Pinball Wizardry
Rosalie Armstrong and Samuel Koppel. Photo courtesy of the Criterion. The Who’s Tommy, written by Des McAnuff and Pete Townshend, at the Criterion Theatre Earlsdon from 31 January – 7 February. Director Debra Relton Elves, Musical Director Rob Parish, Production Assistant Timothy East. Review by Hilary Hopker There was an excited and busy hubbub in the newly renovated foyer of the Criterion Theatre as show goers explored the renovation changes. There’s now more space and ligh
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Jane Eyre at The Priory
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, adapted by Catherine Prout, at The Priory Theatre, Rosemary Hill, Kenilworth CV8 1BN, from 14 – 21 February 2026. Directors Ashley Hirons and Emma Marshall. Preview A Gothic masterpiece of tempestuous passions and dark secrets by Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre follows the story of an orphan girl and her journey from a childhood of loneliness and cruelty to a life at Thornfield Hall and an unlikely relationship with the mysterious Mr Rochester. Fa
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2 days ago1 min read
The Improvesarios at The Loft
The Improvesarios. Photo by Claire Shovelton. Improvesarios in the Loft Theatre Studio on Saturday, 14 February at 7.30pm. Preview Join the Improvesarios, returning to The Loft Studio Theatre, Leamington Spa following their appearance in 2025, for an evening of fun and mayhem as they put down their scores and put their creative prowess to the test. Using your suggestions, this group of classically trained musicians improvise a brand new opera completely on the spot! Help th
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3 days ago1 min read
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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4 days ago2 min read
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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5 days ago1 min read
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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6 days ago4 min read
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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7 days ago2 min read
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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Jan 262 min read
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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Jan 242 min read
