The University of Leicester's arts centre - open to all

Saturday 10 July - Sunday 26 September, FREE

Gain an insight into an artist's mind throughthis retrospective exhibition of work by RA centre tutor Jenny Grevatte,whose work is being shown at New Walk Museum at the same time. Spanning 35 years, the exhibition includes works on loan from many private and public collections.

Also on show at nearby New Walk Museum, the results of Jenny's recent major project as artist in residence, inspired by artworks in the collection.

There will be workshops, short courses, a film and online activity during the exhibition. pleae contact us for details.

www.jennygrevatte.co.uk

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Saturday 2 October – Saturday 11 December, FREE

Vibrant and varied, Passion2Print showcases the best in contemporary printmaking. The exhibition features a wide range of fine art printmaking techniques, including collagraphs, linocuts and screen prints.

All the selected works are by members of the acclaimed Leicester Print Workshop and are for sale.

Free Preview evening – all welcome Friday 1 October, 6pm – 8pm

Please contact us in advance to reserve your place.

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Thursday 7 October, 8pm £6

The best of Sinatra, Michael Bublé and more, with swinging jazz and some vocals from the regular members of this very popular working band.

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Friday 8 October at 8pm £10 / £8 (NUS only)

A special evening to celebrate this popular drummer’s 70th birthday, featuring Mujician and Aki Takase – piano.

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Saturday 9 October, 11am – 3pm, Free

Drop in and try your hand at this spontaneous, drawing-based printmaking technique. Ideal for all ages.

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Sunday 10 October 6pm onwards, FREE

Embrace Arts is proud to present the premiere of Hatch: It’s About Time on

This exciting event will include a promenade performance along New Walk from 6pm to reach Embrace Arts at 8pm

Find out when you join in this free informal promenade performance created by Hatch, the region’s unique theatre without a building with a growing reputation for incubating new talent.

Featuring four headline acts at Embrace Arts including: live art from visual artist, performer and film-maker Frank Abbott; British Antarctic Survey artist in residence Chris Dobrowolski talking about his work; and Nottingham-based Hetain Patel experimenting with stand-up. Plus Zoo Indigo’s performance tour with De Montfort University graduates and emerging artists along the way.

A unique opportunity to enjoy a night out with a difference. Supported by Sideshow and Embrace Arts.

Limited capacity at Embrace Arts so please book your free seats in advance.

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Saturday 20 October 11am - 11pm

A celebration of independence through arts, crafts and dialogue

Come and join the party at this unique 12-hour festival.

Featuring music, crafts and discussion from African countries marking their independence days this autumn. 

Put together by the acclaimed musician Corey Mwamba, the programme features:

Children’s workshops, 11am – 1.30pm and 1pm – 3.30pm

£5 /£8 for two workshops

Jewellery and maskmaking, led by Afro-Kubanza; drumming led by Paepae Mmekwa.

Free discussion, 4.30pm – 6pm with leading authors on the topic of freedom and post-colonial independence.

Music, 6.30pm – 11pm £12 / £10

Afrosounds (Angola); Liran Donin (Morocco); Corey Mwamba (UK / Zambia); DJ Soesen Edan.

For the latest details see www.embracearts.co.uk.

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Wednesday 20 October 6pm £7 / £5 at Leicester 02 Academy

An evening of readings and conversation

The world-famous author reads and discusses his new novel on the first date of his latest UK tour.

The streets of modern-day England are hectic, multicultural and difficult to read if you are a white-collar, middle-aged man.

Phillips returns to the Caribbean experience of Britain and brings it up to date by including the experiences of the third generation.

Supported by Everybody’s Reading, Writing East Midlands and the University of Leicester School of English.

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Wednesday 20 October at 8pm £10 / £8

Somewhere between Bolton, Barbados, Scotland and India, three men – Hetain, Mark and Dave – make a journey of discovery.

Taking music and the Indian ten-beat rhythm cycle as a starting point, Ten delves with endearing honesty and humour into the usually dry questions of cultural identity. A skilful mix of dance, sound and personal storytelling.

Produced by Dance4. Commissioned by Dance4 and New Art Exchange. Supported by Lakeside Arts Centre and Arts Council England, East Midlands.

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Saturday 30 October at 7.30pm £10 / £7

Stories for Halloween on this night where worlds meet. Suitable for adults and children 12+.

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Thursday 4 November, 8pm £6

With special guest Tony Carter on clarinet and alto sax.

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Friday 12 November at 8pm £7 / £5 (NUS only)

“Jazz in a modern style – intricate but accessible” 

Sam Vines, Progressive Rock

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Sunday 14 November at 2.30pm £6

Meet the princess, cursed by the evil fairy, who fell into an enchanted slumber, and was awakened after 100 years by a wily prince. But who is Mc Burney the dragon? And what is the secret of the highest picture frame?

The ever-popular Krazy Kat Theatre makes a welcome return to Embrace Arts with its new, fast-moving re-telling of the classic French fairy tale.

With beautiful puppets, equally beautiful people, plus magical tricks and the music of Sir Arthur Sullivan.

This is a Sign Language Arts production featuring fully-integrated sign language throughout.

For 3-7 years. 50 minutes.

Directed by Kinny Gardner

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Friday 26 November at 7.30pm £15 / £12

Back by popular demand…The Coull Quartet

Mozart: Quartet in E Flat K428; Judith Weir: Quartet;

Brahms: Quartet in C minor op 51 no 1

One of Britain’s most-respected string quartets, the Coull has performed and broadcast extensively throughout the UK and around the world, from the USA to China.

This highly-acclaimed ensemble has appeared at most of the UK’s major music societies and festivals and is frequently invited to take part in the P&O Cruises ‘Music Festivals at Sea’. Quartet in residence at the University of Warwick since 1977, it has a long list of recordings and commissions to its name. With a rare combination of maturity and freshness, the Coull’s performances are sure to delight chamber music lovers.

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Thursday 2 December, 8pm £6

Recreating the vintage times of his band Inner Ear and more recent work with Meantime.

11 February and Friday 25 March dates to be announced please visit www.embracearts.co.uk for further information.

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Sunday 5 December at 2.30pm £6

A memorable journey into the heart of the jungle packed with ideas and thoughts about the rainforest. Uniquely inspired by Latin America, Cusan Theatre introduces the audience to unusual characters, places, dances, songs and rhythms through life-size puppets, masks, and amazing costumes and scenery.

For 3+ years. 40 minutes.

After-show workshop for all the family £2 for 1 hour.

Recreate the magical dialogue of the jungle using voice, movement and puppetry, and explore the creatures that inhabit this world.

Limited numbers so please book your places in advance.

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Wednesday 8 December at 7.30pm

£10 / £8 / family (2 adults, 2 children) £32

A troupe of Western performers and musicians come face to face with masters of the Sichuan opera and are set the task of using their combined skills to create a performance unlike any you will have seen before.

With an astounding array of costumes, acrobatic routines, evocative song and exotic percussion, be taken on a journey where you will encounter wise old men, greedy emperors, fiery women and lovers who turn into butterflies. And somewhere in this chaotic adventure will be the man who can change face – the highlight of the Sichuan opera and a closely-guarded secret.  This original new show for all the family will amaze all who see it.

Funded by the Cultural Olympiad’s Igniting Ambition scheme.

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Friday 10 December at 8pm £10 / £8 (NUS only)

A fresh exuberant contemporary sound from this equal-partners trio (piano, bass and drums).

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Wednesday 15 December 4pm - 8pm, FREE

Featuring workshops, inspiring showcase performances, expert advice and feedback, facilitated networking and delicious food. All for free!

Following our fruitful and engaging Creative Conversations Evenings we will be launching our new training, networking and showcase event “Upstream - Taking Your Talents Further”. We are excited to be taking the events to the next level; with workshops, performances and our ‘Arts Apprentice Challenge’! You will have the opportunity to develop an idea for a creative project that will benefit your local community.

If you are a creative person looking to learn new skills, get some expert feedback on your ideas, get help with planning your projects and an opportunity to meet people working within arts, culture and festivals then this event is for you! There will be a follow up programme of further training to give you the opportunity to enhance your skills. 

We are delighted to announce that this event has been made possible by funding received from Awards for All, Big Lottery Fund and will be sponsored by Business Link East Midlands. Mainstream Partnership is regularly funded by Arts Council England.

For more info please contact Kirsty on [email protected]

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