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Met Opera Live: Nixon in China
Sat 12 Feb 2011
Classical Music
Met Premiere of John Adams' stunning work
'Gentleman' George Monbiot's Left Hook
Wed 16 Feb 2011 7.15pm
Spoken Word/Literature
The Guardian's unbeaten intellectual champion arrives at Warwick Arts Centre
China Mieville
Wed 23 Feb 2011 7.15pm
Spoken Word/Literature
Britain’s most exciting slipstream writer, *China Miéville*, visits Warwick Arts Centre with an exclusive sneak preview of his latest nov...
Stationary Excess / Pedestrian Double Bill
Thu 24 & Fri 25 Feb 2011 7.45pm
Theatre
A fantastic double bill of one man shows
On Tour (15)
Mon 31 Jan - Wed 2 Feb
Film
A former Parisian television producer delves into the world of Burlesque...
Spring Awakening (Music Theatre Warwick)
Wed 2 Feb - Sat 5 Feb 2011 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm
Theatre
Combining cutting edge issues with a breathtaking score, an absolute must see!
The Waterboys - An Appointment with Mr Yeats
Wed 2 Feb 2011 8pm
Music
Following the world premiere sold-out run at Dublin's Abbey Theatre in March 2010, The Waterboys have announced special UK performance of An...
Free Lunchtime Concert : Matthijs Broersma, cello
Thu 3 Feb 2011 1.10pm
Classical Music
A free lunchtime concert.
Black Swan (15)
Fri 4 - Thu 10 Feb & Mon 14 - Thu 17 Feb
Film
A thrilling and terrifying psychological thriller set in the world of ballet.
UoW Brass Band and Guests
Sat 5 Feb 2011 8pm
Classical Music
The band is joined by guest soloists for this concert, which promises to bring a sparkle to a February evening!
Rob Halligan & Jack Blackman (double bill)
Sun 6 Feb 2011 7.45pm
Music
Two rising stars perform as part of Under the Radar
It's Kind of a Funny Story (12A)
Mon 7 - Thu 10 Feb
Film
A funny, astute and authentic look at the sometimes difficult process of growing up.
NT Live: King Lear (repeat screening)
Mon 7 Feb 2011 6.45pm
Theatre
A second chance to see King Lear from the internationally acclaimed Donmar Warehouse
Look Club: Scarman House Collection
Tue 8 Feb 2011 6pm-7pm
Visual Arts
Some photographs from the University of Warwick Art Collection
Vienna Tonkunstler Orchestra
Tue 8 Feb 2011 8pm
Classical Music
A fine programme from the Tonkünstler Orchestra
Javier Cercas: Anatomy of a Moment
Wed 9 Feb 7.15pm
Spoken Word/Literature
Acclaimed author Javier Cercas comes to Warwick Arts Centre to discuss his work
How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found
Wed 9 - Sat 12 Feb
Theatre
Fin Kennedy's extraordinary play is brought to life by Warwick University Drama Society
Family Art Club: Mirror Image
Sat 12 Feb 2011 1pm-2.30pm
Visual Arts
A workshop for children aged 6+ to use a range of drawing and painting techniques to create a portrait.
Memories of Matsuko (15)
Sat 12 Feb
Film
An aimless 20 year-old finds direction in this eccentric Japanese film.
Capercaillie
Sat 12 Feb 2011 8pm
Music
From their homeland roots of Argyll, Capercaillie have been credited with being the major force in bringing traditional Celtic music to the ...
Confessions of a Dog (18)
Sun 13 Feb
Film
An engrossing and disturbing investigation into the Japanese criminal justice system
Three Bonzos and a Piano
Sun 13 Feb 2011 7.30pm
Music
Diabolical mayhem from the largest number of Bonzos still playing together anywhere on earth.
Andrew Lawrence
Sun 13 Feb 2011 7.45pm
Comedy
"One of the funniest and brightest young talents of the UK stand-up circuit." The Guardian
The Message (15)
Sun 13 Feb
Film
Golden Age Hollywood meets Chinese period melodrama in this full-bore WWII spy whodunit.
Third Person: Bonnie & Clyde Redux
Tue 15 Feb 2011 7.45pm
Theatre
A fragmented tale of evidence, rumours and the connections between love, life, death and doughnuts.
Missing (work in progress)
Thu 17 - Sat 19 Feb 2011 7.30pm
Theatre
Gecko embark on a new journey which will lift the lid on your imagination
Brighton Rock (15)
Fri 18 - Thu 24 Feb
Film
Based on the British noir classic by Graham Greene, Joffe’s is set in the mods and rockers era of the 60s.
Barney's Version (15)
Fri 18 - Thu 24 Feb
Film
Paul Giamatti shines in this adaptation of Mordecai Richler's novel.
Film Talk: Greene on Screen (PG)
Sat 19 Feb 11am - 3.30pm
Film
A talk on the novelist Graham Greene and his influence on cinema, includes a full screening of The Fallen Idol
Family Art Club: Drawing Your Dreams
Sat 19 Feb 2011 1pm-2.30pm
Visual Arts
A workshop for children to use drawing and printmaking to create their very own Dream Diaries.
Lenny Henry
Sat 19 Feb 2011 8pm
Comedy
Cradle to Rave is the brand new one man show from Lenny Henry.
Jeremy Hardy
Sun 20 Feb 2011 7.30pm
Comedy
Jeremy Hardy has been a stand-up comic since 1984 and will be one until he dies or wins the lottery.
Tim Key 'The Slutcracker'
Sun 20 Feb 2011 7.45pm
Spoken Word/Literature
Tim Key's show - a combination of poetry, film and athletic climbing - won him the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2009.
Izzeldin Abuelaish : I Shall Not Hate
Mon 21 Feb 7.15pm
Spoken Word/Literature
Izzeldin Abuelaish will discuss his book, I Shall Not Hate
Artist's Talk: Hannah Starkey
Tue 1 Mar 2011 6pm-7.30pm
Visual Arts
Hannah Starkey discusses her work.
Best Before
Tue 22 - Sat 26 Feb 2011 7.30pm
Theatre
Pulling the multi-player gaming experience out of the virtual world and into an intimate theatre setting
A Dish of Tea with Dr Johnson
Tue 22nd & Wed 23rd Feb 2011 7.45pm
Theatre
An evening with the 18th Century's finest raconteur
Play in a Day
Wed 23 Feb 2011 Rehearsals 10am, Performance 7pm
Family
Get the chance to create a Play in a Day.
Free Lunchtime Concert : Dimitri Dekavallas, guitar
Thu 24 Feb 2011 1.10pm
Classical Music
A free lunchtime concert.
Aelita: Queen of Mars
Fri 25 Feb 2011 6.30pm
Film
A rare example of Soviet sci-fi with amazing live accompaniment
Angelos Epithemiou & Friends
Fri 25 Feb 2011 8pm
Comedy
Star of Shooting Stars comes to the Arts Centre
Blue Valentine (15)
Fri 25 Feb - Thu 3 Mar 2011
Film
One of the stand-outs in the Sundance and Cannes Festivals, an intelligent, heartbreaking story of a couple near the end of their marriage.
Family Film: The Secret of Kells (PG)
Sat 26 Feb 2011 1.30pm
Film
A new life of adventure beckons for Brendan when a master illuminator arrives with an ancient unfinished book...
Met Opera Live: Iphigenie en Tauride
Sat 26 Feb 2011 6pm
Classical Music
Susan Graham, Plácido Domingo, and Paul Groves reprise their starring roles in Gluck’s masterful interpretation of the Greek myth
Andy Parsons Live 2011: Gruntled
Sat 26 Feb 2011 8pm
Comedy
The Mock the Week's star on his third UK tour
NEDS: Non Educated Delinquents (18)
Sun 27 Feb - Thu 3 Mar 2011
Film
Award-winning writer-director Peter Mullan's portrait of troubled Glaswegian youth.
Andi Osho
Sun 27 Feb 2011 7.45pm
Comedy
Award winning stand-up comic Andi takes her critically acclaimed show, Afroblighty, on tour.
UoW Wind Orchestra & Music Theatre Warwick
Mon 28 Feb 2011 7pm
Classical Music
Two of the Music Centre’s popular groups, Wind Orchestra and Music Theatre Warwick join together for an evening of musicals fun
The Mole in the Hole
Tue 1 - Sat 5 Feb 2011, Tue - Fri 10.30am & 1.30pm, Sat 11am & 2pm
Family
Meet the Mole Family in their cosy, underground home, lined with straw and strewn with sweet-smelling herbs
Hannah Starkey
Sat 15 Jan - Sat 12 Mar 2011: Mon - Sat 12pm - 9pm
Visual Arts
Hannah Starkey is one of the most influential and significant photographers of her generation.
One World Week 2011 Forum Talks
Fri 28 Jan - Fri 4 Feb
Spoken Word/Literature
A series of discussions and film screenings
Free Lunchtime Concerts Spring 11
Thursdays 1.10pm
Classical Music
FREE Lunchtime Concerts Thursdays 1.10pm Ensemble Room, Music Centre Warwick Arts Centre As well as supporting the student ensemb...
National Theatre Live: King Lear
Thu 3 Feb 2011 6.45pm
Theatre
The Donmar Warehouse's production of King Lear is broadcast live as part of the National Theatre Live season.
True Grit
Fri 18 - Thu 24 Mar 2011
Film
A stellar cast under fine writer-directors the Coen Brothers ensures a Western spectacular
Milton Jones
Sun 6 Feb 2011
Comedy
Milton Jones, - you know the weird bloke with the shirts from _Mock the Week_. As well as star of the _Michael Mcintyre Roadshow_, and the v...
Daniel Kitson: 'The Interminable Suicide Of Gregory Church
Thu 10 Feb 2011 7.30pm
Theatre
Another of Daniel Kitson's acclaimed story-shows comes to the Arts Centre
Penguin Cafe
Fri 11 Feb 2011 7.30pm
Music
An exciting evening of music with Penguin Cafe and Portico Quartet
Free Lunchtime Concert : Nils Franke, piano
Thu 17 Feb 2011 1.10pm
Classical Music
A free lunchtime concert.
Malaysia Night 2011
Fri 18 Feb 2011
Events
Warwick Malaysia Night is a theatrical and cultural extravaganza which aims to display the rich and diverse culture of Malaysia
