Playbox cast of ORFEO. Photo courtesy of Luci Barriball. Playbox Theatre presents ORFEO - A Midsummer night's journey from dusk to dawn. Saturday 20 (audience arrivals from 10pm) to Sunday 21 June 2026. At The Dream Factory, Warwick. This Midsummer Night, audiences are invited to step beyond theatre and enter an extraordinary overnight journey through love, celebration, loss, memory, music, and the Underworld itself. For the first time in its history, Playbox Theatre pre

BBC Orchestra. Friday Night is Musicals Night with the BBC Orchestra, Butterworth Hall, Warwick Arts Centre at 7.30pm. Preview Lovers of the long-running Friday night is Music Night are in for a treat when the BBC Concert Orchestra visits Coventry. The long-running show has been wowing its legions of loyal fans for more than seventy years with its frequent tours, each show focusing on a different theme. And as part of this year’s season the concert at the Warwick Arts Centr

Popcorn by Ben Elton at The Criterion Theatre, Earlsdon, Coventry from 27 June to 4 July 2026. Preview A play adaptation of the best-selling 1996 novel of the same name by well-known comedian and author Ben Elton. Set against the glimmering backdrop of Hollywood, Popcorn follows acclaimed film director Bruce Delamitri on the night of his Oscar triumph. His celebrations are cut short when two violent intruders — fans who claim his movies inspired their crimes — invade his ho

Photo courtesy of the British Motor Museum. The British Motor Museum invites visitors to return to the golden age of hot hatches in the new exhibition: ‘Spoiler Alert: The Hot Hatch Story’, celebrating these everyday heroes of the streets. This exhibition is inspired by the energetic atmosphere of car meets and the bold visuals of era-defining car magazines, immersing visitors in the 80s and 90s hot hatch culture in a space brimming with nostalgia. Opening on 20 June, ‘Spoi

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

Adam Frost and James Martin. Photo © BBC Gardeners' World Events. BBC Good Food Show and BBC Gardeners World Live – two shows, one ticket, at the Birmingham NEC from 18-21 June 2026. Preview It’s the ultimate day out whether you’re a foodie, a garden lover – or both. Enjoy both shows at the Birmingham NEC from Thursday to Sunday this week (18-21 June). There will be everything to inspire you, pick up new tips and tricks, get new recipes, shop from a huge range of producers a

The World Premiere of Game of Thrones: The Mad King by George R.R.Martin, adapted by Duncan Macmillan at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from 20 July to 5 September 2026. Preview The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) have announced the full cast for the world premiere of Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a new play based on the novels by George R. R. Martin, adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke. Director, Dominic Cooke said: “I’m very lucky to be working along

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

Shakers - Under New Management. Photo credit Rob Fuz@FuzFilms Shakers: Under New Management by John Godber, presented by Tread The Boards, at The Attic Theatre, Cox's Yard, Stratford-upon-Avon, from 2 - 12 July. Preview John Godber’s play Bouncers about an evening is a seedy northern night club is well known and equally well loved. Four male actors play the eponymous bouncers but take on numerous other parts. The companion piece, co-written with Jane Thornton Shakers: Under

Keith and Marj coming to Warwick Arts Centre. Photo courtesy of the artists. Keith Brymer Jones and Marj Hogarth present Us, Pots and a Welsh Chapel at Butterworth Hall, Warwick Arts Centre on Friday 12 June 2026 8pm. Preview If you’ve been following Channel 4's Our Welsh Chapel Dream you will have already met ceramic designer Keith Brymer Jones and his partner actor and designer Marj Hogarth. This stage show gives you an opportunity to meet the beloved Great Pottery Throw Do

Following the success of their spring concert (Brahms’ German Requiem), audiences are invited to experience the rich tapestry of folk music from around the world as Warwickshire Singers present their summer concert, Echoes of Tradition, at The Old Shire Hall in Warwick on Sunday 5 July at 3pm. Warwickshire Singers are excited to be joined by soprano Evelyn Byford, baritone Gianpiero Greatorex and percussionist James Jackson. Join them for an afternoon filled with vibrant mel

Oddsocks Productions in rehearsals. Photo credit Charlie Mackenzie-Barrow. Oddsocks Productions presents Romeo and Juliet at the Belgrade Theatre, B2 Venue, from 8 – 10 June 2026. Preview A family feud divides the community! Violence stalks the streets. Who can see beyond the hate and dare to follow their heart? A pair of star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet! Oddsocks return with their new take on this well-loved classic, finding laughs and pathos in the most dramatic of

Rock of Ages at The Talisman. Photographer Robert Warner; post-production Mark Plastow. The Talisman Theatre is turning the volume up to eleven this summer as it presents the smash-hit musical Rock of Ages from Monday 22 June to Saturday 27 June, with performances each evening at 7.30pm. Rock of Ages arrives at the Talisman Theatre, Kenilworth in a riot of 80s rock, featuring the book by Chris D’Arienzo and arrangements and orchestrations by Ethan Popp. Preview Known for its

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

(l-r) Libby Lowe as Scaramouche, Natalie Van Spelde as Killer Queen and Wil Neale as Galileo. Photo by Martin Pulley. We Will Rock You at Rugby Theatre from 20-27 June 2026. Preview Don’t stop us now! A feel-good musical featuring Queen’s biggest hits is next up at Rugby Theatre, and tickets are selling fast. We Will Rock You is set in a dystopian future, where musical instruments are banned and rock music is dead. The evil Killer Queen has crushed creativity, and only compu

The Metro and Mini Show. Photo courtesy of the BMM. The British Motor Museum will host a full schedule of ten classic and modern motoring shows throughout June and July. These will include the Banbury Run on 7 June, Classic & Vintage Commercial Show on 13 & 14 June, Aston Martin Owners Club Festival on 21 June, Ford Nationals on 28 June, Wythall BusFest on 4 July, National Metro & Mini Show on 5 July, BMC & Leyland Show on 12 July, Rootes Heritage Day and Old Ford Rally on 19

Jules Holland. Photo courtesy of the artist. Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra with special star Roachford and guest, vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka on Saturday 13 June at 7.30pm, Butterworth Hall, Warwick Arts Centre. Preview As the UK's most popular pianist and bandleader, Jools Holland OBE has performed and recorded with some of the most talented musicians and songwriters in the world, including Eric Clapton, the late George H

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

Leonie Slater as Alma, and Zander Gibney as John. Photo by Richard Smith Photography. Summer and Smoke by Tennessee Williams at the Loft Theatre, Leamington Spa from 10 – 20 June. Directed by Sue Moore. Preview An intoxicating love story follows Alma, a young puritanical woman from a small town, whose undeclared love for an unpuritanical young neighbouring doctor, John, has driven her into a state of neurosis. Alma is a singing teacher and the daughter of a minister. She h

Our Public House coming to the Belgrade. Photo courtesy of the artists. Our Public House, written by Barney Norris. Created and directed by Josephine Burton. Music and lyrics by Jonathan Walton. On at The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, B2 Venue, from 4 – 6 June 2026. Preview In a city just like yours, a whole community spoiled their ballots and cast no vote. Now, as a storm rages outside, landlady Sanjana, Scott the guitar-playing regular and some unexpected guests are stuck tog

Czech National Symphony Orchestra in rehearsals. Photo by Jan Maly. Boundary-breaking performances, familiar classics, seasonal favourites, and more are lined up for Warwick Arts Centre's 2026-2027 Orchestral Season. Kicking the season off is a return appearance from the inspiring Chineke! Orchestra (26 Nov 2026). Acclaimed Colombian conductor Tatiana Pérez-Hernández leads the orchestra through works by Stravinksy and Rodrigo, as well as lesser-known pieces by Adolphus Hail