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And Still I Rise

Friday 23 October 2026, 19:30

The Y Theatre · 7 East Street, LE1 6EY, Leicester

The YTheatre & Dance

2Funky Arts showcases powerful new performances across a variety of art forms that are brave, honest, inspiring, and deeply resonant. Crafted by up-and-coming Midlands artists of Black, African, and C

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  Jazz Emu: The Pleasure Is All Yours

  The YComedyMusical meteor Jazz Emu was born to please you. Total and Utter Audience Satisfaction is his middle name – finally, after a long and financially ruinous Deed Poll process. But he’s feeling uneas
  
• 19:30
  Limehouse Lizzy: The Greatest Hits of Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy

  The YMusicAfter 3 decades as a premier touring act, Limehouse Lizzy continue to dominate stages worldwide, keeping the legacy of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his legendary band, Thin Lizzy, alive and stil
  
• 19:00
  Darbar Culture Festival: Kirpal Panesar, Eeshar Singh and Sukhvinder Singh Pinky

  The YMusicGet ready for a rare and mesmerising evening as three exceptional maestros of Indian classical music unite on one stage: Kirpal Panesar , Eeshar Singh and Sukhvinder Singh Pinky . This is an intimate
  
• 20:00
  Chuckl. Leicester with Chris McCausland

  The YComedyGet ready for an unforgettable night of comedy in Leicester, featuring the one and only Chris McCausland . Chris McCausland has been performing stand-up for two decades and is a regular face on Britis
  
• 19:30
  Scott Matthews

  The YMusicTwenty years ago, Scott Matthews emerged from the Black Country, challenged the status quo and quickly established himself as one of the most revered singer-songwriters of a generation with his mesmer
  
• 11:00
  Nick Cope Family Show For 2026!

  The YTheatre & DanceCome and join Nick Cope for a delightful fun filled musical hour featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. Nick has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for ch
  

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