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RoughDraft

@RoughDraftLE

A platform for performers, comedians, writers, theatremakers and more to try out new ideas, get feedback and find collaborators, right here in Leicester.

 Leicester, England
Joined April 2019
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📣@RoughDraftLE is back tonight📣 New season, new fantastic acts and as always it's FREE!
RoughDraft (@RoughDraftLE) profile pictureRoughDraft@RoughDraftLE23 Sep 2024
🎉 TOMORROW NIGHT 🎉 We are BACK and kicking off the season with two brilliant acts! Bar is open from 7pm onwards so ignore the Autumn blues and come down to The Y for a lovely night of creativity! 24/09 - @TheYTheatre - 7:30pm - FREE! 🎭
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🎉 TOMORROW NIGHT 🎉 We are BACK and kicking off the season with two brilliant acts! Bar is open from 7pm onwards so ignore the Autumn blues and come down to The Y for a lovely night of creativity! 24/09 - @TheYTheatre - 7:30pm - FREE! 🎭
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What a terrific night great acts, fantastic audience lovely supportive and constructive feedback. Those ooos and Ahhs were perfect
RoughDraft (@RoughDraftLE) profile pictureRoughDraft@RoughDraftLE28 May 2024
And we're off! Classic @paulrogers92 opening the show with lots of Ooos and Ahhs from the audience
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The brilliant Andrew Stannard from our Magic Special has his own show!!! 🎉🎉🎉 You can catch him in Nottingham NEXT MONTH. Tickets are only £6 & they're selling fast, so if you want to see this innovative performer, book now! Tickets & more info - magicwonderart.com/
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If you're coming along on Tuesday please give yourself enough time to get in to the city ⚽️ LCFC are kicking off at 8pm but don't worry, our bar will be open from 7pm ready for our 7:30pm show! 23/04 - @TheYTheatre - FREE! 🎭 #NewWork #Magic #Football #FREE #Leicester #Theatre
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📣TONIGHT📣 Come along at 7.30pm for more fantastic FREE theatre!
RoughDraft (@RoughDraftLE) profile pictureRoughDraft@RoughDraftLE23 Oct 2023
🎉 TOMORROW NIGHT 🎉 We've got a gorgeous line-up of theatre, music and comedy! Join us, FOR FREE, 7.30pm Tue 24 Oct at @TheYTheatre to see this lovely lot and their brand new work 🎭
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It was great to have @RoughDraftLE back last night with such an amazing line-up to start the season - put the next date in your diaries, Tue 24 October! 🎟️ytheatre.ticketsolve.com/tic…
RoughDraft (@RoughDraftLE) profile pictureRoughDraft@RoughDraftLE26 Sep 2023
Closing the night we have Kane Speaks with some spoken word
Kane speaks into a microphone on a stand, paper in hand, gesturing towards the audience in front of them in The Y Theatre Bar

ALT Kane speaks into a microphone on a stand, paper in hand, gesturing towards the audience in front of them in The Y Theatre Bar

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Hosting a Midlands theatre company fair this summer w/ Brum creative legends @onlyteesh + @SammyButters_ If you're a Midlands company + wanting to get involved, pls drop yr handle below. BEYOND excited to get the ball rolling... #theatrecompany #midlandstheatre #regionaltheatre
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A cocktail shaker of creativity! @RoughDraftLE is a platform for artists to bring new work and get in person feedback from a brilliantly supportive audience. Oh, and it’s all completely FREE! Next up - 28/03 Find out more - ytheatre.ticketsolve.com/tic… or email [email protected]
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TONIGHT @LeicsComedyFest @JOUFreeFest 🦖
Dave Bibby BA (Hons) (@DaveBibby) profile pictureDave Bibby BA (Hons)@DaveBibby10 Feb 2023
Saturday night @LeicsComedyFest we will IMPROVE the movie Jurassic Park. Free or PWYW 🦖 @lcbdepot @grays_lcbdepot @JOUFreeFest
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After our summer break @RoughDraftLE back @TheYTheatre on 27/09 with 3 new acts - all will be revealed soon! We've missed you all and can't wait to see your lovely faces later this month 🎭 27/09 - The Y Theatre - 7:30pm - FREE! #NewWork #Theatre #Midlands #Leicester #FREE
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📣 CALL OUT 📣 I'm dramaturging @georgialoukelly's new play, directed by @Steffi_Walker and we're looking for a cast member for Bite Size Fest @YourOldChina @warwickarts this Spring Deadline is midnight on 4th April, please RT
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Quick reminder for everyone that our pals @RoughDraftLE are doing an @LeicsComedyFest special on January 25th - get in touch if you've got something you want to give a trial/polish up before the festival!
RoughDraft (@RoughDraftLE) profile pictureRoughDraft@RoughDraftLE3 Jan 2022
Happy 2022 everyone! 🎉 It's the first #BankHoliday of the year, so it seems like a good time to talk about the first Rough Draft of the year - our Comedy Festival Special! Are you a local artist with something on as part of the @LeicsComedyFest?
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So very sad to read the news about Sean Lock. Thinking of his family and friends at this very sad time. He was an incredible comedian and loved what he did. Take care everyone.
Press Association (@PA) profile picturePress Association@PA18 Aug 2021
#Breaking Comedian Sean Lock, best known for panel shows 8 Out Of 10 Cats and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, as well as sitcom 15 Storeys High, has died from cancer at the age of 58, his agent told the PA news agency
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Oh yeah! Actual people, making actual theatre. Gallery 3 of @AttenboroughAC is hosting Play 1’s rehearsal before tonight’s show! 1448uk.com/14-48-summer
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It's a @RoughDraftLE Tuesday! 😁 Keep your eyes peeled on Twitter tonight where we'll be sharing some tips for funding applications 🎭
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My favourite @RoughDraftLE moment (so far) has to be the lyrical stylings of @Michael_Southan 🔥🔥 🔥 📛 👨‍🚒 🚒 🧯
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A lot of emerging directors miss out on roles because they don't hear about them. SO LET'S GET AHEAD OF THE GAME. Here is a google doc of all the Assistant Director schemes that run year round - please share/add to it and help emerging artists out! docs.google.com/document/d/1…

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PROGRAMMES & DIRECTING OPPORTUNITIES

This is an ever evolving document - Please add to the list! Training If you are interested in pursuing a career in Theatre Directing you should consider applying (if you aren’t based in London you...

docs.google.com
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We know times are weird right now, but stick with the arts, get involved with what you can, watch @NTLive on a Thursday and when we're all allowed to meet again, @RoughDraftLE will be there with great new acts for you to see, FOR FREE! 3/3 🎭
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If tonight's plays have got you all inspired, get in touch with 14/48 and join in! There's also the #PlanetMonologues competition starting tomorrow! Check out @TheActorsPlanet for all the info! 🎭 2/3
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