Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

Showing next week!
Discover two breathtaking operatic masterworks at the Belgrade Theatre this summer, reimagined by the internationally acclaimed Russian State Opera.
Accompanied by a sumptuous 30-piece orchestra, this lavish double-bill begins with Bizet's fiery Carmen, followed by Verdi's romantic tragedy La Traviata.
... Don't miss out on two of history's most popular and accessible operas showing on Thursday 30 and Friday 31 August.
Tickets are available from http://bit.ly/2Mok1Bt
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Tickets are now on sale for Under the Umbrella, a new Belgrade Theatre production about family, culture and matchmaking, on from 2 - 16 March 2019.
Wei has turned 27 and suddenly her grandmother is worried. 27 brings with it the label of “shengnu,” or “leftover woman,” so a husband needs to be found before she’s missed her chance. So her grandmother, along with her mother turn to the Marriage Market of Guangzhou, affixing her dating profile on to one of many umbrellas in the park, and waiting anxiously for a first date....
Exploring tradition, trauma and triumph in the art of finding love, this gripping new show is one not to miss. Book now: http://bit.ly/2NaMN4N

What does it mean to be black, have mental health issues and come into contact with the criminal justice system?
Strictly Art's incredible show Freeman returns to the Belgrade from 5 - 8 September, after a critically-acclaimed, sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, with amazing responses from everyone from The New York Times to Lenny Henry.
★★★★★ The Guardian | ★★★★★ Edinburgh Guide |★★★★★ Broadway Baby | ★★★★★ Young Perspective | ★★★★★ Marbles Magazine
... Don't miss the show that's left audiences in Edinburgh stunned. Book now: http://bit.ly/2BprvPt
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Something unusual is on the menu at the Belgrade Theatre this September!
Ahead of the arrival of Paven Virk's Save Our School Dinners... Jamie! this September, we're whetting your appetite with some food-themed fun.
With a tenacious team of dinner ladies setting out to save their school one creative concoction at a time in Paven's play, we're asking you to cast your minds back and tell us about your own school dinner memories.
... Perhaps you had a favourite meal at school, or one you simply couldn't stand? Or maybe something unusual happened to you in the school canteen?
Let us know in the comments below, and find out what the cast had to say on our blog at http://bit.ly/2vQAAeY
Save Our School Dinners... Jamie! shows at the Belgrade 12-15 September. Tickets are available to book at http://bit.ly/2vQPEcI
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★★★★★ "stunning political theatre show is a revelation" The Guardian ★★★★★ “a powerful, graceful demand for us to sit up and listen” Edinburgh Guide ★★★★★ “Freeman couldn’t be more relevant to 2018” Broadway Baby ★★★★★ “a devastatingly important play” Young Perspective
... See the show everyone is talking about. Freeman returns to the Belgrade from 5 - 8 September. Book now: http://bit.ly/2BprvPt
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"Hymns for Robots is an audio-visual theatrical treat"
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Backstage On The Fringe
Ahead of performances here at the Belgrade 19-21 September, our Springboard company Noctium Theatre have been getting some great responses from critics and audiences up at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for their Delia Derbyshire-inspired show Hymns for Robots.
... Using experimental sound and visuals, this brand new production inventively reimagines the life and career of the Coventry born "mother of electronic music", best known for her work on the Doctor Who theme tune with the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.
Tickets for the Coventry run are available now from http://bit.ly/2MljaS2
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One week to go!
We can't wait to welcome Peppa and all her friends back to the Belgrade for another exciting Peppa Pig Live show next week!
Tickets are selling fast - don't miss your chance to join us for an exciting camping adventure on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 August. Book online at http://bit.ly/2Bq2tzS

"‘Nothing has changed’ is the refrain... we’re supposed to be shocked into taking notice"
Another ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review for Strictly Arts Theatre Company's Freeman from Marbles Mag.
Inspired by the real-life story of William Freeman - the first man in the US to plead insanity as a legal defence - this powerful play explores the often unspoken link between racism and mental health.
... Following sell-out shows and rave reviews at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the show returns to Coventry 5-8 Sep. Tickets are available to book now from http://bit.ly/2BprvPt
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With Paven Virk's Save Our School Dinners... Jamie! serving up a slice of fresh, homemade comedy drama at the Belgrade Theatre in September, this week, we'll be whetting your appetite with some food-themed fun.
First off, we're asking you to cast your mind back to your own school days and tell us which lunchtime camp you sat in.
Did you bring sandwiches in with you or opt for hot grub in the canteen? Or perhaps you were one of the lucky ones who went home for your lunch?
... Let us know below, and find out what the cast had to say on our blog at http://bit.ly/2vQAAeY
Save Our School Dinners... Jamie! shows at the Belgrade 12-15 September. Tickets are available to book at http://bit.ly/2vQPEcI
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Rediscover Andrew Lloyd Webber's unforgettable musical masterpiece when Evita comes to the Belgrade Theatre this September.
Following acclaimed performances as Maria in The Sound of Music earlier this year, singing sensation Lucy O'Byrne returns to Coventry to star as the "spiritual leader of a nation" Eva Perón.
Featuring an emotionally charged score including classic numbers like "Another Suitcase, Another Hall" and "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina", Evita follows the remarkabl...e true story of the woman who captured the hearts of the Argentine people, charting her journey from humble origins through to extraordinary wealth, power and status as the wife of the dictator, Juan Perón.
Don't miss this stunning new production from Bill Kenwright, showing at the Belgrade 25-29 September. Tickets are available from: http://bit.ly/2L5Ey8a
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Look out for another great live music lineup coming to the Belgrade this September, including Showaddywaddy, The Lionel Richie Songbook, Rat Pack Live, Fastlove & Nathan Carter.
Tickets to all of these shows are available from http://bit.ly/2OO4RlF

"Exciting and devastating to watch... Freeman is a powerful, graceful demand for us to sit up and listen."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Edinburgh Guide
Ahead of their return to Coventry this September, our Springboard company Strictly Arts Theatre Company have been taking the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by storm with their powerful drama Freeman, enjoying sell-out performances and multiple five star reviews.
... Don't miss the show here at the Belgrade 5-8 September. Tickets are available from: http://bit.ly/2PjOK0h
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Happy Saturday!
Who's heading out on the town tonight? If you're heading over to Rialto Reborn's 80s night, look out for our Flashdance UK Tour flyers! 💃
Don't miss Strictly champion Joanne Clifton and a1's Ben Adams starring in Flashdance the Musical when it comes to the Belgrade 4-8 September, appearing on UK stages for the first time since 2011.
... Tickets are available from http://bit.ly/2vS9YdC
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Casting news!
Something unusual is on the menu here at the Belgrade Theatre next season!
This September, we'll be serving up a slice of fresh, homemade drama in Save Our School Dinners… Jamie!, lovingly cooked up by Midlands writer Paven Virk.
... Telling the story of a group of dinner ladies attempting to save their school one creative meal at a time, this fun, feel-good story offers an authentic and down-to-earth celebration of the region's diversity, with a cast of characters originating from across the world.
Find out more at http://bit.ly/2MRXg4V
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Discover one of Britain's best-loved and sunniest stage musicals when Salad Days heads to the Belgrade Theatre next month.
Following rave reviews and sell-out shows in London and Bath, this new production from Regan de Wynter Williams comes to Coventry 19-22 September, promising a night of polite naughtiness and saucy encounters, all performed by an outstanding cast.
Created by Julian Slade and Dorothy Reynolds, this award-winning musical famously inspired a seven-year-old Ca...meron Mackintosh to fall in love with theatre, and continues to delight audiences across the UK to this day.
Expect a hilarious, feelgood romp packed with peppy, energetic songs including "We Said We Wouldn't Look Back", "Look At Me, I'm Dancing" and "We're Looking for a Piano".
Tickets are available to book now from http://bit.ly/2w8I8Jx
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Cheers BBC Coventry & Warwickshire! 🍻
Yesterday Twisted Barrel Brewery and Tap House Ritchie Bosworth joined the Belgrade's Mark Verhofstad on the Vic Minett Show to talk about our special anniversary ale.
Named "Break a Keg" following a public poll on Twitter, the beer is being created for us by the microbrewery at FarGo Village Coventry, and will be available to sample at our Diamond Anniversary Gala on Saturday 15 September.
... Book now to join us for a glass at: http://bit.ly/2MUHcQ0
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Freeman comes to the Belgrade Theatre after a critically-acclaimed, sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, with brilliant responses from everyone from The New York Times to Lenny Henry.
Inspired by the first man in America to plead insanity as his defence, award-winning writer Camilla Whitehill and Strictly Arts examine the unspoken link between mental health and systemic racism. Throughout time and across waters, from William Freeman to Sarah Reed, six true stories a...re threaded together and told through physical theatre, spoken word, gospel singing, shadow puppetry and more.
★★★★★ “a powerful, graceful demand for us to sit up and listen” Edinburgh Guide
★★★★★ “Freeman couldn’t be more relevant to 2018” Broadway Baby
★★★★★ “a devastatingly important play” Young Perspective
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Cheers to 60 years!
Have you seen the news? Ahead of our Diamond Anniversary Gala next month, we've teamed up with Twisted Barrel Brewery and Tap House to create a special birthday beer.
Named "Break a Keg" following a public poll, the anniversary ale will be an easy drinking IPA, with notes of citrus, pine and tropical fruits.
... Join us to raise a glass at our Diamond Gala from 8 till late on Saturday 15 September. Tickets are available to book at https://bit.ly/2vQt2ce
https://bit.ly/2KTLMw9
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Good luck to everyone receiving A-Level results today!
Whatever happens, take a tip from Flashdance UK Tour's Alex and never give up on your dreams!
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went to the sixties night the show was top draw well done.the icing on the cake was the staff very helpful well mannered thank you.

we have just been to see horrible histories and it was brilliant the cast was amazing we have never laughed so much would definitely see it again

Went to see Whiskey Galore last night. Was fabulous! Cast where excellent. A gentle comedy with plenty of whiskey!! Always a fabulous night at the Belgrade.

Went to see Thriller Live absolutely loved it, the whole show was amazing, car park right next to the Belgrade Theatre lots of places to go and have a meal and drink highly recommended x

Went to see Thriller , what an excellent show

Would have preferred a box so we could have danced all the through it , didn’t like to stand in front of someone

I think they should have an area for people who want to dance in every theatre lol

And the car park was 2 min walk away which was great

Went to see The Play That Goes Wrong last night and what could i say absolutly brilliant and a drink in the interval as well a perfect night

Went to see 'The Play That Went Wrong' Absolutely the funniest that I have seen in years, we laughed right from the start all the way through until the end, excellent performance!!!

We've been to quite a few performances this year 2x Cinderella panto, Santa's mixed up Martian, dirty dancing, footloose and the motown night they've all been fantastic shows well put together and beautiful sets looking at joining the club to save money � the only issue is the bars are always busy and even pre ordering means nothing as it's not made up and ready to collect like a number ticket system so the preordering interval drinks seems pointless x

We went to see thriller live on Wednesday evening at the Belgrade theatre which was brilliant !!!

Booked our seats on line easy , On the evening we parked at the Belgrade plaza carpark plenty of parking spaces easy , the only gripe I could have about the parking was there only seemed to be 3 pay machines on the ground floor which caused quite a queue but did move reasonably quickly and £2.40 to park was very reasonable. Getting into the theatre and finding our seats was trouble free . There is a nice little bar onsite and the surrounding area has a few bars and restaurants which looked quite nice . So overall a very nice evening out .�

Thriller Live performance was fab-u-lous. Well done on an excellent portrayal of the King of Pop. I was lucky enough to see him in concert and a lot of time and effort had been put into the performance. Unfortunately, though, I do have to say that the Belgrade is looking rather shabby. The seats are old, uncomfortable and too close to the ones in front and they don’t always fold up when you stand which means you catch the back of your legs on them and I am only 5’2. In fact, I stopped attending the Elim church because they now hold their services at the Belgrade every Sunday. Queues for toilets, drinks and the car park were FAR too long. It’s time for a makeover Belgrade!!!

The Case of the Frightened Lady was brilliant. Great acting from well known faces and fabulous costumes. The Belgrade has never disappointed.

Sunshine on leith -amazing!!! Brilliant foot tapping show -the leading men and ladies were outstanding and the cast and band were also fantastic brilliant choreography well done great performance!!! Theatre was well organised and the parking g was easy at the plaza recommend to buy your parking ticket before the performance!

Sunshine of Leith tonight was really amazing - great production and the voices and music were fab. Well done to all involved and highly recommended if you can get hold of a ticket!

Saw Cinderella last night, it was hands down the best Panto I have ever seen. We absolutely loved it and my little girl went on stage too, which made her night. Thank you and merry Christmas xx

My Daughter and I went to see Thriller Live! It was an amazing production, well performed and highly entertaining! I would recommend anyone to go and see it!

Cinderella was superb - well done to all! It's got to be the best panto we've seen over the past few years. The humour was spot on both for adults and children.

Went to watch the panto twice as it was that good. A fabulous theatre. Ate in the cafe once but a couple of items were not available which was disappointing. Staff friendly and helpful. They made an error with my bookings which was eventually corrected after I had to pay out twice for seats. I got money back in the end. The theatre is in a good location and we had a great time.

Venue used for conference. Good facilities staff friendly. Seating in main theatre comfortable but as many theares could do with more leg room, particularly for this type of event.

Staff great, the Thriller show was fab but people were filming it, they were talking, it’s like people don’t know how to behave in the theatre, it’s so selfish