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Summer 2026
The Duke’s Theatre Company presents Romeo and Juliet
Wednesday 8 & Thursday 9 July at the Botanic Garden
Two hearts. One fate. A timeless love reborn.
The Duke’s Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, a bold reimagining of the iconic tragedy directed by Joseph Pitcher.
Blending dynamic staging, evocative sound, and the enduring power of Shakespeare’s verse, this retelling illuminates the passion, peril, and youthful intensity at the play’s core, inviting audiences to rediscover the world’s most famous star-crossed lovers.
Featured events
Every Saturday during exhibitions, 1pm - 3pm
Your opportunity to get creative, explore art hands-on, and take inspiration from our latest exhibitions to create your own work. Open to everyone, each session is supported by our friendly Learning Team.
Fridays 26 June - 3 July, 10am - 4pm
A two-day workshop for artists and makers who want to gain tips and tricks to get the max from their social media.
Wednesday 1 July, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of Indian classical music that traces the enduring beauty of circles and cycles—echoing through rāg, rhythm, and resonance.
Recent news
25th June 2026
Lino Printing is a traditional printmaking method that was born in the 19th century. It then became popular amongst artists and makers such as Pablo Picasso in the 20th century....
5th June 2026
On the evening of Thursday 5 June, ‘Jason and the Adventure of 254’ launched in Gallery 1 and 2 at Attenborough Arts Centre, drawing in audiences to explore Jason Wilsher-Mills...
2nd June 2026
Join us for the return of Attenborough Late, a fun-packed after-hours art experience the takes over our whole building. Explore the galleries, get creative in hands-on sessions, experience live performances...
Art for all
Based at the University of Leicester, Attenborough Arts Centre runs a range of arts and culture initiatives for our students and delivers the institution’s public programmes together with a range of partners, collectively engaging over 250,000 people annually.
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