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Art

28 September 2026–3 October 2026

Leicester Drama Society

Main House

Synopsis

Important – Please note that the usual times for standard LDS plays on Saturdays have changed this season to 14:00 and 18:30. Monday to Friday shows remain at 19:30.

How much would you pay for a white painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be “art”?

One of Marc’s best friends, Serge, has just bought a very expensive painting. It’s about five feet by four, and all white. To Marc, the painting is a joke, but Serge insists Marc doesn’t have the proper standard to judge the work. Another friend, Ivan, though burdened by his own problems, allows himself to be pulled into this disagreement. Eager to please, Ivan tells Serge he likes the painting.

Lines are drawn, and these old friends square off over the canvas, using it as an excuse to relentlessly batter one another over various failures.

Ticket information

Standard £19.50

Concessions £18.00

Premium (Row L) £20.50

Early Bird Discount Available – Get 10% off if you book before 7th August 2026

Group Discount Available – Get 10% off if you book 10 or more tickets for the same show at the same time

6 for 5 Season Ticket Discount Available – Buy tickets to all 6 shows in the LDS Autumn/Winter 2026/27 Season at the same time and only pay for 5.

LDS Autumn/Winter 2026/27 Season

The Girl on the Train Monday 7th – Saturday 12th September

Art – Monday 28th September – Saturday 3rd October

Night Must Fall – Monday 26th – Saturday 31st October

Season’s Greetings – Monday 9th – Saturday 14th November

Till The Stars Come Down – Monday 25th – Saturday 30th January

Lilies on the Land – Monday 1st – Saturday 6th March

Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with one another.

 

Access

Wheelchair and carer seating available.

Please call Box Office to book 0116 255 1302.

Credits & acknowledgements

Art

By Yasmina Reza; translated by Christopher Hampton

Directed by Steve Illidge

This amateur production of “Art” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. concordtheatricals.co.uk

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