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Reviewed: Blood Brothers at Curve
It took three bows before the cast were able to break free from their characters on the opening night of Blood Brothers at Curve.
Apr 24, 20242 min read

Renowned wildlife artist Danielle Tomlinson partners with WWF UK ahead of Earth Day
Her Hawksbill turtle will raise funds for wildlife conservation. Danielle Tomlinson, an acclaimed wildlife artist and former Olympic...
Apr 19, 20243 min read


Reviewed: Miscast Encore at Sue Townsend Theatre
‘Miscasting’ is not a new show concept but one we rarely get to see locally. Performers tackle songs typically sung by characters of a...
Apr 18, 20243 min read


Reviewed: Legally Blonde at The Little Theatre
It's an intimate character study, examining how having someone to believe in you can push you beyond the limits you'd envisioned for your...
Apr 17, 20245 min read


Darts action to return to Mattioli Arena
Tickets are on sale now. Mattioli Arena will host the Armageddon darts challenge, run by MDA Events & Modus, on May 17. A representative...
Apr 12, 20241 min read


Finalists announced for Alternative Business Awards 2024
Run by Big Difference Company, the awards celebrate the sillier side of business. Following more than 200 nominations, the finalists have...
Apr 12, 20244 min read


Reviewed: Peter Pan Goes Wrong at Curve
When Fantasy Clashes with Reality, "Peter Pan Goes Wrong". Although there may have been many adaptations of Peter Pan, many of those...
Apr 5, 20243 min read


English Tourism Week celebrated in Leicester and Leicestershire
The city and county tourism industry was showcased. The tourism industry in Leicester and the wider county is celebrating this year’s...
Mar 29, 20242 min read


Matt Cardle to play Shakespeare in award-winning musical & Juliet
'There is life after Romeo!' Global sensation & JULIETÂ is coming to Curve in February 2025, and with it, multi-platinum selling recording...
Mar 26, 20243 min read


Reviewed: The Secret Garden at The Little Theatre
This Easter, discover The Secret Garden and unlock the magic within at The Little Theatre. In a lonely manor house on the Yorkshire...
Mar 23, 20243 min read


New Made at Curve productions announced
The shows celebrate stories close to home and from across the globe. Leicester’s Curve has announced details of four new Made at...
Mar 19, 20245 min read


One-week-only discount to celebrate 15th anniversary of Leicester's 'Best Steakhouse'
1573 Bar & Grill is offering a special discount available from March 18-24 Housed in one of Leicester’s oldest stone-built buildings...
Mar 17, 20242 min read


Opportunities for local artists to get involved as Festival2Funky returns for 11th year
Festival2Funky 2024 will be a three-day celebration of Black music and arts Festival2Funky is set to return for its 11th year, and is...
Mar 16, 20243 min read


Reviewed: Life of Pi at Curve
The multi-award winning play is currently in Leicester as part of its UK tour. The New York Times once described Life of Pi as...
Mar 15, 20244 min read


Emily’s Top 3 Mother’s Day wish list
A mum's Leicester Mother's Day. As the mum of two daughters (13 and nine), I am always happy with their Mother’s Day offerings....
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Paralympic gold medallist championing opportunities for children with disabilities
"Everyone should have the opportunity to experience the freedom of running." UK Sport has launched its second video in a series...
Mar 2, 20243 min read


Leicester scheme for better pubs and clubs wins national award
Best Bar None has shown success in reducing anti-social behaviour. Leicester's Best Bar None secured 'Best New Scheme' at the national...
Mar 1, 20242 min read


Leicester and Leicestershire awarded official VisitEngland partnership status
'Tourism is worth more than £2 billion to Leicester.' National tourism agency, VisitEngland has awarded Local Visitor Economy Partnership...
Feb 29, 20242 min read


Musical adaptation of The Secret Garden coming to The Little Theatre this Easter
The classic is the centrepiece of a stellar season at Leicester’s home of amateur dramatics. The Little Theatre on Dover Street has...
Feb 20, 20243 min read


Johnny Depp-approved luxurious Indian restaurant to open in Leicester
The Hollywood actor said it was "the best curry [he'd] ever had." Promising to be the most decadent dining experience in Leicestershire,...
Feb 15, 20242 min read
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