All events
The Indiscipline of Painting
Sat 14 Jan - Sat 10 Mar 2012 Mon - Sat 12noon to 9pm
Visual Arts
International abstraction from the 1960s to now
'Tis Pity She's A Whore
Wed 1 - Sat 4 Feb 2012 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm
Theatre
Internationally renowned theatre company Cheek by Jowl present John Ford's classic tale of incest, morality, and corruption.
Ring a Ding Ding
Tue 31 Jan - Sat 04 Feb 2012 (Sold Out)
Family
Join us on an epic, though tiny, table-top voyage of discovery, where your fingers and noses will never be far from the action.
Saturday Art Club: Canvas Collage
Sat 4 Feb 2012 1pm - 2.30pm
Visual Arts
Slice up paintings to create new surprising works of art.
Coriolanus
Fri 3 - Thu 9 & Mon 27 - Wed 29 Feb
Film
Ralph Fiennes directs and stars in this thrilling contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare's play.
English Chamber Orchestra
Sat 4 Feb 2012 8pm
Classical Music
An evening of Glass and Bach performed by the virtuoso English Chamber Orchestra.
The Iron Lady
Fri 27 Jan - Tue 7 Feb
Film
Tickets selling fast! This eagerly awaited film stars Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher.
Steve Hughes: Big Issues
Sun 5 Feb 7.45pm
Comedy
The inimitable Australian comic and ex heavy metal drummer comes to Warwick Arts Centre
A Dangerous Method
Wed 8 Feb
Film
Michael Fassbender and Keira Knightley star in an exploration of the turbulent relationships between two of the world's best-known psychiatr...
MTW: Disney's Beauty & The Beast
Wed 8 - Sat 11 Feb 2012
Theatre
Be our guest and experience the magic of this spectacular stage adaptation of the much-loved classic.
Free Lunchtime Concerts Spring 2012
Thursdays, 1.10pm
Classical Music
Add a dash of culture to your lunchbreak with our series of FREE concerts!
NT Live: Travelling Light
Thu 9 Feb 2012 6.45pm
Theatre
A funny and fascinating new play by Nicholas Wright about the role of Eastern European immigrants in Hollywood's Golden Age.
Da Capo
Fri 10 Feb 2pm
Classical Music
Paul Harris has established an international reputation as one of the UK's leading educationalists. As composer and writer he has over six ...
War Horse
Fri 10 - Thu 16 Feb
Film
Following its huge theatrical success, Steven Spielberg directs this epic film adaptation of War Horse.
Mother & Child
Fri 10 - Sun 12 Feb
Film
The moving story of three women and the power of the unbreakable bond between mother and child.
Abstract Painting Tour and Exhibition preview
Sat 11 Feb, Sat 3 Mar 2012 10am-12pm
Visual Arts
A chance to gain early entry to the Mead and enjoy a curator's talk and tour.
Film Talk: Clint Behind the Camera
Sat 11 Feb 11am-3.30pm
Film
A talk about Clint Eastwood's portrayal of marginalised characters followed by a screening of his latest work, J. Edgar
Simon Callow: Charles Dickens & the Great Theatre of the World
Sat 11 Feb 2012 7.15pm
Theatre
Legend Simon Callow reads excepts from his exciting new book.
Met Opera Live: Gotterdammerung
Sun 12 Feb 2012 3pm
Classical Music
Robert Lepage's Ring cycle comes to its resolution.
John Peel's Shed
Sun 12 Feb 6pm & 7.45pm
Theatre
The tale of a lad who wins a box of records from John Peel's Shed in a competition on the John Peel show and how it affects his life.
The Floating Palace
Sun 12 Feb 2012 8pm
Music
An evening of musical experiment from a collective of 'roots' artists.
L'Atalante
Mon 13 & Tue 14 Feb
Film
Widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made and a perfect treat for Valentine's Day
Charlie and Lola's Best Bestest Play
Tue 14 Feb 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm, Wed 15 Feb 11am & 1.30pm
Theatre
Everyone's favourite brother and sister come to the stage!
The Table
Wed 15 - Fri 17 Feb 2012 7.45pm
Theatre
Blind Summit theatre bring an innovative puppet show that enjoyed a sell-out run in Edinburgh.
Tatsumi
Wed 15 & Thu 16 Feb
Film
An animated tribute to the life and work of Japanese comics artist Yoshihiro Tatsumi.
Play in a Day
Thu 16 Feb 2012 Rehearsal 10am, Performance 7pm
Family
If it's February half term, it must be Play in a Day!!
Carnage
Fri 24 Feb - Sun 4 Mar
Film
Roman Polanski places the Brooklyn bourgeoisie at the heart of this unsettling and funny drama.
The Descendants
Fri 17 - Thu 23 Feb
Film
Award-winning director Alexander Payne blends comedy and tragedy in this beautifully chiselled gem.
Saturday Art Club: A Moment in Colour
Sat 18 Feb 2012 1pm - 2.30pm
Visual Arts
Paint big, gold and bright pictures!
Warwick Malaysia Night: Echo
Sat 18 Feb 7pm
Music
University of Warwick's Malaysian Students' Association invites you to share an unforgettable evening with them.are an unforgettable evening
Artist's Talk: Bernard Frize in conversation with Jeremy Lewison
Tue 21 Feb 6pm
Visual Arts
Curator Jeremy Lewison in conversation with abstract painter Bernard Frize.
Bernard Frize in conversation with Jeremy Lewison
21 February - 6pm
Visual Arts
Bernard Frize in conversation
Mogadishu
Tue 21 - Sat 25 Feb 2012 7.30pm
Theatre
The highly acclaimed Mogadishu explores the clash of youth, class, race and justice.
La Traviata
Tue 21 Feb 2012 8pm
Classical Music
The love story that gripped Paris, back by popular demand
Abstract Painting Workshop
Wed 22 Feb 2012, 6-9pm
Visual Arts
Take part in our Abstract Painting Worshop, with artist Mary Reily.
Bobby Baker's Mad Gyms & Kitchens
Wed 22 - Sat 25 Feb 2012 7.45pm
Theatre
A delightful, funny and moving journey on the road to wellness!
Patrick Monahan: Hug Me I Feel Good
Fri 24 Feb 2012 7.45pm
Comedy
Loveable comedian Patrick Monahan brings his witty warmth for a night of laughter!
The Artist
Fri 24 Feb - Sun 4 Mar
Film
Having already been named as 'Best Film', The Artist is emerging as a genuine contender to be the first silent movie in 80 years to win an O...
Choir of the Year
Sat 25 Feb 9.45am and 2.45pm
Music
Join Greg Beardsell and a host of talented choirs as the UK's biggest choral competition comes to Warwick Arts Centre.
Met Opera Live: Ernani
Sat 25 Feb 2012 6pm
Classical Music
Angela Meade takes centre stage in Verdi's thrilling early gem
Under the Radar: Stylusboy / Fiona Cox / Chris Tye
Sat 25 Feb 2012 7.45pm
Music
A triple bill for this under the radar gig...
Andrew Lawrence
Sun 26 Feb 2012 7.45pm
Comedy
Join Andrew as he embarks on his latest UK stand-up tour.
Ruby Turner
Sun 26 Feb 2012 8pm
Music
Ruby Turner's soulful voice promises a relaxing evening of entertainment.
Vile Bodies
Wed 29 Feb - Sat 3 Mar
Theatre
Nobody can be trusted, nothing is certain, love has a price and money is worthless.
European Union Chamber Orchestra
Tue 28 Feb 2012 8pm
Classical Music
The inimitable European Union Chamber Orchestra performs with Julia Lloyd Webber
NT Live: The Comedy of Errors
Thu 1 Mar 6.45pm
Theatre
Lenny Henry stars in Shakespeare's furiously paced comedy.
Spaghetti Western Orchestra
Thu 1 Mar 2012 8pm
Music
The magnificent five are riding into town! Enjoy a fistful of Ennio Morricone classics performed using over 100 instruments.
A Dangerous Method
Fri 2 - Thu 8 Mar
Film
Starring Michael Fassbender and Keira Knightley and drawn from true-life events.
Film Talk: Nordic Noir
Sat 3 Mar 11am-3.30pm
Film
Scandinavian writers and film makers have recently dominated the crime fiction genre. Join Nigel Floyd explores the crime thriller followed...
Ping! Music vs Table Tennis
Sat 3 Mar 2012 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
Classical Music
Our celebration of the Cultural Olympiad is an afternoon of music and table tennis!
Saturday Art Club: Faces Faces Faces
Sat 3 Mar 1-2.30pm
Visual Arts
Use splodges, spirals, squares and circles to capture yourself or another person in paint.
One Little Word
Sun 4 Mar 2012 3pm & 4.30pm
Family
A beautiful and gentle story of friendship, power struggles and the rich world of creative play.
Verdi Requiem
Sun 4 Mar 4pm
Classical Music
Verdi's magnificent and epic masterpiece will be presented with a glittering line up of international soloists.
Richard Herring: What is Love, Anyway?
Sun 4 Mar 2012 7.30pm
Comedy
Richard Herring seeks to define and destroy love. Before love destroys him. Again.
Steve Hughes: Big Issues
Mon 5 Mar 7.45pm
Comedy
The Australian comic and ex heavy metal drummer comes to Warwick Arts Centre. Extra date added due to popular demand.
Elektro Kif
Tue 6 & Wed 7 Mar 7.30pm
Dance
Blanca Li takes the urban streetdance style elektro off the streets of Paris and into Warwick Arts Centre.
7 Day Drunk
Tue 6 & Wed 7 Mar 2012 7.45pm
Theatre
A hilarious and moving one woman show investigating the historical links between artists and mind enhancing drugs.
Sarah Millican - Thoroughly Modern Millican 2012
Wed 7 Mar 2012 8pm
Comedy
Sarah Millican is back on the road with a brand new show - Thoroughly Modern Millican.
The Invisible Dot Tour 2012: Comedy's New Wave
Thu 8 Mar 7.45pm
Comedy
Jonny Sweet headlines this snapshot of the most exciting and experimental comic acts around.
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Thu 8 Mar 2012, 8pm
Classical Music
Andris Nelsons conducts the CBSO in arguably the most exciting conductor/orchestra partnership in Britain today
For Once
Fri 9 Mar 7.30pm & Sat 10 Mar 8.30pm
Theatre
In a place where everyone knows your name you can't forget who you are.
Bite Size 2012: Hotel Du Van
Sat 10 Mar, all day
Theatre
An intriguing off-site theatre experience, with dinner included? Hop aboard the Hotel du Van!
Bite Size 2012: Psychodrama
Sat 10 Mar, 12pm
Theatre
A show where well-intentioned therapy descends into gruesome tragedy...
Saturday Art Club: Outdoor 3D Collage
Sat 10 Mar 1-2.30pm
Visual Arts
Take inspiration from the sculpture on campus to create 3D collages.
Bite Size 2012: It's Only A Paper Moon
Sat 10 Mar, 1.15pm
Theatre
Come on an intergalactic journey into deep space and explore some imaginary lunar landscapes...
Bite Size 2012: Our Fathers
Sat 10 Mar, 2.45pm
Theatre
An exploration of fatherhood and the decisions and mistakes made along the way.
Bite Size 2012: ONLY
Sat 10 Mar, 4pm
Theatre
Being an only child can be lonely when you're growing up...
Bite Size 2012: 10 Minute Tasters
Sat 10 Mar, 5.30pm
Theatre
Four glimpses into new pieces being made in the West Midlands
Bite Size 2012: For Their Own Good
Sat 10 Mar, 7.15pm
Theatre
Exploring the way we care for animals, and what this says about ourselves.
NT Live: The Comedy of Errors (Encore Screening)
Sun 11 Mar 7pm
Theatre
A repeat screening of Dominic Cooke's The Comedy of Errors starring Lenny Henry
Nathan Caton: Get Rich or Die Cryin'
Sun 11 Mar 7.45pm
Comedy
The award-winning comedian comes to Warwick Arts Centre following TV appearences on Mock the Week and ITV'S Stand-Up Hero.
The Iliad - Hugh Lupton & Daniel Morden
Mon 12 Mar 2012 7.15pm
Spoken Word/Literature
These classic tales are brought to life by Stand Up Tragedians Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden.
The Odyssey - Hugh Lupton & Daniel Morden
Tue 13 Mar 2012 7.15pm
Spoken Word/Literature
Following The Iliad the night before, these Stand Up Tragedians now turn to The Odyssey.
The Ethics of Progress
Tue 13 Mar 2012 7.45pm
Theatre
A mind melting, jargon free, whistle-stop tour of leading edge Quantum Physics
Missing
Wed 14 - Sat 17 Mar 2012 7.30pm
Theatre
Nothing is quite as it first appears in Lily's world...
Zoe Rahman Quartet
Thu 15 Mar 2012 7.45pm
Music
Jazz pianist and composer Zoe Rahman tours the UK to celebrate her fifth album, Kindred Spirits.
Jonny Kearney & Lucy Farrell
Fri 16 Mar 2012 7.45pm
Music
A delightful duo who bring together soulful storytelling and traditional folk.
Into the West
Sat 17 Mar 1.30pm
Film
A widower lives with his two young sons in the slums of Dublin. Their lives are changed by the arrival of a beautiful white stallion.
NT Live: She Stoops To Conquer
Thu 29 Mar 6.45pm
Theatre
One of the great, generous-hearted and ingenious comedies of the English language.
Met Opera Live: Manon (Massenet)
Sat 7 Apr 5pm
Classical Music
Anna Netrebko portrays the tragic heroine in a production that has transferred for the Royal Opera House to the Met
Met Opera Live: La Traviata
Sat 14 Apr 2012 6pm
Classical Music
Principal Guest Conductor Fabio Luisi conducts Natalie Dessay as Violetta and Matthew Polenzani as Alfredo
Terry Alderton
Sun 22 Apr 2012 7.45pm
Comedy
As seen on BBC3's Edinburgh Gala, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and Dave's One Night Stand
White
Tue 24 - Fri 27 Apr 2012 10.30am & 1.30pm, Sat 28 Apr 11am & 2pm
Family
A sparkling world for young children to enjoy!
Dara O'Briain: Craic Dealer
Tue 24 - Thu 26 Apr 2012 8pm
Comedy
Dara O'Briain returns to Warwick Arts Centre with a brand new show.
Un peu de tendresse bordel de merde
Thu 26 - Sat 28 Apr 2012 7.30pm
Dance
A daring and provocative piece by dance's notorious 'enfant terrible', Dave St-Pierre
Coull Quartet - Spring Serenade
Fri 27 Apr 2012 7.30pm
Classical Music
Join Coull Quartet for an evening of springtime chamber music in the amospheric Helen Martin Studio
Jon Richardson: Funny Magnet
Sun 29 Apr 2012 7.30pm
Comedy
Due to an overwhelming public demand, the brilliant Jon Richardson is back on tour in 2012.
Walsh & Pound
Sun 29 Apr 2012 7.45pm
Music
Prepare to be astonished by stunning vocals, frailing banjo wizardry and sounds you didn’t think were possible on harmonica.
Seann Walsh
Thu 3 May 7.45pm
Comedy
The new team captain of Dave's Argumental brings his razor-sharp observational comedy to Warwick Arts Centre.
Suggs: My Life Story in Words and Music
Sun 5 Feb 2012 7.30pm
Spoken Word/Literature
An access-all-areas backstage pass to the Madness frontman’s mind as he attempts to unravel the mysteries of his own life.
UWCC Bruckner Mass in E Minor
Fri 9 Mar 7.45pm
Music
The University of Warwick Chamber Choir perform at Leamington Town Hall.
Events in April |
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| Sat 07 | Met Opera Live: Manon (Massenet) | 5:00pm |
| Sat 14 | Met Opera Live: La Traviata | 6:00pm |
| Sun 22 | Ceu | 7:30pm |
| Terry Alderton | 7:45pm | |
| Tue 24 | White | 10:30am |
| White | 1:30pm | |
| Dara O'Briain: Craic Dealer | 8:00pm | |
| Wed 25 | White | 10:30am |
| White | 1:30pm | |
| Dara O'Briain: Craic Dealer | 8:00pm | |
| Thu 26 | White | 10:30am |
| White | 1:30pm | |
| Un peu de tendresse bordel de merde | 7:30pm | |
| Dara O'Briain: Craic Dealer | 8:00pm | |
| Fri 27 | White | 10:30am |
| White | 1:30pm | |
| Spring Serenade - Talk | 6:30pm | |
| Coull Quartet - Spring Serenade | 7:30pm | |
| Un peu de tendresse bordel de merde | 7:30pm | |
| Sat 28 | White | 11:00am |
| White | 2:00pm | |
| Un peu de tendresse bordel de merde | 7:30pm | |
| Sun 29 | Jon Richardson: Funny Magnet | 7:30pm |
| Walsh & Pound | 7:45pm | |
Events in May |
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| Thu 03 | Seann Walsh | 7:45pm |
| Fri 04 | Philharmonia Orchestra | 8:00pm |
| Mon 07 | From Amateur Transplants: Adam Kay's Smutty Songs | 7:30pm |
| Wed 09 | Barber of Seville | 7:30pm |
| Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra | 8:00pm | |
| Thu 10 | Eugene Onegin | 7:30pm |
| Fri 11 | Coventry Schools Young Entertainer 2012 | 7:00pm |
| Eugene Onegin | 7:30pm | |
| Sat 12 | Barber of Seville | 7:30pm |
| Sun 13 | Isy Suttie: Pearl & Dave | 7:45pm |
| Thu 17 | Berlin Symphony Orchestra | 8:00pm |
| Fri 18 | Paul Merton's Out of My Head | 8:00pm |
| Sat 19 | Stewart Francis: Outstanding In His Field | 8:00pm |
| Tue 22 | The Lady: A Homage to Sandy Denny | 8:00pm |
| Thu 24 | Stewart Lee: Carpet Remnant World | 8:00pm |
| Mon 28 | Duane Eddy | 7:30pm |
Events in June |
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| Sun 10 | Alex Horne: Seven Years in the Bathroom | 7:45pm |
| Sun 17 | Robin Ince: Happiness Through Science | 7:45pm |
| Thu 28 | Dave Gorman's Powerpoint Presentation | 8:00pm |
| Sat 30 | Queen's Diamond Jubilee Tour: Classic Women | 8:00pm |
Events in July |
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| Sat 21 | The Boy With Tape On His Face | 7:30pm |
Events in September |
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| Sun 30 | Mark Watson - Live 2012 | 7:30pm |
Events in October |
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| Sun 07 | Danny Bhoy: Wanderlust | 7:30pm |
| Fri 12 | Jason Byrne: People's Puppeteer | 8:00pm |
| Tue 16 | Jimmy Carr - Gagging Order | 8:00pm |
| Tue 23 | Joan Armatrading | 8:00pm |
Events in November |
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| Fri 16 | Alan Davies: Life is Pain | 8:00pm |
| Fri 23 | Kevin Bridges: The Story Continues | 8:00pm |
| Thu 29 | We're Going on a Bear Hunt | 10:30am |
| We're Going on a Bear Hunt | 1:30pm | |
| Fri 30 | We're Going on a Bear Hunt | 10:30am |
| We're Going on a Bear Hunt | 1:30pm | |
| Jimmy Carr - Gagging Order | 8:00pm | |
