Sue Townsend Theatre
This iconic city centre theatre used to be Phoenix Arts Centre. It was renamed Sue Townsend Theatre to honour the Leicester author’s legacy to the arts and to the city. The theatre is where Sue began her writing career, working as a writer in residence, and where she wrote her first award-winning play Womberang.
The theatre has a rich history in the performing arts and a stellar cast of leading British actors and actresses having performed at the theatre.
It is regularly used as a performance venue by local and national arts, music, theatre and dance companies.
Sue Townsend Theatre is also a teaching venue for Leicester College, and is home to our performing arts and music and sound technology teams. Our students have the opportunity to train in the incredible commercial theatre space.
What our customers say
"We used the Sue Townsend Theatre for our 10th anniversary and we are definitely using it again. It's a great venue and we were impressed with the lighting which added a touch to our video shoot. Thank you very much!" Ellah Kandi, Choir Coordinator.
DMU Gospel Choir
"We have used the Sue Townsend Theatre for the end of our summer school performances in the last 2 years and we are looking forward to this year's show in a few week's time. It's a lovely venue run by extremely helpful and professional team. Keep up the good work!" Oscar Sarrafan, Managing Director
Dupont Dance
‘I came to Leicester College and completed the levels 2 and 3 and have just completed the foundation degree. I’ve learnt a lot, I’ve shocked myself, I never thought I’d be able to produce the type of work I can now.”Kasey won the Principals Award for Outstanding Achievement. During his time at the College, he travelled to make-up conventions, did make-up at Alton Towers Scare Fest and also got himself a job at Make-up Forever in Debenhams.’
Lucy Combes
‘I came to Leicester College and completed the levels 2 and 3 and have just completed the foundation degree. I’ve learnt a lot, I’ve shocked myself, I never thought I’d be able to produce the type of work I can now.”Kasey won the Principals Award for Outstanding Achievement. During his time at the College, he travelled to make-up conventions, did make-up at Alton Towers Scare Fest and also got himself a job at Make-up Forever in Debenhams.’
Sophie May
‘I came to Leicester College and completed the levels 2 and 3 and have just completed the foundation degree. I’ve learnt a lot, I’ve shocked myself, I never thought I’d be able to produce the type of work I can now.”Kasey won the Principals Award for Outstanding Achievement. During his time at the College, he travelled to make-up conventions, did make-up at Alton Towers Scare Fest and also got himself a job at Make-up Forever in Debenhams.’
Terry Crewes
"The Leicester Amateur Operatic Society enjoyed using the Sue Townsend Theatre as a performance space. We were really pleased with the venue and the staff were friendly, responsive and helpful. It was great performance space which we would use again." Vaughan Ashcroft, Treasurer
The Leicester Amateur Operatic Society
‘I came to Leicester College and completed the levels 2 and 3 and have just completed the foundation degree. I’ve learnt a lot, I’ve shocked myself, I never thought I’d be able to produce the type of work I can now.”Kasey won the Principals Award for Outstanding Achievement. During his time at the College, he travelled to make-up conventions, did make-up at Alton Towers Scare Fest and also got himself a job at Make-up Forever in Debenhams.’
Tony Watkins