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8Thu 10 June 8pm. £10 adv/£12 doorCABARETSSat 17 July 8pm. £16/£14 conc9musicThe Janette Mason TrioJanette Mason, a standout talentin Jazz, Pop, Indie Rock and WorldMusic, has recorded and touredwith artists such as Seal, Oasis,k.d. lang and Robert Wyatt.Janette’s skills as a composer ledher to write music for televisionshows including Sex and the Cityand feature films Ruby Blue andThe Calling.The Trio consists of DudleyPhillips on electric and acousticBass and Simon Lea on drumsperforming originals and reinventedstandards.Dean Friedmanin ConcertDean Friedman firstdelighted UK audienceswith his chart-toppinghit, Lucky Stars, whichpaved the way for a slewof hits including Lydia,Rocking Chair, Womanof Mine, McDonald’s Girland Ariel. Recently hehas enjoyed a string ofinternet hits off hisalbum Squirrels in theAttic which has beenwinning numerous onlineawards and garneringrave reviews.Friedman will be performing songs from his three-decade career.Join him for an evening of powerful, poignant and hilarious songsabout the ordinary and extraordinary lives we share.ROWSmusicCAWed 23 June 8pm. £14/£12 concBlack Umfolosi 5ROWSCAPlease note that times given are ’on stage’ timesThe Black Umfolosi 5are a world famousgroup from Zimbabwespecialising in acappellasinging and traditionalAfrican dance. Theirperformances areenergy driven and mixa great gentleness ofspirit and song with anexuberance in dance.Their trademark harmonies mixed with intricate rhythms, clickingand clapping are highlighted during their brilliantly choreographedshows with a full range of movements from subtle to vibrantstomping and leaping! Their famous Gumboot Dances showcase thetraditional styles and rituals of the South African mining regions andare a particular crowd pleaser.“Their singing is a marvellous blend of rhythm, melody andharmony welded together with enormous complexity, butending up with a sound that is acting simplicity”F ROOTSTue 20 April, 18 May, 15 June, 20 July 8pm.Free AdmissionFarside 2Farside 2 welcomes you toan international acousticmusic club seeking toencourage the diversearray of musical talent onoffer in the region withfeatured artists and openmic slots. Singers andinstrumentalists from allbackgrounds will find aready welcome.For monthly listings, checkthe local press and web:www.farside2.org.ukCABARETSPlease note that times given are ’on stage’ times
10spoken wordTue 6 April, 4 May, 1 June, 6 July 8pm.£3/£2 concWORD! @ The YCABARETWORD! is the longestrunning poetry and spokenword night in the EastMidlands. It consists of anopen mic and booked actand is now supported bystunning film visuals andlive feed.In April, WORD! have joinedwith Staple Magazine topresent the internationallyacclaimed, Mimi Khalvati. Mimi has published 6 collections ofpoetry. Her latest, The Meanest Flower, was a Poetry Book SocietyRecommendation, a Financial Times Book of the Year, and shortlistedfor the TS Eliot Prize.Prior to her gig, Mimi will facilitate a writing workshop. Places are£4/£3 and booking is essential via Lydia Towsey:secretagentartist@hotmail.comIf you’d like to perform at WORD! arrive at 7pm and speak to thecompere. Visit www.myspace.com/wordleicester for bookedact info in other months as they are announced.SFri 9 April 8pm. £8/£6 concBlackheart ManCABARETBlackheart Man isMoqapi Selassie’sexplosive, incendiary oneman show that looks atgrowing up in Englandas a Black youth and aRastafarian. The showcombines poetry,monologues, video andmusic with humour,drama and emotion.Moqapi Selassie masterfully recreates the atmosphere and games ofthe school playgrounds, the social conditions West Indians and thefirst generation of Black British born children experienced; thedancehall scene of the 1970s and 80s and the feeling of hope andaspiration held by the first generation of Black youths to be born totheir Caribbean parents. This is a rare opportunity to hear about theBlack British experience, as told by a Black Man born in England toCaribbean parents – don’t miss it.11spoken wordSFri 4 June 8pm. £10/£8 concPlease note that times given are ’on stage’ timesTue 20 April, 18 May, 15 June 8pm.£5.50/£4 concShort FuseA stylish short fiction showspacewith visuals, music and bar.April: METROPOLISBlitz and glitz and fritz lang; brightlights, big city; apple, smoke, gayparis…May: ON THE ROADJet setters and globetrotters;wagon-jumping hobos, mountaineersand intrepid backpackers; check outthe very best in travel writing and short fiction on the move.CABARETJune: TABOOContagion and containment; animism, magic and the omnipotenceof thoughts; a night of stories daring to name the un-nameable.For more details and headliners as they are confirmed visithttp://shortfusefiction.comSMurray Lachlan Youngpresents poems, tales andsongs of deviant folkWith a brilliant combination ofbizarre ballads, saucy shantiesand rattling good yarns MurrayLachlan Young - one of the UK’sforemost performance poets anda regular fixture on BBC Radio4’s Saturday Live and 6 Music’sresident poet at the GlastonburyFestival - leads us down a deeplyamusing road to many strangeplaces.Young combines a headycombination of traditional andcontemporary popular art, tocreate an often hilarious andalways unique take on the darkcorners of our modern society.CABARETSPlease note that times given are ’on stage’ times
12performanceThu 6 May 8pm. £10/£8 concHearing VoicesPerformed by Clare Summerskill andand her company ArtemisROWSWhat really goes on behind thelocked doors of a psychiatric hospital?After a suicide attempt ClareSummerskill spent two months onsuch a ward in London. This is herpersonal account combined withtestimonies she gathered from othermental health service users who werein hospital with her.A courageous and extraordinary account of how people are treatedonce they enter the ward of a mental hospital.CAFri 23 April 8pm. £14/£12 concLucy Porter: Fool’s GoldROWSA witty romp through the history ofgold. In these times of recession, gold isprized more highly than ever, as otherforms of currency grow worthless.What’s so special about it and why is itthat human beings have long beenobsessed with the yellow, shiny stuff?The show will feature live alchemy, atribute to Mr T. and a very valuable, biggold thing with security guards andeverything! Suitable for 16+13CAcomedyThu 13 May 8pm. £5.50/£4 concThe Y presentsEmergency!CABARETA candlelit cabaret showcasingnew work hosted from theregion in theatre, dance,performance poetry, short filmand comedy. Hosted by The Y,Emergency! is a greatnetworking opportunity, with achance to give your feedbackdirectly to the artists.If you would like the chance to perform at future events, pleasecontact Amy Wale on 0116 204 6216 or emailartseducation@leicesterymca.co.ukSWed 28 April 8pm. £12/£10 concEric’s Tales Of The SeaFormer submariner Erictook the Edinburgh Fringeby storm. With the aid ofastonishing visuals, Eric givesyou an insider’s view of themysterious world beneaththe waves in a nuclearsubmarine, and transportsyou to an underwaterexistence where edgy camaraderie, black humour, death anddestruction are the closest of bedfellows!CABARETSPlease note that times given are ’on stage’ timesFri 28 – Sun 30 May£8/£6.50 conc/£26 familyFri 6.30pm, Sat 1.30pm, Sun 2.30pmThe Emperor’sNew ClothesROWSBraunstone & Wycliffe Operatic Society present their annual familymusical. Tickets and more information from Charles Pole on 0116299 4390.CAThu 29 April 8pm. £15The Tiger LilliesThe Tiger Lillies are theGodfathers of alternative cabaret.Direct from a sell-out LondonWest-End run and the EdinburghFestival, their show celebrates 20years of dark and devianttheatrics and includes songs fromthe Olivier Award-Winning smashShockheaded Peter, their Grammynominated album The Gorey Endand other deranged favourites.Suitable for 16+ROWSCAPlease note that times given are ’on stage’ times
14 15comedySat 8 May 8pm. £13/£11 concWith mad scientist hair and ahealthy appetite for ridiculousjumpers, Milton Jones is thereigning king of the one-liners.Alun Cochrane is ano-nonsense comedian whospecialises in funny nonsense,as seen on Michael McIntyre’sComedy Roadshow and MockThe Week.Comedian MagicianPete Firman’s tricks and withave been gaining him a never ending supply of gushing5 star reviews ever since he started and Chris Ramsey (MC) hassupported Al Murray, Lee Mack and Russell Kane across the country.Don’t miss this genial geordie, a real rising star.www.brcomedy.comCABARETBottle Rocket Comedy ClubSFri 21 May 8pm. £10 adv/£12 doorJanice Connolly:Hiya and HigherCABARETFresh from appearing as Sheila Wheelerin Coronation Street, stand-up comedianJanice Connolly brings us her celebratedalter ego, Mrs Barbara Nice. A mother oftwo from Stockport, Barbara is worriedthat we are living in a world of everdiminishingfriendliness. A world where weincreasingly keep ourselves to ourselves,heads down, afraid to catch each other’seye. She wants us all to stand proud. To beopen with ourselves and to look the worldright in the eye and say ’Hiya’!Sat 29 May 8pm. £15/£12 concROWSBest of <strong>Leicester</strong>Comedy Festival On TourcomedySCAPlease note that times given are ’on stage’ timesWed 12 May 8pm. £12/£10 concIdiots of Ants: LiveFollowing threesell-out EdinburghFestivals, and anEdinburgh ComedyAward nomination(formerly the Perrier)the Ants (BBC1, E4,Radio 4) bring theirunique blend offast-paced sketchcomedy to The Y.The only show inthe country where,not only do youget an eveningof ground-breaking new comedy, but also, an invitation to dinner,a romantic walk home and, who knows? You might even be invitedin for coffee…“The best sketch show of 2009, rock ’n’ roll hysteria meets sharpand brilliant comedy” Time Outwww.idiotsofants.comROWSCARob Rouse headlines. “His giftis storytelling. Each anecdoteis milked to its extreme withhis undeniable flair forcharacterisation” TimeOut.Having supported RussellHoward on his national tourlast year Mark Olver is quicklyestablishing himself as one ofthe circuit’s best comperes.Doc Brown was once anunderground rapper. Now he’staking the scene by storm with his unique brand of hip hop comedy.Pippa Evans “is definitely one to catch now and to keep an eye on,as she hopefully continues to garner the success she deserves”(Fest). Supported by Jim Smallman, who touches on his odd life,his obsession for knowledge and his downright childish silliness.SOLD OUTSat 12 June 8pm. £15Jason Manford: LiveROWSAs seen on TV’s Live At The Apollo, Walk On The Wild Side, 8 Out of10 Cats and The Royal Variety Performance and on Radio 2’s JasonManford and Friends.Please note that times given are ’on stage’ timesCA
16 17Spark Children’s Arts FestivalPlease note that times given are ’on stage’ timesFri 4 June 1.30pm. £5.50 adult/£4 childModern CautionaryTales for Children IIROWSA hilarious mix of rock ’n’ roll poetry,stand-up and storytelling with a healthydollop of ’shh’ panto. Children will beon-stage getting seriously involved inlive interactive poetry - being sharks,surf punks, nits and co-conspirators in araucous, funny, poignant and enlighteninghour of merriment and mayhem.Suitable for children aged 4 and abovethis is a hilarious and positive route toshowing that poetry can be fun, thought provoking and occasionallyquite cool! Written and performed by Murray Lachlan Young.Sat 5 June 11am & 1.30pm.£5.50 adult/£7 child, show + workshop£4.50 child, show or workshopROWSSpinApples & Snakes word-wizards cook up wonderful ways to playwith words, showing just what you can do with them. Join JosephCoelho, Charlie Dark, rappers, poets and storytellers - each withtheir own distinct style which will send you spiralling into a poetryrevolution!Workshops: 12pm (4-7 years) & 2.30pm (8+ years).Each performance is followed by an optional workshop. Jointhe Spin performers to create stories and poems of your own.Fri 11 June 7pm. £6 adult/£4 childBoka Halat Concert& Afro CeilidhCABARETBoka Halat brings together African, Asian andEnglish traditions in a concert and ceilidh forfamilies and children aged 8 plus. A first halfconcert of original music and songs is followedby a dance in the style of a barn dance with acaller. The tunes are English, but the rhythmsare African and Asian. The dance moves are theones you learned in Country Dancing, but themusic makes you dance them very differently!CACASThe Y runs a series of programmes underits Y Inspire banner, all focussed on theempowerment of children and young people.For further information, contact Amy Wale,Education Officer on 0116 204 6216 orartseducation@leicesterymca.co.ukMon 5-6.30pm. £3/£2 for additional siblingsDramaramaA weekly class for children aged 8–12. A great opportunity tosocialise, play, learn about drama and create performances. Pleasepre-book with Amy on 0116 204 6216.Dramarama runs during term time only, 12 April–24 May and7 June–12 July.Tue 6 – 7pm. £4/£3 concR’n’B DanceSuitable for adults and older young people, this beginners class injazz and street dance teaches current styles found in chart and R’n’Bmusic videos. With Lucy Bailey.R’n’B runs during term time only, 13 April–25 May and8 June–13 July.Creative PartnershipsWe are proud to be working as a Creative Agent with CreativePartnerships, the government’s national flagship programme todevelop creativity in schools. This year we continue to work withOaklands School and Barley Croft Primary and we begin newpartnerships with Rushey Mead Secondary, Parkland Primary andSacred Heart Primary. The programmes this year includes anentrepreneurial self sufficiency project and a complete reworking ofa primary school connected curriculum, focusing on embeddingcreativity into the school’s everyday practice.y inspire
18 19informationHow To BookBox OfficeOur box office is open Monday toThursday 9am-9.30pm and Fridayto Sunday 10am-6pm or up to9.30pm on event nights. There is a50p charge for using debit/creditcards. Call 0116 255 7066.On-lineYou can book tickets on-line24 hours a day atwww.ytheatre.co.ukBy postSend a cheque payable to<strong>Leicester</strong> <strong>YMCA</strong> with details ofyour booking to The Y, 7 EastStreet, <strong>Leicester</strong>, LE1 6EY.ReservationsReservations will be held for4 days or an hour before theperformance, whichever is sooner,on provision of a telephonenumber. Bookings not paid forafter this time may be removed.RefundsTickets are non-refundable unlessin exceptional circumstances.ConcessionsWhere a reduced price is given,concessions are available forchildren under 16, full timestudents, people unemployed andin receipt of benefits, Leisure Passholders, senior citizens and Starsmembers. Please show appropriateidentification when collectingtickets. For more informationabout Stars call Emma Knight on0116 204 6224.GroupsFor many events we offer the10th ticket free for every 9purchased. For cabaret showsour box office can reserve a tablefor a group of 10. To make abooking call the Box Officeon 0116 255 7066.The Y owned bySeatingOur auditorium has a flexiblestalls l<strong>ayout</strong> downstairs and afixed seating balcony. The stallscan easily be converted toaccommodate standing musicgigs, relaxed cabaret nights orseating in rows. Seating is usuallyunreserved but please check withthe Box Office at the time ofbooking.CABARETROWS SStanding in the balcony is notpermitted during performances.AccessFacilities include:Spaces in the East StreetNCP car parkToilet & washing facilitiesWheelchair spacesSTANDING CAPlease advise our Box Officebefore your visit if yourequire the hearing loop.Guide dogs are welcomePlease advise our Box Office staffat the time of booking if you haveany access needs.Some events are suitable forspecific age groups only. We try toprovide accurate descriptions andrecommendations to help withthis. Please ask if you are unsure.Our helpful Box Office staff willbe pleased to help if you requireany further information orassistance.The Y BarThe Y has a newly refurbishedlicensed bar which is open duringperformances. Drinks may betaken into the auditorium.Jazz events supported byRoom Hire & ConferencingLocated in <strong>Leicester</strong> CityCentre opposite the trainstation, The Y is full ofcharacter and offersconference and room hirefacilities in a friendlyenvironment.We have recentlyupgraded our facilitiesthanks to a Places ofChange grant and weoffer bespoke services tosuit a wide range ofevents and budget.“I was very impressed with the professional service given… We wereshown an excellent level of support in planning for the event and onthe day itself.” Homeless LinkFor more information call Natalie Cairns on 0116 204 6209 or email:communityarts@leicesterymca.co.ukHow To Find UsThe Y is situated in the <strong>Leicester</strong> <strong>YMCA</strong>building at the junction of EastStreet and Granby Street in<strong>Leicester</strong> city centre. We areacross the road from<strong>Leicester</strong> RailwayStation. There is anNCP car park in EastStreet and limitedstreet parking onneighbouring roads.The Y, 7 East Street,<strong>Leicester</strong> LE1 6EYBox Office: 0116 255 7066Web: www.ytheatre.co.ukEmail: marketing@leicesterymca.co.ukAll information is correct at the time of going to press, butThe Y reserves the right to make such changes as maybecome necessary, without prior notice.Capitaldevelopmentand trainingprogrammessupported byThis money has been channelledthrough <strong>Leicester</strong> City CouncilPlanning and Commissioning Section,Adults and Housing.information
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