Emergency is a regular quarterly showcase set up by Speakeasy and The Y.  

The Y have now taken on the running of this project allowing local emerging artists the chance to get their work on to a professionally lit and publicised stage. Featuring the work of emerging artists from Leicester and beyond, the shows take place at The Y , East St, Leicester, and typically feature six 15-minute slots per night.  

Any performance art form is applicable- to be considered all you need to do is contact The Y with an idea. Showreels, press cuttings or glossy publicity are not needed! Priority is given to local artists but guests from outside the region often appear. Student work, work in progress, established artists trying out new ideas and new collaborations and interesting amateur stuff all regularly feature.  

 Visit The Y's website here.

“I found everyone involved very friendly, welcoming and helpful, a really nice atmosphere to work in, one of mutual support and co-operation, rather than competition… it was great to be able to offer something and have my offer accepted with trust and goodwill, without having to go through a long drawn out and stressful selection process.”  

Sarah Gifford, Performer, ‘Emergency’