(L-R): Paul Sully as Ed, Will Shelton as Christopher, Jane Bracey as Siobhan & Jo Banbury as Judy. Photo by Robert Warner. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Haddon, adapted from his novel by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sharon Sully. At The Talisman Theatre, Kenilworth from Monday 28 September - Saturday 3 October 2026, evenings at 7:30pm. Relaxed performance Wednesday 30 September 7.30pm. Preview by Guy Devine. The Talisman Theatre is set to bring on

St John Rosse_Nicholas_Powwow on the Beach. Royal Society of Marine Artists Annual Exhibition 2026, held at the Mall Galleries, London, from 16 to 26 September 2026 from 10am to 5pm. Admission: £7 (Free for Friends of Mall Galleries and under 25s, concessions available). No booking required Preview As the Royal Society of Marine Artists’ (RSMA) prepares for its 81st Annual Exhibition at the Federation of British Artists’ Mall Galleries this September, new figures reveal a suc

Dial M For Murder. Photo credit Danny Kaan. Dial M For Murder written by written by Frederick Knott will be at The Belgrade Theatre from Tuesday 22 September to Saturday 26 September. Directed by Josh Mathieson. Phil&Ben Productions announce a UK tour of Dial M for Murder supported by PW Productions as part of a long-term commitment to revitalising touring drama Phil&Ben Productions are delighted to announce a new production of Frederick Knott’s classic thriller Dial M For

The Company of Middlemarch. Photo (c) Johan Persson. Middlemarch Parts 1 & 2 By Nina Raine. From the novel by George Eliot. A co-production with Second Half Productions. Directed by Jeremy Herrin. At The Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from Saturday 10 October until Saturday 16 January 2027. Preview The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has released rehearsal photography for the upcoming production of Middlemarch, George Eliot’s expansive study on provincial life, adapted

Our House - Madness Musical, presented by Albany Creates Together (ACT), The Albany Theatre's in-house community theatre company. Our House runs from Thursday 29 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. Preview Coventry's musical heritage will take centre stage this autumn as local performers bring Our House, the Olivier Award-winning musical featuring the iconic music of Madness, to The Albany Theatre – on the very same road that played a part in the city's legendary 2 Tone story

Coming to the Loft Theatre Leamington. Middle by David Eldridge, at The Loft Theatre, Leamington from Wednesday 23 September to Saturday 3 October. Directed by Viki Betts. Preview It’s 4am, a couple are in the kitchen together as dawn breaks. It is time for an honest conversation – but how much honesty can any marriage take? Middle is a truthful, moving and funny portrait of a forty-something couple whose marriage hangs in the balance. David Eldridge wrote a trilogy of plays

Beatrice (Emma Marshall) and Benedick (Karl Smith). Photo by Martin Pulley. Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare, at Rugby Theatre from 19 to 26 September 2026. Directed by Ash Hirons. Preview by Rosie Fuller A much-loved Shakespeare comedy about two ill-fated sets of lovers is next up from the talented actors at Rugby Theatre. Much Ado About Nothing features the iconic duo Beatrice and Benedick, who claim they despise each other and will never marry. Joining them ar

Photo credit Gaz Hood. Guys & Dolls presented by Five Star Theatre Company at The Benn Hall, Rugby from 1 - 3 October 2026. Preview. A Rugby theatre company will return to one of its most memorable musicals this October – exactly ten years after first bringing Guys and Dolls to the town. Five Star Theatre will stage the Broadway classic at the Benn Hall from Thursday 1 to Saturday 3 October, bringing together leading musical theatre talent from across Rugby and Warwickshire

The Retro Truck Show held at the weekend. Photo courtesy of the BMM. The British Motor Museum has even more key motoring shows coming up this Autumn. The Museum has already hosted a packed calendar of events throughout the summer months including last weekend's Retro Truck Show on 5 & 6 September. Still to come are the MX-5 Owners Club National Rally on 13 September, DR1VR Show on 20 September, Rustival on 26 September, Jaguars at Gaydon on 27 September, Porsche Boxster 30t

The Holey Matrimony written by Andi Hardy-Rastall. A Phoenix Players Production, performed at The Bear Pit Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, from Wednesday 30 September until 3 October 2026. Preview by Charles Essex Allan was a pillar of the community, vicar of the local parish church, happily married to Sally, who was dutifully at his side supporting his ministry to his flock. Until he died tragically and unexpectedly. They say the good die young. But after he died secr

Wilko: Love and Death and Rock ‘n’ Roll, by Jonathan Maitland at the Belgrade Theatre from Monday 7 to Wednesday 9 September. Preview In 2012, Wilko Johnson, the iconic rock star and founder of legendary Essex band Dr Feelgood, was told he had inoperable cancer and a year to live. Refusing all treatment, he decided to spend his last months living meaningfully: seeing the people, places and things which meant most to him during his remarkable life.  Then, a miracle happened

Tease - burlesque and cabaret at the Albany Theatre on Thursday 1 October 2026. Preview Step into the World of “Tease” – the ultimate burlesque and cabaret experience where sensuality and unadulterated fun collide to create an unforgettable evening. Led by London’s top comedy compere and award-winning West End burlesque sensations, “Turkish Delight” and “Violet Thistletease”, and our famous “Tease” group dancers. Combined with cabaret, circus and variety acts from across t

See finely detailed furniture such as this by Tony Dunham. Photo by Rob Tysall Pro Photography. Miniatura - The Dolls' House Show at the National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, Stoneleigh NAEC, near Coventry. On Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October 2026. Preview We’re getting closer and closer to the Autumn Miniatura Show. This magical exhibition that brings you some of the world’s very best artisans when it comes to making dolls houses, dolls houses furnishings and the actual sc

Home I’m Darling written by Laura Wade at The Bear Pit Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from 18 to 26 September 2026. Directed by Jacquie Campbell. Preview Judy and Johnny seem to have perfected the art of living the dream, the 1950s dream, that is. Their home is a pastel‑coloured shrine to vintage domestic bliss, complete with immaculate dresses, homemade cakes, and a strict devotion to traditional roles. Judy has left the modern workplace behind to become the ideal housewife, w

Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry announces what’s coming up this Autumn/Winter 2026/27 season. Preview Astronaut Tim Peake. Photo courtesy of Warwick Arts Centre. There’s monstrous tales, award-winning theatre, electrifying dance and some of the brightest visual art stars set for Warwick Arts Centre’s Autumn/Winter 2026-2027 Season. The UK’s most significant exhibition of contemporary art, British Art Show 10, opens in Coventry on 2 October 2026 (until 10 Jan 2027), with Warwi

The cast of After Party. After Party by Morna Young at The Belgrade Theatre from 9 – 12 September. Directed by Katie Posner. Preview The Traverse Theatre, Paines Plough and the Belgrade Theatre have announced the full cast and creative team for After Party, a bold new play by award-winning Scottish playwright Morna Young (Lost At Sea, Never Land). Directed by Paines Plough’s Joint Artistic Director Katie Posner, the cast includes Alison Peebles, Hilary Maclean, Gilly Gil

The all male cast of As You Like It. Photo courtesy of the RSC. As You Like It by William Shakespeare at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from Saturday 26 September to Saturday 7 November. Director Daniel Evans. Preview The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced the full cast for Daniel Evans’ all male production of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Elliot Barnes-Worrell will play Orlando, joining the previously announced Tony Award-winning Broad

Sins – the show where you decide who lives or dies. At The Albany Theatre, Coventry on Thursday 10 September. Preview SINS is a dark live experience where theatre, psychological challenge and audience power collide. At the centre of it all stands a figure known only as The Examiner. Seven individuals have been taken and brought before him – each representing one of the Seven Deadly Sins: Lust. Gluttony. Sloth. Envy. Wrath. Pride. Greed. One by one their stories unfold on st

9 to 5 The Musical, directed by Paul Jepson at The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry from Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 September. Preview The cast are revealed for the upcoming UK tour of 9 to 5 The Musical, the ultimate feel-good musical comedy, heading to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre from Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 September. Bringing sass, style, and a whole lot of ‘Dolly’ sparkle, the talented line-up Includes: Jessica Martin (Me and My Girl, Adelphi Theatre / Jerry’s Girls, Menier Chocola

Excitement for all the family. Photo by Rob Tysall Pro Photography. Have you got your tickets booked for the Tanks Trucks & Firepower Show this Bank Holiday weekend? Once again what is possibly the loudest and most exciting show around will be taking place in Dunchurch, Warwickshire from Saturday 29 to Monday 31 August 2026. Organised by Andrew Baker and his team with support from the Alvis Fighting Vehicle Society here’s your opportunity to get up close and personal with

Part of The Old Red Lion London's ShakeFest. Understudy No. 5. Written and performed by Hadrian Conyngham. Directed by Warren Rusher. A 50-minute monologue at The Old Red Lion pub, 418 St John Street, Islington, London EC1V 4NJ at 5pm on 30 August. Part of ShakeFest. Preview Understudy No. 5 is a work of new poetry and prose, following a theatrical janitor as he discovers that the abandoned props and costumes are filled with the spirits of minor Shakespearean characters un