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Comedy Night – Thornton Community Centre

They’re back .. following the success of the first Comedy Night at Thornton last October McSmith Events & Comedy Hotspot are proud to present a new act at the Centre on Friday 20th February 2026.

Space is limited so make sure you buy your tickets early – an ideal Christmas present perhaps.

Comedy Hotspot only bring the very best comedians to their shows, and our show at Thornton Community Centre is no exception. A line up of varied styles, who are all hilarious in their own right. Add a wonderful audience to that and it only means one thing, a superb night of live comedy. We will run the evening like a professional comedy club, ensuring we have the best possible atmosphere and conditions for live comedy.
We cannot wait to welcome you to what is going to be a great second Comedy Hotspot Comedy Event.

There will be a licensed bar at the centre.

Proceeds of a raffle will be donated to the Community Centre.

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Markfield and Thornton theatre group

Proudly present ….

Our next production is fast approaching. From 21st- 24th January 2026 we will be performing three one act plays by David Tristram, one of the UK’s most popular  comedy playwrights.

The plays revolve around four members of the Little Grimley Amateur Dramatics Society. Gordon, the pompous chairman always coming up with solutions to save the group from folding. Margaret, who sees herself as a budding actress. Joyce, whose naivety often makes her the target of ridicule, and Bernard, the brash and coarse handyman who does not mince his words.

The first play is ‘The Fat Lady Sings in Little Grimley’, in which a rival drama group threatens their survival, forcing them into a chaotic showdown. Then, desperate to boost ticket sales, they mash together every reality-TV craze they can think of – resulting in the disastrous “Little Grimley Presents Strictly Sex Factor (On Ice.)” And finally, they find themselves tangled in suspicion, as their latest production hits dangerously close to home in “Murder in Little Grimley”.

For this production the tables will be arranged in cafe style so feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks. Seating will be limited so if you are interested please ring Anne on 01530 469714 / 07450137182 or order via email a.s.a.p. Tickets are priced at £8.

Please note that occasional coarse language is used.

We hope to see you in the new year. 

Charlotte (Group Secretary)

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McSmith Events – Comedy Night

A new events company based in Thornton, McSmith Events, hosted their first event at Thornton Community Centre on Saturday 11th October.

Together with Comedy Hotspot they brought the first of what is hoped to be many Comedy nights to Thornton.

It was a hoot, three excellent comedians and a very funny host entertained us over a two and a half hour period, with the occasional short break to replenish our drinks from the bar set up in the meeting room and kitchen.

Don’t miss the next one on Friday 20th February 2026 – tickets available soon.

All in all a thoroughly enjoyable evening and something very different for Thornton.

In keeping with their ethos, McSmith Events ran a raffle with some excellent prizes, to raise money for the Community Centre (a charitable organisation that relies on donations, grants and bookings). Plus promised a £1 from every ticket sold to be donated to the centre.

The Trustees sincerely thank McSmith Events for their donation of £204 towards the running costs of the Centre.

McSmith Events are a family-run company based in Thornton, Leicestershire, bringing top-quality entertainment to local community spaces.

From comedy nights to quizzes and parties, our events supports talent, community spaces, and good causes.

Email – info@mcsmithevents.co.uk

Mobile – 07359 894186

Website – https://www.facebook.com/people/McSmith-Events/61578637385404/#

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The Beacon Players – Woodhouse Eaves

Present a comedy thriller – ‘A Tomb with a View’.

“A Tomb with a View” is a comedic thriller by Norman Robbins, set in a sinister library where a lawyer reads a will to a bizarre family, leading to a series of unexpected twists and turns.

Plot Summary

The play unfolds in the eerie library of the Tomb Mansion, where the family gathers for the reading of the will of the recently deceased patriarch, Septimus Tomb. The characters  include a variety of eccentric family members, such as a werewolf-obsessed brother, a toga wearing relative who believes he is Julius Caesar, and a gentle old lady with a penchant for  gardening. As the will is read, tensions rise, and soon, bodies start piling up, leading to a  chaotic and humorous investigation into the family’s dark secrets.

Themes and Style

“A Tomb with a View” is characterized by its blend of comedy and thriller elements, often described as a spoof thriller. The play features numerous plot twists, red herrings, and a  cast of characters that are both humorous and sinister. The setting in a gloomy mansion  adds to the atmosphere, creating a backdrop for the unfolding drama and comedy.

When and Where

7.30pm on Thurs, Fri & Sat, 27th, 28th, 29th November

Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall.

Cafe style seating – bring your own nibbles and drinks.

See poster for details on how to purchase your tickets.

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Exciting new venture at Thornton Community Centre

Thornton Community Centre Comedy Night – 11th October

Four local residents have approached the trustees at the Centre with exciting plans to bring regular comedy nights to Thornton.

The first Comedy Night will be on Saturday 11th October 2025 with four stand up comedians, Philip Simon, James Ellis, Charmian Hughes and Gavin Webster.

Comedy Hotspot only bring the very best comedians to their shows, and our show at Thornton Community Centre is no exception. A line up of varied styles, who are all hilarious in their own right. Add a wonderful audience to that and it only means one thing, a superb night of live comedy. We will run the evening like a professional comedy club, ensuring we have the best possible atmosphere and conditions for live comedy.
We cannot wait to welcome you to what is going to be a great Comedy Hotspot Comedy Event.

There will be a licensed bar at the centre. A raffle – prizes include a £60 voucher for the Coach and Horses Inn, Markfield, table for 10 at Bistro Live and a hamper from Everards Beer Hall.

A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to the Centre towards the maintenance of the Centre

To purchase tickets follow this link : –

https://www.jokepit.com/comedy-in/leicester/thornton-community-centre-comedy-night/43064

Age Restrictions:
18+

Venue opens at:
7:00pm

Venue closes at:
10:45pm

Wheelchair accessible

Travel & Parking:
Plenty of on site parking

Other Information:

Unreserved Seating – Late comers will have to sit in the empty seats remaining, irrespective of their location. All audience members will be required to sit in the designated seating area. You are buying a ticket for the show, and not to see a specific act. Refunds are not given because of line up changes. 

For more information on the acts please see the links below.

https://www.philipsimon.co.uk/

https://jameselliscomedy.co.uk/

https://charmianhughes.co.uk/

https://gavinwebster.co.uk/

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Markfield and Thornton theatre group

Proudly present ….

Chester Dreadnought bluffs his way into the crumbling stately home of an impecunious aristocratic family, and even a trigger-happy belted Earl suffering from hallucinations cannot keep at bay the enterprising pair of jewel thieves who are pursuing their loot – not to mention Chester – round the castle. Suits of armour and secret doors, mistaken identities and dotty servants all help to provide the variety of fare that goes to the making of this wild goose chase.

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Markfield & Thornton Theatre Group

The much anticipated next performance by the Markfield and Thornton theatre group – Holiday Snap – commences on Tuesday 24th September for a 4 night run.

Tickets still available – £8

The group are asking for volunteers to help them build the set on stage at Thornton Community Centre. This will take place over the weekend of Saturday and Sunday 14th & 15th September from 8am.

Do you have skills with a hammer and nails and a few hours to spare that weekend and perhaps for future performances?

Then please contact Andy Dobrowolski on 01530 469714 or if it’s easier email – MTTG.Theatre@gmail.com

MTTG is a small friendly group who would make you most welcome whether you would like to join them backstage or indeed on the stage. They normally meet for a couple of hours at the Community Centre on a Wednesday evening.