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Things to do in Coventry this July

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Wednesday 24 June

July at Warwick Arts Centre brings us some new blockbuster movies and the chance to revisit some classics on the big screen. And outside the cinema, we also have some music and comedy to enjoy, so you’ll find plenty to enjoy in Coventry this July.

Epic cinema with The Odyssey

Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan brings his latest cinematic vision to the big screen this July with his action epic adaptation of Homer’s heroic saga, The Odyssey.

The first feature shot entirely in IMAX, The Odyssey features an all-star cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya and Charlize Theron.

Follow the journey of Odysseus, King of Ithaca as he returns to his wife and homeland after the Trojan War. Along the way, he is faced with the Gods’ worst creations and temptations.

This is definitely a film designed to be seen on a big screen!

Matt Damon as Odysseus surrounded by boats on a beach.

The Odyssey in 35mm

Watch The Odyssey on 35mm film format with special screenings at Warwick Arts Centre. 35mm film delivers clear, high-resolution images that make Nolan’s latest feel bigger, richer and more epic.

35mm film means you are watching the movie projected from film to deliver rich colours and an organic grain texture that has long been considered the gold standard of filmmaking.

Experience ancient Greece in classic 35mm film this July with The Odyssey at Warwick Arts Centre.

Matt Damon as Odysseus and Zendaya as Athena stand on a beach.

Spiderman and Spielberg

More cinema choices in July include another chance to see Tom Holland in action as he swaps his Greek attire from The Odyssey for his more familiar red and blue in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

The latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe sees Peter Parker alone and fighting crime in New York City as he adapts to life being Spider-Man full-time, but the added pressure brings about some surprising physical evolutions.

July also brings a celebration of influential filmmaker Steven Spielberg, as we revisit some of his classic movies during our Spielberg Summer Season, starting with two absolute classic science fiction and fantasy adventures.

Go on an adventure with Elliott, a boy on Earth that makes friends with an alien in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Or find out that we are not alone with the discovery of a UFO in Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

Two great films for movie fans to revisit, or a new generation of children to discover with their families.

A large group of people look towards a beaming light.

Comedy and music

American comedian Michelle Wolf brings her unmissable stand-up show Michelle Wolf: Best Job in the World to the Arts Centre stage.

For a musical night out, join The Bad Plus for their farewell tour and celebrate one of the most influential and adventurous ensembles in modern jazz. Or join Down for the Count Swing Orchestra for an evening Celebrating Nat King Cole with a joyful celebration of instrumentalists, vocalists and a 30 piece orchestra.

A studio portrait of the four members of the band The Bad Plus standing side-by-side against a plain, light-grey wall.

Bring your baby comedy club

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club is a daytime, grown-up comedy show with no need for childcare. Bring your baby along and join us for a morning or afternoon comedy performance featuring two brilliant comedians where you can relax and have a good laugh.

To make it an easily enjoyable experience, there’ll l be buggy parking, baby changing and bar choices. And whatever your baby needs, whether its bum, boob or bottle, then please go right ahead...just make sure to leave the heckling to the younger guests!

Meals, drinks and snacks

You'll find food and drink options right here at Warwick Arts Centre so why not upgrade your morning, afternoon or evening out and visit one of our in-venue restaurants: Benugo Bar & Kitchen or Panda Mami.