RoughDraft

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

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Finally we have the brilliant Lauren Buck!
You can see all our acts and many more @LeicsComedyFest!

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After a lil interval we're welcoming back Rahul Somia!

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Next up is Ciaran Shea!

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Our second act is Katie Mitchell!

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First up is David Martin!

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It's time for our @LeicsComedyFest special!!

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Finally the hilarious Lauren Buck with some fresh comedy!

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Next up some stand-up from Tom Brumpton!

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First up is a reading of Annie Tagirova's new film script Death Plays Games

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It's time! Ready for some tasty new work!

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🎉 FINAL ACT ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉
Lauren Buck B-U-C-K is a stand-up comic whose comedy is fun, silly, with a twist of darkness bubbling under the glitter. Chaotic, self-aware, and armed with punchlines, there’s really something for everyone! 🎭

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🎉 TOMORROW NIGHT 🎉
Don't miss your chance to catch the final Rough Draft of 2025! We've got a fantastic line up for you, and let's face it, Bake Offs finished now so we know you're definitely free! Join us tomorrow in the bar at @TheYTheatre from 7pm! 🎭

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🎉 SECOND ACT ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉
British-Irish Actor, Playwright and Comedian Tom Brumpton will be bringing us his brand new one man show, The Pit, about a death metal singer preparing to return to the stage following the death of a fan…

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Closing the night is the hilarious Luke Harrower with some brand new material

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Next, an excerpt of a beautiful new script my local playwright Lucy Varley

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Our first act is the talented guitarist Phil Pell with some beautiful instrumental pieces

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Here we go!

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🎉 FINAL ACT ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉
Our final artist this month is Leicestershire based young playwright Lucy Varley. Don't miss your chance to catch this raising stars early work! 🎭

NEXT NIGHT: 23/09 - @TheYTheatre - Bar opens 7pm, show start 7:30pm - FREE!

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🎉 SECOND ACT ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉
Next up we've got some music coming your way from Phil Pell! Rumour his it that Phil's latest venture is taking him to Nashville... 🎸

NEXT NIGHT: 23/09 - @TheYTheatre - Bar opens 7pm, Show start 7:30pm - FREE! 🎭