It's 1989 and finding the party is the only thing that matters. Travel back in time to the heart of the Acid House scene with the UK's biggest VR experience. This ground-breaking experience was created for, and about, Coventry and is coming home bigger and better than ever!Using technology to create a truly collective experience, groups…
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The City of Birmingham Orchestra join forces with their youthful counterparts for a programme that includes Shostakovich's so-called Leningrad SymphonyFirst aired in 1942, as Hitler's forces lay siege to an unbreakable Leningrad (now St Petersburg), the heroic work marches towards a firm resolve, and has since come to represent a wider defiance and…
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The Best of Tubular Bells I, II & III, which celebrates the brilliance of these iconic and seminal musical pieces, will tour across the UK throughout February and March 2026.This 26 date UK tour will feature an expansive live group, led and arranged by Mike Oldfield’s long-term collaborator Robin Smith, which will see the whole of Tubular Bells…
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Watch the July 2025 Graduation Ceremonies from our Cinema.Extra guest tickets guarantee a seat in a Warwick Arts Centre Cinema (not the Butterworth Hall). Extra guest tickets cost £10 per person (plus a booking fee) and are subject to Terms and Conditions. These tickets must be purchased in advance and can only be collected by graduands…
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Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest – direct from the West End and now heading to Warwick Arts Centre!Olivier Award winners – Best Entertainment and Family Show 2016With fourteen years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon, a BBC Radio 4 series, a critically acclaimed West End run and an Olivier Award to their name, The Showstoppers…
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Star of Friday Night Dinner (C4) and Plebs (ITV), this is Tom’s much awaited return to stand-up following his critically-acclaimed 2019 show, Manhood.Arctic Monkeys' album, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, hit the shelves in January 2006. Tracks like I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor and When the Sun Goes Down became anthems, showcasing…
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Kick off the festive season in style with the sensational Down for the Count Swing Orchestra, as they head to Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, for their much-loved annual show, Swing Into Christmas!This is a Christmas celebration like no other – the unique 32-piece big band with strings recreates the music of Nat ‘King’ Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra,…
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The country’s best comedians are coming to Warwick Arts Centre for a spectacular all-star festive show!Catch a huge show headlined by Taskmaster champion, Edinburgh Comedy Award winner and “the new king of alternative comedy” Sam Campbell.Joining Sam is a dazzling line-up featuring BAFTA nominee Lucy Beaumont, Plebs and Friday Night Dinner star Tom…
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Tom Cruise and the late Val Kilmer star in Tony Scott's electrifying 1986 box office smash. When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick (Cruise) is sent to the US Navy’s ‘Top Gun’ Naval Fighter Weapons school, his reckless attitude and cocky demeanour put him at odds with the other pilots, especially cool, collected Iceman (Kilmer). But Maverick isn't…
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Bettie loves the forest - it’s her sanctuary. But when the council threatens to cut down her favourite tree, she must find the courage to protect it. A chance meeting with the bold Paida Moyo sparks a journey of friendship, bravery and self-discovery. Can the two friends save the woodlands and its critter crew before it’s too late? This…
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Explore queer cinema from the former Eastern Bloc and the UK spanning the recent past to modern day, join us from Fri 14 Feb - Mon 3 Mar.
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Join us for an electrifying range of musical events this March. From jazz to folk, R&B to indie classics, we have something for everyone!
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Countdown to Christmas with Warwick Arts Centre’s Festive Events. From family hit The Smeds and The Smoos, to Rat Pack rhythms and seasonal folk songs, there’s plenty to get you in the festive mood this Christmas at Warwick Arts Centre.
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Made in the Midlands returns to Warwick Arts Centre: celebrating, supporting, and developing artists and companies from across the region’s vibrant creative sector.
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View our venue seating plans or download them as PDF's.
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You may notice something slightly different about our Autumn 2024 season ...
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We are thrilled to announce our commission of textile artist Julia O'Connell. In November 2024, Warwick Arts Centre will celebrate its 50th anniversary. As part of this celebration, we have commissioned Julia O'Connell to create a quilt that embodies the spirit of community, expression, and activism.
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Whichever way you travel to the Arts Centre, find out how best to reach us including information on public transport and accessible parking.
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This term we will be working with Natalie and Ascension Dance as our Family Artists in Residence to explore some exciting themes in our new exhibition, ‘Phantom Sculpture.’
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Whether you're a fan of side-splitting comedy featuring your beloved TV stars or enchanting classical orchestral performances, we have something for everyone. Explore our programme now and get your Christmas plans sorted today!
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In November we celebrate 50 years of Warwick Arts Centre and our work showcasing, supporting and developing artists and companies across the sector.
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Celebrate spring at Warwick Arts Centre and discover fun things to do in Coventry this March! Join us for plenty of exciting activities and events this month.
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Warwick Arts Centre turns 50 this autumn. To mark this milestone, we caught up with some of the people that have shared our love for the arts over the years, from staff past and present, to community members, to student and alumni artists. We asked them about their experiences and memories, and what the Arts Centre means to them.
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March comes with a number of classic restorations and a handful of highly-anticipated horror films. But there is plenty more to explore this month and here are five of our highlights.
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Warwick Arts Centre turns 50 this autumn. To mark this milestone, we caught up with some of the people that have shared our love for the arts over the years, from staff past and present, to community members, to student and alumni artists. We asked them about their experiences and memories, and what the Arts Centre means to them.
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Warwick Arts Centre turns 50 this autumn. To mark this milestone, we caught up with some of the people that have shared our love for the arts over the years, from staff past and present, to community members, to student and alumni artists. We asked them about their experiences and memories, and what the Arts Centre means to them.
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Combining the arts with play is the perfect way to support the development of your child alongside making family memories and having fun this season! Plus, building a Christmas calendar with the kids couldn’t be easier here at Warwick Arts Centre. Whatever activity you’re looking for, this December we have something for everyone from tots to teens.
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Warwick Arts Centre and BBC Radio 3's Middlemarch Monologues premieres on Sunday 20 March 2022, at 7.30pm.
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To celebrate the opening of Coventry’s year as U.K. City of Culture, this summer Warwick Arts Centre will be presenting some events to kick start a year of big moments for the city.
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Warwick Arts Centre turns 50 this autumn. To mark this milestone, we caught up with some of the people that have shared our love for the arts over the years, from staff past and present, to community members, to student and alumni artists. We asked them about their experiences and memories, and what the Arts Centre means to them.
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With Spring comes a wealth of interesting, under-exposed and often internationally-acclaimed independent films from around the world. Here are five highlights from our March programme.We are delighted to welcome the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme this month. The UK’s largest festival of Japanese cinema, this year’s edition focuses on “The…
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Gallery Lates is an exciting, emerging programme at Warwick Arts Centre, where we bring together music, movement, visual art and much more in a free late-night event hosted in our gallery and gallery foyer space. We're looking for an artist/group of artists from the Midlands to deliver our next Gallery Late on Saturday 4 November.
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Warwick Arts Centre has been successful in its bid to the HS2 Community and Environment Fund (CEF) and has secured £250,000 towards the Warwick 20:20 Project.
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Fifty dance companies from across the country take part in BBC Arts and One Dance UK’s Dance Passion, with Warwick Arts Centre centre stage.
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Warwick Arts Centre Marketing Assistant, Joe Murphy, talks through his journey and experience at the organisation.
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With jaw-dropping Sci-Fi action sequences, moving documentaries, monumental movies reaching key milestones and future classics battling it out for Oscars success, here are our 5 highlights this month.
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There's classic stories, mythical creatures and loads of free activities coming to Warwick Arts Centre this Summer Half-Term.
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Come and Play with the Music Centre and enjoy a whole host of opportunities to try, watch and enjoy music throughout the week.
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At Warwick Arts Centre, our commitment to showcasing and uplifting Black artists, producers, and emerging talents is central to our programming and mission. This Black History Month, we take the opportunity to highlight some of the extraordinary work of Black visionaries who have left an indelible mark on the arts and culture landscape.
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A trio of villains and a host of free family activities will ensure youngsters are thoroughly entertained this Autumn Half-Term (Sat 26 Oct to Sun 3 Nov 2024) at Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry.
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Celebrate Pride with us on Friday 14 June at our free Pride Festival in collaboration with Warwick Pride!
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Warrior Queens, murder mysteries, music icons, and tales of love and betrayal, our October offer is jam-packed. Here are five highlights from this month’s cinema programme.
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The Midlands’ International Festival of Social Justice film and debate. Expanding audiences and discussion through important and engaging recent films.
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With Mother’s Day 2024 approaching, it’s time to think of unique ways to show your mum just how much she means to you. This year, instead of the usual gifts like flowers or chocolates, why not plan a memorable day out instead?
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Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book leaps from the page to the stage. Plus spook-filled action with Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and more.
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Enjoy dinosaur adventures, an Oscar winner and free activities.
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Gallery Lates is an exciting, emerging programme at Warwick Arts Centre, where we bring together music, movement, visual art and much more in a free late-night event hosted inside our Mead Gallery.
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We are looking for people to volunteer with us to help welcome our audiences and deliver the highest standards of customer service.
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Looking for fun things to do in Coventry this summer? We've got an exciting lineup that promises to both entertain and inspire you.
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Our team are committed to providing the best experience of cinema, theatre, art, music and so much more. Here are our staff favourites of 2024 (so far!), plus their most anticipated live shows and cinema of the Autumn Season.
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£200,000 awarded to Warwick Arts Centre for art and culture project through Spirit of 2012 collaboration with Birmingham 2022.
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Dinosaurs, Ant-Man, a talking mollusc and a cat (in boots) are all heading to us this Spring Half-Term.
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Breach Theatre are a University of Warwick alumni company, whose development has been supported and nurtured by Warwick Arts Centre.
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The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme, the UK’s ever-evolving largest festival of Japanese cinema celebrates its 20th anniversary and comes to us with 5 special screenings from 10 - 15 March 2023.
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Warwick Arts Centre Events Apprentice, Sophia Welby, reflects on her 12 months of experience in the team.
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From creating a sculpture trail, planning a creative workshop, helping to promote access to the Arts Centre and more, my internship as an audience development assistant has been everything I wanted to achieve and much more.
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We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions below which we hope will help you, whether you are a newcomer or a regular attender.
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Young Producers is a free training opportunity for Coventry-based 16-22 year olds to find out more about making arts events happen delivered by Warwick Arts Centre and China Plate. We are now recruiting a new cohort of Young Producers for 2022 alongside 2 x Project Facilitators to help deliver the programme!
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Out of Whack – the new over-60s contemporary dance company - is now resident and up and running at Warwick Arts Centre.
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For the remainder of 2020, in line with many other arts organisations and following government guidance, Warwick Arts Centre remains closed.
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The days are getting longer and our list of must-sees this month is too!
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It’s National Apprenticeship Week from Mon 3 – Sun 9 Feb, so we took the opportunity to sit down with our newest apprentice, Ana Cortes-Crabtree, and share her story so far.
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People’s Day is Saturday 30 November, 10am – 4pm. It's a day to show the creativity, culture and voices of the people of Coventry at Warwick Arts Centre. Would you like to run an event?
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Meet our new Screen Producer, James McEvoy, who shares his January film highlights.
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Hi everyone, I’m Beth Byrne, and I’ll be joining Warwick Arts Centre in January as the new Creative Director.
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The Internal Communications Team at the University of Warwick chatted to our Visitor Experience Manager, Beth Evans, about her role at Warwick Arts Centre and how she champions audiences.
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“To work hard, you have to play hard"...Riya Jamthe, University of Warwick Graduate (2024), talks all things music, her experience with how Warwick Arts Centre brought joy to her student life, and her adventures in music production.
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So ends another brilliant season of engagement, fun and creativity at Warwick Arts Centre. We’ve offered free, artist-led activities across our spaces for over 2,500 people in the last 3 months, from music and song to visual arts, dance and poetry.
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Warwickshire filmmaker Jack Richardson follows the multi-award-winning Who Wants To Be Me? with his directorial debut, Daniel's Room. With a cast and crew from the region, and shot using locations around the county (including Warwick Arts Centre), the psychological horror receives its premiere with us on Fri 13 Jun. Here Jack tells us more about the…
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Our Platform programme supports University of Warwick students to showcase new works and works in progress on our stages and in our spaces.
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National Volunteers' Week is celebrated to thank volunteers across the UK who offer their time, commitment, and support to organisations. Our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Arrin, shares some of our volunteer stories and opportunities for how you can get involved.
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Warwick Arts Centre’s student collaboration pathway, PLATFORM, produced another wonderful event in spring 2024 – We Just Click.
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Along with the Shoot Festival Coventry and Arts Council England, Warwick Arts Centre is supporting a three day digital theatre festival in early February 2021: the Story story festival.
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Embark on a unique journey of self-discovery as Yogi Ray Cluer combines the serenity of yoga with the captivating world of art at the Mead Gallery, nestled within Warwick Arts Centre.
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We strive to make our Arts Centre a place where everyone can meet. We're continuously improving our building and offer to make it as accessible as possible.
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Hold Your Own: A Day of Elders’ Dance was about actively changing preconceptions of what older people’s dance is, by challenging the notions of how older people are presented.
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Warwick Arts Centre has been the public face of the arts at the University of Warwick for over forty years. Our diverse programme attracts audiences from across the UK. We're known for bringing entertainment from all around the world, for showcasing the best, and introducing new artists and genres.
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Are you interested in writing about the arts? If so, why not write for us? We're looking to create a vibrant community of bloggers, creating content about your experiences here at Warwick Arts Centre.
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We encourage children, young people and their educators from Coventry and beyond, to encounter the arts and campus life with a visit to Warwick Arts Centre.
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The countdown to Warwick Arts Centre's re-opening has begun! Warwick Arts Centre completes £25.5 million transformation and starts a 100 day countdown to its new season.
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Are you looking for fun things to do in Coventry this January? Start off the new year at Warwick Arts Centre and get stuck in with some of our amazing events this month. Whether you’re looking for things to do with the family this January, find free activities near you, or to start off 2025 with some excellent entertainment, you’ll find the perfect…
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Summer has arrived here at Warwick Arts Centre! As we have reached the end of term, things might seem a bit quieter around here, however, there’s still plenty to enjoy this month with the family! Plan your perfect day out in Coventry here at Warwick Arts Centre this July.
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We are seeking an artist with an interest in exploring Afrofuturism through their work and who are committed to empowering and amplifying the voices of migrant and refugee communities.
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This summer, Folklorica boots up for the very first time: a free Augmented Reality experience to explore and enjoy.
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How Can The Arts Inspire Climate Action? Tell Different Stories. Becky Burchell, curator of the Change Festival, explains all.
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What young artists can achieve when given the space to create.
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National Volunteer’s Week is celebrated to commemorate and thank volunteers across the UK who offer their time, commitment, and support to organisations. Our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Gemma, shares some of our volunteer stories and opportunities for how you can get involved.
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Warwick Arts Centre continued to thrive in 2016 – 2017 and brought some of the world’s great artists to Coventry and Warwickshire for the benefit of all.
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In the first in a series of special blog posts, Warwick Arts Centre's Director, Doreen Foster, reflects on the theme for our reopening season, and how it continues to resonate with the world around us...
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Calling all LGBTQ+ movers, ravers and creators: come and join a creative workshop with grime artist Debris Stevenson and participate in a live performance of The Write to Rave at Warwick Arts Centre!
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In the run up to their return to Warwick Arts Centre, New Art Club’s Pete Shenton discusses their latest work, Cupid’s Revenge, and reflects on their 23 year career.
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Gavin and Stacy's Ruth Jones, smelly bodily functions and some of the best stand-up comedians in the business are making their way to Warwick Arts Centre as part of the FREE Resonate Festival 2022 this April.
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Warwick Arts Centre Head of Creative Learning, Gemma Wright, shares her thoughts on our community project, Playing Out, in the run up to the Canley Parade on Saturday 16 July 2022.
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An exhibition developed in partnership between the Inini Initiative, Warwick Arts Centre, and Birmingham-based artist Rumbi Savanhu.
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We're excited to share the news that Warwick Arts Centre is taking part in a new collaboration with China Plate and Fuel. Touring Together is a three-year strategic partnership for producing and touring new midscale theatre.
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Barbie, Oppenheimer, Poor Things and more return to Coventry for one-week only.
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Prophecy was an exhibition that which visited us is 2022. It used the story of Nuneaton-born author George Eliot’s Middlemarch to look closely at overlapping stories and histories which bring people together through shared experience.
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Show Me Your Teeth is an exploration of feminism, vampirism, and the representation of women in vampiric tales - which is coming to our screens from 31 Oct to 7 Dec 2022.
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Apply by Mon 28 Feb 2022 for your chance to join our Community Spirit Programme!
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At Warwick Arts Centre, people are at the centre of everything we do. We always have a warm welcome for everyone.
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Help ensure this patch of common ground - where our whole community can meet and connect through art - will survive and thrive once again.
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To celebrate the opening of Coventry’s year as U.K. City of Culture, this summer Warwick Arts Centre will be presenting two pieces of theatre to kick start a year of big moments for the city.
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White Koan by Liliane Lijn has stood outside Warwick Arts Centre since 1973. It has become an unofficial icon of the university, the subject of numerous urban myths and the alleged author of an unauthorised commentary on university life through its tweets and Facebook page.
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Warwick Arts Centre’s Creative Learning Coordinator, Tara Johnston-Comerford, gives an account of our community project, Playing Out, in the run up to the Canley Parade on Saturday 10th June 2023.
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Warwick Arts Centre, Feeding Coventry and The Warwick Institute of Engagement have teamed up for a special programme of activities called Planting Roots.
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Tim Clare, our Technical Manager, tells us all about The Technician Bootcamp Warwick Arts Centre was involved in.
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In 2023, the Planting Roots project sprouted from a collaborative effort between Warwick Arts Centre (WAC), Foleshill Community Centre (FCC), and the Warwick Institute of Engagement (WIE).
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Out of Whack is Warwick Arts Centre’s Elders’ Contemporary Dance Company for people aged 60+ who share a love of creative dance and public performing. They are a company of mixed experience dancers with a focus on creating new works to reflect the company’s collective identity. As part of our 50th anniversary, we commissioned international performance…
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Renowned opera company issues a call-out for a local pooch to appear in forthcoming production of La Bohème at Warwick Arts Centre.
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We hosted dozens of big blockbusters and indie classics last year. Guess which were the most popular movies?
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Stephen Johnson has, until recently, been best known for writing about music. A frequent voice on BBC Radio 3, 4 and the World Service, his radio work includes Discovering Music, and various award-nominated documentaries on composers.
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In early 2024 we commissioned artist Julia O’Connell to create a quilt to celebrate our 50th anniversary. A new hand stitched quilt that would embody the spirit of community, expression and activism. Here Julia shares her experience of making the quilt and the brilliant community members who stitched with her…
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Not sure on where to eat in Coventry? Look no further than Benugo Bar & Kitchen, one of Coventry’s best contemporary restaurant experiences.
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Read more about the Arts Centre, National News and what's going on behind the scenes.
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Make your visit unforgettable by staying the night at our award-winning bed and breakfast venue - just a short stroll away from the Arts Centre.
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The arts are a place we can all meet. Find out how to get to us and what you can experience here.
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We place artists and audiences at the centre of our programme. We encourage curiosity, platforming ideas, and celebrating engagement with the arts. Find out everything you need to know on how you can get involved with us.
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Each year we are overwhelmed by the generosity of our supporters and the affection people have for what we do. We have been able to work with the best and most entertaining artists from around the world. But it is our supporters that have enabled us to commission new artists, and encourage young people to engage with the arts too.
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At Warwick Arts Centre, people are at the centre of everything we do. Our aim is to engage with our local communities and bring people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds together through creativity.
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Warwick Arts Centre aims to be welcoming to all our communities. We're committed to making your visit as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
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Open to all staff and students (the Music Centre is not connected to any University course), this is your opportunity to sing, play, learn - or hear your friends perform.
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Enjoy plenty of fun activities right here at Warwick Arts Centre this April. For fun things to do in Coventry, look no further than our amazing selection of events, workshops, and films to plan your perfect day out this month!
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There’s so much to enjoy right here at Warwick Arts Centre this May. To plan your perfect day out in Coventry this month, look no further than our amazing range of entertaining and creative activities suitable for the whole family! If you’re looking for fun things to do in Coventry, this is the perfect place to start.
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We’re on a mission to make sure the extraordinary mix of the arts we share is matched by the extraordinary mix of people who share it with us. With our new building we’re here to open the doors wider than ever before.
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As the acclaimed National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain (NYO) return to the Warwick Arts Centre stage for our first concert of 2022, we find out more from two participants, violinist Maxim Lavrov and clarinet player Phoenix Mombru.
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The Mead Gallery, a leading art gallery in Coventry, offers a dynamic space to meet, create, discuss, and discover the arts, inspiring creativity and connection.
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Warwick Arts Centre is committed to providing accessible artist led creative activities for all ages.
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Our Autumn/Winter 2024 is now on sale. Hear from our Director, Doreen Foster, and see what's coming up next season in our digital brochure below. You can pick up a copy in the Arts Centre soon!
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From the biggest blockbusters and exciting live performances to family fun and free creative workshops, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're a local or just visiting, discover what's on in Coventry this November and make the most out of the fun things to do at Warwick Arts Centre.
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From exciting live performances to the biggest Awards Season films and free festive fun, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're a local or just visiting, discover what's on in Coventry this December and make the most out of the fun things to do at Warwick Arts Centre.
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Our Spring/Summer 2025 is now on sale. From the best in comedy and music to exciting new dance and theatre shows, take a look what's coming up in our digital brochure below. You can pick up a copy in the Arts Centre soon!
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We have got plenty of activities lined up here at Warwick Arts Centre to fill your February with fun! So, look no further if you need any help finding fantastic activities this month. From big-screen thrills to trying creative skills – there’s something for everyone!
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Coffee-to-go, or dinner-and-a-show? Whether you’re raising a glass, grabbing a snack, or meeting up for a meal, Benugo offers an exciting dining experience.
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Plan your perfect day out in Coventry right here at Warwick Arts Centre. Check out our highlights for the month ahead - with creative activities fit for the whole family, there’s something for everyone to look forward to!
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From ’80s classics and cult sensations to the next blockbuster instalment from your favourite movie franchise, there’s plenty to look forward to at Warwick Arts Centre’s cinema this summer.
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Thanks to support from The National Lottery we are proud to introduce the Love Your Local Theatre campaign. Powered by the National Lottery and UK Theatre.
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This new exhibition by Rana Begum (b. 1977) which visited us is 2022, comprised of paintings, sculptures and installations, and included several works commissioned specifically for the exhibition which responded to the architecture of the newly renovated Mead Gallery.
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April continues to shine a light on the best in world cinema with a particular focus on European cinema. This month, my five highlights are all directed by women, five out of nine presented in our April programme, not counting films carried on from our March programme and titles from our awards call-back. Laura Samani’s Small Body is a quietly…
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Read Artist and Research Associate Lucy Grubb's review of our current Mead Gallery Exhibition.
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For her largest commission to date, Katrina Palmer created a site-specific commission that radically transformed the architecture in the Mead Gallery.
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As we enter the shortest month, we are bringing you a bumper line-up of films.
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For our autumn and winter 2023-2024, the Mead Gallery showcased the work of 23 artists who have contributed to and shaped the development of British sculpture over the last century.
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It’s that time of year when scientists at the University of Warwick are usually dusting off their festive outfits and preparing to entertain and amaze audiences with some of the messiest, most eruptive experiments around.
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Every Sunday in university term time, we welcome families to have fun and get creative with two artists-in residence!
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The Youth Leadership Collective (YLC) is designed to be an open and creative space for young people aged 15 – 22 to work on shaping their leadership skills, while using social activism to call for change.
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Our Creative Learning Manager Lynsey reflects on our artist-led activity in Charter Primary School as part of The Wild Escape project to celebrate UK wildlife and creativity.
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Join us as we usher in the month of February with an electrifying lineup of some of the best live shows in Coventry that promise to leave you both entertained and yearning for more.
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NT Live has reached its 100th edition and we have been there since day one. Two members of the team were lucky enough to take a trip down to London to watch a rehearsal of Nye. Find out more about NT Live and hear from Joe Murphy about his experience watching a live recording.
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Join us for our opening week with a selection of free and ticketed activities from Fri 1 October.
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Join us Thu 25 - Fri 26 November for an engaging series of talks about freedom.
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Community events & activities for everyoneWarwick Arts Centre brings together everyone with a connection to Coventry and the region. We ensure anyone can make this space their own, enabling the local community to access and experience the arts.
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We're taking part in The Wild Escape project to celebrate UK wildlife and creativity.
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Need something to do between Friday 27 October and Sunday 5 November 2023? How about Milkshake! Monkey, The Amazing Bubble Man, Planting Roots Festival and more?
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The start of this school year has seen an exciting new start for the Westwood Academy Choir now with on average 50 students coming along to our weekly Thursday morning rehearsals.
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Valentine's Day 2024 is just around the corner, and you might be wondering how to make it a memorable and romantic occasion for you and your partner.
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Here’s your guide to mastering Open Mic nights and growing your audience!
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Bring Kneehigh's The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk into your home, coming to your home live from the stage at the Bristol Old Vic for 4 performances from Thu 3 – Sat 5 Dec 2020.
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Live Shows, Music & ComedyLooking for a night out in Coventry? Warwick Arts Centre hosts performances, live gigs, stand-up from stars like Jimmy Carr and Sara Pascoe, and talks from TV personalities like Joe Wicks and Susie Dent. Plus, meet the stars after the show!
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Family favourites and great ways to get involved this half-term.
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The British sculptor Laura Ellen Bacon (born 1976) transforms raw, predominately natural materials into large-scale artworks in both interior and landscape settings.
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A well-designed auditorium with an excellent view of the stage from every seat, available to hire for your event.
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A three-day festival that celebrates and continues to develop the exciting work of Warwick alumni theatre artists and companies (including Alex Roberts, Clown Funeral and Emergency Chorus).
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Discover the magic of cinemaDive into a world of blockbusters, indie treasures, international gems and timeless classics at Warwick Arts Centre Cinema in Coventry. Whether you're after the latest hit or a cinematic adventure through diverse genres, experience the best of cinema in Coventry. Find cinema showtimes and book your tickets now for a…
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A play without performers; a biography of a room. Step into a unique immersive stage experience like no other.
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Get a taste of what's to come - from breakfast coffees and lunchtime treats, to pre and post-show bites and drinks.
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The best in stand-up comedyExperience the best comedy shows in Coventry at Warwick Arts Centre. From legendary stand-up comedy to emerging talent, our comedy events promise unforgettable nights of laughter. Immerse yourself in a vibrant line-up featuring captivating performances by the brightest comedic stars and rising talents.Big names, bigger laughsEnjoy…
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Make memories with family-friendly eventsLooking for fun things to do in Coventry with kids? At Warwick Arts Centre, we offer a variety of family-friendly activities, performances, and events. Whether you're watching a show, joining a workshop, or exploring our interactive spaces, there's something for everyone.
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Do you want to know the secret of what it means to be human? Us too. (But here at Kill The Science Labs we’re actually pretty close to cracking it.)
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As the days grow shorter and the air gets cooler, there’s nothing quite like getting cosy in our comfortable seats and enjoying a great film. Here are five highlights from our November programme.
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Programme Coordinator Mary Ryder celebrates our weekly Mini Creatives sessions with B'Opera.
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As our foyer begins its seasonal transformation with wooden Christmas trees, fairy lights and home-made decorations made by local schoolchildren, we're beginning to feel all the warm festive fuzzies.
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Our Community Connections programme aims to bring people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds together through creativity.
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This year, we are pleased to be expanding our Elders’ Programme to include creative activity in Willowbrook, a Canley Retirement Village.
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After the buzz of the awards season’s grand finale, we are excited to bring back some of this year’s big winners this April including Everything Everywhere All At Once and All Quiet on the Western Front. But there’s plenty else to look forward to in our main programme and here are five highlights.
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The best in live musicExperience the best music concerts in Coventry at Warwick Arts Centre. Whether you’re a fan of classical, jazz, pop, or rock, our diverse range of live music events caters to all tastes.Get ready to enjoy world-class performances right here in Coventry.
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Discover the top 5 must-watch cinema highlights this August. From powerful documentaries to indie gems, prepare for an unforgettable month of film.
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This is a guest blog from Kyla Craig, Creative Director of Art Riot Collective (ARC) who exhibited work in our Summer Exhibition, The Reason for Painting. They also consulted on the accessibility of the show and the Making Space.
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Spooky Season is upon us (From the spooky to the Scorsese). We have 5 scarily good films to highlight for you this October.
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This term we will be working with Ascension Dance and Natalie Zervou-Kerruish as our Family Artists in Residence to explore some exciting themes in our new exhibition, Phantom Sculpture.
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As part of our Award Season 2024 we are welcoming back two time Oscar winner The Zone of Interest. Joe our Marketing Assistant has put his thoughts on the film to paper... well, to blog.
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Mubi is a curated streaming service for people who love cinema. From the early works of iconic directors to the visionary films of emerging auteurs, Mubi is a place to discover outstanding films of all genres.
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This month we welcome some of the most eagerly anticipated releases of 2024, from epic scale action sequels to this year’s Cannes Palme d’Or winner. November has been a difficult month to choose just 5 highlights and if we had the word count, we’d keep going!
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Where theatre comes to lifeWarwick Arts Centre is home to an exciting mix of theatre performances, from gripping dramas and engaging musicals to thought-provoking dance. Every production is a celebration of theatre as a powerful art form, blending storytelling, performance, and design to captivate and inspire.With excellent sightlines from every…
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Hey everyone! I’m Junjie Liu, a master’s student in Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation at Warwick. I’m still buzzing from an amazing VR adventure I had a few days ago—In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats.
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This position plays a key role in supporting our Visitor Experience Team with managing a successful mix of live performance, cinema, visual art, and conference activity.
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