At the Birmingham REP this Christmas season. Photo courtesy of the B'ham REP. Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas written by Humphrey Ker & David Reed, at the Birmingham REP Theatre until Sunday 18 January 2026. Directed by Phillip Breen with Becky Hope-Palmer.  Original Songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Designed by Mark Bailey. Presented by Birmingham Rep in association with Heartaches Ltd. Preview   It’s Christmas in Victorian London but in the West End –

People's Day. Photo courtesy of Warwick Arts Centre.   The People’s Takeover at Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7FD On Saturday 29 November 2025, 11.30am – 4.30pm. Admission free. Preview The people of Coventry will take over Warwick Arts Centre for a day of discovery. Visitors of all ages can enjoy a series of workshops, performances, readings and more from some of Coventry's most talented creatives from 11.30am to 4.30pm. Expect music, dance, storyt

Me and My Girl at the Albany Theatre, Coventry from 12 - 15 November. Review by Alison Manning. Get yourself down to the Albany Theatre for the perfect antidote to these gloomy grey wet days. Coventry Youth Operetta Group’s (YOG) latest production. Directed and choreographed by Craig Garner, with help from Assistant choreographer Niamh Lawrence and Musical Director Claire Tyler, Me and My Girl, is a joyous old-fashioned musical, complete with live band, performed by enthusias

Pandora Craig. Photo courtesy of the artist. ‘The Listening Room’ Returns to The Talisman Theatre: An Intimate Live Music Experience. At The Talisman Theatre & Arts Centre, Barrow Road, Kenilworth, CV8 1EG. On Sunday 16 November at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm). Preview Following a sold-out debut in July, The Listening Room returns to The Talisman Theatre, Kenilworth, for its second edition on Sunday 16 November. An evening dedicated to the art of songwriting, heartfelt storytellin

The Nutcracker. Photo by Poppy Downing. Get ready for a spectacular sleigh ride of festive cheer as Macready Theatre unveils its dazzling festive season, featuring two unmissable productions that promise to delight audiences of all ages. From breathtaking ballet to a hilariously energetic family adventure, Macready Theatre is set to be the ultimate destination for holiday magic. Amie Johnson, Theatre Manager, shares her excitement: "We're absolutely thrilled to present such a

Frantic Assembly's Lost Atoms. Photo by Tristram Kenton. Lost Atoms, a  Frantic Assembly Production, coproduced with Curve, Mayflower Southampton and the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. Written by Anna Jordan, directed by Scott Graham. At The Belgrade Theatre until 25 October then continuing on tour. Review by Alison Manning. Lost Atoms is a Frantic Assembly Production, coproduced with Curve, Mayflower Southampton and the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. Written by Anna Jordan (Success

Margaret Thatcher - Queen of Soho. Photo by Mihaela Bodlovic. Margaret Thatcher – Queen of Soho at The Studio, Birmingham Rep on 24-25 October 2025. Presented by James Seabright by arrangement with Aine Flanagan Productions, created by Jon Brittain and Matt Tedford. Directed by Jon Brittain. Preview   Maggie returns in her smash hit drag extravaganza to mark the centenary of her epic arrival on planet earth. Following five sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, UK tours and a

The cast of Come From Away. Photo by Martin Pulley. Come From Away at Rugby Theatre from 17 – 25 October.  Directed by Mark Tolchard. Book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. Review by Ann Evans   While Come From Away is based around the terrible events of 9/11 it tells a remarkable story of another event that came about because of the dreadful terrorist attack where so many innocent people lost their lives. Because of that incident on 11th September 2001, Am

Jesus Christ Superstar at The Abbey Theatre. Photo courtesy of the Abbey Theatre. Jesus Christ Super Star at the Abbey Theatre from 15-18 October 2025. Lyrics by Sir Tim Rice, music by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. Performed by Nuneaton Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society. Review by Margaret Mather. This rock opera is as fresh today as it was when it first opened in 1971 on Broadway. The story is timeless and tells of the days leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus (played brill

Top: Rochelle Rose, Veronica Carabai, Alexander Bellinfantie, Tomos Eames. Bottom: Gerel Falconer, Fahad Shaft, Chante Faucher, Alan Drake, Casey Bird. Black Power Desk written by Urielle Klein-Mekongo in collaboration with Gerel Falconer. Directed by Gbolahan Obisesan. Musical Composition by Renell Shaw. At Warwick Arts Centre on Tuesday 14 October 2025 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Review by Amanda Burden This week my social media news feed has been dominated by wobbly red lines on th

The cast of the Lightning Thief. Photo by Johan Persson. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry from 14 – 18 October. Music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki and directed and choreographed by Lizzi Gee.  Review by Heidi Barber.   This first-ever UK tour of the Percy Jackson musical is based on the bestselling book series written by Rick Riordan (with over 180 million copies sold worldwide). Percy Jackson’s story has been adapted into both fi

Florence Odumosu. Photo courtesy of the production company. Feeling Good - Black is the Color of my Voice, written and directed by Apphia...

Imperial Classical Ballet, Swan Lake. Photo courtesy of the Ballet. The Imperial Classical Ballet, at The Belgrade Theatre 8 and 9...

Cast of Come Away From. Photo by Martin Pulley.   Come From Away at Rugby Theatre from 17-25 October.  Directed by Mark Tolchard. Preview...

Marion Fleetweed. Photo courtesy of the artist. Widely acclaimed singer and multi-instrumentalist Marion Fleetwood sings songs, plays...

Black Power Desk written by Urielle Klein-Mekongo in collaboration with Gerel Falconer. Directed by Gbolahan Obisesan. Musical...

Florence Odumosu. Photo by Steve Ullathorne Black is the Color of My Voice. Written and directed by Apphia Campbell, performed by...

James Bisp and Haley Flaherty as Brad and Janet. Photo by David Freeman. The Rocky Horror Show. Performed at The Belgrade Theatre,...

Ambitious Underachiever at The Lounge Café & Bar, Clifton Wharf, Rugby, on Friday 26 September. 7.30pm. Free entry, pay whatever you...

Swan Lake. Photo courtesy of the Belgrade Theatre. Imperial Classical Ballet presents Swan Lake at The Belgrade Theatre on Wednesday 8...

National Youth Orchestra. Photo courtesy of Warwick Arts Centre. Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason, Paul Lewis CBE and Masabane Cecilia...