How far would you be prepared to go in search of a good story? For acclaimed playwright Leo Butler, an invitation to take part in the world's first LSD drug trials since the 1960s proved just too intriguing to refuse…
Wise Children comes to the Old Vic, produced by the Belgrade Theatre Coventry, Oxford Playhouse and York Theatre Royal.
Following the announcement that award-winning actor, comedian and media personality Eddie Kadi will reprise his role as "Baba Host" in the forthcoming UK tour of Oliva Tweest, the hotly anticipated Afrobeats musical has now announced two up-and-coming stars to complete the show's core cast.
Following their critically acclaimed production earlier this year with Bryony Lavery's adaptation of Graham Greene's Brighton Rock, Pilot Theatre will premiere in February 2019 Sabrina Mahfouz's exciting new adaptation of Malorie Blackman's critically acclaimed young adult novel of first love in a dangerous fictional dystopia - Noughts & Crosses.
A local innovator and icon of 20th century music will be the focus of a new production by Coventry company Noctium Theatre this September.
Winner of 19 major accolades, including multiple Tony, Olivier and Drama Desk Awards, Stephen Daldry's (Billy Elliot, The Crown) multi award-winning production of J.B. Priestley's classic thriller An Inspector Calls will kick off a four-city U.S. tour at Shakespeare Theatre Company from November 20 through December 23, 2018.
Calling all poets! As part of its 60th birthday celebrations this year, the Belgrade Theatre is launching a one-off poetry competition, with the winning entry to be featured as part of its forthcoming Diamond Anniversary Gala today 15 September.
The producers of the smash-hit 'NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL' are thrilled to announce Danny Dyer will star as 'Hollywood Producer' and Jo Brand as 'The Critic' in the London run of the production at the Eventim Apollo, from 19 to 31 December.
Novelist Angela Carter's Wise Children is being brought to the Storyhouse stage next spring in a new theatrical production by 'visionary' director Emma Rice.
Following a sell-out run in London's West End, innovative Afrobeats musical Oliva Tweest heads out on a whistle-stop UK tour this year, coming to the Belgrade Theatre 4-6 October.
Artistic and Executive Director of Exeter Northcott Theatre Daniel Buckroyd today announces the full cast for a major new revival of Schiller's Don Carlos presented in a co-production with Nuffield Southampton Theatres (NST) and Rose Theatre Kingston. Gadi Roll directs Tom Burke (Rodrigo, Marquis of Posa), Alexandra Dowling (Eboli), Darrell D'Silva (Philip), Kelly Gough (Elizabeth), Jason Morell (Domingo), Vinta Morgan (Alba), Samuel Valentine (Don Carlos), Stephen Ventura (Lerma) Flip Webster (Duchess), with Alexander Allin, Dan Ball, Guy Dennys and Euan Shanahan completing the company's ensemble.
Following a series of open auditions taking place across the summer, the producers of Nativity! The Musical have now officially revealed the local children who will sparkle and shine in the show, both at home in Coventry and out on tour.
The producers of the smash-hit 'NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL', are thrilled to announce the return of Simon Lipkin as the hilarious 'Mr Poppy' after delighting critics and audiences in the show last year. He will play the role for the entire run opening at The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry on 23 October and finishing at the Eventim Apollo in London on 31 December. Full tour dates and casting details below.
After ten years captivating audiences across the UK, Tim Rice's and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical masterpiece Evita comes to the Belgrade Theatre this month in a spectacular new production from Bill Kenwright.
A local innovator and icon of 20th century music will be the focus of a new production by Coventry company Noctium Theatre this September.
Daniel Schumann, Lee Dean and Cambridge Arts Theatre in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre today announce the full cast for Rebus: Long Shadows.. Dani Heron (Angela), Eleanor House (Heather/Maggie) and Neil McKinven (Mordaunt) join Charles Lawson (John Rebus), John Stahl (Big Ger Cafferty) and Cathy Tyson (Siobhan Clarke) to complete the company.
On the first day of rehearsals for Emma Rice's inaugural production from her Bristol-based company Wise Children, the company announced tour dates to Bristol Old Vic, running from 23 Jan - 9 Feb 2019, with tickets going on sale today. Tickets will go on sale to priority bookers at noon today, with general on sale from 10am, Wednesday 29 Aug.
One of Britain's best loved and sunniest stage musicals is heading for the Belgrade Theatre this season as post-war classic Salad Days embarks on a brand new UK tour, lovingly reimagined by Regan de Wynter Williams.
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.
Something unusual is on the menu for Coventry audiences next season. This September, the Belgrade Theatre will be serving up a slice of fresh, homemade comedy drama, lovingly cooked up by Midlands writer Paven Virk.
