Join De Montfort Hall and Imagine Theatre for the enchanting family pantomime Beauty and the Beast! TV quiz legend, singer, presenter, and star of ITV’s The Chase, Jenny Ryan will lead the cast as the Enchantress, bringing her signature charm and wit to the Leicester stage for the first time! It wouldn’t be panto without them; We’re thrilled to be welcoming back comedian Jarred Christmas and larger-than-life Dame, Jack Ballard, to bring panto joy to the Hall once again! When a prince is cursed to live as a beast, his only chance to break the spell is to find love before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose. Can the beautiful village girl, Belle, see beyond appearances and learn to love a beast? Bringing you a fairytale story beloved by generations young and old, with hilarious jokes, catchy songs, and panto joy aplenty, this charming pantomime promises to be a festive treat for the whole family! Get your tickets now as it would be beastly to miss out! Relaxed Performance on Wednesday 30 December 2026, 11am British Sign Language [BSL] Performance on Wednesday 30 December 2026, 3pm…
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5 April 2026 Beauty and The Beast
Join De Montfort Hall and Imagine Theatre for the enchanting family pantomime Beauty and the Beast! TV quiz legend, singer, presenter, and star of ITV’s The Chase, Jenny Ryan will lead the cast as the Enchantress, bringing her signature charm and wit to the Leicester stage for the first time! It wouldn’t be panto without them; We’re thrilled to be welcoming back comedian Jarred Christmas and larger-than-life Dame, Jack Ballard, to bring panto joy to the Hall once again! When a prince is cursed to live as a beast, his only chance to break the spell is to find love before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose. Can the beautiful village girl, Belle, see beyond appearances and learn to love a beast? Bringing you a fairytale story beloved by generations young and old, with hilarious jokes, catchy songs, and panto joy aplenty, this charming pantomime promises to be a festive treat for the whole family! Get your tickets now as it would be beastly to miss out! Relaxed Performance on Wednesday 30 December 2026, 11am British Sign Language [BSL] Performance on Wednesday 30 December 2026, 3pm…
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5 April 2026 Beauty and The Beast
Join De Montfort Hall and Imagine Theatre for the enchanting family pantomime Beauty and the Beast! TV quiz legend, singer, presenter, and star of ITV’s The Chase, Jenny Ryan will lead the cast as the Enchantress, bringing her signature charm and wit to the Leicester stage for the first time! It wouldn’t be panto without them; We’re thrilled to be welcoming back comedian Jarred Christmas and larger-than-life Dame, Jack Ballard, to bring panto joy to the Hall once again! When a prince is cursed to live as a beast, his only chance to break the spell is to find love before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose. Can the beautiful village girl, Belle, see beyond appearances and learn to love a beast? Bringing you a fairytale story beloved by generations young and old, with hilarious jokes, catchy songs, and panto joy aplenty, this charming pantomime promises to be a festive treat for the whole family! Get your tickets now as it would be beastly to miss out! Relaxed Performance on Wednesday 30 December 2026, 11am British Sign Language [BSL] Performance on Wednesday 30 December 2026, 3pm…
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5 April 2026 Beauty and The Beast
Join De Montfort Hall and Imagine Theatre for the enchanting family pantomime Beauty and the Beast! TV quiz legend, singer, presenter, and star of ITV’s The Chase, Jenny Ryan will lead the cast as the Enchantress, bringing her signature charm and wit to the Leicester stage for the first time! It wouldn’t be panto without them; We’re thrilled to be welcoming back comedian Jarred Christmas and larger-than-life Dame, Jack Ballard, to bring panto joy to the Hall once again! When a prince is cursed to live as a beast, his only chance to break the spell is to find love before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose. Can the beautiful village girl, Belle, see beyond appearances and learn to love a beast? Bringing you a fairytale story beloved by generations young and old, with hilarious jokes, catchy songs, and panto joy aplenty, this charming pantomime promises to be a festive treat for the whole family! Get your tickets now as it would be beastly to miss out! Relaxed Performance on Wednesday 30 December 2026, 11am British Sign Language [BSL] Performance on Wednesday 30 December 2026, 3pm…
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5 April 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026
Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen! The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet! There are two shows, each with a totally different selection of films – the 2026 Red Film Programme (Tuesday 14 April 2026) and the 2026 Blue Film Programme (Wednesday 23 September 2026). Amplify the adventure by coming to both with a two-show discount. With free prize giveaways, this is an unmissable event from the world’s most prestigious mountain festival – guaranteed to spark your passion for adventure, action and travel! RED FILM PROGRAMME – Tuesday 14 April 2026Reel Rock: Riders on the Storm27 minutesRiders on the Storm is considered a crown jewel of big wall climbing in Patagonia: a 1,300m line with 41 pitches, attempted by countless teams over the last 33 years with no success. Enter three Belgian big-wall climbers who endure 18 days of howling snowstorms, frozen feet and gnarly runouts in their bid to make a long-coveted alpine first ascent of the elusive route. Gabon Uncharted28 minutesFour elite kayakers take on a 12-day descent of the remote Ivindo River in Gabon, Central Africa. Battling towering waterfalls, treacherous rapids and dense jungle, this is a high-stakes adventure revealing the gritty reality behind the veneer of social media.
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5 April 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026
Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen! The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet! There are two shows, each with a totally different selection of films – the 2026 Red Film Programme (Tuesday 14 April 2026) and the 2026 Blue Film Programme (Wednesday 23 September 2026). Amplify the adventure by coming to both with a two-show discount. With free prize giveaways, this is an unmissable event from the world’s most prestigious mountain festival – guaranteed to spark your passion for adventure, action and travel! RED FILM PROGRAMME – Tuesday 14 April 2026Reel Rock: Riders on the Storm27 minutesRiders on the Storm is considered a crown jewel of big wall climbing in Patagonia: a 1,300m line with 41 pitches, attempted by countless teams over the last 33 years with no success. Enter three Belgian big-wall climbers who endure 18 days of howling snowstorms, frozen feet and gnarly runouts in their bid to make a long-coveted alpine first ascent of the elusive route. Gabon Uncharted28 minutesFour elite kayakers take on a 12-day descent of the remote Ivindo River in Gabon, Central Africa. Battling towering waterfalls, treacherous rapids and dense jungle, this is a high-stakes adventure revealing the gritty reality behind the veneer of social media.
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5 April 2026 Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much?
Alan Carr’s back on tour and his lips are unsealed! With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing, Alan’s ready to dish some drama. Expect stories of dipping into the dating pool, navigating showbiz green rooms and a sprinkling of tales from the Traitors turret. "Certified national treasure." The Times "No one will ever underestimate Carr’s killer talent." The Telegraph "…As endearing as ever." The Guardian…
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5 April 2026 Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much?
Alan Carr’s back on tour and his lips are unsealed! With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing, Alan’s ready to dish some drama. Expect stories of dipping into the dating pool, navigating showbiz green rooms and a sprinkling of tales from the Traitors turret. "Certified national treasure." The Times "No one will ever underestimate Carr’s killer talent." The Telegraph "…As endearing as ever." The Guardian…
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8 March 2026 Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show! With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it’s an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig & George all need your help to get everything ready before the arrival of baby Evie! There’s so much to do – will they get it all finished in time? Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones and is the perfect introduction to theatre.
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8 March 2026 Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show! With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it’s an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig & George all need your help to get everything ready before the arrival of baby Evie! There’s so much to do – will they get it all finished in time? Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones and is the perfect introduction to theatre.
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