Granville Road,
Leicester,
LE1 7RU
(0116) 233 3111
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Let Me Entertain You: Robbie Williams Tribute
When
May 18, 7.30pm, doors 6.30pm
Cost
£19.50, concs £18.50
Bardi Symphony Orchestra
Claus Efland conducts Alfven's Swedish Rhapsody No 1 'Midsommervaka', Brahms's Double Concerto In A Minor and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No 5 In E Minor. With violinist Mihkel Kerem and cellist Per Nystrom.
Cost
£11-£17, concs £9.50-£15.50, NUS/under 18s £3
Chicago
Ali Bastian, Stefan Booth, Bernie Nolan and Tupele Dorgu razzle dazzle in Kander and Ebb's musical set among the lowlife of the Windy City, following two murderesses, Roxie and Velma, who will stop at nothing in their quest for stardom.
When
May 21-24, 7.30pm, May 25 & 26, 5pm & 8.30pm
Cost
Mon-Thu eves £18-£32.50, concs £15-£29.50, Fri mats £15-£28.50, concs £12-£25.50, Fri eves/Sat £21-£35
Paul Lewis
The pianist performs Schubert's German Dances, Allegretto In C Minor, Sonata For Piano No 14 In A Minor and Sonata For Piano No 16 In A Minor.
Vincent Simone And Flavia Cacace: Midnight Tango
A dance-narrative set in a Buenos Aires bar, created and performed by Simone and Cacace.
When
May 29-31, Jun 1 & 2, 7.30pm, mat May 30, Jun 2, 2.30pm
Cost
£22-£35, concs £17-£30, no concs Fri & Sat 2.30pm
FS Fitzgerald: Tender Is The Night: Lecture
Dr Jane Mackay discusses the author's novel.
Keane
The band from East Sussex known for the hits Somewhere Only We Know and Is It Any Wonder? performs its piano-led pop-rock.
Gary Mullen & The Works: One Night Of Queen Tribute
Cost
£16.50 & £19, concs £14.50 & £17
The Bardi Wind Orchestra
David Calow conducts a selection of works in celebration of Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee including Walton's Crown Imperial and Ravel's Bolero. With soprano Jenny Saunders, tenor David Morris and baritone Graham Austen.
When
Jun 9, 7.30pm, doors
Cost
£10-£15, concs £8.50-£13.50, under 18s £3
Philharmonia Orchestra
Edward Gardner conducts Janacek's Sinfonietta, Mozart's Piano Concerto No 22 featuring pianist David Fray and Dvorak's Symphony No 7.
When
Jun 10, 7.30pm, doors, 6.15pm pre-concert talk
Cost
£10-£32, concs £9-£30, NUS/under 15s £5
Strictly Presents...Dance To the Music
Former Strictly Come Dancing champion, actress Kara Tointon, performs along with professional dances Artem Chigvintsev, Kristina Rhianoff and Robin Windsor, in a dance and music show, free from competition. Musical director is Dave Arch.
The Gruffalo's Child: Tall Stories Theatre Company (Over 3s)
Musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's story.
When
Jun 12, 6.30pm, mats Jun 12 & 13, 1.30pm, Jun 13, 10.30am
Cirque Du Ciel: Shanghai
A dynamic dance-theatre show featuring traditional Chinese acrobatic and aerial theatrical stunts, original music, modern dance and martial arts.
When
Jun 15-17, 7.30pm, mats Jun 16 & 17, 2.30pm
Cost
£18.50-£23.50, under 16s £14, family £61-£71
Andy Abraham
Easy listening and swing from the London-based singer and 2005 X Factor finalist.
Rhod Gilbert: The Man With The Flaming Battenburg Tattoo
The TV and radio regular rants about things that annoy him.
When
Jun 22 & 23, 8pm, doors 7.30pm
Leicestershire Rock Choirs And The Rainbows Choir
The choirs combine to perform Motown, pop, rock and Gospel.
When
Jun 27, 8pm, doors 7.30pm
80s Mania
A celebration of music from the 1980s, featuring the songs of Duran Duran, The Human League, Kim Wilde, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Culture Club and Wham.
Cost
£20 & £21.50, concs £18.50 & £20
Michael Winslow
The Police Academy star presents his sound effect-laden stand-up routine.
Ken Dodd: The Happiness Show
The veteran Knotty Ash comic performs traditional stand-up.
When
Jun 30, 6.30pm, doors
Frankie Boyle: The Last Days Of Sodom
Controversial and provocative stand-up from the Tramadol Nights star.
When
Jul 15, 8pm, doors 7.30pm
Rhys Darby: This Way To Spaceship
Offbeat observations and characterisations from the Flight Of The Conchords star.
When
Jul 17, 8pm, doors 7.30pm
Jason Byrne: People's Puppeteer
Energetic humour from the Dublin-born stand-up.
When
Sep 13, 8pm, doors 7.30pm
Sandi Toksvig: My Valentine
The exuberant host of BBC Radio Four's News Quiz and Excess Baggage celebrates the publication of her novel Valentine Grey with an evening of stand-up, anecdotes and trivia.
When
Sep 14, 7.30pm, doors 7pm
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Ray McVay directs the big band with the 1940s sound, featuring Colin Anthony, The Uptown Hall Gang and The Moonlight Serenaders.
When
Sep 16, 7pm, doors 6.30pm
Kate Rusby
Contemporary folk by the award-winning singer-songwriter from Penistone.
When
Sep 19, 7.30pm, doors 7pm
Cost
£19, concs £17, under 16s £5
Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Under the musical direction of Brian Grant, the National Brass Band-winning ensemble plays popular classics.
When
Sep 22, 7pm, doors 6.30pm
Ross Noble: Mindblender
Surreal and nonsensical stand-up.
When
Oct 4, 8pm, doors 7.30pm
Stewart Francis: Outstanding In His Field
Deadpan one-liners from the Canadian stand-up.
Deacon Blue
Pop-rock band from Glasgow known for the hits Real Gone Kid and I'll Never Fall in Love Again.
When
Oct 12, 8pm, doors 7.30pm
The Magic Of Motown
A celebration of the music of Motown stars, including the songs of The Jackson Five, The Temptations, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and The Supremes.
When
Oct 26, 7.30pm, doors 7pm
The Proclaimers
The brothers Charlie and Craig Reid and their band, best known for the songs I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) and Letter From America, play folk rock and pop from the album Like Comedy.
When
Oct 30, 7.30pm, doors 7pm
The Syd Lawrence Orchestra
The ensemble plays easy listening and jazz tunes.
When
Nov 1, 7.30pm, doors 7pm
Joan Armatrading
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter plays acoustic pop-rock.
The Stylistics
Seventies soul from the Philadelphia-based band, whose hits include Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart) and You Are Everything.
Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head
Stories and anecdotes from The Inbetweeners actor and TV panel show regular.
When
Nov 8, 8pm, doors 7.30pm
Motorhead/Anthrax
The veteran heavy metallers led by rock icon Lemmy and the American thrash combo perform co-headlining shows.
Kevin Bridges: The Story Continues...
Witty observations and social commentary from the Glaswegian stand-up.
When
Nov 14, 8pm, doors 7.30pm
The Rat Pack: Vegas Spectacular
A musical celebration of the crooners, with special guests.
Sally Morgan: Psychic Sally On The Road
The psychic presents spiritual messages.
David Essex
Veteran pop from the singer-songwriter known for the number one hits Gonna Make You A Star and Hold Me Close.
When
Nov 18, 7.30pm, doors 7pm
An Evening Of Burlesque
Camp and colourful traditional burlesque, featuring song, dance and magic.
When
Nov 21, 7.30pm, doors 7pm
Cost
£19.50 & £21.50, concs £18 & £20
The Sensational 60s Experience: The Tremeloes, Herman's Hermits, The Union Gap, The Dreamers
The 1960s bands perform their hits.
When
Nov 22, 7.30pm, doors 7pm
Cost
£19-£23, concs £17.50-£21.50
Fascinating Aida: Cheap Flights
Musical comedy from London-based trio Dillie, Adele and Liza.
When
Nov 28, 7.30pm, doors 7pm
The Overtones
Doo wop pop from the vocal five-piece.
When
Nov 30, phone for times
Peter Andre
The Australian pop singer-songwriter performs his hits.
Jimmy Carr: Gagging Order
Acerbic wit from the stand-up and 8 Out Of 10 Cats host.
When
Jun 11, 7.30pm, doors
Jimmy Carr: Gagging Order
Acerbic wit from the stand-up and 8 Out Of 10 Cats host.
When
Jul 2, 7.30pm, doors
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