Online booking will be available on Monday 2 March. Create your own punch needle mug rug in this fun beginner's punch needle class. Not only will you learn a new skill or further develop your experience of punch needle, you’ll also enjoy the wellbeing elements of this incredibly therapeutic and rhythmic craft. No experience is […]
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 […]
Learning as you sew in this relaxed but comprehensive one-day beginners sewing workshop. Do you have an unloved sewing machine at home and want to put it to use? Have you been inspired by the Great British Sewing Bee? Would love to try making your own clothes? Then this is the workshop for you! We'll […]
'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 […]
Explore the versatility of the humble punch needle tool to create a piece of 6” wall art full of texture and interest. This is a great opportunity to let your creativity flow and make a piece that develops as you punch. If you prefer more guidance however, tutor Caroline will be on hand to help […]
A unique one-day introduction to four Indian dance disciplines. The day will include four dance sessions of around 60 minutes each covering: Bollywood Semi Classical Garba Basic Kathak (Indian Classical) There will be a brief comfort break between each session and a longer break for lunch after the first two sessions. No experience is required […]
In the dark, deathly world of the Middle Ages, one (annoying) woman strives to find the light. Join Batilda Bigbum, a female mystic in a world of male dullards, as she escapes from a life of monotony to a life of devotion. This is CHRISTBRIDE: a “dementedly funny and fast-paced” (The Scotsman) new character comedy from […]
In 2004, in the SuperBowl halftime show finale, 23 year old Justin Timberlake ripped off 37 year old Janet Jackson’s top. Her breast was exposed on screen for nine sixteenths of a second. A pop icon and role model for many black women, and an outspoken ally for the LGBTQ community, the moment derailed Jackson’s […]
Best jazz music in Leicester. Alan Barnes (saxes & clarinet) David Newton (piano). Barnes and Newton have been playing duets together for over 40 years. These multi award-winners cover a vast repertoire from Louis Armstrong to Chick Corea and play with an empathy that can only come with long experience. The emphasis, as always, is […]
Literary Leicester is the University’s annual free festival of great literature. Between Wednesday 18 March and Saturday 21 March 2026, Attenborough Arts Centre will host a variety of daytime events, open to all. The Festival will feature some of the country’s most well-known authors as well as topical panels, new writing showcases, workshops, local writers […]
Echoes - An ode through sarode Join us for an evening of Indian classical music as maestro sarode player, Prattyush Banerjee, pays homage to Aftäb-e-Sitar, Ustad Vilayat Khan. Featuring Rajvir Singh on tabla. Vilayat Khan (1928-2004) was a child prodigy to whom goes the credit of taking the sitar beyond the shores of India. He […]
