Run, Run, As Fast As You Can!
Fun with The Gingerbread Man. Photo courtesy of Macready Theatre. Nonsense Theatre present The Gingerbread Man, playing at Macready Theatre, Rugby on selected dates and times from 14 December to the 4 January 2026 with matinees, a relaxed performance and a PJ performance. Preview Treat the whole family to a magical festive adventure that’s simply too good to miss! From the moment he pops out of the oven, the Gingerbread Man is off on a whirlwind escapade – dodging danger,
ann-evans
1 day ago1 min read
Beautiful or Beastly? Beauty and the Beast at The Albany Theatre
Alex Hargreaves as The Beast - Production Photograph from the Albany Theatre Beauty and the Beast, performed at the Albany Theatre, Coventry from 6 December 2025 to 4 January 2026 Review by David Court I’m usually a fan of fresh and distinctive takes on classic material, and Beauty and the Beast is certainly a bold retelling of the Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve story. In Theresa Heskins’ stage adaptation, the Goblin Queen Ranjhildre is finally captured by the Warrio
David Court
2 days ago1 min read
Ebenezer Goode? Ebenezer "Great"!
Paul Nolan in A Christmas Carol - Photograph by Conor Nolan A Christmas Carol, performed by Paul Nolan at the Charterhouse, 10 December 2025 Review by David Court Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ remains as beloved a festive staple today as it was upon its triumphant debut in 1843. The tale is woven into our cultural DNA, having been brought to life by some of the greatest names in stage and screen (from Patrick Stewart and Simon Callow to Michael Caine—supported, of cour
David Court
3 days ago2 min read
All Is But Fantasy
The cast of All Is But Fantasy: Juliette Crosbie as Desdemona/Juliet; Daniel Krikler as Man; Renée Lamb as First Witch; Georgina Onuorah as Second Witch; Timmika Ramsay as Third Witch and Whitney White as Woman. Photo by Nicola Young Photography. All Is But Fantasy written and composed by Whitney White at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon, from 21 January to 21 February 2026 (Lady Macbeth, Emelia) and 28 January to 21 February 2026 (Juliet,
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3 days ago3 min read
Fizzbanging perfect puppetry!
John Leader and puppeteers. Photo by Marc Brenner. Roald Dahl’s The BFG at the RSC until 7 February 2026. Adapted by Tom Wells with additional material by Jenny Worton. Directed by Daniel Evans. Review by Hilary Hopker At some point as a child or a parent, you will have read Roald Dahl’s magical tale of a Big Friendly Giant, who spends his time catching dreams. Looking at last night’s audience the very many adults and children were driven to come see the performance by the l
Hilary Hopker
4 days ago2 min read
Festive Fun for all the family at Macready Theatre Rugby
Kings International Ballet, The Nutcracker. Photo courtesy of Macready Theatre. There's still time to enjoy Festive Fun at Macready Theatre. There's the festive favourite The Nutcracker performed by Kings International Ballet. Stuff and Nonsense Theatre along with Macready bring you the children's favourite The Gingerbread Man. And for those aged 18 and over, a fabulous Gin and Jive Christmas Special. Here's the details: Kings International Ballet presents The Nutcracker at
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5 days ago3 min read
The BMM's 12 Cars of Christmas
Have some Christmas fun at the British Motor Museum. Photo courtesy of the BMM. Step into a Christmas to remember at the British Motor Museum from the 5 to 30 December. From their brand-new 12 Cars of Christmas trail to a hands-on sleigh-building workshop, there's festive fun for everyone to enjoy! The 12 Cars of Christmas sees six mischievous elves hiding in historic motors and six festively decorated cars making up the 12 Cars of Christmas! Children can help find the elf-cu
Tanya Aspinwall
6 days ago2 min read
Laughter all the way with Peter Pan
JP McCue, Charlie Smart andSean Dodds. Photo courtesy of Royal Leamington Spa. Peter Pan presented by Imagine Theatre at The Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa, from Friday 5 December to Sunday 4 January 2026. Review by Ann Cee. Leamington’s Peter Pan Panto is a whole lot of fun from beginning to end so limber up your tonsils and throw yourself into the party. Two hours of festive family time will kick off your Christmas season with all the right kind of silliness, songs and s
Ann Cee
Dec 71 min read
Talisman Theatre welcomes Baginton Fields Academy back for a behind-the-scenes tour of Robinson Crusoe
Baginton Fields Academy students go behind the scenes. Photo courtesy of Talisman Theatre. Kenilworth’s Talisman Theatre is thrilled to continue its commitment to accessibility and inclusion by offering a Relaxed Performance for the 2025 pantomime, Robinson Crusoe, written by Stephen Duckham. Following the success of last year’s introduction of a relaxed performance, this special showing is designed to create a welcoming environment for families and individuals with senso
Sharon Sully
Dec 72 min read
Passion, wealth, family - The Forsyte Saga. Parts 1 and 2.
Fiona Hampton, Andy Rush and Company. Photo by Cam Harle. The Forsyte Saga, Part 1 and Part 2. Royal Shakespeare Company, The Swan Theatre, Stratford Upon Avon. Running until 10 January 2026. Directed by Josh Roche. Review by Ann Cee Does passion rule our lives? Is love ever lasting? Is it weakness or strength to remain in a loveless marriage? Is it wrong to yearn for your one true love even after they've married someone else? Shaun McKenna and Lin Coghlan explore these
Ann Cee
Dec 62 min read
The Bear Pit does more than justice to this popular story.
Joseph Frerichs. Photo by Chris Clarke. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. At The Bear Pit Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, from 5 to 14 December 2025. Directed by Emily Myerscough. Review by Charles Essex Adrian Mitchell’s dramatisation of CS Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , the allegory of the Gospel story, gave The Bear Pit’s cast and crew a challenge which they met in spades. The four main roles of Peter (Harry Sinclair). Susan (Georgia Hood), Edmund (Hal
Charles Essex
Dec 62 min read
A Pop Culture Extravaganza!
Father and daughter get dressed up for the show. Photo by Rob Tysall Pro Photographer. If you went along to the MCM Comic Con show at the Birmingham NEC last weekend (28 – 30 November) I think you will agree that it was an outstanding event. This year was the biggest MCM Birmingham ever, with the show’s footprint at the NEC almost doubling and 55,000 attendees coming through the doors over the three days! Saw this fella! Photo by Rob Tysall Pro Photographer. The show was a r
ann-evans
Dec 54 min read
