The Little Theatre

The Little Theatre Acting For You. Boasting excellent home-grown productions since 1930.
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The Little Theatre, home of the Leicester Drama Society (LDS) provides a high quality of theatre to the East Midlands and has been running for over a hundred years in the heart of Leicester’s city centre. The Little Theatre produces 12 main house shows each year including musicals, drama, comedy, contemporary theatre and the classics as well as a consistently popular pantomime, performed in the 35

0-seat auditorium to over 25,000 audience members. We are a predominantly voluntary-run organisation funded by the Leicester Drama Society (LDS) who have established the building as their society’s home in 1932. The Leicester Drama Society proudly boasts patrons such as Sir Anthony Hopkins, Tim Pigott-Smith and Lord Richard Attenborough (who once trod the boards at The Little Theatre himself!). Membership is open to anyone interested in the theatre above the age of 16, and while we encourage all members to get involved both on and backstage, we also have many members who are simply supporters and regular audience members.

19/06/2026

MEET THE CAST: THE INCIDENT ROOM
by Olivia Hirst & David Byrne
June 22-27, 2026
Dir. Jake Leonard

Natalie Tebbutt will be playing Maureen Long.
In this video, Natalie tells us a little about the character and the case.

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It’s 1975. The Millgarth Incident Room in Leeds is the epicentre of the biggest manhunt in British history, for one of the most notorious serial killers: the Yorkshire Ripper.

With public and political pressure mounting, hundreds of officers must work around the clock and resort to increasingly audacious attempts to end one man’s campaign of terror.

Olivia Hirst and David Byrne’s ‘beautifully crafted’ play (The Guardian) goes behind the scenes to investigate the case that nearly broke the British police force.

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Tickets are available from our box office (0116 255 1302) and website: https://thelittletheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-incident-room

🎥 David Stevens

18/06/2026

MEET THE CAST: THE INCIDENT ROOM
by Olivia Hirst & David Byrne
June 22-27, 2026
Dir. Jake Leonard

Holly Matusiewicz will be playing Tish Morgan.
In this video, Holly tells us a little about the character and the case.

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It’s 1975. The Millgarth Incident Room in Leeds is the epicentre of the biggest manhunt in British history, for one of the most notorious serial killers: the Yorkshire Ripper.

With public and political pressure mounting, hundreds of officers must work around the clock and resort to increasingly audacious attempts to end one man’s campaign of terror.

Olivia Hirst and David Byrne’s ‘beautifully crafted’ play (The Guardian) goes behind the scenes to investigate the case that nearly broke the British police force.

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Tickets are available from our box office (0116 255 1302) and website: https://thelittletheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-incident-room

🎥 David Stevens

17/06/2026

MEET THE CAST: THE INCIDENT ROOM
by Olivia Hirst & David Byrne
June 22-27, 2026
Dir. Jake Leonard

Joe Allen will be playing Andrew Laptew.
In this video, Joe tells us a little about the character and the case.

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It’s 1975. The Millgarth Incident Room in Leeds is the epicentre of the biggest manhunt in British history, for one of the most notorious serial killers: the Yorkshire Ripper.

With public and political pressure mounting, hundreds of officers must work around the clock and resort to increasingly audacious attempts to end one man’s campaign of terror.

Olivia Hirst and David Byrne’s ‘beautifully crafted’ play (The Guardian) goes behind the scenes to investigate the case that nearly broke the British police force.

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Tickets are available from our box office (0116 255 1302) and website: https://thelittletheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-incident-room

🎥 David Stevens

16/06/2026

MEET THE CAST: THE INCIDENT ROOM
by Olivia Hirst & David Byrne
June 22-27, 2026
Dir. Jake Leonard

Russell Hughes will be playing Jim Hobson.
In this video, Russell tells us a little about the character and the case.

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It’s 1975. The Millgarth Incident Room in Leeds is the epicentre of the biggest manhunt in British history, for one of the most notorious serial killers: the Yorkshire Ripper.

With public and political pressure mounting, hundreds of officers must work around the clock and resort to increasingly audacious attempts to end one man’s campaign of terror.

Olivia Hirst and David Byrne’s ‘beautifully crafted’ play (The Guardian) goes behind the scenes to investigate the case that nearly broke the British police force.

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Tickets are available from our box office (0116 255 1302) and website: https://thelittletheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-incident-room

🎥 David Stevens

15/06/2026

MEET THE CAST: THE INCIDENT ROOM
by Olivia Hirst & David Byrne
June 22-27, 2026
Dir. Jake Leonard

Matt Evans will be playing George Oldfield.
In this video, Matt tells us a little about the character and the case.

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It’s 1975. The Millgarth Incident Room in Leeds is the epicentre of the biggest manhunt in British history, for one of the most notorious serial killers: the Yorkshire Ripper.

With public and political pressure mounting, hundreds of officers must work around the clock and resort to increasingly audacious attempts to end one man’s campaign of terror.

Olivia Hirst and David Byrne’s ‘beautifully crafted’ play (The Guardian) goes behind the scenes to investigate the case that nearly broke the British police force.

- - -

Tickets are available from our box office (0116 255 1302) and website: https://thelittletheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-incident-room

🎥 David Stevens

AUDITION NOTICE: NIGHT MUST FALLby Emlyn WilliamsAudition dates: July 13 & 14, 2026 @ 7pm in The Haywood StudioProductio...
14/06/2026

AUDITION NOTICE: NIGHT MUST FALL
by Emlyn Williams
Audition dates: July 13 & 14, 2026 @ 7pm in The Haywood Studio
Production dates: October 26-31, 2026
Dir. Mary Jones

Amateur Status Only - Unpaid

ABOUT THE PLAY
Danny has already murdered one woman and there is little doubt he will soon murder another, the aged owner of the isolated cottage. In a very skilful manner, this young, dashing, self-centred psychopath gradually worms his way into her affections.

CHARACTERS (All ages given are playing ages)
Mrs Bramson (F – 60+) A wealthy, hypochondriacal widow, dominates from a wheelchair.
Olivia Grayne (F – 30-40) Mrs Bramson’s repressed, intelligent, penniless, housekeeper, niece.
Hubert Laurie (M – 35-50) Middle-class businessman and all round bore.
Nurse Libby (F – any age) Practical, homely, business like.
Mrs Terence (F – middle-aged) Cockney cook providing comic relief.
Dora Parkoe (F – 20s) Pretty, dim-witted maid.
Inspector Belsize (M – mature) The voice of authority and justice.
Danny (M – mid-20s-ish) Welsh, hotel pageboy, cheeky smile. Smooth tongued psychopath.

Rehearsals to begin mid-September.
Contact info: 07814 510059 / [email protected]

Please get in touch to register interest in auditioning and to receive the audition extracts. Scripts available from the theatre office.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: THE SOOTY AWARDS 2026August 29, 20267:30pmDress code: Black Tie/FormalA reminder for all LDS and op...
14/06/2026

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: THE SOOTY AWARDS 2026
August 29, 2026
7:30pm
Dress code: Black Tie/Formal

A reminder for all LDS and operatic society members that our fourth annual awards night will be taking place at the end of August.

This is a private members-only event to celebrate our 2025-26 season, and will be taking place in the theatre auditorium (ceremony), bar and studio (after party).

Tickets will be available from the end of July/early August. Although they will be free, as usual, you will need to reserve your place.

We look forward to seeing you there!

AUDITION NOTICE: MOTHER GOOSE (PANTO 2026-27)Devised and directed by John BaleProduction dates: December 11, 2026 to Jan...
13/06/2026

AUDITION NOTICE: MOTHER GOOSE (PANTO 2026-27)
Devised and directed by John Bale
Production dates: December 11, 2026 to January 3, 2027

Amateur status only - unpaid
Both auditions will take place in The Haywood Studio, The Little Theatre, Leicester

PRINCIPALS
Sunday, July 12, 2026 @ 10am-12:30pm

We are delighted to welcome anyone interested in auditioning for a principal part in this year’s Little Theatre pantomime, Mother Goose, to join us for a lively panto workshop in the first instance.

During the workshop, we will explore script work, singing and dance/movement, giving you a chance to get a real feel for the show and have some fun along the way. We have a lower age limit of 17, but there is no upper age limit, so we warmly encourage everyone with enthusiasm and a love of performance to come along.

DANCERS
Sunday, July 5, 2026 @ 10am-1pm

We are also looking for a team of six to eight senior dancers to join our pantomime.
You will need a high level of dance experience, plenty of enthusiasm, and a beaming smile.

You must be 16 or over on the day of the audition. We are ideally looking for dancers up to their early 30s.

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There will be 25 performances between the above production dates. Rehearsals will begin in mid-to-late October; dancers will be called on Tuesday evenings and Sundays during the day.

For more information and/or to register your interest in either audition, please contact director/writer, John Bale, at [email protected]

13/06/2026

MEET THE CAST: THE INCIDENT ROOM
by Olivia Hirst & David Byrne
June 22-27, 2026
Dir. Jake Leonard

Jane Towers will be playing Sylvia Swanson.
In this video, Jane tells us a little about the character and the case.

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It’s 1975. The Millgarth Incident Room in Leeds is the epicentre of the biggest manhunt in British history, for one of the most notorious serial killers: the Yorkshire Ripper.

With public and political pressure mounting, hundreds of officers must work around the clock and resort to increasingly audacious attempts to end one man’s campaign of terror.

Olivia Hirst and David Byrne’s ‘beautifully crafted’ play (The Guardian) goes behind the scenes to investigate the case that nearly broke the British police force.

- - -

Tickets are available from our box office (0116 255 1302) and website: https://thelittletheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-incident-room

🎥 David Stevens

12/06/2026

MEET THE CAST: THE INCIDENT ROOM
by Olivia Hirst & David Byrne
June 22-27, 2026
Dir. Jake Leonard

Andy Longley-Brown will be playing Dick Holland.
In this video, Andy tells us a little about the character and the case.

- - -

It’s 1975. The Millgarth Incident Room in Leeds is the epicentre of the biggest manhunt in British history, for one of the most notorious serial killers: the Yorkshire Ripper.

With public and political pressure mounting, hundreds of officers must work around the clock and resort to increasingly audacious attempts to end one man’s campaign of terror.

Olivia Hirst and David Byrne’s ‘beautifully crafted’ play (The Guardian) goes behind the scenes to investigate the case that nearly broke the British police force.

- - -

Tickets are available from our box office (0116 255 1302) and website: https://thelittletheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-incident-room

🎥 David Stevens

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