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  • 21 November 2023 PAUL SMITH

    Attention all comedy fans! Paul Smith is back and better than ever with his latest tour show, Pablo.Get ready to experience the jaw-aching, laugh out loud comedy that only Smith can deliver. This is Paul Smith’s biggest and funniest tour show yet, and it promises to have you rolling around in laughter with every joke.The show features a mix of his trademark audience interaction and hilarious true stories from his everyday life. You can expect hysterics from start to finish, and you won’t want to miss a minute.Alternative dates…Paul Smith – Friday 31 May 2024Paul Smith – Wednesday 18 September 2024Paul Smith – Thursday 19 September 2024Paul Smith – Wednesday 9 April 2025…

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  • 21 November 2023 PAUL SMITH

    Attention all comedy fans! Paul Smith is back and better than ever with his latest tour show, Pablo.Get ready to experience the jaw-aching, laugh out loud comedy that only Smith can deliver. This is Paul Smith’s biggest and funniest tour show yet, and it promises to have you rolling around in laughter with every joke.The show features a mix of his trademark audience interaction and hilarious true stories from his everyday life. You can expect hysterics from start to finish, and you won’t want to miss a minute.This is the rescheduled date from Friday 11 April 2025. Alternative dates…Paul Smith – Friday 31 May 2024Paul Smith – Wednesday 18 September 2024Paul Smith – Thursday 19 September 2024Paul Smith – Thursday 10 April 2025…

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  • 20 November 2023 BELLOWHEAD

    In 2004, Bellowhead burst onto the British folk scene like nothing before or since. Famously conjured up by duo Spiers & Boden whilst sitting in a traffic jam, they roped in friends, and friends of friends until the big band was born. In their early years Bellowhead played to hundreds of thousands of people at festivals and on tour and were regularly lauded as “One of the country’s greatest live outfits.” They recorded five studio albums (selling over a quarter of a million copies), were the proud recipients of two silver discs and won a staggering eight BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.After a hiatus, and prompted by a record-breaking online stream during the pandemic, the band reunited for a joyous sold-out tour in 2022 which reaffirmed their status as one of the biggest and most in demand UK folk acts. A review from one of the shows in the Telegraph described it as “A thrilling reunion gig…rowdy, riotous fun”2024 marks Bellowhead’s 20th Anniversary, it’s also 20 years since the release of their debut five track E.P.Onymous and 10 years since the release of their Top 20 studio album Revival which featured favourites including Gosport Nancy and Roll Alabama.The band say “The reunion tour in 2022 meant such a lot to all of us after such a difficult time, and seemed to bring so much joy to our fans, that we thought we’d probably best do it again!”…

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  • 16 November 2023 JANE MCDONALD

    Star of stage and screen and singing sensation Jane McDonald is back with a new tour for 2024.With All My Love will see Jane travel to more than 20 theatres and arenas across the UK, including De Montfort Hall, performing the songs you love as well as new material penned by Jane herself.Filled with love, glamour, and Jane’s warm Yorkshire wit, With All My Love is your opportunity to spend an evening with a national treasure.Since bursting onto TV in the late 90s Jane has enjoyed four top 10 albums, headlined countless tours and sold out the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The BAFTA winner has also presented numerous TV shows.

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  • 15 November 2023 AN AUDIENCE WITH MONTY DON

    Join BBC Gardeners’ World presenter and gardening writer, Monty Don, as he shares his passion for gardens and the unique role they play in human inspiration and wellbeing.Monty has been making television programmes for over 30 years and has been lead presenter of the BBC’s Gardener’s World since 2003. Since 2011 the programme has come from his own garden, Longmeadow, in Herefordshire.After a thrilling sell-out tour in 2022 Monty is heading back out on tour where he will share tales from his career in gardening, detail his favourite gardens – both ancient and modern, and reveal how he fell in love with the natural world. Discover how he created his beautiful garden at Longmeadow, the gardening practices he considers to be the most useful and important, and the magical impact of the changing of the seasons on each part of the garden.With something for seasoned gardeners and green-fingered novices alike, don’t miss the opportunity to join Monty for a timely and thought-provoking celebration of the ever-surprising and comforting presence of nature. This is the ultimate Monty Don experience.

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  • 14 November 2023 THE HORNE SECTION’S HIT SHOW

    They have two series of their own Channel 4 TV show, an iTunes-chart-topping podcast and now they’re tuning up their instruments once more to tour the country: it’s The Horne Section’s Hit Show!“Britain’s Funniest Band.” (The Guardian) have made appearances on The Last Leg (Channel 4), Peter Crouch’s Year- Late Euros (BBC One), they are Dictionary Corner regulars on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and the only band to ever host Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Separately, members of The Horne Section have performed with recording artists including Robbie Williams, Madness, Florence and the Machine, Amy Winehouse, George Ezra, Basement Jaxx, Disclosure and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.Unruly, ridiculous, and surprisingly satisfying, the six-headed comedy band includes five outstanding musicians and one non-musical stand-up. There’ll be comedy, songs, enthusiastic dancing, and a lot of mucking about. A brand-new show from the hugely talented band and Alex Horne, the creator and co-host of the BAFTA and National Comedy Award winning Taskmaster.“We can’t recommend The Horne Section highly enough.” ***** Time Out“Endlessly charming, offbeat humour.” **** The Independent“Funny and delightful… this is a welcome escapist treat.” **** Heat…

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  • 7 November 2023 JUBIN NAUTIYAL

    Don’t miss this unforgettable musical night because it’s another Rock-On Music and FH Global Production. Prepare to be enchanted by the world of music as we proudly present the extraordinary talent of Jubin Nautiyal, performing live in Leicester at the iconic De Montfort Hall for the very first time on May 6th, 2024. This is your exclusive chance to witness one of the shining stars of the Indian music industry live. Join us in creating history with Jubin Nautiyal, whose live performance video has amassed an astounding 240 million views, solidifying its place as one of the most viral live performances ever. His enchanting and soulful voice will serenade the audience with chart-topping hits such as Raatan Lambiyaan and Tujhe Kitna Chahe Aur Hum, which have captured the hearts of millions. His performances are known for their powerful and emotional impact, leaving the audience completely spellbound. Be part of an unforgettable musical journey that will resonate in your heart long after the final note has faded.

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  • 31 October 2023 JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY

    If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny.Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets. Jokes attract people, but they can also repel. Some people are repelled by Jimmy’s dark brand of comedy. This show is not for them. But if it’s the kind of thing you like, then this is the kind of thing you’ll like.

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  • 30 October 2023 RICHARD HAWLEY

    Richard Hawley is synonymous with his native city of Sheffield. He has released nine studio albums over the last twenty years, with two being nominated for the Mercury Music Prize. He is also a Brit nominee and received a South Bank Award in 2007. In 2023 he received two Olivier Awards for best musical and best music for his musical Standing At The Sky’s Edge which was staged at The National Theatre and The Crucible in Sheffield.Over the years, Richard has become as well known for his guitar-playing as his singing. He has duetted with Tom Jones, Nancy Sinatra and Shirley Bassey, and played with (amongst many more) Arctic Monkeys, Elbow, Paul Weller, Manic Street Preachers and Pulp, the band he played guitar with for a number of years.Best known for his mix of classic songwriting, soothing vocals and northern grit realism, Richard is something of a unique artist in British popular music, being able to cross boundaries from one musical style to another whilst keeping intact his own strong identity.In October 2023 his Very Best of album Now Then became his 4th top 10 album and received numerous 5/5 reviews in all media.In February 2024 his musical opens again, this time in the West End for eight months.His new album will be released in spring 2024 on BMG.

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  • 27 October 2023 CANDACE BUSHNELL – TRUE TALES OF SEX, SUCCESS AND SEX AND THE CITY

    Due to circumstances beyond our control this performance has been cancelled, some shows are still going ahead so please check her website for updates. All tickets purchased online, including pre-booked venue parking, will be automatically refunded where possible. For any other tickets, purchased by cash or chip and pin, a member of our box office team will be in touch to discuss a refund.If you need to contact us to discuss your booking please email dmh.office@leicester.gov.uk or call 0116 233 3111. Please include your name, postcode and the performance you have booked if you choose to email us.Please bear with us and we will deal with any messages as soon as we are able. Thank you for your patience and understanding and please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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