leicester black history season 2012

BlackHistory

Season

Leicester

October - November2012

A celebration of Africanand African Caribbeanpeople across Diaspora.

For further information, telephone 0116 242 2945 or visit www.leicester.gov.uk/blackhistoryseason

/leicesterfestivals @leicesterfest

WELCOMEWelcome to Black History Season (BHS) 2012 celebrating Independence. We are delighted to be hosting BHS for the second year and are really pleased to have secured fundingfrom Leicester City Council and Arts Council England which allows us to introduce BHS Live. BHS Live offers opportunitiesto emerging UK Black artists across all art forms to creatework and aims to create a space that nurtures new talent and introduces contemporary voices that bring fresh aesthetics to the stage.

This year’s programme pays tribute to the 50 years of independence for Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago with LintonKwesi Johnson, whose words have become a part of Britishhistory, carving out the relationship between the Caribbeanand the reality of the UK. The Jamaican fever in Leicester continues with Dune, who present a celebration of Bob Marley with Catch a Fire. Ballare: To Dance is a collaboration of classical music with non Western musical instrumentationlike the steel pan at the heart of the composition. NardoBrudet’s exciting and controversial exhibition, Slaves of Holland, launches BHS to challenge the audience and the notions of Independence, freedom and emancipation.

BHS will be taking place across the city at all the major venues including Curve, Phoenix Arts, Embrace Arts, in addition to events taking place in your local community library. BHS has something for everyone - music, dance, film,poetry, education so please come along and celebrate Independence at one of the fabulous events taking placeacross the city.

Serendipity would like to say a big thank you to all those that have contributed to BHS and supported us in co-ordinating and programming this fantastic season of work.

Pawlet Brookes�Serendipity

MESSAGE FROM PETER SOULSBYIn this year, where we are celebratingthe fiftieth anniversary of the independence of countries includingJamaica, Algeria and Uganda, it’s fittingthat independence is the main themefor this year’s Black History Season.

This year has also seen the world cometogether and come to London forthe Olympic and Paralympic Games.We’ve seen athletes from Jamaica,Algeria, Uganda and many otherAfrican and Caribbean countrieswinning gold medals, and we’ve alsoseen members of the African andCaribbean communities here inBritain winning gold medals as well,demonstrating powerfully how our diversity as a country makes us stronger.

Black History Season enables us torecognise the enormous contributionsAfrican and Caribbean people havemade to our city of Leicester andthe wider world. It has become a significant part of the city’s culturalcalendar.

As City Mayor, I’m delighted to havethis opportunity to express my verybest wishes for the success of thisyear’s Black History Season. I’d liketo thank everyone who’s participating,organising and performing duringthe many events and celebrationsthat will take place, and also thankSerendipity for organising this year’sprogramme.

I hope everyone has a great Black History Season!

Peter Soulsby�City Mayor of Leicester

LAUNCH EVENT

Serendipity presents�Leicester Black HistorySeason 2012 Launch Wednesday 19th September�6.00pm�Pedestrian GalleryLCB DepotNardo Brudet presents the Dutchrole in the history of slavery ashe plays with stereotypes and reverses the roles in his confrontationexhibition Slaves of Holland.Manhattan 348.00pmA live set by Mercury Prize nomineeand one of the most revolutionaryrappers on the British hip-hopscene, TY supported by OutstandingNewcomer nominee in the 2011Evening Standard Theatre Awards,Malachi Kirby from the TheHiphop Shakespeare Company.RSVP: lbhs2012.eventbrite.co.uk

COMEDY

2Funky presents

Sexfactor: ComedyGame ShowSaturday 13th October8.00pm – 11.00pm AthenaJoin some of the UK’s best comedians including The RaggaGirls aka Eddie Nestor, RobbieGee (The Real McCoy), KaneBrown (UK Comedy Clash Winner) and Glenda Jaxson foran evening of comedy, erotic poetry, pole dancing, games from The Natural Candy girls andmuch more. Hosted by MTV presenter, Kat. Tickets: £15.00

/ £12.50 / £20.00 for VIP. W: www.2funkytickets.co.uk

COMMUNITY

African Caribbean Centre presents

Stars in Your Eyes: A Tribute to the Late,Great ArtistsSaturday 13th October 7.30pm African Caribbean CentreBe entertained by Leicester’s up and coming local talent.Whatever your talent, showcaseit on stage. Limited places forperformers. Advanced bookingrecommended. Tickets: £5.00 / £2.50

Temple Learning Centre presents

Relaxation EveningFriday 26th October 7.00pm – 9.00pm African Caribbean CentreHear about the benefits of healing energy from massage,aromatherapy, Reiki, emotionalfreedom technique and Chakrabalancing. Find out how to reducestress, anxiety, frustration, achievean overall sense of well-being andhave the opportunity to receivea treatment. Tickets: £5.00

African Caribbean Centre presents

Island Meltdown(Bringing the communityback together)Saturday 3rd November12.00pm - 5.00pm African Caribbean Centre An opportunity for all islands tocome together under one roof.Celebrate with food, music,crafts and workshops. For further

details on hosting a stall, contactthe centre.

The Clarion VoiceSaturday 3rd November12.00pm – 5.00pmFriday 9th November 1.00pm – 3.00pm & 5.30pm – 7.00pmAfrican Caribbean Centre The Clarion Voice is a non-partisanpolitical group made up of Africanand African Heritage people inthe Leicester community. TheClarion Voice seeks to addressthe lack of active participationand under-representation of Africanand African Heritage people inthe political arena. Your voice inLocal and National Governmentis important, make a differencein the political arena.

DANCE

2Funky Arts presents

DiverCitySaturday 6th October 7.45pm – 10.00pm Curve A spectrum of high energy blackdance forms such as jazz, tap, hip-hop and soca in an eveningcelebrating African history and culture through dance. DiverCityperformers will be joined by members of the local community.Tickets: £10.00

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A ZooNation and Saddler's WellsCo-Production

Some like it Hip-HopTuesday 13th November &Wednesday 14th NovemberCurve 7.30pm both evenings, plusWednesday matinee 2.15pmEmbarking on its first UK tour, theshow has been nominated for anOlivier Award (2012) for Best NewDance Production and is fast becoming a modern classic. With a nod to Billy Wilder’s film andShakespeare’s Twelfth Night, ittells a comical tale of love, mistaken identity, cross-dressingand revolution; all played out inZooNation’s trademark style ofhip hop dance, comedy and physicaltheatre. Tickets: £20.50 / £12.50(Discounts available)

DISCUSSION /SEMINARLois McNab presents

Queens and Goddessesof Ancient AfricaThursday 29th November6.00pm – 8.00pm African Caribbean CentreProviding an overview of the personalities and myths from antiquity and whether we can still draw from these today. Tickets: £5.00

EXHIBITIONSerendipity presents

Slaves of HollandTuesday 2nd October – Friday19th OctoberLCB Depot9.00am – 5.00pm (Mon – Fri only)Photographer Nardo Brudet(1968) gives a confrontationalimage of the Dutch role in the history of slavery as he plays withstereotypes and reverses the roles,so that audiences are put on thewrong foot. The exhibition challengesthe audience to reflect on the controversial period in Dutch history.The images are raw, pure and setin several locations.

African Development Projectpresents

A Collection of AfricanSand Art PaintingThursday 1st November – Friday9th November 9.00am – 7.00pm African Caribbean CentreA Collection of African Sand ArtPainting.

Dare to Diva presents

BACKSTAGE: The Loneliness of theLong Distance DivaChoreopoem Project Friday 9th November – Friday30th November10.00am – 11.00pmPhoenixEnter and explore the backstageworld of Solitaire, a black diva ofdisco and house music in thisunique interactive experience.Backstage is inspired by the recentgenre-bending stage show ‘TheLoneliness of the Long Distance

Diva – A Choreopoem’, written,directed and performed by CarolLeeming. Produced by Carol andher creative team during their residency at Phoenix, Backstage isan installation developed in collaboration with leading digitalartist Sean Clark and experiencedvideographer Sally Hossack."Mijamglish, nubian lestafari! DIVA =Dramatic Inspired Victorious Attitude” -Solitaire. W: www.daretodiva.com

Keeping The Art of Braiding Alive: On The RoadMonday 12th, Tuesday 13th,Wednesday 14th and Friday16th November11.00am – 4.30pmThe GuildhallCherub braids and Black MothersSupport explore the historical artform of hair braiding. Cherub braidsworked with a group of young peoplefrom Leicester, supporting and developing their practical skills andunderstanding of the art form ofhair braiding. See their work cometo life in this visual display andhopefully learn something new.The exhibition will launch on Sunday 11th November at theGuildhall from 1.00pm – 4.30pm. W: www.cherub-braids.co.uk

FASHION‘Eshe’ Designs presents

Caribbean & AfricanCaribbean FashionShowSaturday 24th November7.30pm - 11.00pm A rare collection of exotic culturaldesigns from young and upcomingblack fashion designers. Featuringa range of summer wear by thewomen of the African DevelopmentGroup, purchases of clothing canbe brought on the night. Tickets: £6.00 / £3.00

FILMIn association with DMU, Phoenixwill be showing a special programme of films to celebrateBlack History Season. Pleasevisit www.phoenix.org.uk or pickup a brochure for further details.

LITERATURE

Leicester Libraries

Black Studies BookCollectionThroughout Black History SeasonHighfields Library Choose from traditional tales, poetry and stories from today’sBlack British writers.

Leicester Libraries

Black History Musicand Audio CollectionThroughout Black History SeasonLeicester Central LibraryChoose from a wide range of CDs,DVDs and audio books from only79p.

Meet Kwame DawesThursday 4th OctoberLeicester Central Library2.00pm – 4.00pm & 8.00pm as part of a WORD open micsessionJoin award winning poet, authorand playwright Kwame for a specialmaster class writing workshop.Kwame is the winner of multipleawards, a professor at the Universityof Nebraska and a director of theCalabash Festival in Jamaica. The8pm session is part of a WORDopen mic session. Join WORD! –The longest running spoken wordnight in the Midlands for this specialfinale event. Kwame will performhis latest poetry collection and hisanthology of 50 great Jamaicanpoets. Open mic performers cansign up with the compere from7.15 pm. Workshop Tickets: £3.00for non-library members / £2.00for library members. 8.00pm sessionTickets: £6.00 /£4.00 E: [email protected]

Leicester Libraries

Black By Design:Pauline BlackThursday 4th October 5.00pm – 6.00pm Leicester Central Library Hear about her life, autobiographyand music career as the leadsinger of the legendary 2-Toneband. Tickets: £3.00 non-librarymembers / £2.00 for library members.

Meet Colin Babb, WestIndies cricket writerFriday 19th October7.15pm – 9.00pmHighfields Library Hear about his latest book – TheyGave The Crowd Plenty Fun. Hewrites about the impact of WestIndian cricket on those of Caribbeanbirth and descent in Britain. Advancebooking essential.

A Performance by Linton Kwesi JohnsonThursday 1st November7.00pmLeicester Central Library Linton Kwesi Johnson is recognisedas the first global reggae icon. Bornin Jamaica, he is one of the mostinfluential voices in contemporaryBritish/Jamaican culture since the70s and this triumphant performanceof his rhymes will speak for our times.Followed by a QnA with LintonKwesi Johnson and a book signing.Tickets: £5.00 for non-librarymembers / £4.00 for library members

Grassroutes presents

Eight LeicestershireWriters Thursday 8th November1.00pmEmbrace ArtsLeicestershire writers read fromtheir work and talk about how itoriginates from their experiencesof our multi-racial city and county.Includes the inaugural reading of‘Five Voices Leicester' by AnitaSivakumaran. All the writers areshowcased in the online GrassroutesWriters' Gallery, edited by CorinneFowler from the School of Englishat the University of Leicester.Grassroutes is funded by ArtsCouncil England to promote publicknowledge and appreciation oftranscultural writing in the cityand county. Suitable for 17 yearsand over.

Songs of StruggleWednesday 14th November6.00pm – 8.00pmInnovation CentreLaunch of the collection of poems,Innocent Questions, by MomodouSallah plus a festival of poetry performances lamenting strugglesin its many manifestation by arange of poets. Innocent Questionscaptures the theme of struggle ina way very few writers have beenable to. The author combines hisbackground of having been broughtup in The Gambia and havingresided in the UK for the past 14years to great effect - a fusion ofwriting styles and constructed realities from the North andSouth. Copies of the book will also be available for sale. Advancebooking essential. E: [email protected]

Leicester Libraries

Meet Award WinningAuthor Kerry Young Friday 16th November 7.30pm – 9.00pm Highfields Library Hear about Young’s debut novel‘Pao’, described as a chronicle ofmulticultural Jamaica. Advancebooking essential.

MUSIC

Serendipity presents

Ballare: To DanceSaturday 6th October 7.30pm Peepul CentreDevised by Philip Herbert, one ofthe UK’s leading composers ofclassical music composer, Ballare:To Dance brings together world-class musicians to celebratethe London 2012 Olympic andParalympic Games. This concerttakes a voyage across the AfricanDiaspora, Argentina, Cuba, India,Mexico and Spain through acolourful sound world of classical

music scores with strong worldmusic flavours, which connectwith international dance traditions.Ballare: To Dance features TimescaleEnsemble and the nimble footworkof Lee Payne (of Sky 1’s Got toDance!). Tickets: £12.00 / £10.00 T: 0844 477 1000 W: www.philipherbert.org

Kainé Management Ltd presents

10 Year AnniversaryShowcaseSaturday 20th October 7.30pm Upper Brown StreetCome and celebrate the 10 yearanniversary of Kainé ManagementLtd with performances from KainéGospel Choir, Leicester Women’sGospel Choir, Curve Choir and thenewly formed Kainé LeicesterYouth Choir. Find out more abouttheir work and how you can getinvolved. Tickets: £8.00 / £6.00 T: (0116) 261 6840 E: [email protected]

Entertainers Promotions Ltd

Magic of MotownFriday 26th October 7.30pm De Montfort Hall Featuring massive hits from TheSupremes, Temptations, Four Tops,Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, MarvinGaye, Martha Reeves, Lionel Ritchieand more. With an all-star cast, 16 sparkling costume changes and amazing choreography. Tickets: £23.50 / £21.50

African Development Projectpresents

The Leicester AfricanGospel ChorusSaturday 27th October 7.30pm – 10.00pmAfrican Caribbean CentreCelebrate Black History Seasonwith the amazing vocals of Leicester African Gospel singers.Tickets: £5.00 / £2.50

Gospel Meets MotownSaturday 27th Oct 7.45pm CurveAn explosion of traditional andcontemporary Gospel music complemented with the goldensounds of yesteryear Motown,performed by members of thelocal community. Tickets: £10.00

Catch A Fire Wednesday 31st Oct8.00pmDe Montfort Hall To celebrate the 50th Anniversaryof Jamaican Independence, Jazz

Jamaica All Stars, the Urban SoulOrchestra and Brinsley Forde(Aswad) have created a sensationalnew orchestral interpretation ofBob Marley and the Wailers’ ground-breaking and iconic album,Catch A Fire. This melodic, dynamicand heart-lifting musical tributemakes the flames burn evenbrighter - it’ll move your soul andmove your feet too! Tickets: £22.00 / £18.50

Joan Armatrading Friday 2nd November 7.30pm De Montfort Hall Never one to rest on her laurels,Joan remains fresh, vibrant andcurrent; no more so than whenlive, on stage, where music comesto life. With every tour you’reguaranteed a fantastic mix ofmagical old favourites plus brandnew songs to fall in love with. Joanis recognised as one of the World’sleading singer, songwriter and guitarists. Tickets: £29.50 / £ 27.50

Bad Music Entertainment presents

Motown & Soul Classics Saturday 3rd November 9.00pm – 3.00amMusic Café Enjoy Motown and Soul classics as DJ’s spin the finest handpickedsounds of yesteryear and oldschool Party Anthems from thisgolden era of music. Including Marvin Gaye, Supremes, Temptations,Earth Wind & Fire, Jackson 5,Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Kooland the Gang & much more. Tickets: £5.00 T: 0797 404 5661

Kainé Management Ltd presents

Sing Freedom Wednesday 7th November7.00pm The YA spiritual and upliftingperformance of gospel music asour choirs including Kainé GospelChoir, Leicester Women’s GospelChoir, Curve Choir, Leicester KainéYouth Choir and a schools masschoir celebrate history of gospelmusic and bring their songs offreedom to life. Tickets: £8.00 / £6.00 T: (0116) 261 6840 E: [email protected]

The Stylistics Wednesday 7th November7.30pm De Montfort Hall The Stylistics with their charisma,style and harmony, evolved intoone of the best-selling soul groupsever. The Philadelphia grouprecorded a remarkable 10 straight-top ten hits during the early 1970sincluding the Grammy nominatedhit You Make Me Feel Brand New,plus Can’t Give You Anything (ButMy Love), You Are Everything,Betcha By Golly Wow, I’m Stone InLove With You, Break Up To MakeUp plus many more. Tickets: £23.00 / £21.00 / £19.00

THEATRE

Fittings Multimedia Arts presents

Master Juba: The Wonder of the WorldThursday 11th October7.30pm Embrace ArtsHear the amazing tale of EdwardJuba, the man who invented Tap

and became the greatest dancerwho ever lived. Join disability-ledstreet performance company Fittings on an interactive historical journey from the verdant plains of West Africa,through the bitter slave fields of North America, to the tavernsand music halls of the industrialheartlands of Europe. With fully-integrated sign languagethroughout the performance.Tickets: £10.00 / £8.00

Artbuilding projects in associationwith Curve Theatre, Leicester andThe Lowry. A Curve Co-Production

Obama the Mamba:President of the SlumsFriday 12th - Saturday 20thOctober 7.45pm, 16th October 7.00pm, Thursday and SaturdayMatinees 2.30pm CurveBarack Hussein Obama Seniorwas the father the two boysnever really knew. Whilst onebrother made it to the pinnacleof first world power, the otherbecame self-styled third worldpresident of African's most lawless slum, Haruma. Enter thesecret world of ‘Obama theMamba’ for a true life story offate, power and destiny whichwill charm and captivate you.Tickets: £14.00 / £8.00 (Discounts available)

Fuel presents

Inua Ellams’ Black T-shirt CollectionFriday 16th November7.30pmEmbrace ArtsFrom Fringe First winner Inua Ellams comes a new story abouttwo foster brothers building aglobal t-shirt brand. On theirjourney from a market in Nigeriato a sweatshop in China,Matthew and Muhammed discover the consequences ofsuccess. ‘You sink into his storytelling, which paints vividmental images’ **** Time Out.Commissioned by Warwick ArtsCentre. Developed with the support of the Arvon Foundationand the National Theatre andthe Jerwood residencies at CovePark, which are supported by theJerwood Charitable Foundation.Funded by Arts Council England.Tickets: £12.00 / £10.00

Photo © Damien Lewis Image and Graphic Design © Hemisphere

Image © Franklyn Rodgers

WORKSHOPS / EDUCATIONKush presents

Black StudiesEvery Saturday starting from6th October - 8th December 2.00pm – 5.00pmAfrican Caribbean CentreEnrol on a series of classeshosted by Kush including: TheOrigin of Man; Who are the Ancestors; The Dynasties; TheOld Kingdom, New Kingdom;Egyptian Art; Women in EgyptianSociety; Other African Kingdoms;The Moors and Spain; The Startof the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade;The Haitian Revolution 1791Toussaint L'Overture; The Abolition of Physical Slavery and The Black Man in Today’sWorld. Tickets: £5.00 / £2.50

Temple Learning Centre presents

Know YourselfWednesday 24th October2.00pm – 4.00pm African Caribbean CentreA unique opportunity for youngpeople to identify and expresstheir potential in the form of art,poetry and creative writing.

X-ellent presents

Black Youth Crisis!Saturday 27th October12.00pm – 5.00pm African Caribbean CentreWhat is happening to theCaribbean youth of today?What future do they have? X-ellent presents yet anotherground breaking workshop - aspart of the ‘Cracking The WillieLynch Code’ series – Black YouthCrisis! Recognise the shocking

real causes behind this perplexingphenomenon. Discover over 30timely solutions. Learn how wecan (and must) revisit our past,to heal our present and ultimatelysave our future!Tickets: £5.00 T: 07730 000 218 E: [email protected]

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Slaves of Holland Exhibition

LAUNCH of Black History Season - Manhattan 34



‘Black By Design’ Pauline Black

Meet Kwame Dawes



Black Studies

Ballare: To Dance

DiverCity




Master Juba: The Wonder of the World


Obama the Mamba


Black Studies

Stars in Your Eyes - (Theme: A tribute to the late great

artists)

Sexfactor – Comedy Game Show

Obama the Mamba

Obama the Mamba

Obama the Mamba


Obama the Mamba


Obama the Mamba


Obama the Mamba


Obama the Mamba


Meet Colin Babb, West Indies cricket writer

Black Studies

10 Year Anniversary Showcase

Obama the Mamba

‘Know yourself’

Relaxation Evening

Magic of Motown

Black Studies

The Leicester African Gospel Chorus

Black Youth Crisis!

Gospel Meets Motown

Catch A Fire

Exhibition

A performance by Linton Kwesi Johnson

Joan Armatrading

Exhibition

Black Studies

The Clarion Voice

Island Meltdown (Bringing the community back

together)

Motown & Soul Classics

Exhibition

Pedestrian Gallery, LCB Depot

Pedestrian Gallery, LCB Depot

LCB Depot

LCB Depot

Leicester Central Library


LCB Depot

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African Caribbean Centre

Peepul Centre

Curve

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Embrace Arts

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Curve

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Athena

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Highfields Library


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Africian Caribbean Centre


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SING FREEDOM

The Stylistics

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Eight Leicestershire Writers

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BACKSTAGE Digital Installation & Exhibition Event

The Clarion Voice

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Black Studies



Keeping The Art of Braiding Alive Exhibition – On The

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Some like it Hip-Hop


Keeping The Art of Braiding Alive Exhibition

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Some like it Hip-Hop


Keeping The Art of Braiding Alive Exhibition

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Songs of Struggle


Meet award winning author, Kerry Young



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Inua Ellams’ Black T-shirt Collection

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Black Studies

Caribbean & African Caribbean Fashion Show






Seminar on Queens and Goddesses of Ancient Africa



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Y Theatre - Leicester

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Serendipity �Workspace 12�Phoenix Square�4 Midland Street�Leicester LE1 1TG

E: [email protected] �W: www.serendipity-uk.com

All events are free unless otherwise stated, please contact venue for ticketsand information.

Disclaimer:Please note all details were correct at the time of going to press. Whilst everyeffort will be made to keep to the announced programme, it may be necessaryto make changes without notice. Refunds or exchanges will only be made atthe venue or promoter’s discretion.

African Caribbean Centre�Maidstone Road�Leicester�LE2 0UA �0116 221 1793�www.leicester.go.uk/africancaribbeancentre

Athena�Queens Street Leicester LE1 1QD 0116 262 6556www.athenacb.co.uk

Curve�Cultural Quarter�Rutland Street�Leicester�LE1 1SB�0116 242 3560�www.curveonline.co.uk

De Montfort Hall�Granville Road �Leicester �LE1 7RU�0116 233 3111�www.demontforthall.co.uk

Embrace Arts�Richard Attenborough Centre�Lancaster Road�Leicester�LE1 7HA�0116 252 2455�www.embracearts.co.uk

Highfields Library�98 Melbourne Road�Leicester �LE2 0DS�0116 299 5494�www.leicester.gov.uk/libraries

Innovation Centre�49 Oxford Centre LE1 5XY 0116 257 7377

LCB Depot�31 Rutland StreetLeicesterLE1 1RE0116 2616800 www.lcbdepot.co.uk

Leicester Central Library�Bishop Street�Leicester �LE1 6AA�0116 299 5401�www.leicester.gov.uk/libraries

Manhattan 34�34 Rutland StreetLeicesterLE1 1RE0116 262 8855www.manhattan34.com

Music Café�New Park Street �Leicester �LE3 5NH�0116 252 5050

Pedestrian Gallery�31 Rutland StreetLeicesterLE1 1RE0116 261 9170www.pedestrian.info

Peepul Centre�Orchardson Avenue�Leicester�LE4 6DP�0116 261 6000�www.peepulcentre.com

Phoenix�4 Midland Street�Leicester�LE1 1TG�0116 242 2803www.phoenix.org.uk

The Guildhall�Guildhall Lane�Leicester�LE1 5FQ�0116 253 2569�www.leicester.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries

Upper Brown Street�Newarke StreetLeicester�LE1 5TE�0116 224 2240�www.leicestercollege.ac.uk/upperbrownstreet

The Y�7 East Street�Leicester �LE1 6EY�0116 255 6507�www.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre

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