Theatre in Leicester

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

The Glenn Miller Orchestra features the same stage line-up as Glenn Miller’s original big band, and has been playing his legendary music for years.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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Murder Trial Tonight

Tigerslane Studios, renowned for its captivating true-crime productions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the new season of ‘Murder Trial Tonight – The Doo…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family

Murder Trial Tonight returns after four previous sold-out seasons with its most gripping case yet.Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family brings a chilling…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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Whitney: Queen of the Night

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2027 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK.Established as t…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Harry Enfield and No Chums

From the meteoric rise of Loadsamoney, a Thatcherite Visionary, to the fury of Kevin the Teenager, Harry will reflect on 40 years of arsing about in comedy and…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

The Magic of Motown

Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back!It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.Come celebrate as…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

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Operation MI6

For the very first time, step inside the world of MI6.What really happens behind the headlines? How are intelligence operations planned?

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Cirque: The Greatest Show

Escape the ordinary and enter the world of the extraordinary!It's time to step into the light.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Jersey Boys

The Internationally acclaimed stage sensation, Jersey Boys!This smash hit musical has won 65 major awards and has been seen by over 30 million people worldwide.…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Johannes Radebe: Finally Home

Johannes Radebe is back!2026 has been an extraordinary year for JoJo. He has become a British citizen, made his West End debut and started his dream role as pre…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Simon Fowler - The Ocean Colour Scene Songbook and Beyond

He's the singer/songwriter who wrote the tunes for the Britpop generation. Simon Fowler, frontman for Ocean Colour Scene, penned The Riverboat Song, The Circle,…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

The Last Laugh

Three Legendary Comedians… One very unusual dressing room. THE LAST LAUGH is a smash-hit, West End play which imagines three of Britain's all-time greatest come…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Chris Packham's World of Wonder: A Planet on the Edge

For nearly forty years Chris Packham has been the voice of nature in the UK. Through his groundbreaking work on The Really Wild Show, Springwatch, Inside Our Au…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Christmas in Ireland

Be transported to a magical Christmas Eve inside a traditional Irish pub, where friends, old and new, gather to share songs, stories and memories of Christmases…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort Of)

It’s the 1800s. It’s party time. Let the ruthless matchmaking begin.Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Com…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Gary Delaney: Gary on Laughing

Gary Delaney’s last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates.People laughed a lot and kept coming back.

Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester

Hadestown

The smash-hit Broadway and West End musical sensation by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin is heading out on its first ever UK and Ir…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Dynamo

Receiving four star reviews from both The Guardian and The Times, ‘Up Close and Magical’ is a unique showcase of magic from across Dynamo’s incredible career to…

The Y Theatre, Leicester

Michael Portillo - A Life of Two Halves

Secretary of State. Traveller. TV superstar. The inimitable Michael Portillo joins us live on stage to share funny, insightful, and poignant stories from his ex…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Fascinating Aida

The world’s greatest cabaret troupe is back with a BRAND NEW SHOW!Devilishly funny and gloriously glamorous Dillie, Liza and Adèle, with Michael Roulston on pia…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical

40 years on from the iconic gig that re-wrote music history, relive the joy of Live Aid in a “completely new and delightful way!” (Pete Townshend of The Who).Pe…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Dragged To The Musicals

Get ready for a Night at the Musicals like you’ve never seen before!Dragged to the Musicals - All the eleganza-extravaganza of the West End combined with the fi…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Starlight Express

An electrifying experience for all ages, feel the rush in this ‘jaw-dropping’ (Daily Telegraph) production as an incredible cast whizzes by performing some of m…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Legend - The Music Of Bob Marley

When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind.Legend - the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in o…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Ben Portsmouth: This is Elvis

Ben Portsmouth brings the ULTIMATE Elvis experience to the Millennium Forum!Ben is not just a tribute artist; he is the real deal, being regarded as the closest…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Ultimate tribute concert to Tina Turner, presented by the award-winning producers behind Whitney - Queen Of The Night.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Some Guys Have all the Luck: The Rod Stewart Story

A fantastic theatre production celebrating the life and career of Rod Stewart, one of rock music's greatest icons.

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Now I'm Here - Queen Tribute

Forty years ago, Queen released their 12th album, A Kind of Magic, marking their first album since their acclaimed performance at Live Aid in 1985.

The Royal British Legion, Leicester

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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

From the company that brought you the NODA award winning productions of Gypsy and Calendar Girls: The Musical, KW Productions is proud to present one of the dar…

The Little Theatre, Leicester

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Deepest Fears

Horrifying spectres, restless souls and evil secrets that refuse to stay buried are all brought to life in this spine-chilling show.

The Guildhall, Leicester

Deepest Fears: Ghost Stories

Two classic tales of terror - live on stage!The Book of Darkness & Light presents ...Deepest Fears Ghost StoriesHorrifying spectres, restless souls and evil sec…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Educating Rita

It’s never too late to start again.Join us this Autumn for our new Made at Curve production of the Olivier Award-winning Best Comedy, Educating Rita.Bright-eyed…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

SAVAGE

SAVAGE. A drag extravaganza. A brand-new comedy about the Blonde Bombsite herself, Lily Savage.Inspired by the life of Paul O’Grady and created with his blessin…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

New Directors' Showcase

A new cohort of first-time LDS directors stage a collection of one-act plays, beginning their journeys towards directing on the mainstage.

The Little Theatre, Leicester

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Tales From One Thousand And One Nights

Join storyteller Jessie Wild, who will amaze and astound you with her magical tales.What can save the world from drowning in anger, betrayal, and blood-soaked c…

The Guildhall, Leicester

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Sylvia

Sylvia Pankhurst – fearless, flawed, and unforgettable. The untold story of the rebellious middle child of Emmeline Pankhurst takes centre stage in this irresis…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Last Minute Theatre - Murder Mystery!

Last Minute Theatre are pleased to announce our next production - A Murder Mystery!Written by Jack Gamble, it's sure to be party no one will forget!

Kibworth Grammar School Hall, Leicester

Lucy Porter - Let Yourself Go!

Festival favourite Lucy returns with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go - in every sense.Whether that means embracing your wrinkles and lov…

Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester

Art

Set in modern-day Paris, this hilarious dark comedy involves three male friends, Serge, Marc and Yvan, who find that their previously solid 15-year friendship i…

The Little Theatre, Leicester

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Bleak Expectation

Written by Mark Evans. Directed by Dan Bools.From the award-winning BBC Radio 4 comedy comes Bleak Expectations a wildly funny stage adaptation that lovingly mo…

Oadby Baptist Church, Leicester

The Call Of Cthulhu - Nunkie Theatre

“The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate its contents….”To mark the 100th anniversary of the publication…

The Guildhall, Leicester

Backstage Pass

Join members of our technical and backstage crew for an introductory workshop exploring all aspects of stagecraft.The evening will explore sound and lighting de…

The Little Theatre, Leicester

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Heathers

Following smash hit runs in London and New York, the WhatsOnStage ‘BEST NEW MUSICAL’ winner, HEATHERS THE MUSICAL is coming to Leicester.Welcome to Westerberg H…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

The Great British Bake Off Musical

Everyone’s favourite baking show is now a joyous and hilarious musical!LAOS return to the Little Theatre with a comedic and heart warming celebration of baking,…

The Little Theatre, Leicester

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Crush

A British-Somali rom-com to warm your heart and hit you right in the feels.A clinic waiting room. Two Somali teens. One awkward meet-cute.

Curve Theatre, Leicester

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Black History Month Scratch Night

Join us for our third Black History Month Scratch Night.Black History Month Scratch Night celebrates the work of local artists, showcasing a range of art forms…

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Witches Of Leicester

Dare you step through the mists of the cauldron of time?In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Witches of Leicester were tortured and executed, but what was the tr…

The Guildhall, Leicester

The Butterfly Boudoir Halloween Special

Join us for a spooky evening of costumes, parody, and Halloween tease.Expect a variety of group and solo performances from Doe Demure's troupes, Chicas Locas Bu…

Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester

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