Hamish Glen

Laura Elliot and Corey Campbell, the new leadership team of the Belgrade Theatre Coventry, have revealed a broad overview of some of their plans and initiatives for the next three years, as well as their overarching artistic vision, and what has led them to the positions they now occupy.

The Belgrade Theatre has announced the cast of its upcoming production, Fighting Irish, which makes its world premiere in B2 from Sat 2 – Sat 16 April as part of the Theatre’s Coventry UK City of Culture 2021 programme.

As Coventry UK City of Culture 2021 enters its final four months, the Belgrade Theatre is thrilled to be producing the world premiere of Fighting Irish. The new drama based on a true story from Coventry writer Jamie McGough runs in B2 from Sat 2 – Sat 16 April.

The Board of the Belgrade Theatre has announced the appointment of the new senior leadership, who will take up their posts in January 2022, succeeding outgoing Executive Director, Joanna Reid and Chief Executive and Artistic Director, Hamish Glen.

The Board of the Belgrade Theatre is thrilled to announce the appointment of the new senior leadership, who will take up their posts in January 2022, succeeding outgoing Executive Director, Joanna Reid and Chief Executive and Artistic Director, Hamish Glen.

The Belgrade Theatre has announced details of the first shows in its Spring Season from March to July 2022. Featuring The Bone Sparrow as part of their Coventry UK City of Culture 2021 programme, an adaptation of George Orwell's classic satirical story Animal Farm, and the world premiere of Fighting Irish, co-directed by the Belgrade's Artistic Director, Hamish Glen, and Co-Artistic Director for 2021, Corey Campbell, from Coventry writer Jamie McGough.

This summer, David Shortland has stepped down from all formal roles at the Belgrade Theatre after 20 years’ service. A former Chairman of the Board, David Shortland has played a vital role in the regeneration and development of the Belgrade and will remain one of the Theatre’s Ambassadors.

The Board of the Belgrade Theatre today announced a major restructure to the senior leadership team for 2022. Chief Executive and Artistic Director Hamish Glen and Executive Director Joanna Reid will step down at the end of March 2022.

This November, the Belgrade Theatre is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Coventry Blitz by revisiting its critically acclaimed production One Night in November.

Labour Leader Keir Starmer has praised the outreach work done by Coventry's Belgrade Theatre and the way communities of Coventry have pulled together through lockdown, speaking at the party's Summer Reception for the creative industries.

Following the news of the government's £1.57 billion support package for the arts, the Belgrade Theatre joined venues across the UK on Monday night by lighting up in red in a show of hope and solidarity with everyone who is missing live theatre. 

Tickets for the Belgrade Theatre's Autumn Season go on general release today with a whole range of exciting productions to look forward to when the lockdown is lifted.

The Belgrade Theatre Coventry is announcing the appointment of Corey Campbell, Balisha Karra and Justine Themen as the three Creative Leads who will oversee its producing programme for Coventry's year as City of Culture in 2021.

Hanif Kureishi's groundbreaking 1985 film My Beautiful Laundrette will be reimagined live on stage this autumn in a brand new production from the Belgrade Theatre, Curve Leicester, Everyman Theatre Cheltenham and Leeds Playhouse.

Curve, Belgrade Theatre Coventry, Everyman Theatre Cheltenham and Leeds Playhouse have today announced that they are joining forces to co-produce a new stage production of Hanif Kureishi's screenplay My Beautiful Laundrette. The national press night will be held at Curve on 26 Sep at 7:15pm.

Ahead of its world premiere production 29 September-20 October, the Belgrade Theatre Coventry has revealed full casting for its new musical drama, We'll Live and Die in These Towns.

Coventry music star Tom Clarke will make his first foray into theatre this year with a brand new musical drama opening at the Belgrade Theatre next season.

Recruitment Agency Pertemps have shown support for Coventry's City of Culture 2021 Bid by supporting the Belgrade Theatre during the run of the Coventry musical, Godiva Rocks, premiering at the Theatre this October.

The Belgrade Theatre has hosted an anniversary party to celebrate 10 years of its B2 auditorium this September. Special guests were invited to join Belgrade staff for a glass of fizz and a slice of cake in celebration of B2's 10th birthday, as well as hearing from speakers including Artistic Director Hamish Glen, Associate Director Justine Themen and Coventry's Lord Mayor, Tony Skipper.

The Belgrade Theatre has announced the winner of its campaign to name Coventry's favourite song.