Paul Rogers

Director/Dramaturg based in Leicester, working in new writing/artist development youth and community in the East Mids.
Host of @RoughDraftLE.

[RoughDraft @RoughDraftLE]

First up @Mooseface42, I mean a slug, with some surrealist comedy!

[RoughDraft @RoughDraftLE]

🎉 FINAL ACT ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉
Only a year into Stand-Up and Tom Brumpton has kept himself busy! He's appeared in festivals up and down the country, including the city's own @LeicsComedyFest!

22/10 - The Y Theatre - Bar opens 7pm, Show start 7:30pm - FREE! 🎭

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🎉 SECOND ACT ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉
Lee Joseph is a modern day magician who likes to do twists on classic tricks and illusions!
Make sure you don't miss him next week!

22/10 - @TheYTheatre - Bar opens 7pm, Show start 7:30pm - FREE! 🎭

[RoughDraft @RoughDraftLE]

🎉 FIRST ACT ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉
Original, left-field & high energy are just some of the words used to describe @Mooseface42! A surrealist clown & rising star of the comedy circuit you won't want to miss!

22/10 - @TheYTheatre - Bar opens 7pm, Show start 7:30pm - FREE! 🎭

[RoughDraft @RoughDraftLE]

Keep it Fringe 2023 - Winner
Leicester Square new comedian of the year 2023 - Finalist
The Neurodiverse Review award 2023 - Shortlist

“Very unique act in a strange but absolutely hilarious way” - The Stand
"Delectable, messy, wild & zany absurdist comedy" ***** - The Crumb

[RoughDraft @RoughDraftLE]

🎉 OCTOBER LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENTS INCOMING 🎉
Keep your eyes on our socials as we'll be revealing our line up for this months night throughout the week...

22/10 - @TheYTheatre - Bar opens 7pm, show start 7:30pm - FREE! 🎭

Photo credit @kieranvyas

[Paul Rogers @paulrogers92]

@fesshole It's also got a lot to do with more sophisticated mics, so actor don't need to project or have diction for film anymore, it tracks for lots of older TV.

[Lloydie @LloydieJL]

Ever wanted to give improv a try? Know someone who does? There’s a one-off taster session on Wednesday 10th July - if you’re in Nottingham and want to give it a go (or think you know someone who does) you can book now
https://t.co/iuROU2HdvX

[RoughDraft @RoughDraftLE]

🎉 IT'S OFFICIALLY OUR 5TH BIRTHDAY 🎉
Raise a glass and have a slice of cake to celebrate with us! Over the last 5 years we've brought you Poets, Singers, Comedians, Magicians, Spoken Word, Fine Art, Novels and Theatre! 🎭

[RoughDraft @RoughDraftLE]

We've survived because of audiences and artists, so if you love this little hub we've created, keep coming, keep supporting, and keep being awesome 🎭

P.S. Take a look at just a handful of the amazing creatives we've brought you over the last 5 years!

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🎉FINAL ACT ANNOUNCEMENT🎉
Do we have a treat for you - It's only the 2022 Word! Poetry Slam Champion Anna Walsh! Anna loves Spoken Word & getting an insight into other people’s worlds - Come and get an insight into hers this Tuesday!

25/06 - @TheYTheatre - 7:30pm - FREE! 🎭

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🎉 SECOND ACT ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉
Chilean-Canadian, hilarious & annoyingly talented... Thomas Dixon has written his own bio again! But we can confirm he isn't lying! Come along on Tuesday to see for yourself just how funny this sorcerer is!

25/06 - @TheYTheatre - 7:30pm - FREE! 🎭

[RoughDraft @RoughDraftLE]

🎉 FIRST ACT ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉
First up is award winning magician David Michaels! David has been entertaining audiences for over a decade so he's sure to have some decent tricks up his sleeve for us next week!

25/06 - @TheYTheatre - 7:30pm - FREE! 🎭

[Hayley Thornton @HayThorn89]

I'm sorry, did he just say we can't afford an uncertain prime minister? How many idiot PMs have #TheTories given us in the last 5 years?! I'm so sick of these #ToryCriminals 🤦🏻‍♀️
#ToryCriminalUnfitToGovern #ToryChaos #ToryLies #ToriesCostLives

[Paul Rogers @paulrogers92]

What a terrific night great acts, fantastic audience lovely supportive and constructive feedback. Those ooos and Ahhs were perfect

[RoughDraft @RoughDraftLE]

And we're off! Classic @paulrogers92 opening the show with lots of Ooos and Ahhs from the audience

[RoughDraft @RoughDraftLE]

🎉 TOMORROW NIGHT 🎉
Don't be blue that the bank holiday is over - Join us tomorrow night for some fantastic new work from three brilliant creatives.
Doors will be open from 7pm, grab a drink and get ready for a great night!

28/05 - @TheYTheatre - 7:30pm - FREE! 🎭

[RoughDraft @RoughDraftLE]

Look at these amazing shots from last months Magic Special night! We've got the brilliant @kieranvyas to thank for these! 👏👏👏

[Paul Rogers @paulrogers92]

@LilySit22 @TheStage @RoughDraftLE @TheYTheatre Hi Lily, I've sent you a DM 👍

[Paul Rogers @paulrogers92]

What a fun LX workshop we delivered today. How good is @JosefCarter94?
I'll tell you, bloody brilliant. Fantastic work today and in the lead up. Looking forward to more in the future.