Leicester Venue’s Bold Comeback | Leicester News

A Leicester arts venue once home to the Leicester Comedy Festival has been shuttered due to financial woes, leaving performers unpaid and staff stunned by repossession notices. But in a heartwarming twist, former manager Anthony Lamb has launched a crowdfunding campaign to reclaim the space — raising over $16,000 and sparking community excitement. With plans to reopen under the new name Forum Porcorum, referencing the street’s pig market roots, Lamb’s grassroots revival is turning a crisis into a comeback story. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/555677d6127e065c