Journey’s End at the Belgrade Theatre
Fresh from its celebrated West End run, the multi award-winning production of R.C. Sherriff’s Journey’s End, will make its way to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
The Event in Digbeth
A contemporary visual arts festival showcasing the best in artist-led activity in Birmingham.
Birmingham theatre company to headline international film festival
“Don’t Go into the Cellar!” is to headline a major international festival this month in Whitby.
Dancing the Night Away
Warwick Arts Centre have announced details of their autumn dance programme.
The Arcadians celebrate 40 years with their production of “Godspell”
Selly Oak-based musical theatre society, The Arcadians, are celebrating the group’s 40th anniversary this month
A Komedy of Errors at The Public
A hilarious piece of children’s theatre that will leave kids (and adults alike!) in stitches, is heading to The Public this October half-term!
Agatha Christie’s Verdict
Suspense takes centre stage with Agatha Christie’s Verdict
Desperately seeking talent
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is holding open auditions to find 24 talented children to appear in this year’s pantomime
The Pitmen Painters come to Coventry
The show won an Olivier Award for Best New Musical and made the move to the US in 2008 where it continues to run on Broadway.
Last Ever Show! Gothicana, Shakespeare Memorial Room
Theatre company Don’t Go Into The Cellar plan to give Birmingham Central Library’s Shakespeare Memorial Room a horrifyingly good send-off….
mac birmingham one year on…
mac birmingham re-opened just over a year ago
Bomber’s Moon to light up Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Bomber’s Moon reveals hidden memories, dark secrets and the nature of faith at the Belgrade Theatre
The Ragged Trousred Philanthropists
A timely adaptation of the classic novel is coming to Birmingham next month.
Review: Midsummer Night’s Dream
Richard Lutz enjoys the classic forest comedy by the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford: ‘Finally…’ my companion said to me, ‘a Shakespeare comedy that’s funny.’
Theatre: A Sharp and Angry Homecoming for The Homecoming
Richard Lutz reviews Harold Pinter’s The Homecoming at The Swan in Stratford
Sir Ian McKellen celebrates 50 year career at the Belgrade Theatre
Acclaimed Hollywood actor, Sir Ian McKellen, will return to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre on Sunday 4 September to celebrate his 50 year acting career
Oh! What a lovely war
Alan Clawley’s been to the theatre and brings us a review of Joan Littlewood’s classic.
Tread the boards at Belgrade Theatre’s Summer School
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is inviting the young people of Coventry to tread the boards in its first ever Belgrade Summer School
D’Arranged Marriage
On Saturday 23 July, internationally acclaimed production, D’Arranged Marriage, heads to The Public in West Bromwich.
Merchant of Venice: Review
Richard Lutz takes his seat at Stratford- on- Vegas for the latest Royal Shakespeare Company play. This is a production you will either love or hate: Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice placed emphatically and over the top in Las Vegas complete with Elvis, casinos, drunk gamblers and a Yank accents (some of them suspect). It is…
BBC Off By Heart Shakespeare schools contest
Teenagers from around the UK will be taking part this autumn in a national contest for secondary schools as part of the BBC’s Shakespeare Season.
New season, new website for Coventry theatre
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre has announced details of its new Autumn/Winter Season
Review: Dunsinane at Stratford
Richard Lutz takes his seat at the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Swan Theatre for a play about MacBeth …and Afghanistan
My Life with Kenneth Williams
A stunning portrayal of one of Britain’s much loved comedians, Kenneth Williams heads to The Public
The Jungle Book – live on stage
Mowgli the man-cub, Baloo the bear and Shere Khan the tiger are making their way to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre for a fun packed performance
Kings Heath set to be grabbed by the ghouls
Birmingham-based Theatre Company “Don’t Go Into The Cellar!” is bringing a series of gripping Victorian capers to King’s Heath over the summer.
Seeking budding BME playwrights
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is looking for 20 budding writers to take part in its free Critical Mass playwriting programme
US Comedy comes to Brum
Legendary comedian and actor Joe Torry is to unleash his rapier wit in Birmingham for the first time
RSC’s City Madam: All Dressed Up with a Need For Some Tailoring
Oooo…Nothing like a ribald play filled with fops, tarts and dandies, writes Richard Lutz
Ding Dong…Avon Calling!
Wacky theatre or what? A cunning marketing ploy or just something different in your lounge?