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All events in December
A Town Called Panic (PG)
Tue 30 Nov - Thu 2 Dec
Film
Hilarious and frequently surreal, the stop-motion extravaganza A Town Called Panic has endless charms and raucous laughs for children from e...
Handel - Messiah
Thu 9 Dec 2010 8pm
Classical Music
Ring in the Christmas season with Handel's beloved oratorio, Messiah.
Mediaeval Baebes
Fri 17 Dec 2010 8pm
Music
Experience the Mediaeval Baebes’ fairytale whimsy, otherworldly enchantment and supernatural allure this Christmas.
Hansel & Gretel
Fri 26 Nov - Fri 10 Dec 2010
Theatre
A delightful Christmas show for children and brave adults everywhere.
The Girl Who Played With Fire (15) Pick of 2010
Fri 26 Nov - Wed 1 Dec
Film
The second part of the triology, following on from The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui
Wed 1 - Sat 4 Dec 2010 7.45pm
Theatre
Warwick University Drama Society present an updated version of Brecht's parody of Hitler's rise.
The Hunter (15)
Wed 1 & Thu 2 Dec
Film
A stylish and engrossing thriller from the director of It’s Winter, The Hunter evokes the films of Jean-Pierre Melville and the iconic Ame...
Chico and Rita (15)
Fri 3 - Mon 6 Dec
Film
Recreating the exuberance of 1940s Havana, this beautifully animated love story is imbued with lyrical sensuality and passion
Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band
Fri 3 Dec 2010 8pm
Music
A unique celebratory show of Christmas music.
Inception (12A)
Fri 3 - Sun 5 Dec 2010
Film
The summer hit from acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan (Memento, Batman Returns, The Dark Knight).
Family Film: Hogfather (PG)
Sat 4 Dec 2010 1.30pm
Film
A screening of the first live-action adaptation of Terry Pratchett's fantastical novel with a stellar cast.
Christmas Variety Spectacular 2010
Sat 4 Dec 2010 3pm & 7.30pm
Music
A festive treat of Christmas favourites from the Midland Voice Choir and Orchestra.
UOW Symphony Orchestra & Chorus: Sibelius & Mozart
Sun 5 Dec 2010 4pm
Classical Music
A moving and rousing Sunday afternoon of music in the Butterworth Hall.
Alun Cochrane
Sun 5 Dec 2010 7.45pm
Comedy
Alun Cochrane returns to Warwick Arts Centre with a brand new show about Jokes, Life, and Jokes About Life
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (Cert tbc)
Mon 6 - Wed 8 Dec
Film
On his deathbed Uncle Boonmee recalls his many past lives.
The Secret In Their Eyes (18)
Tue 7 & Wed 8 Dec
Film
Winner of the 2010 Best Foreign Language Film Academy Award.
FREE Lunchtime Concert: Gaudeamus
Thu 9 Dec 2010 1.10pm
Classical Music
FREE Lunchtime Concerts Thursday 1.10pm Ensemble Room, Music Centre in Warwick Arts Centre As well as supporting the student ense...
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Thu 9 Dec 2010 6.45pm
Theatre
Rory Kinnear plays Hamlet in this production broadcast live from the National Theatre.
Grease: Sing Along (PG)
Fri 10 & Tue 14 - Thu 16 Dec
Film
Join Danny and Sandy with your own crew of T-Birds and Pink Ladies for a carnival ride back to those amazing summer nights!
Met Opera Live: Don Carlo
Sat 11 Dec 2010 5.30pm
Classical Music
The Met Opera bring a selection from their award-winning series of live, high-definition performance transmissions to Warwick Arts Centre.
Michael Janisch's Purpose Built Quintet
Sat 11 Dec 2010 7.45pm
Music
This new quintet brings a mouthwatering line up of young musicians who have come to prominence in the last 10 years.
Skeletons (15)
Sun 12 & Mon 13 Dec
Film
A surreal comedy about a mismatched pair of travelling salesman operatives, in the business of cleaning skeletons from closets.
The Gruffalo
Mon 13 Dec 2010 - Sun 2 Jan 2011
Theatre
A Christmas treat full of songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 to 300!
Rare Exports (15)
Fri 17 - Sun 19 Dec
Film
A film for those who think they don’t believe in Santa Claus anymore.
Family Film: Nativity! (U)
Sat 18 Dec 2010 2pm
Film
This heart-warming Christmas tale sees the city of Coventry turned into Tinseltown!
The Disappearance of Alice Creed (18)
Sun 19 & Mon 20 Dec
Film
A thriller that is both frightening and deeply satisfying
Nativity! (U)
Mon 20 - Fri 24 Dec
Film
This heart-warming Christmas tale sees the city of Coventry turned into Tinseltown when locals believe that Hollywood producers are coming t...
The Illusionist (PG)
Tue 21 - Thu 23 Dec
Film
As cheeky, boisterous and witty as it is delicately drawn and beauteous to behold, Sylvain Chomet’s second feature film is a winner on eve...
Tamara Drewe (15)
Sun 26 - Thu 30 Dec
Film
When Tamara Drewe sashays back to the bucolic village of her youth, life for the locals is thrown upside down
Another Year (12A)
Fri 19 - Sat 28 Nov and Mon 27 Dec - Sun 2 Jan
Film
Award-winning director Mike Leigh collaborates once again with British acting heavyweights Jim Broadbent, Lesley Manville and Imelda Staunto...
The Tourist 12A
Fri 31 Dec - Thu 6 Jan
Film
Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie are caught in a whirlwind of intrigue and danger against a beautiful Venetian backdrop.
Lindsay Seers - It has to be this way2
Sat 9 Oct - Sat 11 Dec 2010 12pm - 9pm
Visual Arts
Within the gallery, a viewing chamber forms part of a sculptural installation housing a double-screen video projection and two monitor works...
Piranesi's Prisons
Sat 9 Oct - Sat 11 Dec 2010 12pm - 9pm
Visual Arts
Etchings by the 18th Century artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi
FREE Lunchtime Concerts: Tim Sentance, saxophone and Tom Lindsay, piano
Thu 2 Dec 2010 1.10pm
Classical Music
FREE Lunchtime Concerts Thursday 1.10pm Ensemble Room, Music Centre in Warwick Arts Centre As well as supporting the student ense...
Jimmy Carr
Sun 14 Nov 2010, Fri 10 Dec 2010 & Fri 21 Jan 2011 8pm
Comedy
Laughter Therapy from Jimmy Carr - one brand new show to be taken annually
