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Reviewed: Mother Goose at Curve
Sir Ian McKellen and John Bishop host a joyful visit to pantoland. Perhaps the biggest perk of this job is that we get to review various...
Mar 16, 20235 min read


Reviewed: Girl from the North Country at Curve
This is VERY Dylan. I don’t like musicals. In fact, it’s a joke in the Niche Magazine office that I only attend musicals that my...
Mar 8, 20233 min read


BBC Radio Leicester will celebrate everyday acts of kindness with the Make A Difference Awards 2023
Almost 11 million people have interacted across 39 local BBC radio stations. BBC Local Radio wants to hear from Leicester residents about...
Feb 16, 20232 min read


Curve production wins WhatsOnStage award
Billy Elliot the Musical was on stage last summer. The "Made at Curve" production of Billy Elliot the Musical was awarded Best Regional...
Feb 16, 20232 min read


Building next to King Richard III discovery site up for sale
Grey Friars building going to auction on 15 February with guide price of £4 million. A building and car park in Leicester's most famous...
Feb 11, 20232 min read


Big Difference Company announces new leadership team
Successors have been appointed for outgoing Comedy Festival founder and charity CEO. This year marks a key change for the company behind...
Feb 9, 20232 min read


Great Central Railway's Reunification project set to grow again in 2023
It'll cost around £2.8m. Grand Central Railway plans to construct the next stages of its extraordinary Reunification project towards the...
Feb 9, 20232 min read


Leicester officially declared a destination after dark with Purple Flag accreditation
It's official! Leicester's nightlife makes our city the place to be! Leicester has been commended for its fantastic nightlife today. We...
Feb 8, 20232 min read


Reviewed: Bread-making experience at Brockleby’s
Sally Smith went on a date night with a difference. As we approach the last days of winter and with the evenings starting to lighten,...
Feb 7, 20232 min read


Top three 'roast and a walk' places in Leicestershire
Discover our favourite Sunday roast and carvery spots in the Leicestershire countryside. Sometimes it’s nice to make a Sunday roast. From...
Jan 31, 20232 min read


Leicester Coffee House is about more than profit
They're keen to see the Coffee House used for community activities. Gail Brown, founder of Leicester Coffee House, told us what goes into...
Jan 12, 20235 min read


Employers want workers back in the office - but will they go?
New study shows a reluctance to head back to the office. Businesses want their employees to be in the office for at least three days of...
Jan 4, 20233 min read


Vote for Curve in the WhatsOnStage Awards
The Leicester theatre has received nominations for three of its productions in this year's WhatsOnStage Awards. Leicester’s Curve has...
Dec 20, 20222 min read


Spark Festival reveals 20th anniversary programme
Extraordinary artists will return to Leicester's Spark Festival in February 2023. The Spark Festival programme presents us with theatre,...
Nov 30, 20222 min read


Reviewed: 9 to 5: The Musical at The Little Theatre
Knighton Park Amateur Operatic Society are redefining the working day. Colin Higgins' 1980 office comedy, 9 to 5, was the perfect...
Nov 22, 20225 min read


Midlands jeweller offers money back for a White Christmas
Customers will receive their money back if snow falls on Lumbers' roof on Christmas Day. If you're buying jewellery this year, you'll be...
Nov 18, 20222 min read


Mystery Christmas film to be hosted by Leicester Film Club at Brew Dog
Could it be Miracle on 34th Street? The Holiday? Jingle Jangle? Die Hard? Leicester Film Club will be closing its first year of...
Nov 9, 20221 min read


Christmas in Leicestershire: what's on this winter
It's officially Christmas with Visit Leicester's winter round-up Ice skating, Cinderella themed magic, and even a visit from Charles...
Nov 4, 20225 min read


Reviewed: Autumnal break at Kegworth's hidden gem
New menu launch at Marco Pierre-White's Yew Lodge restaurant. The day I drove up to Kegworth to enjoy the new Taste of Autumn menu at...
Nov 2, 20223 min read


Leicester's new sneaker store to give away fifty goody bags
Complete with arcade games! Exclusively for Leicester, the first fifty people through the doors of UK sneaker retailer Off Season will...
Nov 1, 20222 min read
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