A folk tale of love, loss and the interconnectedness of all things. The Ancient Oak stands strong in the Forest of Baldor, in the land of Earten. There it has stood for millennia, rooted deeply to both the land and people of the forest. On this day at the cusp of winter, the people of […]
'What do they see when they see you?' – the question asked by Vidal Montgomery's debut short film 'Infectious'. Inspired by the poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks and the artistry of Allesandra Seutin, Infectious is a jazz soul poetry film about emotional wellbeing and sensually transmitted dependency in diaspora. The film is a soulful collection of […]
Make beautiful mosaic birds to keep or gift in this relaxed beginner’s mosaic workshop. Tutor Nikki will guide you through step-by-step how to design and create stunning mosaic birds using mosaic tiles, glass cabochons and crockery. You will be able to build up your design, and learn how to use tile adhesive to attach the […]
This event takes place at Leicester Cathedral, Guildhall Entrance. After playing to packed houses at London’s leading concert halls; Barbican and Southbank Centre, the celebrated UK-based sitar player Roopa Panesar plays a very special show in her home city. For this home-coming concert, at the start of the Diwali celebrations, Roopa will be accompanied by Gurdain […]
BAKUYARD presents a transformative journey into ancestral connection, through creative expression, art, music and communal ritual. Every one of us has roots that go back to a people who lived with grounded practice, in harmony with the Earth and with beautiful cultural traditions. These can be (re)connected to in memory, imagination, creative envisioning and conversation. Facilitated […]
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 […]
Are you experienced writer who feels as though you’re not reaching your potential? Do you have lots of first drafts but don’t know how to really make them work? Are you interested in ways to take your work to a wider audience? This one-day workshop will focus on critical appraisal of our own work, the […]
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. […]
Celebrating the life and work of David Cousins at his alma mater. Attenborough Arts Centre is honoured to host the first screening of ‘The Magic Of It All’, a documentary celebrating the life, music, and legacy of David Cousins (General Science BSc 1962, Honorary Doctor of Music 2023), alumnus and founder and singer / songwriter […]
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 […]
