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Ollie Smith: 27

Friday 8 February at 8pm £9 / £7

Real rockstars die aged 27. Ollie Smith is 26. He is not a rockstar. Yet.

Balancing on a knife-edge between hilarity and poignancy, and armed with nothing but dry wit and fading dreams, Ollie speculates on his own untimely demise in this darkly-comic solo show, as he struggles to secure his own legend alongside such greats as Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and Amy Winehouse. www.OllieSmiths27.co.uk

1 hour (no interval). 16+ years. May cause offence. Some flashing lights (not strobe)

Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England; circuit Live Art Festival (Leicester) and Emerge (Leeds)

Abnormally Funny PeopleSaturday 9 February at 8pm £12 / £8

To stay in touch, get more details, video links and FREE online booking:

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Funny BonesSunday 10 February at 2pm

There has been a huge increase in the profile of disability and disability awareness recently. This discussion seminar explores what this means for the comedy industry, and the experiences and aspirations of comedians and audiences. www.makemehappy-online.co.uk

8 – 24 February 2013

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Some sit down and stand-up, others stand on chairs and stand-up, others simply stand up and stand-up. All but one of them is disabled. They are all funny people. Tonight’s bill includes Steve Day, Liz Carr, Don Biswas and Steve Best. www.abnormallyfunnypeople.com

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1 hour (no interval). 12+ years

Silver Stand-up CompetitionThursday 14 February at 7pm £5 / £3.50

Following its huge success in 2012, this unique evening will showcase the shortlisted entrants aged 55 and over, all vying for the coveted Silver Stand-up and Silver Stand-up Newcomer awards.

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1 hour 30 mins. 16+ years. Will probably contain strong language

The short and the long of it …Saturday 16 February at 8.30pm £10 / £8

A raucous romp of rudeness and hilarity that challenges assumptions we all make.

This new romantic comedy written and performed by newly-weds Gareth Berliner (stand-up comedian) and Kiruna Stamell (comedy actress, Life’s Too Short) gives hope in an age of body fascism, where myths and Hollywood lead us to believe love is only for the traditionally beautiful. www.kirunastamell.net. www.garethberliner.com

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Saturday 23 February at 10am, 11.15am, 1pm and 2pm £5 / £15 party of four

Climb aboard the flying machine and get ready for a magical adventure. Be a member of the crew on a journey through the skies in this interactive theatre session, with lots of fun props for children and their families to play with. www.handmadetheatre.co.uk

45 minutes (no interval). 4 – 9 years. Younger children with an adult welcome

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Laurence Clark: Inspired

Sunday 24 February at 8pm £9 / £7

Laurence Clark gets called “inspirational” quite a lot - and it really ticks him off! But it turns out nothing is quite what it seems. Laurence brought this unique show to Embrace as a work in progress last June. Runner-up in the Amused Moose Comedy Awards for best show, you can now see it in all its post-Edinburgh Fringe glory. www.laurenceclark.co.uk

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Paul Currie: Kids’ Comedy Family friendly

Sunday 24 February at 3pm £7 / party of four £25

Paul Currie is a skilled puppeteer who has worked on popular kids’ shows such as CBeebies ‘Big & Small’, ‘Sesame Tree’, ‘Big City Park’ and Jim Henson’s ‘Pajanimals’. Also an accomplished stand-up comedian, circus tutor and performer, Paul uses all his skills to create an hour of fun for the whole family.

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Saturday 29 June, 12 noon – 4.30pm

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A duet. One with no legs. One with no clue. A most extraordinary journey of self-discovery awaits acclaimed actor and dancer David Toole and his biggest fan, naïve Lucy Hind, in this funny, moving and poignant production. David’s “mesmerising dancing” was described by The Daily Telegraph as one of the highlights of the Paralympics 2012 opening ceremony. www.departsltd.com

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Art and architectureMonday 8 April – Friday 17 May

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Exhibition open eveningThursday 11 April

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Recent work by Year 10 pupils from Judgemeadow Community College

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Visual art Gallery open 9.15am – 6pm Monday to Friday

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FragmentTuesday 28 May – Friday 19 July

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Sculpture in the Garden 2013: A Change of HeartSunday 30 June – Sunday 27 October

The 12th year of the University of Leicester’s annual exhibition in the Botanic Garden in Oadby, curated for the second time by Almuth Tebbenhoff FRBS.

The £1.5 million new galleries appeal

Meet the Artist: Graham Ensor

Monday 19 – Friday 30 August (weekdays), 11am – 2pm

Another opportunity to see an artist in action. Pop in to meet Graham and talk to him about his work.

Protect Your IP

Wednesday 13 March at 1.30pm

Discover more about intellectual property (IP) issues such as artists’ rights, social networking and data mining. Plus how to make a web album to showcase work. www.wolf-photography.com

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Wednesday 27 February at 2.30pm

Discuss current issues in the visual arts with other artists, curators and art organisations at this free event from AIR, the voice of visual and applied artists.

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Friday 8 March at 7.30pm £8 / £6

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Friday 15 March and Saturday 22 June Each gig at 8pm £6 / £4

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Saturday 20 April, Fraser Noble Hall at 7.30pm £8 / £6

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Conductor: Michael Sackin; Leader: Elizabeth Murphy with Jonathon Wakefield (flute)

Saturday 15 June, Fraser Noble Hall at 7.30pm £8 / £6

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Bruch: Romance for Viola (soloist Mirka Arnold): Sibelius: The Swan of Tuonela (soloist Linda Backhouse); Shostakovitch: Piano Concerto No 2 (soloist Marguerite Beetson) and Brahms Symphony No 2. 2 hours 15 minutes

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Saturday 29 June, Fraser Noble Hall at 7.30pm £10 / £8 / £3 (under 19s)

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Sunday 7 July, Fraser Noble Hall at 2.30pm £10 / £8 / £3 (under 19s)

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Fri 3 Leicester Jazz House: Alan BarFri 10 The Coull Quartet: That’Fri 17May oole aDavid TToues 28T Fragment exhibitioneds 29W Krazy Kat Theatr

Sun 2 ned On Its Head: ShinyurTTueds 5W Fragment: artists’ talk

Sat 8 Nottingham Playhouse Roundabout: White PeacockSun 9 Hatch: Scratch 2013Sat 15 University of Leicester Sinfonia

8pmnes and John HorlerLeicester Jazz House: Alan Bar7.30pms Lifeartet: That’’s8pmdinaryoole and Lucy Hind: Extra-OropensFragment exhibition11am / 2.30pmaving Cat of Japane: The WKrazy Kat Theatr

10.30am / 2pmned On Its Head: Shiny2pmFragment: artists’ talk10.15am / 1.30pmNottingham Playhouse Roundabout: White Peacock6pmHatch: Scratch 20137.30pm FNHUniversity of Leicester Sinfonia

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Events take place at Embrace Arts or Fraser Noble Hall (FNH)

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University of Leicester SinfoniaSat 22June Knighton Chamber Or

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Mon 19 - Meet the Artist: Graham EnsorFri 30

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7.30pm FNHchestraKnighton Chamber Or8pmesents12pm - 4.30pmOpen House 20137.30pm FNHCantamici Choir

2.30pm FNHs Concert Series 2013Musician’’s

11am - 2pmMeet the Artist: Graham Ensor

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embrace arts what's on spring 2013

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