Neville Staple – From The Specials plays a hometown show at Square One Coventry Sat 02/12 with support from AC30’s and Lobster.
Neville Staple, the Legendary multi-award-winning Front Man From The Specials, Fun Boy Three and Special Beat, also known as The Original Rude Boy, celebrates over 40 years of his super music career, and of the beginning of the 2-Tone movement. He continues to carry the flag for The Specials and Fun Boy Three, with honour and pride, performing hits and classics from his career.
Credited with changing the face of popular music not only once but twice, Neville’s international career is well documented and started out from the early days with Ray King, Pete Waterman (OBE), The Coventry Automatics and his Jah Baddis Sound System, before taking to the stage as a frontman of The Specials. He has performed, written or produced highly acclaimed albums and singles, and his musical awards include MOJO, NME, several Gold, Silver & Platinum Discs and a lifetime achievement award from a school in his home City of Coventry (birthplace of the 2-Tone Movement). He is celebrated as a living legend. Neville continues to write and produce new material, with his recent album being the highly celebrated ‘From The Specials & Beyond’. Neville was chosen to be one of the UK’s ‘National Treasures’ for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant list, along with his wife Sugary Staple.
Neville states, “We have lost a lot of my music buddies in recent times, so I will continue to perform in honour of them all. I love to see the massive reactions to the hit songs like Ghost Town, Too Much Too Young and Gangsters, and fans continue to write to me about my rugged, energetic and fun stage presence from back in the day. The way we bring ska to the mainstream is by mixing Jamaican music with the English punky style. I love performing live and always include my Specials hits, along with other classics and career favourites. Every show is like a massive party, where fans of all ages love to dance, stomp or sing – along!”
Neville’s 2-Tone legacy is huge. The movement helped to transcend and defuse racial tensions in Thatcher-era Britain and still resonates in today’s Brexit uncertainties. Neville’s collaborations and shows have included Amy Winehouse, Rancid, Save Ferris, No Doubt, Planet Smashers, Desmond Dekker, The Undertones, The Clash, UB40, The Jam, Sting, Madness, Midge Ure, Kim Appleby, Leee John, Toyah, Hazel O’Connor, Ferry Aid Collective, Bob Marley’s Estate, Bananarama, Dreadzone, Derrick Morgan, Clint Eastwood, Roy & Yvonne, Stranger Cole and Dub Pistols.
Support band The AC30’s are based in the Midlands and concentrate on original Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae, with a dash on 2-Tone. They have been backing band for chart topper Susan Cadogan, Carroll Thompson, Troy Ellis (Son of Alton Ellis), the U.K touring band of Stranger Cole and Alpheus, Derrick Morgan, Dave Barker and Roy & Yvonne. With a set list including The Blues Busters, Pluto Shervington, The Skatalites, Prince Buster, John Holt, Max Romeo, Ken Boothe, Jimmy Cliff, Alton Ellis, Toots and The Maytells along with original material, audiences find it hard keeping off the dance floor! Members have separately recorded and played live with Ken Boothe, Jimmy Cliff, Wyclef Jean, Black Uhuru, Bad Manners, UB40 and The Beat Ft Rankin Rogers.
Lobster is a six-piece reggae, ska, and hip-hop influenced punk band from Birmingham who continually get people skanking around the UK. They’ve shared the stage with a number of incredible bands including: Mad Caddies, The Beat, Solo Banton, Macka B, Dreadzone, OPM, Subhumans, Zion Train, Jaya the Cat, Inner Terrestials, PAIN, Random Hand, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Sonic Boom Six and Citizen Fish.
Join us for ROARsome fun this Christmas, as Dinosaur experiences presents Santa Claws! Experience a Raptor training show, led by joyful elves, where guests will be taught how to command a velociraptor, making it roar and dance.
Following the show, there will be an exciting meet and greet!
Saturday 9th December 2023 | Infant on lap (0-3) – Free
In the stillness of a church, where candles glow… comes the luminous sound of a choir in quiet harmony.
The singers will envelop you with a spellbinding sequence of seasonal favourites, little-known gems and inspirational new music. Add a climactic audience carol and a selection of readings that capture the mystery – and humour – of Christmas, and you won’t want to miss this popular, atmospheric concert.
“A truly wonderful, imaginative programme telling the Christmas story in all its guises” Birmingham Post
Based in Birmingham and acclaimed as “one of Britain’s very best choirs”, Ex Cathedra’s visits to Coventry Cathedral have become an annual tradition in recent years, with tickets selling out last year. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
This concert will end at approximately 10pm.
Refreshments will be available to purchase.
And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed’
A highlight of the Chorus’ season for us all is always the performance of Handel’s Messiah and this year, we are thrilled to be performing this wonderful work in Coventry Cathedral. Surely, there’s no better way to prepare for Christmas than through the story of the birth, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Parts of the cathedral will be candlelit for this performance. Refreshments available during the interval.
Doors will open at 6.00pm.
Tickets will sold on the door at the full price of £25. The discounted price of £20 is available in advance only.
For ticket queries contact Jill Pacey at tickets@coventrycathedralchorus.com or phone 01676 532436
The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood…
Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he?
Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103.
“Warm, witty and beautifully made… a fantastic family favourite”***** LondonTheatre1
“Perfect children’s entertainment”**** The Scotsman
The Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004 – Macmillan Children’s Books
Celebrating 40 years on the road, Dillie, Liza and Adèle, Britain’s raciest and sassiest musical cabaret trio, are bringing their brand-new show to theatres across the UK.
Fascinating Aïda have racked-up millions of internet followers, performed in the world’s most prestigious venues and been showered with awards and plaudits since they sashayed onto the scene back in 1983.
Uniquely charming, with diamond-sharp satire, filthy, hilarious, belligerent, political, poignant and outrageous, this indomitable trio are still the mistresses of their craft. Marking this astonishing milestone, the show will feature much-loved favourites and some wickedly hilarious new songs. If you’ve been delighted by Dogging, sung-along to Cheap Flights or shared their rudest ever Christmas song, don’t miss the chance to celebrate with these unstoppable performers in their glorious prime!
‘Cabaret Heaven’ ★★★★★Metro
‘Outrageous… seductive’ ★★★★Guardian
‘I can’t recommend this show highly enough’ ★★★★★ Mail on Sunday
‘Hilarious’ ★★★★Telegraph
‘Sophisticated satirical songs, performed by jazz-age cabaret muso-dames … Hips! Lips! Tits! Power!’ ★★★★★ Stewart Lee
With Michael Roulston on piano. Directed by Paul Foster.
Returning to the Belgrade after selling out in 2023!
After a decade of ground-breaking high concept shows involving overarched interlinked narratives, massive sets and enormous comedy props, Lee enters the post-pandemic era in streamlined solo stand-up mode.
One man, one microphone, and one microphone in the wings in case the one on stage breaks. Pure. Simple. Classic. Basic Lee. “The world’s greatest living stand-up” (The Times)
“Basically, basic Lee is better than most” ★★★★ The Telegraph
“Basically, Basic Lee is very funny” ★★★★ The Times
“Basically, back-to-basics Basic Lee is anything but” ★★★★★ Mail on Sunday
“It’s brilliantly choreographed, razor-sharp and laugh-aloud hilarious, but anything but basic” Louder than War
Now in its 21st year, Vampires Rock, starring Steve Steinman, returns with an incredible cast of singers, dancers and musicians.
With a tongue-in-cheek and laugh out loud storyline, it’s a show like no other.
Featuring over 25 of the greatest classic rock anthems of all time and original songs from Steve’s very own number one Rock album Take A Leap Of Faith you are guaranteed a night to remember.
“They should prescribe this show on the NHS.” Bournemouth Echo
ome out tonight as we take you to a place where the moon shines bright and we dance the night away, taking you back in time with Big Girls Don’t Cry, celebrating the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
This non-stop hit machine, authentically recreated by our phenomenal cast and live band will transport you back in time to 1963 and beyond for a magical evening enjoying all your favourites.
During the sixties and seventies number one hits such as, Sherry, December 1963 (Oh What a Night), Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry helped propel the Four Seasons and Frankie Valli to super stardom.
After selling an incredible 100 million records worldwide, there’s a Four Seasons song that shares a special place in everyone’s heart. This internationally acclaimed show authentically revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest.
It showcases Frankie’s incredible falsetto, and features his solo hits like: Grease, Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back to You, Beggin’, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, and Who Loves You.
So it’s time to hang on to what we got and celebrate one of the worlds treasures in two hours of non-stop hits with Big Girls Don’t Cry!
Oh what a night it will be! It’s the time, it’s the place, it’s the motion.
Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration, with a brand-new show for 2024!
Make new memories whilst reliving old classics, this one is for the fans as we celebrate one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen, and we say thank you!
This show has it all, the power, emotion, and star quality in this stunning production with full video and light show, as we respectfully recreate the soundtrack to your life.
Playing all the hits, from Wham! right through his glittering career, including, Wake Me Up, Too Funky, Father Figure, Freedom, Faith, Knew You Were Waiting, Careless Whisper and many more.
The Magic of Motown has been seen by over a million people, now in its 18th year touring the UK.
It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.
Come celebrate our brand-new show for 2023 as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year.
Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular.
You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more.
Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown!
Performed by the Dnipro Opera from Ukraine.
Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live orchestra numbering over 30 musicians.
After last season’s premier in the UK, Armande Concerts are delighted to bring back Dnipro Opera from the Ukraine. This opera and ballet theatre company has a long-standing heritage of top-quality opera productions, and Armande Concerts are excited to bring them back to the UK in their 2024 Opera Season.
La Bohème, is Puccini’s passionate story of love at first sight set in 19th century Paris, in a Bohemian district where students and upcoming artists live.
La Bohème is a love story between Mimi and Rodolfo. Rodolfo the poet and his friends live their lives in freedom and independence but at the price of financial struggle. One day Rodolpho falls in love with his fragile neighbour Mimi, and life takes a turn for the better. But poverty and Mimi’s ill health confront the couple with a harsh reality. They soon realise that love cannot conquer all.
In, La Bohème, Puccini not only tells a tragic story, but also portrays the subculture of Bohemians in 19th century Paris. Their great desire for freedom and independence at any cost. At the time of the premier in 1896, this opera gave a new outlook on life through everyday subject matter.
Performed by the Dnipro Opera from Ukraine.
Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live Orchestra numbering over 30 musicians.
After last season’s premier in the UK, Armande Concerts are delighted to bring back Dnipro Opera from the Ukraine. This opera and ballet theatre company has a long-standing heritage of top-quality opera productions, and Armande Concerts are excited to bring them back to the UK in their 2024 Opera Season.
Carmen – feel the thrill of fiery passion, jealousy, and violence of 19th century Seville Bizet’s most popular opera.
Carmen tells the story of the downfall of Don José, a naïve soldier who falls head over heels in love with Carmen, a seductive, free-spirited femme fatale. The infatuated Don José abandons his childhood sweetheart and neglects his military duties, only to lose the fickle Carmen to the glamorous toreador Escamillo.
The music of Carmen has been widely acclaimed for the brilliance of its melodies, enthralling atmosphere, and orchestration, as well as for the skill with which Bizet musically represented the emotions and suffering of his characters.
The Toreador Song is among the best known of all operatic arias.
The rich and colourful vigour of the gypsies’ scenes will have you on the edge of your seat, the vibrancy, enthusiasm, and intensity of the performances will reverberate long after the final curtain has fallen.
his season, Planet Ice present a fun filled version of the Wizard of Oz adapted by the Show & Skate class of amateur skaters and supported by their Professional on Tour cast.
This is an ultimate Classic for the entire family to enjoy. You will journey with Dorothy, Toto, and much-loved characters through a story of how you can transform yourself and others, for the better through generosity, kindness, and compassion.
Let us transport you into Oz with some of your favourite songs, amazing lighting production and beautiful on ice skate performances. This show has something for everyone and will leave you with that warm fun filled feeling;
“Toto, I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.”
Guaranteed to fill the hearts of young and old with the spirit of Christmas.
This show features amateur local skaters who have learnt their craft through Planet Ice’s Learn To Skate programme, giving the skaters a real moment to remember under the spotlight.
Dan has spent the last two years changing the comedy industry from the inside out, paving new career paths for himself and many others; whilst being one half of the smash-hit podcast Have A Word.
Following the triple-extended 2022 tour Smasher, 2023 will see him hit the road again to show even more people what 18,000 monthly patreons, 55,000 YouTube subscribers and one million monthly download and viewers already know – that Dan Nightingale’s Special.
‘It is his powers of observation that make him so entertaining. Outrageously funny!’
Keeping Up With NZ
Dan has spent the last two years changing the comedy industry from the inside out, paving new career paths for himself and many others; whilst being one half of the smash-hit podcast Have A Word.
Following the triple-extended 2022 tour Smasher, 2023 will see him hit the road again to show even more people what 18,000 monthly patreons, 55,000 YouTube subscribers and one million monthly download and viewers already know – that Dan Nightingale’s Special.
‘It is his powers of observation that make him so entertaining. Outrageously funny!’
Keeping Up With NZ
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood… Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Midday Variety favourite Bob Brolly returns with his ever-popular blend of Irish, country and singalong songs, with fun and laughter in abundance.
This time his guests include Coventry’s own star vocalist Emily Jane Brooks, comedian Steve Barclay and of course, our regular host, multi-instrumentalist Andy Eastwood.
Why not take advantage of our group rate tickets and bring a party to enjoy this afternoon of uplifting entertainment.
Each year we are totally overwhelmed by compliments and positive feedback from the food, the entertainment, the staff to the games marquee. We work hard on delivering you The Best Christmas Party Ever!
This festive season we present our amazing MOULIN ROUGE themed cabaret spectacular!
We dare you to try an evening of French frivolity for this year’s festive party.
Make your Christmas all the merrier – Moulin Rouge style!
Mesdames et Messieurs – this is our tribute to that Parisian pageant of passion and the performance arts.
This is the show that shocked and rocked Victorian sensibilities.
It is the cabaret that created the high-kicking, skirt-swishing can-can. It’s exotic. It’s energetic – it’s exciting!
We offer the best Christmas and New Year’s Eve Parties around so If you’re looking to book in Coventry, Warwickshire or The Midlands, we’re the place for you.
We are working in partnership with Murder 57 to create a fully interactive Murder Mystery evening for our guests, your evening will be filled with Intrigue, suspicion and of course murder!
Enjoy a delicious three-course meal with twisted tales and numerous shadowy suspects, you must keep your cool and piece together crucial clues to reveal the culprit’s true identity
Packages from £55.00 per person
So they’ve both swiped right. Now they’re meeting for the first time. Facing each other. As if that’s a normal thing to do.
But she’s being uncomfortable, and he’s a total bore. The vibe is horrific and the banter is even worse. But something is keeping them in their seats. Something is making them stay. Welcome to your hot date.
With acid wit, Miriam Battye’s new play takes a scalpel to modern romance, interrogating what we really talk about when we talk about love.
Meet Dippy’s dinosaur friends in a live experience this summer! With interactive hows and encounters, this fun filled event is guaranteed to be ROARsome!
Join us for a Northern soul weekend of great music and good times!
A WEEKEND UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH ONE OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN NORTHERN SOUL MUSIC, MR SIDNEY BARNES.
WITH LIVE PERFORMANCES BY THE SIGNATURES, STEFAN TAYLOR AND VINYL DJ’S TBC
6-7th OCTOBER 2023 at the Royal Court Hotel in Coventry.
We are delighted to welcome Pacific Jazz for our July concert. This is a collection of some of the best musicians in UK jazz who will be playing various numbers from their album featuring the music of Benny Goodman, Horace Silver, Dexter Gordon, Shorty Rogers, Jimmy Giuffre, Hammerstein/Rogers and many more.
There are no heroes in Simon Beaufoy’s heartfelt play, just a group of lads trying to regain their dignity and pride.
This fast and funny play is still very much of our time, as again we are hit by a cost-of-living crisis. Gaz and his mates are down on their luck and feel they have been thrown on the scrap heap, but they are determined to fight back and bare a little more than they ever thought they would have to.
As in the 1997 smash hit film, this brand-new production is a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, laughs and heartbreak. Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the film on a major national tour. Book now to relive the music of the 90’s and have a great night out in the company of our group of lads as they work to put on the show of their lives.
Featuring a hot man for everyone! Starring Danny Hatchard (Eastenders, Ridley Road, Our Girl, SCROOGE) as Gaz, Jake Quickenden (Footloose, Hair, X Factor, Dancing on Ice) as Guy and Bill Ward (Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie) as Gerald, with Neil Hurst (Fat Friends the Musical, All Creatures Great and Small, Coronation Street) as Dave, Ben Onwukwe (The Shawshank Redemption, Professor T, Marcella) as Horse and Nicholas Prasad (Around the World in 80 days, The Comedy of Errors, Doctors) as Lomper.
‘The classic British strip-com’ Rolling Stone
‘A story of our times’ British Theatre
‘Bursting with wit and deeply touching’ The Telegraph
‘Chuffing Champion’ Mail on Sunday
‘Deliciously enjoyable’ The Guardian
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An excitingly theatrical and chilling horror story for our time.
In the hours before a live TV debate, a young activist and a spokesperson for the ruling party meet in an isolated house in a forest. These political, ideological and religious adversaries – brought together by a journalist mutual friend – must sit and wait – fearful of the coming conflict. The forest is haunted by the spectre of a wild leopard, once caged within the crumbling house but now free to roam and terrorise at will – but only some can see the beast and hear him roar.
As crowds gather demanding to attend the debate, mounting paranoia and horror collide in an explosive unravelling of political convictions and personal histories.
This excitingly theatrical and chilling horror story for our time shows the dangers of growing populism, unbridled social media and how fear can be manufactured and manipulated to manifest itself in real and violent ways.
Deepika Arwind is a celebrated international playwright from Bangalore whose work has been presented across Europe and India, and in the USA.
Kali Theatre presents thought provoking new plays by women writers with a South Asian background which reflect and comment on our lives today. Their award-winning productions have won rave reviews, sell out performances and inspired audiences throughout the UK and beyond.
Roo is a deaf Punjabi boy from Birmingham, living in a world that wasn’t made for him.
Through pain and laughter, Roo narrates the impact of ableism and racism throughout his childhood and adult life, leading him to confront one key question: “Where do I belong?”
A coming-of-age story about discovering your community and the journey that follows. Come and be immersed in Roo’s world as he navigates across borders and grapples with his sense of identity.
All performances will be in BSL, Spoken English and Closed Captions.
★★★ “Confident and Charismatic “ – The Stage
★★★★ “Barpaga is a remarkable storyteller “ – FestMagazine
★★★★★ “Powerful Physicality” – The Limping Chicken
Winner of Mervyn Stutter’s Spirit of the Fringe Awards 2022
Winner of The Deaf Excellence Award, The Neurodiverse Review Awards
Brace yourselves sisters – the habit is coming to Coventry! Don’t miss this eagerly anticipated 2023 Olivier Award-nominated production of the Broadway and UK smash hit musical Sister Act.
Disco diva Deloris’ life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Placed under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she shouldn’t be found – a convent! Encouraged to help the struggling choir, she helps her fellow sisters find their true voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.
Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® award-winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Enchanted) and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, this heavenly musical is joyous and uplifting in equal measures. A musical sent from above, Sister Act is the brilliant, must-see show which raises the spirits and warms the soul time after time.
Under the buzzing lights of a psychiatric hospital in Aberdeenshire in 1897, Mina Murray recounts her encounters with the most terrifying of beasts: Dracula.
A throng of patients listen with bated breath as they are transported to a world where immortality and ultimate power is possible, even for women – but with terrible consequences…
Not for the faint-hearted, Morna Pearson’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic tale is filled with her trademark humour and taste for the strange and grotesque. This breathtaking gothic production transposes the action to Scotland amid the wild beauty of the landscapes of the northeast which originally inspired the novel. With an all-female and gender non binary ensemble cast we witness the addiction, intoxication, and empowerment of Mina.
Miss this contemporary re-telling at your peril…
Based on the classic novel by Bram Stoker
Conceived by Morna Pearson and Sally Cookson, Written by Morna Pearson, Directed by Sally Cookson
If you think you know the story of The Elephant Man – think again.
The European premiere of Australian playwright Tom Wright’s acclaimed play imagines an alternative. This is the story of a man fighting for his right to be and to belong.
Arriving from his East Midlands beginnings in a London thick with the grime of industrialisation, Joseph Merrick is an anomaly. In a city of factories that churn out uniformity, there is no place for a unique being like him. But Merrick and the city are evolving into something new. We follow him through the workhouse, the freakshow and hospital as he searches for acceptance in a society that just wants to stare at him.
Powerful, angry and surprising – The Real and Imagined History of the Elephant Man questions industrialisation, capitalism, disability and difference, finally putting Joseph at the centre of his own story.
Director Stephen Bailey is the winner of The RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award 2022. Zak Ford-Williams’ previous work includes Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol (Nottingham Playhouse) and BBC1 drama Better.
Supported with a grant from the Royal Theatrical Support Trust.
A JOYFUL TALE OF STAR-CROSSED ALIENS.
Soar into space with this exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back?
Music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up, from Tall Stories – the company that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage.
Five Stars “Magnificent… a tour-de-force family show.” One4Review
Five Stars “Enchanting and incredibly engaging…a beautiful adaptation.” edinburghfestivalsforkids.com
Four Stars “Catchy songs, good gags and interactive action.” The Scotsman
Five Stars “Perfect family viewing.” beyondthecurtain.co.uk
Four Stars “Their enthusiasm is infectious… tremendous fun.” East Midlands Theatre
Four Stars “A magical blend of catchy songs, adept storytelling and audience participation that youngsters lap up.” East Midlands Theatre
The Smeds and The Smoos © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2019, published by Scholastic
When a traditional production of Oscar Wilde’s classic play gets underway, everything seems to be going perfectly to plan… that is, until the lead actor fails to arrive on cue.
5 Stars
A masterclass in comedic theatre!
– NORTH WEST END UK
‘A magical, once-in-a-lifetime ephemeral experience’ ***** Theatre Scotland
You might think you know this chaotic story of love, mistaken identity and double-lives, but you have never seen it like this before. Filled with wicked Wildean wit and bursting with Bunburying, join us for a hilarious and unpredictable twist on the world’s favourite comedy classic.
“Get this on the West End now, please!” ***** – Lost in Theatreland
***** – Broadway Baby
***** – The Skinny
***** – Mumble Theatre
***** – Ask the Ushers
A show about trying to be a good person while staying a badman.
Join the star of Live at the Apollo for this “unapologetically funny” (Telegraph) exploration of empathy, morality and political contradiction.
**** Evening Standard
As seen on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You, The Big Narstie Show, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Unapologetic.
“Urgent, uncompromising and refreshingly radical fare” Telegraph
“His set – edgy, thoughtful, beholden to no one – raised the roof” Guardian
“Defiant and fearless” Metro
A Romantic ballet in which love triumphs over betrayal.
The gravely ill peasant girl Giselle falls in love with the handsome Prince Albrecht, who has been unfaithful to her. When jealous rivals claim her fiancé, the heartbreak is too much for her to bear. Weakened by her ill health and driven mad by despair, Giselle takes her own life.
After her funeral Prince Albrecht visits her grave. The spirits of women betrayed before their wedding days return to take revenge on their philandering fiancés by dancing them to death. Only Giselle’s powerful love saves the remorseful Albrecht from this cruel fate, proving that love can conquer all – even death.
Giselle remains one of the most celebrated classical ballets!
A timeless ballet with exquisite dancing.
Featuring a live orchestra with over 30 musicians.
Swan Lake is a tale of two young women, Odette and Odile, who resemble each other so strikingly that one can easily be mistaken for the other.
Swan Lake is the compelling legend of a tragic romance in which a princess, Odette, is turned into a swan by an evil curse. Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful young woman he is instantly captivated – will his love prove strong enough to break the evil spell that she is under?
From the opulent splendour of the palace ballroom to the moonlit lake where majestic swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.
Swan Lake captures, like no other ballet, the full range of human emotions – from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy.
A wonderful evening out, the memories of which you will cherish long after the final curtain falls!
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to your local theatre for a dazzling production of the most famous ballet in the world – The Nutcracker.
Featuring a live Orchestra with over 30 musicians.
Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic, and love are just some of the elements that will be brought together. A highly accessible ballet, full of familiar music such as the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
This ballet continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of all generations across the world. It is a truly captivating piece of theatre, a wonderful introduction to ballet whilst retaining its appeal for anyone who is familiar with it.
Join us this Autumn, to see The Nutcracker, the eternal seasonal favourite!
Tickets for the Belgrade’s legendary 2023 panto are on sale now!
The best-loved of all pantomimes, Cinderella is the all-time classic ‘rags-to-riches’ tale. Glass slippers, the Fairy Godmother, a pumpkin stagecoach and Prince Charming – it’s got all the ingredients for the perfect family Christmas treat – and you even get two Dames for the price of one with the Ugly Sisters!
Written by and starring Coventry’s favourite dame Iain Lauchlan, Cinderella will feature the lavish sets, outrageous costumes and magical mayhem that makes a trip to the Belgrade such an unmissable treat for thousands of families every year.
Dan is a carpenter. A Geordie through and through. Just on the mend after a heart attack.
Katie has just arrived from London. Finally got a council house for her and the kids. A fresh start.
I, Daniel Blake is one of the most important stories of a generation. A glimpse behind the headlines and the stark reality of what happens when the political system is stacked against you. With 14.5 million* people living in poverty in the UK, this is not fiction. It is reality.
A touching and vital story of how people come together in the face of adversity and how sometimes creating a family to support you just isn’t enough. The show is adapted for stage by Dave Johns who played Daniel Blake in the award winning 2016 film.
*Joseph Rowntree Foundation 2022 Poverty Report.
I, Daniel Blake adapted by Dave Johns from the film directed by Ken Loach, written by Paul Laverty, and produced by Rebecca O’Brien for Sixteen Films.
A stellar new joyful tale of star-crossed aliens, based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Join Heartbreak Productions for this warm-hearted tale that follows the highs and lows of a father-son relationship. An open-air adaptation of David Walliams Bad Dad is the perfect summer family entertainment. So, pack your picnics, grab your wet weather gear or sun-cream (or both), something to sit on, and join Frank and Gilbert as they navigate their way through car chases and convicts in the struggle to escape the clutches of the local crime lord and clear Gilbert’s name.
A brand new musical adaptation of the bestselling novel.
At a snow-covered graveside in 1930s Germany, an illiterate girl steals an abandoned book – Liesel Meminger’s first act of book thievery.
As Liesel’s appetite for books grows, so does the Nazi regime and the shadow of death is never far away. When her foster family hides a Jewish boxer in their basement, he teaches Liesel the power of words and together they plant seeds of kindness in a world set against them.
A brand new musical adaptation based on Markus Zusak‘s global best-selling novel, The Book Thief is adapted by award-winning bestselling author Jodi Picoult (My Sister’s Keeper) and Timothy Allen McDonald (adaptor of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka and James and the Giant Peach) with music and lyrics by Kate Anderson and Elyssa Samsel (Olaf’s Frozen Adventure).
★★★★★
“Heartwarming and heartbreaking”
Opening Night
★★★★★
“The music is outstanding… It is harrowing, it is emotional, it is endearing”
Fairy Powered Productions
★★★★★
“A stunning production brought to life by a creative team at the top of their game”
North West End
★★★★
“A profoundly moving, skillful success”
The Stage
★★★★
“A deft and tremendously delivered production”
The Guardian
★★★★
“A visually mesmerising masterpiece”
West End Best Friend
Following two smash hit West End seasons, Heathers The Musical, the black comedy, rock musical, based on the eponymous 1988 film, comes to the Belgrade!
Greetings and salutations!
Westerberg High’s Veronica Sawyer is just another nobody dreaming of a better day. But when she joins the beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers and her dreams of popularity may finally come true, mysterious teen rebel JD teaches her that it might kill to be a nobody, but it is murder being a somebody.
Five Stars
‘SHEER JOYFUL EXUBERANCE’
CITY AM
Four Stars
‘STILETTO SHARP’
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Four Stars
‘PACKED WITH TALENT’
THE INDEPENDENT
Four Stars
METRO
Four Stars
THE STAGE
Best friends Mohsen and Kash are gearing up for the biggest night of their lives – Jess Denver’s pool party. There’s just one problem… they can’t swim.
Fuelled by halal Haribo and chicken wings, the pair throw themselves in at the deep end, tackling cramped cubicles and cold showers as they learn how to be at one with the water.
Fierce, funny, and brimming with heart, Karim Khan examines the pressures faced by young Muslim men in this exhilarating new play about fitting in and striking out.
Winner of a Fringe First and the 2022 BBC Popcorn Writing award, Brown Boys Swim embarks on a national tour following sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience.
Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And Rat-a-tat-tat! Who’s that keeping tired Rabbit awake? You can also join in with Pig and Hen’s game of hide-and-seek and discover the special surprise Postman Bear is planning for his friends.
Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show from the team that brought you Dear Zoo Live and Dear Santa promises to be the perfect treat for children of all ages.
How can one decision alter her story for ever?
La Bamba! tells the story of how the power of music can transform a generation and celebrate a community.
Sofia, a 17-year-old from Los Angeles, has music in her blood. From the moment her father handed her a guitar, her dream was to become a superstar. Inspired by her musical heroes and with the help of her family, Sofia will discover that whilst talent makes you a star, it’s fate that can make you a legend. As she mixes the music from her roots with the music in her heart, Sofia will bring together a community that has never felt more divided.
La Bamba! is a jaw-dropping new musical that combines Latin, R&B, and timeless rock and pop to tell the ultimate feel-good story of a young girl with a big voice, big dreams, and an even bigger heart. It features breath-taking choreography from Strictly Come Dancing favourite and Italian Latin champion Graziano Di Prima.
La Bamba! is a vibrant new musical fiesta about passion and pride, and the realisation that every journey begins with a single step.
Midlands’ Best Dance Crew 2023 an exciting, energetic show featuring some of the very best dance groups battling it out for the title and a cash prize.
An awe-inspiring modern cirque show suitable for all the family.
Unleash your inner WARRIOR!
Ideal for children and approved by real mums & dads for all ages.
Breath taking stunts, Pulse raising action & Heart-warming fun
” EXHILARATING ”
The Stage
” JAW-DROPPING ”
Cambs Times
“We had a great time on Sunday, thank you for a very entertaining afternoon 😀 10/10 highly recommend.
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“It was my son’s first time at a circus last Sunday and he has told everyone about it! He has Autism and ADHD and usually struggles in loud busy spaces but he immersed himself in the experience and loved everything about it, so we are returning again this Sunday! 😀
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2023 Video Promo Here – https://youtu.be/SdUZYIbvqzg
Book Here – https://www.circuscortex.com/tickets
BOX OFFICE: 02038160295
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Based on the Sunday Times bestseller which inspired one of this century’s most treasured films, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel takes us on a journey to India with an eclectic group of British retirees as they embark on a new life.
The luxury residence is far from the opulence they were promised, but as their lives begin to intertwine, they are charmed in unexpected and life-changing ways.
Starring Belinda Lang (2 Point 4 Children, Oklahoma!), Paul Nicholas (Jesus Christ Superstar, Just Good Friends, Eastenders), Tessa Peake-Jones (Only Fools and Horses) and Graham Seed (The Archers, The Mousetrap). Also featuring Rekha John-Cheriyan (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Tomb Raider, Hollyoaks), Nishad More (King Lear, My Mother’s Wedding) and Marlene Sidaway (Coronation Street, Pride and Prejudice).
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a joyous comedy about taking risks, finding love and embracing second chances, even in the most surprising of places.
Get ready for the journey of a lifetime.
Major UK Tour. Prior to West End.
“I’m so thrilled that my characters are stepping into a new life on the stage. They’ve been waiting impatiently for the curtain to rise, and none of them is getting any younger. So welcome again to the Marigold Hotel! We’ve assembled an amazing cast, so I hope they bring you plenty of laughs, and some warm sparks of recognition.” Deborah Moggach
Jukebox Rhythm Orchestra will be playing a night of jazz dance classics at Drapers’ Hall this May, and our very own Coventry Music Session band will be the supporting act for the night
We are excited to announce that the mesmerising Jukebox Rhythm Orchestra will be performing at Drapers’ Hall in May. It will be a night of classic tunes which will get you dancing in your seats, from the Roaring 20’s to the present day with a mix of dance floor fillers, sizzling horns and rocking rhythms.
The event will also feature a set from our talented young session band who have been busy rehearsing hard and making some amazing sounds. It will be a great chance to see them play live.
Experience this special Great Gatsby Party Night with music from the ‘20s the perfect occasion to enjoy with friends, family or work colleagues.
This night of superb food, entertainment and casino tables takes place in our lavish Marquee and is guaranteed to get you into the festive spirit!
Your evening will include:
Arrival Cocktail
Set Four Course Meal
Tea/Coffee
Live Entertainment
Casino Tables
After Party and Silent Disco
Arrival at 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Dinner at 7:45pm
Bar until 1:00am
Silent Disco until 12:00 – 1:30am
Smart or 1920s attire dress code
Suitable for ages 16+