and habits that can be useful to incorporate within our working […]
Join us for a very special evening celebrating the poetry and words of international poet John Agard and local poet sensations brought to you through a collaboration between Renaissance One and Word! We'll offer a space for conversation, performance and a Caribbean-style lime. John Agard is a poet, playwright and short story writer who grew up in […]
"Welcome to my house! Enter freely and of your own free will!" From the forgotten depths something truly awful is coming. Lurking in the shadows is your worst nightmare. A parasite, a monster, a woman. This is no ordinary adaptation. Joanna Holden is getting on. The roles are drying up and so is her skin. After too long in […]
Whether you’re returning to acting, trying it out for the first time, or just looking for a creative outlet—this is a space for you. Join us for a brand-new series of acting workshops designed to be exploratory, low-pressure, and collaborative. Across six fortnightly sessions, participants will explore acting techniques, ensemble-building, and creative expression in a […]
Story telling through Indian classical dance forms celebrating the festival of lights. Deepavali (Diwali) the festival of lights presents the stories from Indian epics will be performed in different Indian classical dance styles. Its message is from darkness to lightness and the victory of Good over Evill. Recommended Price: £10 What are ‘Pay What […]
The Conditional Citizen (Don’t You Want Me Baby?) is a darkly humorous performance about the absurd dance of trying to fit in. She copies. She mimics. She sheds. At border control, she strips off her heritage coat with a smile. ‘Don’t you want me, baby?’ But who really gets to cross, to stay, to be accepted, and […]
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 designed to ignite your imagination and get words flowing. Whether you’re a seasoned scribbler or haven’t picked up a pen in years, this session will […]
WORD! international Day of People with Disabilities Special! With Juliette Burton and Friends Join us for a special end of year celebration, co-hosted by Teagan Buckley and marking this year’s International Day of People with Disabilities. This WORD! Special will explore (dis)ability and be headlined by award-winning comedian, writer, performer and mental health activist, Juliette […]
Every Tuesday, we provide a lunchtime concert called Soundbites for anybody who wants to sit back and enjoy live music for free. All Soundbites Lunchtime Concerts are relaxed performances, so audiences are free to come and go during the performance, eat/drink, and enjoy the music in your own way. 16 September: Kevin Hewick – Singer/Songwriter 23 […]
