Fly to Neverland: Talisman Youth Theatre presents ‘Wendy and Peter Pan’
Hannah McDermott as Peter Pan, Olivia Leaf as Wendy and Matthew Jolliffe as Captain Hook. Photo by Gwyn Davies Wendy and Peter Pan, presented by the Talisman Youth Theatre, at The Talisman Theatre & Arts Centre, Kenilworth, from 12 – 14 March. Directed by Ellie Wellicome. Preview The Talisman Theatre and Arts Centre invites audiences on a magical journey to Neverland with its enchanting new production of Wendy and Peter Pan, Ella Hickson’s imaginative adaptation of the be
Sharon Sully
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The Boy at the Back of the Class
The Boy at the Back of the Class, the Belgrade Theatre from 25 – 28 February 2026. Based on the novel by Onjali Q.Rauf. Adapted by Nick Ahad. Directed by Monique Touko. Preview After delighting audiences across the country, the smash-hit, joyful play based on the best-selling novel is back with a celebration of friendship kindness and compassion. 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 (j
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James Phelan - The Man Who was Magic
James Phelan – The Man Who Was Magic at Warwick Arts Centre, 20 February. Review by Amanda Burden Given the world events of the past few years, we’d be forgiven for believing we already live in a world of illusion. The most powerful man in the Western world confidently speaks of “alternative facts,” a contender for UK leadership promises to cancel human rights in one fell swoop, and a former prince once dubbed the world’s most eligible bachelor now faces the prospect of a l
Amanda Burden
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The Mysteries return to Playbox Theatre's Dream Factory this Easter
Playbox perform The Mysteries this Easter. Photo courtesy of Playbox Theatre. The Mysteries performed by Playbox Theatre at the Dream Factory, Warwick from 2 – 4 April 2026. Directed by Emily Quash and Mary King. Preview A landmark production reimagined for a new generation. Playbox Theatre continues its 40th Anniversary Season with the powerful return of one of its most iconic large-scale productions, The Mysteries - restaged at The Dream Factory in Warwick this Easter. O
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RSC and Unicorn Theatre announce cast for A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and Unicorn Theatre announce the cast for A Midsummer Night’s Dream . A world premiere production, the fresh retelling of Shakespeare’s classic comedy is for everyone aged seven and upwards. It is the first major collaboration between the Unicorn, the UK's leading theatre for young people and the RSC, representing a landmark partnership in children’s theatre between two industry leaders. A Midsummer Night’s Dream will open at the Unicorn
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The Battle: Blur vs Oasis: Witty, gritty and surprisingly silly
The Battle: Oscar Lloyd, George Usher. Photo by Helen Murray. The Battle by John Niven, at Birmingham Rep until 7 March 2026. Directed by Matthew Dunster. Touring next in Manchester Opera House until 21 March. Review by Ellie Blackwell Recreating Britpop’s ferocious fight for the chart’s top spot, John Niven’s slick, new play perfectly encapsulates this iconic movement and a cut-throat pop culture where artists had nothing to lose and everything to gain. ‘I’m fine with a war
Ellie Blackwell
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The Loft Theatre presents Doubt: A Parable
l-r: Anna Butcher, Nadine Batchelor-Hunt, Sue Moore, Michael Barker. Photo by Richard Smith Photography. Loft Theatre Presents the Award‑Winning Drama - Doubt: A Parable from Wednesday 25 February until Saturday 7 March. Written by John Patrick Shanley, directed by Chris Gilbey-Smith. Preview. John Patrick Shanley’s acclaimed drama premiered on Broadway in 2005, winning the Pulitzer Prize and multiple Tony Awards, including Best Play. Set in a 1960s Bronx convent school, the
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A Night of Victorian Murder!
19th Century true crime. A spooky night is promised at the Anglican Chapel set in the London Road Cemetery on the new date of Saturday, 28 February 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 encount
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Strong performances enhance this Brontë classic
Olivia Cunningham as Jane Eyre. Photo courtesy of Steve Vent. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, performed at The Priory Theatre, Kenilworth, from 14 – 21 February 2026. Directors: Ashley Hirons and Emma Marshall. Review by Charles Essex. The full house for the opening night reflects the enduring popularity of this story of female vulnerability in Victorian England. It follows the journey of Jane (Olivia Cunningham) from being a 10-year-old orphan ungraciously taken in by an a
Charles Essex
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