Multi-award-winning stand-up comedian Richard Pulsford takes a nostalgic no holds barred tour into his parents’ past to try to understand how it made them who they were, and therefore the person who he is. With a dad from Yorkshire and a ‘foreign’ mum maybe it shouldn’t be a surprise that Richard ended up being, well, ‘funny’.
Find out moreOn Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th November, 10am - 4pm browse an inspiring selection of 28 Artist stalls including @johnpurcellpaper, shop our pop-up letterpress stall for specialist equipment and one off deals on a beautiful array of type, enjoy a coffee from @goaspecialtycoffee, and have a go at screenprinting on our t-shirt carousel, bring along a t-shirt to up-cycle!
Find out moreHow much energy do I spend dwelling in the past or thinking about the future? Often our whole day is spent in this way and we are missing out on the present moments that we are living through. We distract ourself from what is going on right now! Do we really want to miss out on the present like this?
Find out moreWe are back! Come and join us for our last party of the year. This time we will be taking over the basement of The Real Ale Classroom on Rutland Street combining our fine selection of DJs with their exceptional choice of beers. See you there. Keep It Wax.
Find out moreThis affectionate portrayal of village life combines exuberant good humour and brilliantly inventive choreography in what is undoubtedly Ashton’s love letter to the English countryside.
Find out moreFrom Monday 10 to Saturday 15 November, you will get a chance to experience the power and beauty of nature in a truly unforgettable way. The Elements is a dazzling sound and light show that transforms the interior of Leicester Cathedral into a canvas for the natural world. Witness the fury of volcanoes, dive deep into the oceans, and soar through the skies as the forces of nature come to life in this fully immersive experience.
Find out moreWe're delighted to welcome Leicester Jazz House back to Phoenix for a new season of performances for 2025/26, this month featuring The Brandon Allen Quartet – a dynamic group that performs contemporary arrangements of standard repertoire and jazz classics as well as original material.
Find out more'Way Marker' is a folk horror tale of isolation and dark secrets brought to you by The Librarian of Weeping Bank. 'A masterclass in the art of the modern ghost story' - Brontë Schiltz, writer/journalist
Find out moreWorking with a clothed model and strong direct light, Tom will guide participants through the stages of building up and modelling form monochromatically in oil paint, with attention to shadow, midtones and highlights- an essential first step towards producing effective portrait painting and creating atmosphere through directed light.
Find out moreElliot Wilson is coming back for a very special... ummm I mean very normal show that has nothing to do with Christmas DO NOT expect tinsel, decorations or Christmas songs this is a completely normal show that has nothing to do with Christmas!!! Support from the wonderful Heather McDowall + Moonbase
Find out moreSecret gigs in locations across Leicester – discover some hidden local gems in unique buildings in the city!
Find out moreJoin us for the grand finale exhibition of the Being Human Festival in Leicester at Highcross Shopping Centre. Open to all members of the public, visitors will have the opportunity to experience intercultural Leicester through a variety of art(ifacts), such as artwork, crafts, photographs, postcards and creative writing produced during the Being Human Festival. All work has been developed and created by members of the public, community groups and schools.
Find out moreEdinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee and Best Show nominee, Emmanuel Sonubi is back on tour after sold-out performances at the Edinburgh Fringe, his European Tour, and his hit New York Soho Theatre run.
Find out moreTwo Queens Creative Wellbeing group is a series of free, hands-on drop-in sessions, aimed at local creative people – no booking is required, and they are open to everyone who feels they would benefit from taking part.
Find out moreExtreme Cinema, led by Dr Connor Winterton, will examine the cultural, aesthetic, and ethical boundaries of cinema that shocks, unsettles, and challenges audiences. What makes a film ‘extreme’? Is it purely a matter of graphic content, or something more complex?
Find out moreStory 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 Evil.
Find out moreAfter the success of the Autumn wreath workshop in September, Pam & Fran are back to run another Sunday double crafting workshop with us. Pam from Cherry Bank Studio with guide you through the delicate technique of decoupage art. You will decorate 3 x 60mm shatterproof Christmas baubles to hang from your tree or give as gifts.
Find out moreAn evening of sound and connection with Karolina Kozera. Sound immersion is like a deep and lasting massage and works by tuning the physical body and the soul to the greatest possible resonance. The sound energy (sonic vibrations) of these instruments being played work deeply into the cells of the body... moving through the nervous system, chakras and meridians - opening, clearing and recharging the whole mind and body.
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