Upstairs At The Western

On 19 September at 7.30pm we have Jess Green compering Find The Right Words, a night of performance poetry with She Grrrowls poets Esther Poyer and Joelle Taylor, open mic slots and a speed poet (http://ow.ly/dhyY30lmUx2) £8/£6 Find The Right Words shegrrrowls Esther Poyer joelle taylor

On Wednesday 5 September at 7.30pm we have Shannan Mitchener on stage with her debut poetry collection Meaningless Destruction. Shannan explores love, loss, mental health, abuse, empowerment, and her endless pursuit of happiness (http://ow.ly/1OKK30lgYtO) £8/£6 @shannanalexism

Brilliant news that Jess Green has won the BBC Poetry Slam at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2018. Jess will be back on our stage on with Find The Right Words on Wednesday 19 September at 7.30pm (http://ow.ly/V9T330ltMIb) BBC EdFringe Slam Jess Green Find The Right Words

We've just sent our Next Month mailshot out with details of September's fabulous shows. If you would like to subscribe to our weekly email and get all the latest news from Leicester's Fringe Theatre, then click here (http://eepurl.com/ETkbn) and sign up.

On 15 September at 7.30pm we have Four Wheeled Theatre on stage with An Evening In The West End. All you favourite musical songs from stage and screen without the journey to London (http://ow.ly/gquH30lmUoc) £10/£8

We open our Autumn 2018 season on Saturday 1 September at 7.30pm with comic poet Rob Barratt. A brain-tickling and word-mangling performance combined with clever verse, song, satire and parody (http://ow.ly/6GTF30lgWMj) £8/£6

We're almost ready to open for our Autumn 2018 season on 1st September with Rob Barratt Comic Poet. The new show poster boards are now up on the outside of the pub.

On Wednesday 12 September at 7.30pm we have The Same Faces back on stage with Uncle Armando. Two hours of brilliant improvised comedy kicked off by the audience and headliner Chris Norton Walker (http://ow.ly/Wstr30lgYAR) £8/£6 Chris Norton Walker

Our Autumn 2018 season starts in September and we have contemporary music with our monthly Choir Night, Four Wheeled Theatre, the Secret Magpies, Live From The Dining Room, The Flanagan Collective and a 14 show Christmas musical (http://ow.ly/D33g30kZFuT)

What if you could choose the title of a brand new musical and then see it performed instantly ?
That’s what is going to happen to one audience member when the East Midlands’ favourite musical improv team takes to the stage. When you arrive you will be asked to write down the title of a musical that’s never been seen before. If yours is drawn out of the hat, RHYMES IMPROV will perform a brand new, fully improvised musical immediately with no scripts, no conferring, no pre-planning, just totally spontaneous musical madness !
£8/£6

Join us for bingo like you have never played it before !
Our to-die-for glamorous drag queen caller NANCY SAEED takes centre stage for an evening of bingo, with smutty innuendo, double-entendres, gushing adulation, classic songs and fabulous prizes. Be prepared for anything and everything when a line or full house makes you part of the show. This show is not for the feint hearted, nor people with allergies to Abba, dancing in the aisle, glitter or sequins !
£8/£6

Something truly magical happens when people congregate to sing. With or without backing music, the levels of harmonies raise our spirits and nourish the soul. We have lots of organised ensembles of singers locally, with professional groups, faith based congregations, community based initiatives and group singing in the workplace.
Our new monthly Choir Night brings the best of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland’s choirs to the theatre’s intimate and immersive stage so you g...et the chance to hear them close up and personal. This month’s choir is:-
CORAH – Founded in October 2017 by its Musical Director EMMA TROUNSON, Corah is a nine voice female vocal ensemble, based in Leicester. Their repertoire includes popular, jazz, light classical and musical theatre styles. Corah’s first performance was a world premiere at De Montfort Hall as part of BBC Radio Leicester’s 50th anniversary concert. Corah have since sung live on BBC Radio Leicester and on BBC East Midlands Today. They have performed at the Fraser Noble Hall, The Venue@DMU and the National Space Centre. Corah are excited by the prospect of a busy schedule in the Autumn, including a debut performance in London. Featuring music sung by Adele, Bruno Mars, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Eva Cassidy & Joni Mitchell.
£8/£6
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Hilarious character comedy exploring the ideas of isolation, loneliness and independence. It’s uplifting!
Sellout Edinburgh Fringe comedian Ben Macpherson presents By Myself. Find out the horrifying truth about Angela Lansbury. Meet King Leonidas as he inspires his 300 spartan warriors. Discover exactly what things only 90s kids will remember. Ben Macpherson is in the vanguard of emerging comedy talent in the UK.
£8/£6

Have your dinner at home or at one of Leicester’s delicious and ambient eateries, then come and enjoy a dessert of two of the finest comedians from the Cenral England Belt, that have never knowingly been on TV.
Jack Campbell won the English Comedian of the Year 2014 and was really pleased.
Matt Hollins won the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2004 and was also really pleased.
... Come and watch them live in this double header of Leicester based, national award winning comics and see if they’re both still really pleased.
£5
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Our new Film Noir Night kicks off on Thursday 6 September at 7.30pm with The Big Sleep (Howard Hawks, 1946, Cert PG). Paul Kousoulides introduces the stuff of legends, with Bogart and Bacall in their most celebrated pairing (http://ow.ly/X6kp30lgXJy) £8/£6

On Wednesday 5 September at 7.30pm we have Shannan Mitchener on stage with her debut poetry collection Meaningless Destruction. Shannan explores love, loss, mental health, abuse, empowerment, and her endless pursuit of happiness (http://ow.ly/J00M30lgYpp) £8/£6 Shannan Mitchener

Created and compered by BBC Slam Champion, JESS GREEN, Find the Right Words is now firmly established as one of Leicester’s best spoken word and rap nights. The show was nominated for the SABOTEUR AWARDS 2018 and includes two nationally acclaimed headline acts, ten open mic spots (sign ups from 7.00pm) and the increasingly sought after speed poet spot. With past headliners including Hollie McNish, Buddy Wakefield, Jackie Hagan, Mark Grist, Harry Baker and Megan Beech, Jess makes sure you get to hear the UK’s top performance poets making the biggest noise in spoken word.
This month we have a She Grrrowls take-over, a feminist poetry night from London, and they’re bringing JOELLE TAYLOR and ESTHER POYER with them.
£8/£6

We collect our Autumn 2018 season printed brochure today, so keep a look out around town for copies. Or get in touch with us and we'll send you some. All our shows are live on the theatre web site ( http://ow.ly/KCRc30lgWVB)

We open our Autumn 2018 season on Saturday 1 September at 7.30pm with comic poet Rob Barratt. A brain-tickling and word-mangling performance combined with clever verse, song, satire and parody (http://ow.ly/6GTF30lgWMj) £8/£6

wonderful arts space poorly accepted and not integrated into the pub well because of a lack of vision by the Landlord sadly

We had a great evening in this lovely little venue made all the more enjoyable by the intimate environment and friendly warm welcome from the staff . Can’t wait for another visit

Small, intimate, brilliant.

Felt included and involved.

Manuelita. Oh my, oh my, oh my......

Just go.

Manuelita was fantastic! I'm so glad that I got to see this one night only show telling the story of Manuela Saenz. It was full of emotion and a fun way to learn about a very courageous woman as I'd never heard of her before.

Love this intimate little venue for something different to see. Lots of genre to choose from and great friendly staff to answer any of your questions. Will definitely visit again soon

Local - only seen 2 shows so far but both were great

I got a message from a friend with a link to the official website, more specifically ''Find The Right Words'' After some time thinking I decided I want to read my ''poem''.



I read it. One of the most enjoyable/memorable experiences of my life. The people, the atmosphere, the general feeling of someone actually listening to you (Something that most of us struggle with, I didn't have to struggle...)



It's hard to find genuine interest, which all of you shared without reluctance. Thank you, hope to you see you next time!

Great venue hosting some very entertaining productions.

Enjoyable night out being entertained by The Same Faces with some very good improvised comedy. A great facility in a real friendly local

Brilliant idea for a theatre and a lovely little venue.