We're giving away our theatre assets and equipment. For more info, please see our web site ( https://t.co/5AlNsZZ76M)

Last night saw the curtain come down on our theatre's final show 🎭 Thank you to all the actors, writers, directors & producers who graced our stage, & all our audiences over the last 12 years. Thank you also to our fabulous volunteers for all their hard work. We love you all!

After 12 years at our venue on Western Road we have taken the difficult decision to close our theatre space at the end of our Spring 2024 season in July. Please see our web site for more details ( https://t.co/DSQpk9Sa4c).

Superb night of theatre above a pub @UpstairsWestern where @MarkFarrellyUK wonderful Howard’s End made us titter, think and appreciate life. Go see his shows in a venue near you https://t.co/RLdwGHppUi #PubTheatre #Arts

Frankie Howerd was a comedy legend for decades. But he also had a secret, called Dennis. Howerd’s End portrays ‘two humans’ journey through closeness, love, grief and all the other stuff that makes life worth living’. Tues 7pm @UpstairsWestern https://t.co/Ynumezhpsw #DMUtop10

🔪 Next dose of my SHORT SHARP SHOCKS night is here TUE 14 MAY featuring strange and horrifying short films, Q&A with filmmakers, related giant oversized props and treats. Get down to @UpstairsWestern Leicester for 7pm🍿

Who doesn’t love a magic show? Illusionists covering everything from funny to scary tricks are assembling @UpstairsWestern for The Magic Mic show - and there’s not a Channing Tatum in sight! Wednesday tickets here https://t.co/nLJH44q7JT #DMUtop10

Say farewell to a comedy legend and learn the art of letting go with a Two-handed play about life of Frankie Howerd. ★★★★★"Simply tremendous entertainment"London Living Large ★★★★"Hugely entertaining" ReviewsGate 28 May - On sale now: https://t.co/2NFbeQC5R3

#review 5* for Charlotte Emily Beaver @UpstairsWestern "Charlotte fully deserved her standing ovation and cries for an encore, which she kindly obliged" https://t.co/LMf7QiXxGP

On the day there will also be a talk from @MrsJayneW of @nptheatre about #RoadToZandra And sharing of Mill Girl by @rachelvprice . Tickets: https://t.co/WqZeTUhXHY Event Produced by @Orla_OConnor_ @WorkingClassCol @wcstudies

Here are some of the brilliant creatives sharing or performing at International Working Class Story Fest! Sat 23 March 1:30pm start @LisaChamberla1n @DonnaSongstress @Well_DunnNathan @ClowesLeon Laura Thurman @tioneewrites @ALISONMARTINJO @StaceyMoonTrac2 Anthony Church.

📢 New writing, talks, live art and more. Happening @UpstairsWestern 23rd March. sharing Working class stories of the world.

Leicester friends, don’t miss an opportunity to catch this brilliant, groundbreaking solo show, ‘The Bobby Kennedy Experience’ @UpstairsWestern

International Working Class storyfest is coming live from Leicester! Showcasing new writing, live art, talks and theatre. Sat 23 March 1:30 - 5:30pm Tickets: https://t.co/WqZeTUivxw A collaboration between: Working Class Theatre Makers, @WorkingClassCol @wcstudies

I'm performing in this @WorkingClassCol event and would love you to come along: Working Class Story Festival at Upstairs At The Western, Leicester on Sat 23 Mar 2024 at 1:30PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

For the first time this year we let the public vote for their favourite show at @LeicsComedyFest. Here are the the first ever nominees for the Audience Choice Award: @1448Leicester @IamDanDriver Everyday I’m Jesterin’ Jon Hipkiss @laura_patch @TheNickHelm

Please send expressions of interest or questions to: info@upstairsatthewestern.com

📢Board of Directors call out. We have three vacancies for new directors with experience in marketing, programming or technical theatre, this preferred but not necessary. If you are passionate about small scale theatre, we would love to hear from you.

We had a great laugh . Huge thanks and respect to @LeicsComedyFest and all the artists and venues for putting a huge smile on our faces over the last couple of weeks. Looking forward to next year #Comedy

Last chance (for now) to see me doing this show for @LeicsComedyFest Next Saturday 24 February, 9.00pm @UpstairsWestern Tickets https://t.co/enpO9ier6v #comedy #lcf #leicester #leicestercomedy #leicestercomedyfestival