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
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The Saints present Pantonia!
l-r: Charlotte Ellingham (Aladdin), Jason Riley (Prince Charming), Ken Simpson (Barista Hardup), Shannon Lee (Cinderella) and Alyssa Swiney (Jasmine). Photo courtesy of Paul Bovey. Pantonia! Co-written and directed by Paul Bovey and Geoff Manns. A report from Paul Bovey After a busy but enjoyable run this week, Saturday 14 February saw the final and matinee performance of the Saints Drama Society’s latest production, Pantonia! Co-written and directed by Paul Bovey and Geoff M
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Wonderful singing enriched this medley of Shakespeare’s love scenes
Tim Raistrick and Adam Schumacher. Photo courtesy of Second Thoughts. Shakespeare on Love Performed by Second Thoughts Productions at The Bear Pit Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, Saturday 14 February 2026. Review by Charles Essex. In a novel format, two narrators (Nic Walsh and Gill Hines) took us on a tour of a medley of Shakespeare’s love scenes featured in both his comedies and tragedies. The scenes were acted out as short vignettes, either from the original script or m
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The Improvesarios create a new Valentine's opera – the Unveiling!
Rebecca Chandler and Stephen Brown. Photo courtesy of the artists. The fabulous Improvesarios were back at the Loft Studio Theatre on Valentine's Night for another of their hilarious improvised operas. With suggestions from the audience they come up with the setting for a new opera, then instantly, on the spot, make up the story, the music and the songs' lyrics. With Saturday being Valentine's Day, there couldn’t have been anything more appropriate than a wedding themed ope
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Clever one-man performance of popular thriller
Jonathan Goodwin. Photo courtesy of the artist. The 39 Steps. Performed by Jonathan Goodwin at The Cidermill Theatre, Chipping Camden, Friday 13 February 2026. Written and directed by Jonathan Goodwin. Review by Charles Essex Although published as a thriller in 1915, John Buchan’s The 39 Steps has become much better known to audiences as a highly successful comedic play, with four actors playing numerous parts. It was refreshing, and brave, of Jonathan Goodwin to perform
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Candide's Crazy Life!
Leonard Bernstein's Candide. 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. Review by Ann Cee Open Opera did a terrific job last night of bringing the chaos and confusion of Candide's crazy life to the Warwickshire stage. With precious few props but plenty of creativity and panache, a huge cast took
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Playbox celebrates the start of its 40th Anniversary Season with Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Romeo (Sam Almond) and Juliet (Sophie Rhodes). Photo by Lucy Barriball. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare marks the start of Playbox Theatre’s 40 th Anniversary Season at The Dream Factory, Warwick from 12 to 14 February 2026. Directed by Mary King. Review by Ann Evans. Playbox Theatre’s production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is the first in their 40th Anniversary Season. This ever popular Shakespearean tragedy bringing us a love story that goes terribly wrong, h
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