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  • Shows

    Playfight

    Wed 2 to Sat 5 Apr 2025

    An Edinburgh Festival smash hit, Playfight shines a vivid light on adolescent desire in a landscape of rising sexual violence. 

  • Playfight Political Writing Workshop

    3 Apr

    Join award-winning playwright Julia Grogan for a 2-hour in-person political playwriting workshop.

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    Pig Heart Boy

    Wed 2 to Sat 5 Apr 2025

    Cameron is thirteen, and all he wants is to be normal – when he’s finally offered a new heart, Cameron must choose how far he’ll go to get his life back.

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    EVERYWHERE: Triple Bill

    Tue 8 Apr 2025

    A triple bill of short plays presented together, driven by a provocation about what we do in what spaces matter.

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    Tambo & Bones

    Wed 9 to Sat 12 Apr 2025

    Tambo & Bones laughs through our past, blows the roof off our present and imagines an explosive future for our world and for theatre.

  • Dining

    Host Dining at Nineteen 58

    Sat 12 Apr 2025

    Host Dining return to Nineteen 58 for an evening of sensational cuisine.

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    The Sensational 60s Experience

    Tue 15 Apr 2025

    The show with the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960s.

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    Seven Drunken Nights

    Wed 16 Apr 2025

    Direct from the West End and riding high on the success of world tours, Seven Drunken Nights returns to the Belgrade.

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    Across the Universe ’66-’70

    Thu 17 Apr 2025

    Across The Universe - a celebration of The Beatles’ studio years, 1966-1970.

  • Coventry Book Extravaganza

    Sat 19 Apr 2025

    Experience the Coventry Book Extravaganza, where the magic of words in print take centre stage at the Belgrade Theatre this April.

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    Room on the Broom

    Weds 23 to Sat 26 Apr 2025

    Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in this fun-filled adaptation of the best-selling picture book, Room on the Broom.

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    Handbagged

    Tue 29 Apr to Sat 3 May 2025

    Moira Buffini’s clever, funny and charming political comedy.

  • Take part

    Junior Drama Classes: 5-7s

    Tue 29 Apr-Tue 8 Jul 2025

    Join the Belgrade's 5-7s drama classes this summer term, to learn new skills, make new friends, and stretch creativity while having lots of fun!

  • Take part

    Junior Drama Classes: 8-11s

    Wed 30 Apr-Wed 9 Jul 2025

    Join the Belgrade's 8-11s drama classes this summer term, to learn new skills, make new friends, and stretch creativity while having lots of fun!

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    Adult Acting Classes – Thursday Class

    Thu 1 May-Thu 10 Jul 2025

    Join the Belgrade's weekly acting workshops, designed to stretch creativity and develop performance skills in a fun and supportive environment.

  • Shows

    Two Pints

    Fri 2 to Sat 24 May 2025

    Blisteringly funny, but packing an emotional punch, Two Pints explores the friendship between two men of a certain vintage as they attempt to support each other through life’s triumphs and tragedies, one pint at a time.   

  • Take part

    Adult Acting Classes – Friday Class

    Fri 2 May-Fri 11 Jul 2025

    Join the Belgrade's weekly acting workshops, designed to stretch creativity and develop performance skills in a fun and supportive environment.

  • Shows

    The House Party

    Wed 7 to Sat 10 May 2025

    A wild party. A friendship. And one night that changes everything.

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    Spirit of the Blitz

    Tue 13 May 2025

    We open the 1940s songbook for a tribute to the legendary stars who kept us smiling through our darkest days.

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    Murder She Didn’t Write

    Wed 14 May 2025

    Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your ‘finger of suspicion’ at the ready because Edinburgh Fringe favourites, Degrees of Error, are bringing back their multiple sell-out show for your sleuthing pleasure. 

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    George Eliot in Words and Music

    Fri 16 May 2025

    This female-led show tells George Eliot’s story through her great novels, letters, journals, poetry, and journalism

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    The Croft

    Tue 20 to Sat 24 May 2025

    In this bold and haunting play the present interweaves with the past as ancient tales surface and the terrifying truth lurking in the Croft is revealed. 

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    You Are The Sun

    Thu 29 May 2025

    A folk inspired opera for babies and grown ups that explores the magic of nature. 

  • Shows

    An Ant Called Amy

    Fri 30 & Sat 31 May 2025

    This is a story about an ant called Amy (an award-winning ant one might add), her brother Andy and a Brown Spider.

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    The Elmer Adventure

    Thu 5 to Sat 7 Jun 2025

    Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved Elmer books by David McKee.  

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    Penguin

    Wed 11 & Thu 12 Jun 2025

    Full of humour and beauty, Hamzeh Al-Hussien’s extraordinary story takes you on a personal tour of the places he knows best.

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    CMTS present Barnum

    Thu 12 to Sun 15 Jun 2025

    Prepare to be dazzled as Coventry Musical Theatre Society invites you to experience the magic, music, and marvel of Barnum, the extraordinary story of America’s greatest showman.

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    Voices of Resilience

    14 Jun

    An evening reflecting upon the resilience of Palestinians in Gaza.

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    A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    Mon 16 to Wed 18 Jun 2025

    Oddsocks returns to the Belgrade with another high-energy, feel-good, family theatre show.

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    The Vanishing Elephant

    Wed 18 to Sat 21 Jun 2025

     A moving story of friendship, belonging and one incredible journey from Bengal to the bright lights of Broadway

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    Celtica 2025 – 20th Anniversary

    Fri 4 & Sat 5 Jul 2025

    Join us for an unforgettable evening of Irish music and dance as Celtica Academy celebrate 20 years with a spectacular charity showcase. 

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    Freeman Dance Summer Show 2025

    Fri 11 & Sat 12 July 2025

    Freeman Dance is back at the Belgrade Theatre after a series of sell-out shows!

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    SIX

    Tue 15 to Sat 19 Jul 2025

    The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Coventry following its previous sold out run!

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    See It First 2025

    Sat 19 to Sat 26 Jul 2025

    Join us at the Belgrade this summer for See It First, a programme of new work, workshops and conversations between artists and audiences.

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    The Koala Who Could

    Thu 24 to Sat 26 Jul 2025

    Based on the bestselling picture book about taking a chance.

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    Consumed (previews)

    Fri 25 & Sat 26 Jul 2025

    A pitch-black and twisted tale of dysfunctional family dynamics, generational trauma and national boundaries.

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    Consumed

    Wed 3 to Sat 6 Sep 2025

    A pitch-black and twisted tale of dysfunctional family dynamics, generational trauma and national boundaries.

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    Big Girls Don’t Cry

    Fri 5 Sep 2025

    The internationally-acclaimed tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

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    The Party Girls

    Tue 9 to Sat 13 Sep 2025

    Amy Rosenthal's compelling, touching and witty new play explores the sensational story of the Mitford sisters.

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    Troubled

    Wed 10 Sep 2025

    Troubled is an explosive tale of love, loss and human connection - told with tea and biscuits.

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    Fastlove

    Thu 18 Sep 2025

    Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration!

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    The Rocky Horror Show

    Mon 22 to Sat 27 Sep 2025

    Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show comes to Coventry as part of a new world tour. 

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    The Best of Queen

    Fri 1 Oct 2025

    Get ready to Break Free with the UK’s biggest Queen Tribute band – Majesty, in a brand-new show – The Break Free Tour!

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    Swan Lake

    Wed 8 Oct 2025

    After last year’s triumphant success, Imperial Classical Ballet is proud to return to the Belgrade with their breath-taking production of Swan Lake.

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    The Nutcracker

    Thu 9 Oct 2025

    Following last year’s phenomenal success, Imperial Classical Ballet is delighted to return to the Belgrade with their breath-taking production of The Nutcracker.

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    After Sunday

    Fri 10 to Sat 25 Oct 2025

    After Sunday is the absorbing and affecting debut play from Sophia Griffin. Directed by Corey Campbell.

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    Britten: The Rape of Lucretia

    Fri 10 Oct 2025

    English Touring Opera General Director Robin Norton-Hale directs Benjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia.

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    Donizetti: The Elixir of Love

    Sat 11 Oct 2025

    English Touring Opera presents Donizetti’s sparkling The Elixir of Love in a new production from Martin Considine, Artistic Director of the pioneering Streetwise Opera.

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    The Lightning Thief – The Percy Jackson Musical

    Tue 14 to Sat 18 Oct 2025

    Following a record-breaking run in London, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is coming to the Belgrade.

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    Lost Atoms

    Tue 21 Oct to Sat 25 Oct 2025

    Following sell-out tours of Othello and Metamorphosis, Frantic Assembly returns with a brand-new play for its 30th Anniversary year

  • Shows

    Sandi Toksvig: Friends of Dorothy

    Mon 27 Oct 2025

    Come and join the comedian, broadcaster, campaigner (and tiny Danish beacon of hope) for an evening celebrating her love and passion for writers and books.

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    FRIENDS! The Musical Parody

    Tue 28 Oct to Sat 1 Nov 2025

    Get ready for non-stop laughs with your favourite Friends.

  • Shows

    The Littlest Yak

    Thu 30 Oct 2025

    This adaptation of the award-winning book will delight audiences with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance.

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    Grandad Anansi

    Fri 31 Oct 2025

    An uplifting tale of love, courage and letting go.

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    Ordinary Decent Criminal

    Tue 4 to Sat 8 Nov 2025

    Set in the years following the Strangeways Prison Riot, this brand new play stars renowned political comedian Mark Thomas as a recovering addict taking part in a liberal prison experiment.

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    Ballet Black: SHADOWS

    Tue 4 Nov 2025

    Cassa Pancho's Ballet Black makes its debut at the Belgrade with an incredible double-bill.

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    Anything For Love

    Wed 5 Nov 2025

    Steve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits.

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    Sleeping Beauty

    Wed 19 Nov 2025 to Sat 3 Jan 2026

    The legendary Belgrade panto for 2025 will be the dreamy tale of Sleeping Beauty, and earlybird tickets are on sale NOW!

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    Well Done, Mummy Penguin

    Wed 3 Dec to Sat 3 Jan 2026

    With daring acrobatics, integrated sign language and heartwarming humour this show is the perfect wintery treat for everyone aged 3 and up.

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    Blood Brothers

    Tue 27 to Sat 31 Jan 2026

    The multi-award winning Blood Brothers returns to the Belgrade Theatre.

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    Queenz – Drag Me To The Disco

    Wed 4 & Thu 5 Feb 2026

    Not just another drag show - QUEENZ is a TRAILBLAZING LIVE VOCAL Drag Sensation that has taken the world by storm!