A what's on guide to Leicester and Leicestershire shows, concerts, theatre, comedy and spoken word events in 2010

See our listing below for specific dates; otherwise check the following pages for types of live music and show guides.

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The list below is for any type of entertainment event: live music, comedy, poetry readings, exhibitions, installations or classical music concerts

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Saturday 4th September

LEICESTER PRIDE 2010

See glam rockers The Vinyl Throwbacks live on the main stage 2.20 p.m.

Lee Bennett live at 4 p.m.

Sean Rumsey at 5 p.m.

Nikk Mager (X factor) at 5.30 p.m.

Top Leicester Djs in the dance tent

Main stage, drinks bar, food area, Health and Well Being Roadshow, VK bus, market stalls

Parade from Humberstone Gate at 12 noon to Victoria Park

and lots of people in costumes you would not believe!

Victoria Park

12 noon to 8 p.m.

Free entry

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Thea Gilmore live at the Musician - Friday 1st October

See more shows at the Musician in September

£13 adv and £15 on door Thea She is getting good radio play with her new single and there was a 2 page article on her in the Sunday Times Culture section. Promoted by Forty Tenth Promotions.

Highlight Comedy

LEICESTER
highlight, 30-32 Granby Street, Leicester LE1 1PE

AUGUST 2010

SPEND A PENNY - GET A LOT OF LAUGHS!

Celebrate the Edinburgh Festival with 1p comedy tickets

For two weeks in August, highlight on Granby Street will be celebrating the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival by selling tickets to its comedy shows for just 1p. Although 1p tickets must be booked in the next two weeks, they are available for any comedy show until 26th November 2010.

With the nation focused on comedy during August due to the world-famous Festival, highlight, part of the UK 's biggest chain of comedy clubs , has decided to give fans of stand-up in Leicester the chance to see some of the UK 's leading comedians for a truly fabulous price.

Adam Paterson, general manager at the highlight venue, says: “With such a spotlight on Edinburgh in August, we wanted to remind people that you don't have to travel far and wide to see great stand-up comedy. It's right here on the doorstep – and it won't break the bank either!”

Shows include live stand-up comedy from three or four comedians and entry into the after-show party. highlight also offers an extensive food and drink menu making it the perfect venue for parties or just a hilarious night out with mates.

To get your 1p ticket, log on to www.thehighlight.co.uk , or call 0844 844 0044 and quote code 1PCOMEDY . Terms and conditions apply.

See our Comedy Page for more information about highlight.

FRIDAY 6, SATURDAY 7
Anvil Springstein, John Gavin, Johnny Candon, Geoff Norcott

FRIDAY 13, SATURDAY 14
Karen Bayley, Phil Walker, Alistair Barrie, Junior Simpson

FRIDAY 20, SATURDAY
21 Dominic Frisby, Brendan Dempsey, Simon Clayton, Dave Johns

FRIDAY 27, SATURDAY 28
Martin Beaumont, Dougie Dunlop, Roger D, Adam Crow

All listings are subject to change

Show times:
Unless otherwise stated:
Doors open 6.30pm, last entry 8pm

Tickets: From £12

Free entry to Club~Risa with highlight Comedy ticket, dancing until 2.00am
To book tickets visit www.thehighlight.co.uk or call: 0844 844 0044

LEICESTER
highlight, 30-32 Granby Street, Leicester LE1 1PE

SEPTEMBER 2010

THURSDAY 2
Danny Buckler, Mike Milligan

FRIDAY 3, SATURDAY 4
Mike Milligan, Sean Grant, Kevin Gildea, Mark Maier

FRIDAY 10, SATURDAY 11
Janey Godley, Mark Maier, Marlon Davis, Kev Orkian

FRIDAY 17, SATURDAY 18
John Warburton, Liam Mullone, James Dowdeswell, The Noise Next Door

FRIDAY 24, SATURDAY 25
Stu Who?, Caimh McDonnell, Michael Fabbri, Colin Cole

All listings are subject to change

Show times:
Unless otherwise stated:
Doors open 6.30pm, last entry 8pm

Tickets: From £12

Free entry to Club~Risa with highlight Comedy ticket, dancing until 2.00am
To book tickets visit www.thehighlight.co.uk or call: 0844 844 004

Battle of the voices

A talent competition for young vocalists aged 12-18 yrs old at the Y Theatre in Leicester between September and October called Battle of the Voices 2010. The competition is free to enter and is a way of promoting new young talent in and around the area to perform and network with one and other. To enter contact Sinead Wall by emailing wonderwall85@hotmail.co.uk

Shows at the Kilworth House Theatre

'THE OPERA SHOW'

'The Opera Show' presents the most beautiful music ever written exquisitely performed in a spectacular and exuberant 21st century showcase.

Mitch Sebastian's ravishing production is startling and fresh, with dazzling choreography animating great works of classical music.

The result is an enchanted world where thrilling music is brought to life in an alluring, playful and electrifying evening that will delight opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

'The Opera Show' had its world premiere at Kilworth House in 2008 and received such a phenomenal response from audiences that it returned in 2009, selling out even before the production opened.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Wednesday 1st September - Sunday 12th September

Please note: No Monday performances or matinees

Wednesday 1st September 8.00pm £22
Thursday 2nd September 8.00pm £22
Friday 3rd September 8.00pm £25
Saturday 4th September 8.00pm £25
Sunday 5th September 8.00pm £25
Tuesday 7th September 8.00pm £22
Wednesday 8th September 8.00pm £22
Thursday 9th September 8.00pm £22
Friday 10th September 8.00pm £25
Saturday 11th September 8.00pm £25
Sunday 12th September 8.00pm £25

Box Office: 01858 881939 (Monday - Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm) or online at www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk
Kilworth House Theatre, Lutterworth Road, North Kilworth, Leicestershire LE17 6JE

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