Never a dull moment. Photo courtesy of Brainiac. Brainiac Live at The Belgrade Theatre, 20 June 2026. Review by Jan Malatesta The Belgrade once again, welcomed Brainiac Live, based on the well-known TV show, for a momentous and awe-inspiring science spectacular. The show was energetic and fast-paced, with enthusiastic audience participation, ear-splitting sound effects, and plenty of loud explosive bangs. Our high-spirited presenters – Ned, Taz, Raz, and Dave the Handyman –

Ghostbusting charity fundraisers. Photo courtesy of Rob Tysal Pro Photography. Showmaster’s Collectormania was back at Milton Keynes Centre:mk for three days at the end of May, drawing in huge crowds, and attracting stallholders from all over the country. The show was held over the weekend of Friday 29 to Sunday 31 May with free admittance. Centre:mk in Milton Keynes was an ideal place to hold this Comic Con event as it already had a bustling footfall with all the local shopp

Brainiac Live, Sydney Opera House. Photo (c) Anna Kucera. Brainiac Live, the Olivier award-winning family science spectacular is coming to The Belgrade on Saturday, 20 June with performances at 12.30pm and 3pm. Running time 1 hour, suitable for 5 years and upwards, but great for all the family. Preview After winning the 2025 Olivier Award for Best Family Show, the science sensation Brainiac Live will visit the Belgrade Theatre on Saturday 20 June as part of its UK tour and

Rugby’s Festival on The Close, In support of the Bradby Boys Club takes place from 20-25 June 2026. Preview Set against the stunning backdrop of Rugby School, this year's Festival on the Close promises an unforgettable season of world-class entertainment, featuring everything from laugh-out-loud comedy and incredible live music to family favourites and unmissable special events. Gather your friends, bring the family, and make memories under the summer sky – because Festival o

Image courtesy of Oddsocks Productions. Romeo and Juliet, an Oddsocks Production on at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry until Wednesday 10 June with performances on Tuesday at 1.30pm and 7pm, and Wednesday at 1.30pm. Review by Alison Manning. Although this play needs no introduction, this version of Romeo and Juliet is Shakespeare with a difference. It is both shortened and simplified to make it more accessible to a potentially younger audience (recommended for 7+, though still

Tom played by Ben Foulerton and cast members. Photo by Lucy Barriball. Tom’s Midnight Garden adapted by David Wood from Philipa Pearce’s Carnegie Medal-winning novel. Performed by Playbox at The Dream Factory, Warwick, from 4 – 7 June. Directed by Mary King. Review by Ann Evans. One of the best things about seeing a Playbox production at the Dream Factory is the uplifting feeling their performances always give you. These young performers, aged from tots to 19-year-olds put

Canley Parade. Photo courtesy of Warwick Arts Centre. Coventry’s colourful Canley Parade, along with The Big Lunch, return on Saturday 6 June 2026 for a packed day of entertainment, food and activities for all. Bringing together residents, schools, artists, community groups, volunteers and local organisations, the annual event is one of the city's most vibrant community celebrations. Building on the success of previous years, the 2026 parade continues the tradition of cel

The Enormous Crocodile. Photo courtesy of the Roald Dahl Story Company. Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile – the musical. Presented by The Roald Dahl Story Company. As part of a major nationwide tour it will play at The Belgrade Theatre from 11 – 14 June 2026. Preview ‘For my lunch today I would like… a nice juicy little child!’ The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees... Only the other jungl

The Handlebards. Photo courtesy of the artists. This summer, The HandleBards bring you a wacky and wonderful Macbeth AND a fast-paced and farcical As You Like It to beautiful outdoor spaces across the UK. Written by William Shakespeare | Directed by Mark Collier Touring 21 May - 11 September 2026. As You Like it will be performed at Coventry Cathedral on the 11 July at 5pm. Preview The HandleBards are an intrepid four-strong troupe, and this summer they are making HBs his

John Robert Partridge and cast. Photo courtesy of Fuz Films. Treasure Island performed by Tread the Boards at The Rother Street Arts House, Stratford-upon-Avon. Running from 27 – 31 May 2026. Directed by John-Robert Partridge. Review by Charles Essex Tread the Boards (TTB) made astute use of both the half term and their new alternative venue at the Rother Street Art House to bring a clever adaptation of this popular Robert Louis Stevenson story. Although there were plenty

Showmasters’ Collectormania, Middleton Hall, centre:mk, Middleton Hall, Milton Keynes, from 29 – 31 May 2026. Free Admittance. Organisers, Showmasters bring the amazing Collectormania back to the centre:mk Europe’s largest Free to Enter Comic Con! Here’s your chance to meet starts from film and TV, take part in photoshoots, autograph sessions and explore hundreds of stalls full of TV and film memorabilia. Famous names from film and TV include Brian Blessed, Lesley Ash, Math

Coming to the Bear Pit Theatre. Terry Pratchett’s® Discworld® comes to life at The Bear Pit Theatre, Stratford Upon Avon this summer from 1 - 4 July 2026 with Second Thoughts’ production of Guards! Guards!, adapted by Stephen Briggs. Directed by Lynda Jephson. Preview The city of Ankh-Morpork is under attack from all sides. Their only defence? The City’s fumbling, unskilled (and sometimes drunken) Night Watch, headed up by a cynical Captain Vimes. When Carrot, an over-enthusi

Shetland Pony Grand National. Photo credit Rob Tysall Pro Photography. The Great British Farm-Fest drew in thousands of people over the weekend, the glorious weather adding to the enjoyment. And you certainly didn’t have to be involved in the farming world to enjoy the show. There was everything for a great family day out - plus you would take the dog too. Organisers were calling this ‘Britain’s biggest farming party!’ Held at the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire it was hoste

Kaleb Cooper and Jeremy Clarkson. Photo credit Paul Cooke. Thousands Flock to Day Two of The Great British Farm-Fest as Jeremy Clarkson Champions British Farming “Every person needs a farmer three times a day,” declared Festival host Jeremy Clarkson to roaring applause from thousands of visitors as Day Two of The Great British Farm-Fest delivered another unforgettable celebration of British farming, food, countryside culture and live entertainment. Junior Jockey's have fun in

Tom's Midnight Garden. Image courtesy of Playbox Theatre. Playbox Theatre present Tom's Midnight Garden by David Wood, adapted from the novel by Philippa Pearce at The Dream Factory, Warwick from Thursday 4 June – Sunday 7 June 2026. Director Mary King – Founding and Executive Director of Playbox Theatre. Preview This summer, time stands still at The Dream Factory. Playbox Theatre invites audiences to step through the ticking clock into Tom's Midnight Garden, David Wood's acc

A pupil from Thomas Jolyffe Primary and one of the birthday butterflies. Photo credit the school. Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm marked the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough on Friday 8 May with a memorable celebration bringing together local schoolchildren, visitors and staff to honour one of the world’s most treasured naturalists and broadcasters. Pupils from Thomas Jolyffe Primary School and Stratford-upon-Avon Primary School joined the special event, releasing

The Masqueraders Theatrical Society present the Gershwin Musical, Crazy For You at the Abbey Theatre, Nuneaton from 21 to 23 May 2026. Also, Alan Parker’s Bugsy Malone on 20 May at 7.30pm and 23 May at 1pm performed by the Masqueraders Juniors. Preview Crazy For You is a high energy romantic musical comedy featuring a fabulous score by George and Ira Gershwin and based on the book by Ken Ludwig. It follows Bobby Child, a stage-struck banker with dreams of dancing on Broadwa

Rebecca Collingwood as Gwendolyn Lacey . Photo courtesy of the production company. Malory Towers from the novels by Enid Blyton and adapted and directed By Emma Rice, at the Belgrade Theatre as part of the UK Tour, from 12 - 16 May. Preview. The Emma Rice Company has announced the full cast for their upcoming tour of Malory Towers from the novels by Enid Blyton and adapted by Emma Rice. Rice directs Eden Barrie (Mary Lou Atkinson), Molly Cheesley (Alicia Johns), Rebecca C

Butterfly Owner Clive Farrell (centre) with David Bellamy (L) and Sir David Attenborough (R). Photo courtesy of the Stratford Butterfly Farm. Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm is delighted to announce a very special celebration on Friday 8 May, marking the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough, one of the world’s most treasured naturalists. Sir David Attenborough, who has previously visited the Butterfly Farm, has long been an inspiration to the team and to millions aroun

The Blue Morpho Butterfly. Photo courtesy of The Butterfly Farm. Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm is proud to support its sister conservation and breeding project, ‘Fallen Stones Butterfly Farm’ in Belize this Easter. During the holidays from 28 March – 12 April, visitors can experience the breathtaking beauty of hundreds of Blue Morpho butterflies, which have been sourced directly from the project. Known for their iridescent, shimmering wings, the Blue Morpho is one of t

Hannah McDermott as Peter Pan and Olivia Leaf as Wendy. Photo by Gwyn Davies. Talisman Youth Theatre present Wendy and Peter Pan at the Talisman Theatre, Kenilworth from 12 - 14 March 2026. Written by Ella Hickson. Adapted from the book by J.M.Bar rie. Directed by Ellie Wellicome. Review by Ashley Hayward. The bar has been set very high by the Youth Theatre in recent years but the cast and crew at The Talisman excel once more and do justice to this imaginative adaptation of