Talisman stages Steven Moffat’s raucous comedy ‘The Unfriend’
Peter (Mark Plastow) and Debbie (Esther Riggs) hide from Elsa (Julie-Ann Randell). Photographer: Robert Warner; post-production: Mark Plastow. The Unfriend by Steven Moffat at the Talisman Theatre and Arts Centre, Kenilworth from 9 – 14 February 2026 at 7.30pm. Preview For its first show of 2026, the Talisman Theatre is delighted to announce the staging of The Unfriend, the new play by award-winning writer Steven Moffat (Doctor Who, Sherlock). After premiering in 2022 to
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Candide - Can this be the best of all possible worlds?
Candide at Warwick Arts Centre. Leonard Bernstein’s Candide based on Voltaire’s satirical novel performed by the Student Society Opera Warwick at Warwick Arts Centre from 12 to 13 February 2026. Directed by Millie Jeffries and conducted by Michał Matusz. Preview. Join Candide on a whirlwind, globe-trotting adventure packed with satire, romance and chaos. Guided by the ever-optimistic Pangloss, Candide and his beloved Cunegonde face disaster, danger and absurdity at every turn
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The Herbal Bed - a true life Shakespearean tale
L-R: Bishop Parry (Jonathan West), John Hall (Tony Homer), Susanna Hall (Hannah McBride), Rafe Smith (Dominic Rose). Photo by Chris Clarke. The Herbal Bed written by Peter Whelan, directed by Danny Masewicz, a Bear Pit Theatre Company Production running from 27 to 31 January 2026. Review by Ann Evans The Herbal Bed is based on the true story of Susanna Hall, the eldest daughter of William Shakespeare who in 1613 was the subject of a public slander case accused of adultery and
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Half Term Fun at Warwick Arts Centre
Tales from Acorn Wood Live. Photo credit Mark Senior. There’s lots going on at Warwick Arts Centre this February Half Term (covering Saturday 14 February to Sunday 22 February 2026). Classic tales, woodland adventures, revolting science experiments, free workshops, magic and more! Preview Writer Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler’s beloved stories come to life in Tales From Acorn Wood Live (Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 February 2026). Packed full of toe-tapping song
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Don't Go Into The Cellar!
Nineteenth century true crime! A spooky night is promised at the Anglican Chapel set in the London Road Cemetery this Saturday, 31 January at 7pm. Presented by Don’t Go Into The Cellar – the theatre company that brings new adaptations of 19 th century literature’s greatest ghost and horror stories to modern day audiences. If you dare, you’ll see how Scotland Yard Investigates infamous true-life crimes. During the course of this macabre performance, you’ll encounter many n
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Playbox Theatre stages Romeo and Juliet this Valentine season
Sam Almond will play Romeo. Photo courtesy of Playbox Theatre. Romeo and Juliet at The Dream Factory, Warwick, from Thursday 12 to Saturday 14 February 2026. Directed by Mary King. Preview Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy is re-imagined for a new generation. Playbox Theatre opens its 2026 season at The Dream Factory, Warwick with a bold new production of Shakespeare’s ageless love story, Romeo and Juliet. Launching the company’s 40th anniversary year, Founding Director Mary Ki
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It's a swashbuckling adventure with Rugby Theatre!
The Pirates are plotting! Gemma Kettle, Suzanne Swan, Emily Stafford and Longjohns Silver Simon Burne. Photo by Martin Pulley. Treasure Island at Rugby Theatre from 23 January to 1 February 2026. Written by Michael Read, directed by Emma Bright. Review by Ann Evans Ahoy there me hearties! Rugby Theatre have set sail on the high seas with a swashbuckling adventure to Treasure Island. And determined to find Captain Flint’s buried treasure are Nanny von Tripe and dashing hero Ji
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Former Leicester Tigers player takes to Rugby's stage!
L-R: Former England captain Lewis Moody, panto star Rob Field and another friend. A former rugby player is swapping scrums for singing and dancing by taking part in Rugby Theatre’s swashbuckling family pantomime Treasure Island, to raise money for his friend, the former England captain Lewis Moody, who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Rob Field played over 200 first class games during the 1990s with Leicester Tigers, Coventry, Rugby Lions and the Midlands, a
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Animal Farm at The Loft
Foreground Henry Clark as Snowball and David Bennett as Napoleon. Photo by Richard Smith. Animal Farm by George Orwell adapted by Peter Hall at The Loft Theatre, Leamington from 21 to 31 January. Music by Richard Peaslee, lyrics by Adrian Mitchell. Directed by Mark Crossley. Review by Ann Evans The Loft Theatre Company tackle the George Orwell classic Animal Farm and make an excellent job of re-telling this satirical dystopian story where the farm animals on Manor Farm reb
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