Richard Dawkins – one of the most respected scientists and thinkers of our time – is to embark on a new tour of the USA and Europe, including six unmissable dates in England and Scotland.
The world-renowned evolutionary biologist and best-selling author of such landmark books as The Selfish Gene, The God Delusion and Unweaving The Rainbow has earned millions of admirers through his passion for the wonders of science and the vital importance of reason.
He now takes to the road later this year with An Evening With Richard Dawkins and Friends.
Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday April 19 via ticketmaster.co.uk
An incident in police custody has led to protests and riots in the city’s streets.
16 year old Luther, his father Malcolm and grandfather Sidney take refuge at the family’s Caribbean restaurant. Thrown together for the night, their differing opinions on racism, masculinity, sexuality, parenting, and love are revealed, with explosive consequences.
At times devastating and shocking, yet hilarious and heartwarming, Revealed celebrates the courage in connecting with those we find hardest to love.
This gripping family drama is written by renown writer and performer Daniel J Carver (RSC, SeaView) and directed by the Belgrade’s Associate Director Jay Zorenti-Nakhid.
Steve Steinman’s Anything For Love – The Meat Loaf Story. It’s all About the music!
The highly acclaimed show producer and No.1 recording artist, Steve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits. The show Includes Steve’s very own No.1 single, Everything They Said Was True, written by John Parr and Meat Loaf and gifted to Steve. For over 30 years Steve has toured the world with his productions Anything For Love and Vampires Rock and now touring his own original music.
With an incredible stage set, ten-piece live band combined with Steve’s well known sense of humour and stage presence, the show can only be described as awesome.
The show will have you shouting for more as Steve and his cast of singers and dancers take you on a nostalgic trip back in time. Featuring all the hits including: Anything For Love, Bat Out Of Hell, Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love, Total Eclipse Of The Heart and many, many more.
After the Act is a new 1980’s-inspired musical about pride, protest…and abseiling lesbians.Thatcher’s Section 28, which banned the “promotion” of homosexuality in schools, was the landmark legislation that silenced a generation, offered a global blueprint for LGBTQ+ oppression and galvanised a movement. After the Act is funny, camp and unapologetically queer but also a clear-eyed exposure of the political playbook used to enact repressive laws.
Its joyously exuberant original live score accompanies the inspiring, sometimes heart-breaking, stories of teachers, students and activists impacted by the legislation. This is the story of how a moral panic gripped a nation – and a community decided to fight back
Written by Billy Barrett and Ellice Stevens
Directed by Billy Barrett
Composed by Frew
Featuring a live 30-piece orchestra.
After last year’s successful tour, Imperial Classical Ballet return to the Belgrade to enchant you with the delightful production of Swan Lake.
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!
Featuring a live 30-piece orchestra.
After last year’s successful tour, Imperial Classical Ballet return to the Belgrade to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker.
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.
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!
When freedom is not given, it must be taken.
Based on a true story, Enough of Him explores the life of Joseph Knight, an African man enslaved by plantation owner Sir John Wedderburn and brought to Scotland to serve in his Perthshire mansion.
Highly favoured by Wedderburn and yet still enslaved, Knight balances on the knife edge between obligation and a soul-deep yearning for freedom. He forges a bond with Annie, a young Scottish servant working in the household, and the two of them fall in love.
But the walls of Ballindean do not keep secrets — their affair unsettles Lady Wedderburn, whose bitter loneliness is only deepened by the close bond her husband has with Knight. Joseph will endure bondage no longer. What happens when Joseph’s dreams clash with those of the man who owns him? What becomes of us all when past brutalities bleed into our present realities?
Written by Glasgow-based writer May Sumbwanyambe, this compelling domestic drama is a thrilling exploration of power and its attendant tensions: between those who are enslaved and those who are free, servants and masters, husbands and wives.
Following a critically acclaimed and award-winning Scottish tour in 2022, Enough of Him returns to stages across the country in Autumn 2024.
We are delighted to announce that the 2024 legendary Belgrade panto will be the much-loved classic Dick Whittington!
This enchanting tale of fame and fortune will be jam-packed with the magic, sparkle, laughter and adventure that make a trip to the Belgrade an unmissable Christmas tradition for thousands of families every year.
Join Dick and his trusty cat on an exciting quest to see if the streets of London really are paved with gold. Can Dick find love, can his faithful feline rid London of King Rat and his hordes of little rats, and will his dream of becoming Mayor of London ever come true? There’s only one way to find out!
Make sure you book early to guarantee the best seats at the best price on your preferred date – our most popular performance dates are filling up fast!
Experience the Magic of Dickens’ Classic: A One-Man Show of “A Christmas Carol”
Step into the enchanting world of Charles Dickens’ timeless holiday tale, “A Christmas Carol,” brought to life by a masterful solo performance by Actor Christopher Commander.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as one actor takes on the challenge of portraying all the beloved characters in this heartwarming story of redemption and holiday spirit.
Event Highlights:
Captivating Solo Performance: Witness the extraordinary seamless transitions between characters, including the miserly Scrooge, the ethereal ghosts, and the warm-hearted Cratchits.
Intimate Setting:The spectacular atmosphere of the great hall will make you feel as though you are experiencing the story first-hand.
Pre-Show Drinks:Arrive early and enjoy festive drinks at the Tales of Tea Restaurant, open from 6:30 PM. It’s the perfect way to set the mood for the evening’s entertainment.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of “A Christmas Carol” like never before. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to add a touch of Dickensian charm to their holiday season.
Book your tickets now for an evening of storytelling that will warm your heart and ignite your holiday spirit!
Recommended for guests ages 16+.
Please note the bar in our Tales of Tea Restaurant is open for pre-show drinks from 6:30 PM.
This event will last one hour.
Grab your wands, don your house robes, and apparate yourselves to The Glee Club! A very magical improv show awaits…
Spontaneous Potter is an entirely improvised Harry Potter comedy play, based on an audience suggestion of a fanfiction title. An entirely new Potter adventure is magically improvised on the spot – with live musical accompaniment!
Previous titles performed include:
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Commerce
Harry Potter and the Neville Wears Prada
Harry Potter and the Rise of the Planet of the Snapes
Harry Potter and the Struggle for a Decent Mortgage in This Economy
(Strong chance of magical mischief and unforgivable curse words!)
Audience Notice: Strong language, Scenes of an adult nature, audience interaction, flashing lights.
Brought to you by the comedy improvisers behind the critically-acclaimed and award-winning “Spontaneous Sherlock”.
Derek Award, Best PBH Show Edinburgh Fringe 2017 (Winners)
Top 100 Rated Show, Edinburgh Fringe 2017 (The List)
Best Variety, Scottish Comedy Awards 2018 (Nominees)
Note: Spontaneous Potter is an unofficial show that is not endorsed by or affiliated with Warner Bros., JK Rowling or her publishers. All rights to the ‘Harry Potter’ books and associated trademarks are the property of JK Rowling / her publishers. All film / image rights associated with the film series are property of Warner Bros.
OH MY LOVE, MY DARLING… I’VE HUNGERED FOR YOUR TOUCH.
Walking back to their apartment late one night, a tragic encounter sees Sam murdered and his beloved girlfriend Molly alone, in despair and utterly lost. But with the help of a phony storefront psychic, Sam, trapped between this world and the next, tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving her from grave danger.
The movie Ghost is one of cinema’s biggest all-time hits. Starring the late Patrick Swayze alongside Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg, it was the highest grossing film of 1990 and won an Oscar for screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin who has adapted his screenplay for this musical.
The international smash-hit returns to the stage, featuring The Righteous Brothers’ Unchained Melody alongside many more terrific songs co-written by Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart.
A very special (trick or) treat for Halloween, Gandeys Circus returns once again with a brand-new action packed legendary Halloween Spooktacular Big Top Show for all the family.
A specially selected international cast of skeletons, vampires, Jack o’lanterns and not forgetting Circus Artistes, have been brought together for this year’s sensational extravaganza.
From the thrill acts to the big production numbers Gandeys are famous for, it’s all here and you will be on the edge of your seat with excitement, rolling in the aisles with laughter, and hiding under your coats from the spooky thrills.
We look forward to welcoming you back with our brand-new production, from our family to your family…
Harriet Walter brings George Eliot to bold and dramatic life, through Eliot’s novels, letters, journals, poetry and journalism.
In tune with George Eliot’s radicalism, Orchestra of the Swan’s Artistic Director David Le Page has devised a dazzlingly creative music programme that features 21st century female singer-songwriters including Kate Bush, Florence Welch, PJ Harvey and Joan Armatrading.
Performing with acclaimed singer-songwriter, SuRie. Internationally renowned for classical, pop and musical theatre, SuRie also won the Offie for Lead Performance in a Musical in 2024 for her portrayal of Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun.
Coventry played a huge part in Eliot’s life, and this performance has been commissioned by St Mary’s Guildhall, Coventry. George Eliot is said to have set the courtroom scene in Adam Bede in their 700 year-old Great Hall.
Script commissioned by St Mary’s Guildhall with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to National Lottery players.
Fine dining options available for this performance.
Narrator Harriet Walter
Vocals SuRie
Music Director David Le Page
Writer Deirdre Shields
Ticket Price: £35 (concert only)
£75 Premium package (per person) includes 2 course dining at the Tales of Tea restaurant and seating in the front two rows of the concert
£70 Gold package (per person) includes 2 course dining at the Tales of Tea restaurant and seating in the middle rows of the concert.
Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone.
Pre-Concert Dinner Menu Information
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When booking your combined pre-dinner and concert ticket, please select a main course and a dessert course in the booking options. If you prefer to decide closer to the event, select the ‘I will decide nearer the time’ tab, and we will contact you to confirm your choice. However, please specify your dietary requirements now.
PLEASE NOTE the dietary requirements box requires text in the field. Therefore if you do not have any dietary requirements, please enter N/A.
Meet Vy, a talented songwriter aiming to make it big in the 1940’s Harlem scene.
They all say that women will never be taken seriously in a man’s world. Our protagonist is determined to prove them wrong – but how?
A cunning gender swap gives Vy access to her idol, the Duke, and nightclub sensation Lady Liv. Vy’s attempts at being a man are a little too convincing, and the three form a complicated love triangle. Who will come out on top?
This stylish musical, directed by Michael Buffong, fuses the thrilling music of Duke Ellington and hip-hop choreography with a contemporary retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
“They’re sayin I brought it on myself. Oh yeah, they’ve heard about me. Basically it must’ve been my fault cause I’m me, Destiny”
Destiny dreams big. She dreams glamour. She’s gonna be an MTV Base backing dancer, you watch. If J-Lo can make it outta the Bronx then Destiny can make it off the Hill Rise estate in Chippenham. She’s fearless, ferocious and up for the fight (she’s had to be). Born below the breadline, she’s desperate to see beyond the neighbourhood and find hope in hopelessness.
This monologue follows the story of a teenage girl growing up on a rural Wiltshire council estate. After a big night out takes a turn for the worst, Destiny’s life spirals out of control as she desperately tries to learn how to love and be loved.
Destiny is a recipient of The Pleasance’s 2021 National Partnerships Award with Bristol Old Vic FERMENT and was shortlisted for Theatre West’s Write On Women Award.
It has been developed with support from Tobacco Factory Theatres, Bristol Old Vic FERMENT, Pound Arts, Strike a Light, The Pleasance, Tim Crouch, Wiltshire Creative, Natural Theatre, Paper Arts, Theatre Bristol, Hawkwood College, Arts Council England and Gane Trust.
Florence is a writer, performer and facilitator from Chippenham in Wiltshire. She writes for both stage and screen about / with working class communities in the Southwest in the hope to make the arts more accessible to everyone regardless of background and geographical location.
She is the Writer in Residence at Pentabus Theatre, an Open Session Writer at the Bristol Old Vic and an associate artist at Strike a Light, as part of the Let Artists Be Artists programme.
It’s time to step into the light.
Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where the very best musical theatre showstoppers meet jaw-dropping circus spectacular.
A world that explodes into colour as everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway hits combine with breathtaking, amazing performances, incredible contortionists, and thrilling feats of agility and flair.
It’s the brand-new variety spectacular everyone is talking about . . welcome to Cirque: the award-winning, smash-hit sensation that is fun for all the family.
Let the music lift you on a truly wondrous journey bursting with kaleidoscopic colour. Stars of the West End combine with incredible circus performers as the biggest hits from your favourite theatre shows are brought to the stage in unique, spellbinding style.
An all-star cast performing the big, big numbers from your favourite shows are joined by mesmerising circus stars – making for an enchanting production that is charming and astonishing in equal measure.
Enter the extraordinary world of Cirque.
Roll up, roll up and book your seats now for an unforgettable night out – truly like no other.
“A horse in the Guildhall? The mess!”
Step back in time as St Mary’s Guildhall comes to life with a bold original production set in medieval Coventry.
One October evening in 1548, Coventry man Whitfield Saunders prepares to take on the mantle of Lord Mayor.
As preparations for the lavish festivities spiral out of control, and a band of minstrels mock his every move, he scrambles to salvage the city’s coffers from financial ruin. But when the nation’s greatest powers converge on Coventry in the pursuit of lost treasure, Whitfield’s big day may become his last.
This October, Coventry’s EGO Arts brings you Unholy Trinity, a raucous medieval tale 476 years in the making.
Inspired by the old habit of telling the hive of a death Tell it to the Bees weaves
together wonder and folk tales, true life accounts and encounters with bees both in folklore and the natural world.
Presented as part of the Dead Good Death Festival (3-5 May at the Anglican Chapel) this performance is about travelling forward, hope, and life whilst still remembering those that have gone before. It is lively, funny and thought provoking.
Expect shapeshifting magic, wise women, and bee lore, nature imagery and travelling
companions who are not of this world
The Three Inch Fools present an essential guide on how to keep your head in the Tudor Court. Unexpectedly thrust into the limelight, young Henry navigates the ups and downs of courtly life, and all whilst fighting the French (again) and re-writing religion. The Fools hit the road with this brand new comedy – a mad-capped take on Britain’s most epic monarch, and those infamous wives.
“So entertaining…laugh-out-loud funny”
“Riotously fun. Hugely enjoyable”
“The ultimate British theatrical experience” – Hastings Independent Press
“Great fun for the whole family…my kids are still talking about it!”
Bring your own blankets, cushions, and camping-chairs and join us on our outdoor adventure at some of the most beautiful and historic landmarks in the UK. Come prepared for the weather – the performance will continue come rain come shine!
Three Inch Fools
The Three Inch Fools are an innovative touring theatre company acclaimed for their fast-paced and musically driven approach to theatre. They have built a reputation for staging bold and vibrant open-air productions at some of the UK’s most spectacular historic and natural landmarks. This summer The Fools will perform, come rain come shine, in the great British outdoors at over 80 different venues across the UK – castles, gardens, stately homes, historic barns, National Trust properties, village greens, churches, cathedrals, museums and art centres (indeed any place where four actors and an audience can fit!). The Three Inch Fools have been touring since 2015, having so far performed at over 180 venues and to almost 120,000 audience members
Event Details
– Picnics welcome from 6pm.
– 7pm start time
-The performance will last approximately 100 minutes (+ a 20 minute interval).
– This performance is an outdoor performance. We recommend that you bring blankets/chairs/cushions etc. to sit on. Come prepared for the weather with warm coats and waterproofs etc, as the performance will continue come rain come shine!
We recommend booking tickets for this performance online in advance. For further information about this performance please email boxoffice@threeinchfools.com.
Enjoy cinema’s most iconic spy film favourites performed by a luscious symphony orchestra with vocalists under impressive illuminations in this beautiful historical venue.
Playing the music of legends including Shirley Bassey, Madonna, Adele, Sam Smith, Tina Turner and Paul McCartney!
The programme packs in 75 minutes of some of the most well-known movie themes of this genre, performed as you’ve never heard or seen them before.
Please note, this is a seated event.
Tickets start at £20.
Concert Details:
First Concert: 6pm
Second Concert: 8:15pm
What our audiences say:
“Absolutely epic night. Loved every minute of it. Great musicians and singers, wonderful venue and fabulous atmosphere. Couldn’t stop smiling!”
“Great night. Orchestra superb.”
“I’ve seen them live and they were fabulous. Nothing beats watching live music, performed by extremely talented musicians. If you get the chance to see them do go, you won’t be disappointed.”
Performed by The Limelight Orchestra – www.limelightorchestra.co.uk
The Comedy of Errors
Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK.
Join the troupe at Coventry Cathedral for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ like you’ve never seen before. When two sets of estranged twins are brought together on the same island, this classic comedy takes hold, with mistaken identity, music and manic costume changes a plenty.
This is an outdoor production, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on, a picnic to dig into, and dress for the weather!
“Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish” – The Stage, on theHandleBards’ Twelfth Night
Visit www.handlebards.com to find out more!
Notes on Performance
– Doors open at 6pm, so bring a picnic and come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
– Chairs, picnics, blankets and any other low level accessories are welcome.
– In case of rain, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching, so please wear these instead.
– This is an outdoors performance and surfaces may be uneven – if you have any access related questions ahead of the performance please get in touch!
Important Ticket Conditions – Please Read
– Under 5’s are free – no ticket needed.
– Tickets will also be available to purchase on the day at the venue for £20 each.
– You can bring your tickets digitally, on a phone or tablet, so save the trees and please don’t print them.
Seventy minutes. Seven seasons. One Spike.
This fast-paced gem brings you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told through the eyes of the one person who knows it inside out… Spike. Buffy Revamped tours the UK following its award-winning Edinburgh Fringe premiere in 2022, a Christmas season in Toronto in 2023 and several sold-out national tours.
Funny, satirical and bursting with 90s pop-culture references, it’s the perfect parody for Buffy aficionados and those who never enrolled at Sunnydale High alike.
Created by comedian Brendan Murphy whose last show, FRIEND (The One with Gunther), won Best Play at the World Wide Comedy Awards.
‘A hilarious romp through Buffy’s life and times’
★★★★★ British Theatre Guide
‘Infectious and joyful energy’
★★★★★ EdFringeReview
‘If you are even remotely a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, this is not to be missed’
★★★★★ Broadway Baby
Winner: Best One Person Show and Best Comedy Performance at the DarkChat Awards 2022.
Do The Write Thing presents, Nelly-A Folk Musical.
Twenty years on from his published biography, writer Graham Hopkins finally gets his Nelly – A Folk Musical onto the stage!
In Restoration England, Nell Gwynne became the most famous woman alive. Theatre is all about storytelling. Folk music is all about storytelling. And Nell Gwynne-what a story! Born into poverty the young Nelly was a cinder girl, a fish hawker, an orange seller but became the leading comedy actress of her day.
She is perhaps best known to history as the mistress of Charles II. But is really known to us because she was funny. Samuel Pepys called her “pretty witty Nell”. Playwrights, poets and politicians – the sharpest minds courted her and were part of her “merry gang”.
Hopkins brought together some of the folk world’s best songwriters, Jo Freya, Robb Johnson (“An English original”, The Guardian), Reg Meuross (“one of the finest singer-songwriters this country has produced” BBC Radio 2), Lucy Ward (“impressive and original”, The Guardian), Boff Whalley (ex-Chumbawamba), and Dave Wilson (Winter Wilson – “Special” RnR Magazine) to create 19 belting songs which punctuate this story of a remarkable woman in a fascinating time – the king restored to the throne, plague, Great Fire, and plots galore.
This is a colourful story, funny and moving, performed by actors Emily Jane Brooks (Nelly) and Conor Lynam (Charles II and all male roles.)
“They will tell you that legal and illegal are the same as right and wrong. And I’ve told you that you only have to sit still for a moment and watch the pieces move to see what a lie that is.”
Mason is an activist. He’s always been able to talk his way out of trouble, win any argument and speak out against injustice until an incident in a heritage house takes all that away from him. How do you keep speaking up when everything’s designed to silence you?
Written by former Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey (GrimeBoy, Birmingham Rep) and directed by award-winning theatre maker, Gail Babb (Stars, Tamasha – OFFIE’S Best New Play 2024), Please Do Not Touch follows Mason into the belly of the systems he’s been protesting.
“An exceptional piece of work, deftly handled by the impressive Casey Bailey”
Birmingham Review on GrimeBoy.
“One of Birmingham’s best and brightest voices.”
Vanessa Kisuule
As electrifying as ever, the world’s best-loved musical is coming to Coventry!
After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High. But can they survive the trials and tribulations and find true love once more?
With its phenomenal score, bursting with hits including ‘Summer Nights’, ‘Greased Lightnin’, ‘Hopelessly Devoted to You’ and ‘You’re the One That I Want’.
The multi award-winning Coventry Musical Theatre Society are proud to bring this spectacular show to the Belgrade Theatre. Following their highly successful productions of Kinky Boots, Peter Pan, Shrek, Annie, Monty Python’s Spamalot and 42nd Street.
This amateur production is presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
Two actors. Six beloved films. One hilarious parody!Fresh from a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, this smash hit comedy parodies your favourite chick flicks in one hysterical, fast-paced show.
From the deck of the Titanic to the glittery pink halls of Harvard Law, watch as New York City comedians Kerry Ipema and KK Apple transform the stage with songs, dance breaks, and pop culture hilarity. If you love chick flicks, you’ll love this show. If you hate chick flicks…you’ll love this show!
This joyfully funny show heads out on tour after rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe, an off-Broadway run, and audience awards across North America. Grab your besties, your cinephile pals, or even your brunette nemesis for a night of fun, frothy comedy.
Two actors. Six beloved films. One hilarious parody!Fresh from a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, this smash hit comedy parodies your favourite chick flicks in one hysterical, fast-paced show.
From the deck of the Titanic to the glittery pink halls of Harvard Law, watch as New York City comedians Kerry Ipema and KK Apple transform the stage with songs, dance breaks, and pop culture hilarity. If you love chick flicks, you’ll love this show. If you hate chick flicks…you’ll love this show!
This joyfully funny show heads out on tour after rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe, an off-Broadway run, and audience awards across North America. Grab your besties, your cinephile pals, or even your brunette nemesis for a night of fun, frothy comedy.
Two actors. Six beloved films. One hilarious parody!
Fresh from a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, this smash-hit comedy parodies your favourite chick flicks in one hysterical, fast-paced show.
From the deck of the Titanic to the glittery pink halls of Harvard Law, watch as New York City comedians Kerry Ipema and KK Apple transform the stage with songs, dance breaks, and pop culture hilarity. If you love chick flicks, you’ll love this show. If you hate chick flicks… you’ll love this show!
This joyfully funny show heads out on tour after rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe, an off-Broadway run, and audience awards across North America. Grab your besties, your cinephile pals, or even your brunette nemesis for a night of fun, frothy comedy.
★★★★★
‘Not to be missed’
Daily Mail
Adapted from the novel and popular film, Legally Blonde: The Musical traces the vibrant journey of Elle Woods, a cheerfully fashionable UCLA sorority queen whose world crumbles when her boyfriend Warner ends their relationship.
Determined to break stereotypes and showcase her depth beyond her blonde appearance, Elle surprises everyone by pursuing him to Harvard Law School.
Amidst challenges of fitting in and academic hurdles, she discovers a surprising aptitude for law, defying everyone’s expectations.
Elle’s infectious pink spirit prevails, challenging norms and proving that authenticity triumphs.
The musical unfolds as a delightful celebration of self-discovery, resilience, and the transformative power of staying true to oneself.
Based on the classic fairytale, this short family opera tells the tale of the Pied Piper and his mystical (and dangerous) powers …
With music by one of Britain’s most famous composers, Sir Charles Hubert Parry
Featuring a cast of professional soloists and community chorus, and accompanied by the West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra.
The opera will be followed by a short concert of opera classics.
Based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Charlie loves reading. Especially books about pirates. But his sister hates it – it’s boring! Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun? Perhaps if she read a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading a book about a knight…
Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, and perhaps you will be able to help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book…
Charlie loves reading. Especially books about pirates.
But his sister hates it – it’s boring! Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun? Perhaps if she read a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading a book about a knight…
Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook , brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, and perhaps you will be able to help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book…
Based on the original book Charlie Cook Favourite Book – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Produced by The Lowry and Little Angel Theatre.
Feingold’s Circus boasts an eclectic line-up of world-class performers. But behind the scenes, the stars are terrorised by the ringmaster from hell.
You’ve seen them taming lions, braving high wires and performing death-defying stunts, but taking down their ringmaster will be their biggest feat yet.
And when local postman Ted offers to help, the performers discover he has a few tricks of his own in his postbag…
An original play brought to you by Coventry’s EGO Arts and a community ensemble of all ages and abilities.
There used to be an empty chair at the back of the class, but now a new boy called Ahmet is sitting in it.
He’s nine years old (just like me), but he’s very strange. He never talks and never smiles and doesn’t like sweets – not even lemon sherbets, which are my favourite!
After learning that he has fled his own war-torn country, Ahmet’s classmates have ‘The Greatest Idea in the World’ – a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his family. An unexpected and often hilarious adventure follows, all topped off with a terrific twist.
Told from a child’s perspective, balancing heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class highlights the power of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn’t always make sense and reminds us that everyone needs a place to call home.
‘A lovely, warm-hearted celebration of courage and friendship.’
The Guardian
‘This is a beautiful, open-hearted debut that should help children be the best they can be and realise the power of kindness.’
Book Trust
Winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2019
Winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2019
Swim, Aunty, Swim! is a profound, poetic story of friendship, loss, sisterhood, motherhood, ageing, starting again, and the sublime power of water.
DAT REN WE BIT BITA-LIF SOTE I BITA, NA-IN BIT SHUGA KEN SOTE I SWIT – Krio Proverb
Translation: The same rain that beats bitter-leaf until its bitter, beats sugar cane until it’s sweet.
Fatu is in search of a new life and a fresh start. Leaving London behind, she makes her way to Coventry. There she forms a friendship with fellow members of her new church, Aunty Blessing and Aunty Ama – a fiery, entertaining and sharp-witted duo of West African women in their prime, navigating changes and transitions in their own lives.
At Ama’s whim, the three of them embark on a watery challenge.
What begins as light-hearted fun and a distraction from the mundane routine of life and church, becomes a ritual of healing and rebirth, after a season of grieving.
Set across Lagos, Accra, Freetown, London, Birmingham, and Coventry, Swim, Aunty, Swim! is written by Siana Bangura and directed by Madeleine Kludje.
Calling all revolting children and their parents – come and be a little a bit naughty at Sing-a-Long-a Matilda the Musical.
From the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music and Sing-a-Long-a Frozen.
Now is your chance to interact with this incredible tale of a little girl making her great escape! Find the “magic” inside of you and join our gang at the latest film to get the singalong treatment, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning Matilda the Musical based on Roald Dahl’s novel.
Matilda is an extraordinary girl, who armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results.
Our host will help you have “a holiday in your head” as they teach you some dance moves, show you how to use your free props bags and have you booing the villains and championing the heroes. YOU the audience are the stars!
It couldn’t be easier or more fun! The first rule of Sing-a-Long-a is THERE ARE NO RULES! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.
Do you want to change your story and be a little bit naughty? Well, this is your chance.
Please note this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show.
Spot is having a very special birthday party and you’re invited!
With party hats, songs, dancing and lots of interactive party games, this is going to be the best birthday party ever!
Join Steve the Monkey, Tom the Crocodile and Helen the Hippo to say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPOT!
Based on the beloved Eric Hill classic Happy Birthday Spot, this brand-new adaptation brings your favourite pup and his friends to life in an interactive and accessible show suitable for ages 2 plus and their grown ups.
Spot has been an integral part of childhood for over 40 years and with his inquisitive nature, sense of curiosity, boundless energy, and simple shapes and colours, Spot helps families, babies and toddlers explore the world around them.
Following the show there will be a meet and greet with Spot!
Copyright © The Eric and Gillian Hill Family Trust / Salspot Ltd. 20XX
FUN WITH SPOT is a trademark of Salspot Ltd. Used under license from Salspot Ltd. All rights reserved
Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical show for all the family.Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you’d think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don’t wake the Dragon…
This award-winning show is back on tour direct from the West End, from the creators of the international smash hit Dinosaur World Live, who bring spectacular puppets to life.
Don’t miss this spell-binding adventure, live on stage!
Catherine Bohart’s back and older than ever.
And adulthood frankly isn’t living up to her expectations. Join this “effortless” (Chortle) “star in the making” (Skinny) for a hilariously twisted second coming-of-age saga as she reckons with death obsessed parents, living in a house share with OCD and queer reproduction in her thirties.
As seen and heard on Live at the Apollo, The Mash Report, Immaculate (Amazon Prime Special) and Mock the Week.
“She keeps the laughs coming” Times
“A show that’s worth holding onto” Guardian
“Pretty much the perfect comedy package” Beyond The Joke
Following SOLD-OUT performances in London’s West End, a worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation.
Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including: Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.
Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!
Fantastic – Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2.
Authentic and Exciting – The Stage
Rome 44BC. Egotistical Emperor Julius Caesar is sweating (and it’s not just the heatwave). His liberal Senators are a stabbing pain in the backside.
They’ve had enough! Rome is in chaos, trust in the government is weak and the emperor’s fate is written in the stars (or the ‘entrails of a goat’). The peasants are revolting as the most famous political coup in literature is given the Oddsocks treatment. Expect the tearing of togas, the swishing of roman swords, some preposterous puppetry and the biggest battle scene five actors have ever created.
On your marcus, getus setus, let the games begin!
International sensation What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back!
Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney – Queen Of The Night, What’s Love Got To Do With It? pays homage to one of the most iconic and much-loved musical artists of the 20th Century: the legendary Tina Turner.
In this exciting live show, audiences can expect a night of high energy with feel-good rock-and-roll featuring Tina’s greatest hits performed by amazing vocalists and supported by a full live band.
In a breathtaking career spanning more than 50 years, audiences can look forward to hearing stunning musical arrangements of Tina’s most-loved classic hits including: Private Dancer, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, Proud Mary, River Deep, Nutbush City Limits, Simply The Best and many more. This not-to-be-missed musical experience is a stunning celebration of the life and music of one of the greatest female singers of our time.
The massive debut tour of What’s Love Got To Do With It? launched in February 2019 and quickly proved to be the ultimate tribute show with audiences packing out theatres and arenas across the UK and Europe
Get swept away into the dazzling world of Bollywood!
From the makers of Britain’s Got Bhangra comes the world premiere of a new British musical.
Get ready to be swept away into the dazzling world of Bollywood!
Rifco’s most ambitious musical yet, Frankie Goes to Bollywood is a breathtakingly colourful journey of romance, epic songs, and spectacular dance – inspired by real stories of British women caught in the spotlight of the biggest film industry in the world.
Frankie never wanted to be a star, and after a chance encounter with a director, she finds herself transported to the ruthless world of Bollywood. As she climbs the sparkling staircase of stardom, Frankie must confront what she is willing to do for fame and fortune. Can she stay in the Bollywood family and still be true to herself?
Amidst the heroes and villains, ornate costumes and sweeping sets, get ready for this tale of being British in Bollywood.
Concept and Book by Pravesh Kumar
Songs and Music by Niraj Chag
Songs and Lyrics by Tasha Taylor Johnson
Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out!
Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party- it’s going to be an exciting and fun packed day.
Prepare to sing and dance with colourful scarecrows, feed the penguins, build big sandcastles, and even swim in the sea!
Packed full of songs, dance and muddy puddles, Peppa’s Fun Day Out guarantees giggles and snorts for all Peppa fans, and a perfect introduction to theatre.
Join us for an evening of Clairvoyance with Steve Holbrook. Steve is regarded by many as one of the UK’s top clairvoyant mediums. Don’t miss this emotional rollercoaster ride of an evening.
Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest – direct from the West End and now heading to Warwick Arts Centre!Olivier Award winners – Best Entertainment and Family Show 2016
With fourteen years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon, a BBC Four series, a critically acclaimed West End run and an Olivier Award to their name, The Showstoppers have delighted audiences across the globe with their ingenious blend of comedy, musical theatre and spontaneity.
A brand-new musical comedy is created from scratch at each performance of this award-winning show as audience suggestions are transformed on the spot into all-singing, all dancing productions with hilarious results. These incredible performers are guaranteed to impress as they create shows packed with drama, dazzling dance routines and catchy melodies – and it’s all made up on the spot!
So, whether you fancy Hamilton in a hospital or Sondheim in the Sahara, you suggest it and The Showstoppers will sing it!
Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest – direct from the West End and now heading to Warwick Arts Centre!Olivier Award winners – Best Entertainment and Family Show 2016
With fourteen years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon, a BBC Four series, a critically acclaimed West End run and an Olivier Award to their name, The Showstoppers have delighted audiences across the globe with their ingenious blend of comedy, musical theatre and spontaneity.
A brand-new musical comedy is created from scratch at each performance of this award-winning show as audience suggestions are transformed on the spot into all-singing, all dancing productions with hilarious results. These incredible performers are guaranteed to impress as they create shows packed with drama, dazzling dance routines and catchy melodies – and it’s all made up on the spot!
So, whether you fancy Hamilton in a hospital or Sondheim in the Sahara, you suggest it and The Showstoppers will sing it!
Running is Alice’s happy place – you might even say it’s in her DNA. She’s the best runner at her school but is struggling to prove her worth.
Jade is slowly coming to realise that prejudices can be found everywhere, even in the most surprising places. Realising that her education is ill-equipped to encompass her own history and heritage, and taunted by bullies at school, she knows it’s time to tell her own story.
Meanwhile, litter is piling up in the local forest, and all over the world an environmental crisis is looming. Chloe is determined to make a change, starting with the town.
Three girls prepare to stand up for what they believe in despite the injustices stacked against them in this new play exploring what it takes to make a difference, the power of friendship, and the importance of believing in your own voice.
Co-commissioned by Fuel, Imaginate and Northern Stage. Developed and supported by the Scottish Government’s Festivals Expo Fund and Imaginate’s Accelerator programme. Accelerator is supported by the PLACE programme, funded by the Scottish Government (through Creative Scotland), the City of Edinburgh Council and the Edinburgh Festivals. Supported by the Binks Trust.
The euphoria of seeing Sister Act 2 for the first time, surviving the streets of Coventry in his NafNaf jacket and the lonely aisles of Hobbycraft, this is the electric, funny and raw autobiographical debut by Declan Bennett.
Declan takes us on a journey into the messy and turbulent world of toxic masculinity, homophobia and men’s mental health; confronting his Catholic school days in Coventry, discovering the Gay scene in 90’s Soho and surviving the harsh bright lights of New York City.
This is the story of a man in desperate search of identity and sanity who, when confronted with the unexpected isolation of the Oxfordshire countryside, is forced to fight the demons of his past and come face to face with the Boy Out The City.
Following success at Edinburgh Fringe and on London’s West End, Declan tours his one person show throughout the UK this spring.
★★★★★
“This is invigorating theatre and one of the best one-man shows out there“.
Boyz Magazine
★★★★★
“Bennett is an outstanding actor and a master of words”.
London Theatre Review
★★★★★
“Boy Out The City is vibrant, funny and harrowing all at the same time. Make sure to catch it”.
Theatre & Tonic
Roshni (from the Persian word meaning light or brilliance) is an intimate crafting of dance and live music, made up of three distinctive and engaging dance pieces: The Call, The Light and The Wave which explore the highs and lows of life today.
The audience are taken on an emotional journey, through wordless storytelling, eclectic music, percussive dance and upbeat audience interaction, Roshni is both deeply moving and gloriously entertaining.
Just as improvisation is the heartbeat of jazz, improvisation is considered a core part of a solo Kathak dance performance – consequently no performance of Roshni is the same! It is the perfect first introduction to those who have never experienced South Asian dance and something quite different for connoisseurs. Roshni beautifully demonstrates the connection between music and dance.
Funded by Arts Council England.