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# What is Sue Townsend Theatre like for a concert?

 Updated 19 October 2026

 

**Sue Townsend Theatre** opened in 1963 as the Phoenix. It took its present name in 2015 in honour of the Leicester author Sue Townsend, who began her writing career there as writer in residence. Leicester College lists it among its sites, and local and national arts, music, theatre and dance companies use it as a performance venue.



 

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