The theatre is housed in a building that dates back to the 19th century.
The Leicester Drama Society was founded in 1922, the same year they acquired their first premises.
The theatre is entirely run by volunteers, from the front-of-house staff to the stage technicians.
It produces approximately 10 to 12 main house productions per season, plus studio performances.
The venue has its own dedicated rehearsal rooms and costume store on-site.
The Little Theatre is a volunteer-run performing arts venue in Leicester, managed by the Leicester Drama Society. Established in 1922, the theatre operates from a building on Dover Street originally converted from a former Methodist Sunday School. It hosts an annual season of diverse productions including dramas, comedies, musicals, and pantomimes. The venue features a main auditorium with raked seating and a smaller studio space for experimental work. It serves as a community hub for local actors, directors, and technical crew. The theatre is fully owned and operated by the Society members, maintaining a consistent professional standard for community theatre. It remains one of the longest-running amateur dramatic organizations in the United Kingdom.
The vintage-style exterior marquee and entrance on Dover Street.
Book tickets in advance via their website as popular performances often sell out.
Check the programme for 'Studio' shows if you prefer intimate, small-scale productions.
Arrive early to enjoy the bar area, which is a focal point for the local theatre community.
Do not assume tickets are available at the door for high-profile weekend shows.
Closed for maintenance breaks between seasons; typically operates a summer hiatus.
