You might have seen him on Strictly come Dacing, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well.
He's been called an "overnight success" - even though he's been doing this for bloody yonks!

Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making - the last tour was a sell-out, so get your tickets now!

Venue: Butterworth Hall
Ticket Prices: £26.50 (23 May), £33 (7 November), £38 (4 February 2026)
Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.
Recommended Age: 16+
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Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns.
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised!

A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood
Based on the book by Judith Kerr

Duration: 55 minutes (including interval)
Venue: Theatre
Ticket prices: £20.50/£17.50/£13
Recommended Age: 3+
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Warwick Classics Society presents Aeschylus’ Oresteia (Libation Bearers and Eumenides), a stand-alone play continuing from 2025’s spectacular Agamemnon.
Orestes is told by Apollo there is only one way to avenge his father’s murder- to kill his mother in turn. If he doesn’t, he will be haunted by his father’s enraged spirits. Conflict abounds, and the decision reached leaves the royal house of Argos collapsing. Furies and gods flood the stage, as these plays extend from a family affair to one of cosmic importance. Clear-cut lines between living and dead, human and god, Olympian and chthonic dissolve as the play and its protagonist descends into madness.
Whether you’re familiar with Greek theatre and myth, or have no prior knowledge, The Oresteia will be an electrifying play that shows the boldness and experimental imagination of Greek dramatist Aeschylus.
Ticket prices are subsidised courtesy of the Department of Classics and Ancient History.

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes (including interval)
Date: Thu 29 - Fri 30 Jan 2026
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £9
Pre-show talk from 6.30pm
This event contains reference to murder (matricide), implied cannibalism, familial abuse, slavery and sex references, and also contains on-stage blood and stage-weapons. The performance may include flashing lights, loud sounds, and audience interaction.
Recommended Age: Age guidance 12+. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+

As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
WINNER Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024

Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.

Mark is enjoying further success with his podcast, Jokes With Mark Simmons, where he invites a fellow comic, such as Gary Delaney, Sarah Millican, Milton Jones, and Penn & Teller to discuss jokes that they’ve written but for whatever reason couldn’t get to work.

Recipient of Victoria Wood Panel Prize Fringe 2023

UK Comics’ Comic 2022 – Best Act

RUNNER UP DAVE’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2022

Duration: 1 hour and 40 minutes (including interval)
Venue: Theatre
Ticket prices: £24
Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.
Recommended Age: 14+
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WiFi Wars is a live comedy game show where you all play along!
Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes!

Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain on UKTV's hit comedy/gaming show Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit) and aided by Guinness World-Record-Breaking tech whizz, the award-winning Rob Sedgebeer!

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (including interval)
Date: Sun 1 Feb 2026 2pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £18.50
This show includes flashing lights (no strobes) and haze.
Recommended Age: Age guidance 6+. All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

Seckou Keita is a renowned Kora virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians. Hailing from Southern Senegal, his journey from a gifted child to a globally recognised musician has been nothing short of remarkable.

Seckou's innovative approach and exceptional skill constantly pushes the boundaries of what the instrument can achieve. With a discography boasting 14 critically-acclaimed albums cumulating over 25 million streams on Spotify alone, and a collection of prestigious awards, including multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, he always leaves an indelible mark on the music scene.

Always adventurous and seeking to challenge tradition through his Kora-playing, Seckou will surprise his audience with ‘Homeland’ by taking them on a journey from past to present. Once again, he bridges musical genres, this time by blending traditional rhythms and modern compositions to create a unique sound, embracing afro-pop, urban and hip-hop. Transitional musical poetry written and delivered by award winning poets and rap artists from the UK and Senegal will be craftily sampled and woven into the music, shaping a one of a kind live experience.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date: Mon 2 Feb 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £34.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: All ages welcome but under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Handle with Care is theatre stripped down to its essence. No actors, no technicians. Just a box. And you.

A box is mailed to the theatre.

The instructions are clear:

Invite a group of people, on a specific night, at a specific time.

Let the audience take their seats.

Place the box at the centre of the stage.

The audience is waiting.

And then an audience member stands up and opens the box.

The show has started.

In Handle with Care, Ontroerend Goed puts you in control. We provide the structure; you shape the experience. Choose your role—take the lead or observe as others make choices that steer the performance in unexpected directions. Together, you create something special: a shared experience filled with reflections on time, transience, and togetherness. And don’t worry—there are no wrong choices in Handle with Care. You’ve got this. For one hour, you’ll live something unique, fleeting, and unrepeatable. Here. Now. Together. No one is watching. What is yours, stays yours. Take good care of it. And send us a postcard.

Duration: 1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on the group.
Date: Tue 3 Feb 2026 7.45pm
Venue: Studio
Tickets: £24.50
Student: £19.50
Under 26: £19.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 14+. Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Developing artists is in our DNA. This season, we're seed funding new Midlands-based work exploring the theme of care.
Join us on Thursday 5 February for a scratch night featuring three work-in-progress pieces by local artists/companies selected via open call: Propel Dance, poet Sipho Eric Ndlovu, and deaf theatre director Mary-Jayne Russell de Clifford.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (including intervals)
Date: Thu 5 Feb 2026 7:45pm
Venue: Helen Martin Studio
Tickets: £5.50
Recommended Age: 8+. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return.
This brand new production promises more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy, New Kid In Town, Life In The Fast Lane and many more…

Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval)
Date: Thu 5 Feb 2026 7:30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £43
Recommended Age: All ages welcome but under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

After touring 20+ countries and delighting thousands of audiences, Meet Fred returns to the UK for its 10th anniversary tour. This darkly hilarious, critically acclaimed production follows Fred, a cloth puppet just trying to live an ordinary life - get a job, find love, be part of society. But with his Puppetry Living Allowance under threat, Fred’s world spirals out of control. How do you hold on to independence when the system is designed to pull the strings?

With biting wit, razor-sharp political satire, and moments of unexpected tenderness, Meet Fred is an unmissable comedy that has resonated with audiences across the globe. Created by award-winning inclusive theatre company Hijinx, the show features a stellar cast of performers with and without learning disabilities and/or Autism, whose lived experiences bring depth and authenticity to Fred’s struggle.

Celebrating 10 years of making audiences laugh, gasp, and rethink the world around them, Meet Fred is as urgent and relevant today as ever.

Hijinx, in association with Blind Summit, present Meet Fred.

Please note, accessible performances available. This performance will be captioned in English.

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes (no interval)
Date: Tue 10 Feb 2026 7.45pm
Venue: Studio
Tickets: £23 (£21)
Under 26s/ Students: £15
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 14+. Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Note: This show contains strong language, adult themes and puppet nudity.

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In 2004, in the SuperBowl halftime show finale, 23 year old Justin Timberlake ripped off 37 year old Janet Jackson’s top. Her breast was exposed on screen for nine sixteenths of a second.

A pop icon and role model for many black women, and an outspoken ally for the LGBTQ community, the moment derailed Jackson’s career for many years, while Timberlake’s thrived.

But who was invested in the backlash? What does all this have to say about the demographics of who controls the media, and the ways in which black women are scrutinised in the public eye?

From THE MALFUNCTION to THE AFTERMATH and a celebration of RECLAMATION, Nine Sixteenths invites you on a journey through three acts, exploring themes of representation and pop culture with a nostalgia for the early 00’s, along with the hopes and dreams of four black female performers, all through a visual variety of devised theatre, dance and lip sync.

Nine Sixteenths joins theatre maker Paula Varjack with choreographer/maker Pauline Mayers, actress/director Endy McKay and choreographer Julienne Doko, for a cultural odyssey, to work out what happened and what is happening still…

Please note, this show has integrated BSL as part of the production.

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes (with no interval)
Date: Thu 12 Feb 2026 7.45pm
Venue: Studio
Tickets: £23 (£21)
Students: £15
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
BSL Interpreted Performance: This show has integrated BSL as part of the production. We have reserved seats with the best view of the BSL interpreter. Please get in touch with our box office to book these tickets.
Recommended Age: 12+. Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Note: This show contains references to sexism and racism, and some strong language.

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There comes a day when you look around and wonder “is the world a raging bin fire, or is it perimenopause?” The answer, my friend, is “yes”.
Authentic, curious, and gleefully irascible, storyteller and comedian Desiree Burch leads a madcap voyage through the Middle Ages - AKA the mid-life crisis, and its mandatory metamorphosis – in her new stand-up show.

Desiree brings both childlike wonder and crone-like wit to the experiences of losing sleep, relevance, knee cartilage, oestrogen, youth, and illusions in a laugh-packed show that celebrates the fury and freedom found when you’ve accepted that time has ruined your plans, but roll up your sleeves to fight it anyway.

Desiree Burch is an American comedian who has appeared across the UK’s biggest comedy shows, including Taskmaster, The Mash Report, Live At The Apollo, Travelman, The Last Leg, QI, and more. She’s also the wisecracking narrator of Netflix's iconic guilty pleasure Too Hot to Handle.

4 star review
"Near-perfect example of comedic storytelling"
The Evening Standard
5 star review
"Spectacular as it gets without costumes, props and fireworks"
Fest Mag
5 star review
"That Desiree Burch can have audiences of all demographics howling over something many would struggle to define is testament to rare comic chops"
The Age (Australia)

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date: Fri 13 Feb 2026 7:45pm
Venue: Studio
Tickets: £20
Students: £10
Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.
Recommended Age: 18+
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Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts.
On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences, but under the bonnet, it’s a brilliantly-constructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain’s kids with a lasting fascination for science.

Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins.

Stef is the high-octane presenter of 20 TV series (five for CBBC) and award-winning author of 12 books (including Rude Science). He’s internationally renowned for his world-class science stage shows.

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes (including interval)
Date: Tue 17 Feb 2026
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £20.50 / £18.50
Each performance is followed by a meet & greet.
This show is not suitable for those with latex allergies. It also contains loud bangs, audience participation and stage fog.
Recommended Age: 6+. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Following overwhelming demand (mainly from his wife Rosie who is desperate to get him out of the house), Chris Ramsey will be back on the road in 2026 with a brand-new stand-up show.
Here Man is the hotly anticipated follow-up to Chris’ last sell-out stand-up tour ‘2020’ which saw him perform to over 100,000 people nationwide (albeit thanks to Covid, not in the year intended and with a slightly regrettable tour title!).

As seen on The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show, Strictly Come Dancing, and Taskmaster, presenting Children in Need, and co-hosting his weekly mega-hit marital podcast Shagged.Married.Annoyed, alongside (long-suffering) wife Rosie Ramsey, don’t miss Chris as he brings his trademark stand-up to a venue near you.

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Venue:
Ticket prices: £33
Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.
Recommended Age: 14+
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Get ready for the ultimate throwback as Primary School Bangers comes to Coventry!
James B Partridge, the singing teacher turned viral star, has taken nostalgic school assembly songs from the classroom to some of the UK’s biggest stages.

With millions of TikTok views, sold-out tours across the country, and a Glastonbury set so popular the field had to be shut, James has become a true live phenomenon.

Expect all the assembly classics you remember - from “He’s Got the Whole World” to “This Little Light of Mine” - plus surprises and mash-ups that guarantee a night of laughter, memories and unforgettable singalongs.

Date: Fri 27 Feb 2026 7:30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £35.50 / £31.50 / £29
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 14+ Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult
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Winner of Best Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025.
A glistening diamond hour of stand-up from “delusional trans comedian” Sam Nicoresti about love, insanity, and the hunt for the perfect skirt suit. Following a critical maelstrom of success at the Edinburgh Fringe, and three weeks of sold-out performances at London’s Soho Theatre, Sam finally brings an extended and revamped version of her breakout hit show Baby Doomer to the great unwashed (i.e. goes on tour).

From getting stuck in a dress in a TK Maxx to finding love between the standing stones of Cornwall, through sperm banks, Lord of the Rings figurines, and queer cat names, Sam Nicoresti examines life's most vital question: can you ever hope to find the perfect skirt suit?

Baby Doomer is the follow-up to the acclaimed Wokeflake. “One of the definitive documents of the trans experience in stand-up.” Chortle.

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (including interval)
Date: Fri 20 Feb 2026 7:45pm
Venue: Studio
Tickets: £19.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.
Recommended Age: 16+
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Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience.
Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And Rat-a-tat-tat! Who’s that keeping tired Rabbit awake? You can also join in with Pig and Hen’s game of hide-and-seek and discover the special surprise Postman Bear is planning for his friends.

Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show from the team that brought you Dear Zoo Live and Dear Santa promises to be the perfect treat for children of all ages.

Duration: 55 minutes (no interval)
Venue: Theatre
Ticket prices: £18.50/£16.50
Recommended Age: Suitable for all
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Following critically acclaimed seasons in London and Edinburgh, Paul Merton and Suki Webster, two of the UK’s leading improvisers, present an evening of wonderfully unscripted cutting-edge comedy.
Expect a show full of fast, fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories and laugh out loud surrealism as these two masters of Comedy Improvisation join forces with their very special guests to create cascades of laughter and joyful silliness.

Duration: 1 hour and 50 minutes (including interval)
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Ticket prices: £30
Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.
Recommended Age: 14+

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 extended sections of each iconic Tubular Bells album performed, as well as worldwide hit single Moonlight Shadow.

One of the most pioneering and influential musicians of all time, Oldfield’s visionary Tubular Bells series spans three albums and 17 years, with Tubular Bells created in 1971 and released in 1973, Tubular Bells II released in 1992, (the filming of the premier from Edinburgh Castle is one of the most viewed and streamed musical events ever) and Tubular Bells III released in 1998, (with the excerpt of Far above the Clouds featured in the 2012 London Olympic Opening Ceremony). With each album, Oldfield expands on the incredible themes and theatrical variations he first composed at 17 years old, continually innovating and pushing boundaries.

‘Hearing the timeless music performed with such passion and love brought tears to the eye as the audience rode on waves of Oldfield’s magic. For fans of live music this was pure joy and, for fans of Oldfield, this was perfection.’
Lancashire Evening Post
‘The whole show was huge fun, every musician was entertaining in their own way, all were massively talented and we left with enormous smiles on out faces, safe in the knowledge that we’d watched something very special indeed.’
Birmingham Live

Date: Sun 22 Feb 2026 8pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £64.50 / £49.50 / £39.50 / £29.50
Please note, Mike Oldfield does not appear at this event.
The show may contain moving lights but no strobe lightening during the production.
Recommended Age: 8+
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From the shadow of Hadrian’s Wall in the North East of England, Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening reach out to the wider world, connecting threads of music, landscape and people over almost 2000 years.
Named after the old Northumbrian word for twilight, The Darkening is: Kathryn Tickell (Northumbrian smallpipes, fiddle, vocals), Amy Thatcher (accordion, clogs, synth, vocals), Tim Bloomer (guitar), Joe Truswell (drums), and Stef Conner (vocals, lyres).

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date: Wed 25 Feb 2026 7:30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £27
Recommended Age: All ages welcome but under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Horror author Nick Steen is having visions… A sinister Black Steeple; eerie lights in the sky that look like a Catherine wheel but are not remotely a Catherine wheel… Plus a giant skeleton with a moustache. Are they omens? Auguries? Portenderings of things to come? (Spoiler - yes, they are).
For Nick Steen’s imagination is bursting out of his brain and threatening to burst in turn the entirety of Stalkford.

Can Nick stop the aforesaid bursting? Or have things already slightly burst regardless? And will there ultimately be a grand finale to this three-book series (aka a trilogy) or a more open-ended conclusion in order to leave potential room for further sequels? (That, btw, will ultimately be Garth’s decision.)

From the fevered imaginata of Horror Fiction’s Grand Frightener Garth Marenghi, author of Sunday Times-Bestselling Garth Marenghi’s TerrorTome and Garth Marenghi’s Incarcerat, come three freshly rancid tales of…

…THIS BURSTED EARTH…*

Hardback copies of This Bursted Earth will be available for purchase on the day. Be warned: signings are strictly time-limited. You’ll get no more than one minute with the world’s greatest Frighternerman, Darkscribe, Doomsage (plus Man-Shee) before you’re moved on and/or manhandled.

Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £22
The show is based on a fictional character - content may include sexism, xenophobia, extreme paranoia, or other themes which may be distressing to audience members. Come prepared!
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Following three sell-out shows, Chloe Petts (Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You) returns with a brand-new tour, and she's delving where she's never delved before: this is a show about sex.
The problem is that she blushes every time she says that word.

Expect routines about Page 3, lad culture and most importantly, big, fat naturals

5 star review
“hilarious... this is certainly comedy that packs a punch.”
The i

4 star review
“one of our most compelling young comics”
The Guardian

4 star review
“it’s a hoot watching her”
Time Out

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date: Sun 1 Mar 2026 7:45pm
Venue: Studio
Tickets: £20.50
Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.
Recommended Age: 14+
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Mark Morriss and Adam Devlin have spent the best part of 3 decades honing their craft as a live performers, with 6 Bluetones albums under their belts including 14 Top 40 singles.

This line up has recently completed a near sold out tour of the UK, with a follow up later this year already in the pipeline, before Mark & Adam take it to Ireland and Scandinavia next year.

It is 2 hours of music interspersed with the banter and story-telling of two musicians who have been working together successfully for over 30 years.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date: Sun 1 Mar 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £29.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: All ages welcome but under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Once upon a time... Our story follows a Baker and his wife alongside all the familiar faces from your favourite fairytales as they depart on their journey into the woods: Cinderella - wishing to go to the King's Festival, Jack - wishing his cow would give him some milk and Little Red - wishing to go and visit her grandmother.

Following a revealing visit from the neighbourhood witch, the Baker and his wife set off on a journey to fix their family. As they meet more characters along the way chaos hits in the woods.

Will the journey to their happily ever after be a simple one or does happiness come at a cost?

Production by Musical Theatre Warwick.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval)
Date: Thu 5 - Sat 7 Mar 2026
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £18 (£16)
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 12+. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

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Come vagabonds, come mountebanks, come coney-catchers and cutpurses and meet the King of Crumbs!

ABK is the crumbliest comedian in the game: a multi-award-winning stand-up comic and (occasionally) an internet sensation.

As seen on Mock the Week and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

Date: Sun 8 Mar 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £24.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 16+
Note: Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.

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Redefining dance from the African Diaspora, ACE dance and music’s new double bill presents two powerful contrasting visions of our world today.

1. ECHOES OF DUST – choreographed by Serge Aimé Coulibaly, with creative contributions by Sigué Sayouba

When the world trembles, what remains of our humanity? When all seems lost, what hope can we still hold on to?

In a world torn apart by war, disaster and the invisible collapse of human connection; seven individuals find themselves stranded in the heart of chaos. Confronting the remnants of a shattered world, stripped of certainty and memory they stumble, fight, and protest; with each encounter, a voice is reclaimed.

2. LETLALO – choreographed by Vincent Mantsoe

Letlalo, meaning "Skin" in Mantsoe’s native tongue ‘Sotho’, draws from African, Indigenous, and contemporary dance languages to explore the deep connection between humanity and the earth.
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Rooted in ancestral wisdom and inspired by nomadic cultures, the performance reflects on the quiet strength of communities living in harmony. It examines the layers beneath the surface, exploring the true essence of the human spirit, while evoking themes of power, unity, serenity, and interconnectedness.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes (including interval)
Date: Wed 11 Mar 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £23 (£21) / £20 (£18)
Under 26s: £15
Students: £11
Schools: £15 per student. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 7+. Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Joel returns to his stand-up roots with a brand-new show.
With glamorous tales from behind the camera and less glamorous anecdotes of first-time fatherhood, Joel remains a charming, exhausted, happy idiot.

As one of the nation’s most familiar faces on television, Joel has established himself as one of the UK’s most trusted and beloved presenters and a firm favourite in UK households.

As presenter of Saturday night smash-hit The Masked Singer, ITV2’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here: Extra Camp, BBC’s reboot of Survivor, the hugely popular quiz show In With A Shout and the front man of the National Television Awards, Joel has also hosted BBC’s Live at the Apollo and co-hosts hit podcast, Never Have I Ever with his wife, Hannah.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date: Fri 13 Mar 2026 7:30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £29.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.
Recommended Age: 14+ Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult
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You may know her as Bake-Off Sue, Taskmaster Sue, Just A Minute Sue, or the Sue that gives you travel envy - but stand-up Sue is full of surprises.
In this brand-new show, she shares the unlikely happenings from a career in the spotlight.

What’s the fallout when your pituitary gland goes haywire on live TV? How do you convince the public you didn’t really fall onto that hoover attachment? And when intimate photos get splashed all over the internet, how do you switch the shame to dignity and joy?

In her first live show in over a decade, Sue delivers a hilarious treatise on stigma, humiliation, and misunderstanding.

Duration: 1 hour and 50 minutes (including interval)
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Ticket prices: £32.50
Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.
Recommended Age: 16+
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From Dan Schreiber comes an evening of mind-blowing stories, unbelievable coincidences, jokes and facts that will make you question everything you thought you knew.
Dan is co-host of the smash-hit QI podcast No Such Thing As A Fish (“Hilarious. Sideways. Brilliant” Tim Minchin) and bestselling author of The Theory of Everything Else (“Utterly compelling and totally bizarre" Louis Theroux).

Whether you realise it or not, every single day you - yes, you - are changing the world. Every tiny choice, every awkward hello, every text you instantly regret sending: it’s all part of the butterfly effect, setting off a chain reaction with astonishing consequences.

In This Changes Everything, Dan uncovers some of the strangest and most incredible ripples these butterfly wings have ever set in motion, from the man who revolutionised the world after receiving a billion-pound idea from a dead doctor during a séance, to the suburban mum who unknowingly inspired the biggest movie franchise in Hollywood history. This is a night where truth is stranger than fiction.

Straddling the world between sense and nonsense, Schreiber dives into the funniest, weirdest, and most unbelievable true stories you’ve never heard. Expect to laugh, gasp and experience the best night of factual intercourse you’ve ever had.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date: Sun 15 Mar 2026 7:30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £46.50 / £37.50 / £28.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: Age guidance 14+. Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Bach Reimagined is a collaboration between James Wilton Dance, one of Europe’s premier touring dance companies, and Canadian Cellist Raphael Weinroth Browne.

The work will explore everything from Bach’s means of composition as a form of divine worship to the scientific advancements of his contemporary Sir Isaac Newton. Light will be split, gravity will be discovered and the world will be forever changed.

James Wilton Dance’s super athletic, flowing physicality accompanied by Browne’s driving heavy metal cello, will create a visual and sonic spectacle that will leave audiences in awe of the epic combination of beauty and ferocity.

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes (with no interval)
Date: Tue 17 Mar 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £26 (£24) / £21 (£19)
Students: £11
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: Suitable for all. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Join Sunday Times No.1 bestselling poet Donna Ashworth for an uplifting and deeply personal evening to celebrate her powerful collection, Loss: The New Collection: Words to Weather the Many Waves of Grief, alongside special guest appearances.

Following the phenomenal success of her breakout bestseller Wild Hope, Donna returns with poetry that offers solace for when the water gets rough. With over 1.8 million followers and a voice that has reshaped how poetry is read and shared online, Donna will reflect on her journey, from viral verses and NHS fundraisers to becoming one of the UK’s bestselling poets.

Donna’s words have become daily companions for millions, allowing us to find calm in the chaos and enjoy embracing the unexpected moments. This night will remind us that love and grief are intertwined, and life's true treasure lies in those we hold most dear.

This intimate evening will include readings from Donna, an audience meditation, and space for questions.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date: Wed 18 Mar 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £49.50 (includes a copy of Donna Ashworth's new book ) / £44.50 / £39.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 13+. Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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1 in 6 adults in the UK will lose their hearing in their lifetime; two of those are Ray Bradshaw’s parents.
The multi award winning comedian is back on tour with a brand-new show all about growing up as a CODA; A Child of Deaf Adults. His upbringing was nothing like the Oscar winning film and he’s here to tell you why.

CODA is a funny, heartwarming show all about the brilliant things that happen when you grow up in a house where sign language is the first language used; whether it’s watching his dad shut his eyes to win any argument or beating his in-laws easily when they suggested playing charades against a deaf family on Christmas Day.

Ray’s previous shows Deaf Com One and Doppelginger were huge successes and sold-out theatres across the world. As this show is all about growing up with deaf parents every show of CODA will have a BSL interpreter. Ray has previously supported John Bishop on his UK arena tour after John described him as ‘one of the best comedians in the country’.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date: Fri 20 Mar 2026 7:45pm
Venue: Studio
Accessible performances available
Tickets: £21 (£18)
BSL Interpreted Performance - we have reserved seats with the best view of the BSL interpreter. Please get in touch with the Box Office to book these tickets.
Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.
Recommended Age: 14+
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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 Alex Turner's sharp lyrics and observational storytelling.

Tom Rosenthal's show, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I Am, comes to Warwick Arts Centre in 2026. Jokes like 'Wimbledon', 'Daniel Radcliffe' and 'Some Weather We're Having' have the potential to become classics, showcasing Rosenthal's sharp nose and observational squawking.

Duration: 1 hour and 40 minutes (including interval)
Venue: Studio
Ticket prices: £21
Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.
Recommended Age: 14+ Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult
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As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis.
We’re now struggling to balance these worlds, to focus on the things that bring us real connections and nourish the soul. Award-winning Comedian and Award-winning Product Designer, Scott Bennett is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff, but is this even possible anymore?

As heard on BBC Radio 4!

Tour support for Mickey Flanagan, Rob Brydon Jason Manford, and John Bishop. The star of Live at the Apollo, The News Quiz, The Now Show, The Ultimate Choice and Chortle Best Club Comedian Nominee 2022.

Duration: 2 hours and 10 minutes (including interval)
Venue: Theatre
Ticket prices: £23
Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.
Recommended Age: 16+
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Performing all the biggest hits from Boyzone and Westlife.
Boyband supergroup Boyzlife, comprising Boyzone’s Keith Duffy and Westlife’s Brian McFadden, celebrate the iconic hits from both defining 90s/00s groups, who sold a combined 55 million records and have 21+ #1 singles between them.
During the show, the duo nostalgically revisit their boyband legacies as they perform a mixture of hits from both of their individual supergroups, including from Boyzone: I Love The Way You Love Me, All That I Need, No Matter What and from Westlife: My Love, I Lay My Love On You and Uptown Girl.
With decades of chart-toppers, this is an unmissable night of nostalgia and hit pop perfection.

Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes (including interval)
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £153(VIP)/£45/£40/£34
Recommended Age: 14+ (under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult)
VIP Package:
Meet Brian and Keith before the show
Opportunity to have your photo taken with them using your own camera or smartphone
VIP lanyard
Signed tour poster
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In You Choose every show is unique!

Based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt, Nonsense Room Productions (Shark in the Park and Hairy Maclary shows) bring you an interactive musical show for all the family.

In this show YOU CHOOSE what happens!

Using the well-known picture book as inspiration, and through a series of games and challenges, each show will be unique with different characters, locations, costumes and much more every time.

Duration: 55 minutes (no interval)
Date: Sat 4 - Sun 5 Apr 2026
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £18.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: Suitable for ages 2-7. Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

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You've seen her cuddling orangutans, being "Wide Awake" on Saturday mornings and almost skating to glory on Dancing on Ice. Now, wildlife TV legend Michaela Strachan swaps the binoculars for the spotlight in her brand-new live theatre show Not Just A Wild Life.
Marking 40 years in the public eye - on our screens, in the wild and sometimes out of her depth. From The Wide Awake Club, The Hitman And Her and The Really Wild Show to Countryfile, Springwatch and beyond, the show laughs at the chaos of TV, celebrates the beauty of nature and reflects on what it means to grow up - and grow older - on screen.

It's a high energy, funny and heart-warming journey through four decades of conservation and re-invention. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be upstaged by an elephant, wrangle the likes of Chris Packham, or ice skate on National TV looking like Julie Andrews, then this show is for you! Not Just A Wild Life promises an evening of inspiration, nostalgia and genuine connection - for nature nerds, nostalgia lovers, and anyone who’s ever wondered how a rubber chicken can change the course of your life.

Duration: 2 hours (including interval)
Date: Sun 26 Apr 2026 7:30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £35.50 (£33.50)
Recommended Age: Suitable for all. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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Pioneering singer, songwriter and guitarist John Smith has been at the forefront of British folk and roots music for twenty years.

He has amassed over 125 million Spotify streams and played his songs all over the world. He cut his teeth opening for the late, great John Martyn, and has since worked with a host of artists including Sarah Jarosz, the Milk Carton Kids, Patty Griffin, Joan Baez, David Gray, Tom Jones and Jackson Browne.

As he marks his 20th anniversary in music, John’s new release Gatherings celebrates, revisits, and reimagines songs from his first three albums, with brand new interpretations of his own and audience favourites from over 2,000 live shows.

Reflecting on these treasured compositions, John said: “I’ve learnt as time goes on that the songwriter isn’t necessarily in charge of the songs. Sometimes it feels as if it’s the other way round, that a song will reveal itself fully when it’s ready to be sung.”

Duration: 2 hours and 20 minutes (including interval)
Date: Wed 29 Apr 2026 7.45pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £26.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: Suitable for all. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Mammal Hands formed in Norwich in 2012 and quickly gained a reputation for their hypnotic fusion of jazz and electronica.
They signed to Gondwana Records in 2013 and have released five critically acclaimed albums since, the most recent being Gift from the Trees in 2023. Their unique sound has received glowing recommendations from tastemakers Tom Ravenscroft, Bonobo, Jamie Cullum and Gilles Peterson.

Their intense and mesmerising live performances have forged a strong reputation as a live band and have enabled them to tour the world extensively, performing in Japan, China, USA, Thailand and all across Europe.

Landmark live performances have included shows at The Barbican London, Hamburg Elbphilharmonie, Montreux Jazz Festival, Köln Philharmonie, La Cigale Paris, Montreal Jazz Festival, Athens Technopolis and Unit Tokyo.

With a broad array of influences, Mammal Hands take inspiration from jazz, Contemporary classical, electronica, folk and minimalism to create their own inimitable style that has captured the imagination of a loyal following across the globe. They are currently working on their 6th studio album and continuing to play live shows across the globe.

Line-up:
Jordan Smart – Saxophone
Nick Smart – Piano
Rob Turner – Drums

Date: Thu 30 Apr 2026 7:30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £26
Students / Under 26: £18
Recommended Age: All ages welcome but under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including Saturday Night at the Movies, You’re More Than A Number , Come on Over to My Place, Under the Boardwalk, Kissin’ In The Back Row and many more!
Performed by a legendary group formed under the guidance of Tina Treadwell (daughter of original founders, George & Faye Treadwell).

The band have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, performed for the President of the United States and listed among the Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.

Under the guidance of Tina, The Drifters have enjoyed a remarkable resurgence in recent years with multiple successful UK tours including headline shows in major arenas and, most notably, the world famous Royal Albert Hall in London for the first ever time in the group’s glittering career.

“I am thrilled with the success of our recent UK tours and we invite you all to join us in continuing to celebrate this incredible and everlasting story of The Drifters” said Tina, speaking about the tour.

Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes (including interval)
Date: Fri 1 May 2026 8pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £36.50
Students: £25.50
Recommended Age: All ages welcome but under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Coming off the back of his sold out Don’t Listen To Me UK tour, Kane brings you his brand-new show Crowd Work King.

One hour of purely unscripted, unplanned comedy; all based around audience participation.

Everything is made up on the spot so you can witness the comedy unfold in real time. A new exciting dynamic to a comedy show when nobody knows what’s coming next (not even the comedian!) Each show will be uniquely different, so you can come along time and time again.

Including support from some the UK’s funniest comedians.

“Kane Brown is the most naturally talented standup with a crowd I’ve ever seen.” – Guz Khan

Date: Fri 1 May 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £38 (includes Meet & Greet) / £24
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 16+
Note: Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.

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With over 4.5 million social media followers and countless TV appearances under his belt, Pete Firman is the UK's top comic magician.
Join him for an evening of 'Tricks & Giggles', as Pete brings his trademark blend of magic and comedy from the small screen to stages around the UK with this brand-new show. Expect impossible feats, sleight of hand and big laughs from one of magic's most exciting performers!

As seen on Amazon's Good Omens, ITV1's Tonight at the London Palladium and The Next Great Magician, BBC1's The John Bishop Show and The Sarah Millican Television Programme. He's probably also popped up on your social media feeds with his mind-boggling and regularly viral magic videos.

Duration: 1 hour and 50 minutes (including interval)
Venue: Theatre
Need to know
Ticket prices: £22
Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.
Recommended Age: 11+
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An unexpected second chapter in the Haircut One Hundred story gathered pace last year when their irresistible first single in forever, The Unloving Plum, became Radio 2’s Record of the Week.
It was a track which showed the magic that inspired their classic ‘80s hits - Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl), Love Plus One, Fantastic Day and Nobody’s Fool.

Now that comeback steps up a gear as they announce that their new album Boxing The Compass will be released on 20 March 2026. They launched the album alongside the new single Dynamite, which was premiered by Scott Mills on Radio 2 and now embark on a new UK tour.

Boxing The Compass will be just the second album from the classic line-up since 1982’s hit-packed, Platinum-certified #2 record Pelican West (another album minus Nick Heywood, Paint and Paint, followed in 1984). Nick Heyward (vocals/guitar), Graham Jones (guitar) and Les Nemes (bass) had reconvened to discuss issues around the band, but that business meeting felt more like a reunion of old friends. Things soon snowballed from an unforgettable comeback gig at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire to a full UK headline tour, with drummer Blair Cunningham also subsequently jumping back onboard.

Subsequent writing and recording sessions with Sean Read (Dexys) at Famous Times studio in East London showed that they still shared that special something. Their flair for a classic, melody rich pop song was firmly intact alongside with a host of fresh influences that they had never had the chance to explore together. And despite the passing of four decades, their boyish charm is still luminous - surely because each member is grateful for having a second chance with their old friends.

Date: Sat 2 May 2026 7:30pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £48 / £40.50 / £38
VIP Package: £105.50 (includes best seats in the house, Meet and Greet, signed A4 print and souvenir VIP laminate and lanyard)
Recommended Age: All ages welcome but under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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Step into the hidden world of the SAS with Damien Lewis - award-winning war reporter and bestselling author - as he brings to the stage the secret history of the world’s most legendary special forces unit.
From their daring birth in WWII to high-stakes modern-day operations, this gripping live show reveals real-life stories of heroism, sacrifice, and strategy. Lewis shares untold tales of sabotage missions, undercover rescues, and extraordinary acts of courage, all drawn from years of frontline reporting and exclusive access to classified sources.

With vivid storytelling and powerful insights, Who Dares Wins offers a rare look behind the curtain of the SAS - the missions they undertook, the lives they changed, and the legacy they forged.

Whether you’re a fan of military history or edge-of-your-seat true stories, this is an unforgettable theatrical experience you won’t want to miss.

Duration: 2 hours (including interval)
Date: Sun 3 May 2026 7:30pm
Venue: Studio
Tickets: £26.50
Students: £12.50
Recommended Age: 14+

Join renowned physician and women’s hormone specialist Dr Louise Newson for Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Hormones, an unmissable new theatre show that unpacks the history and the often-neglected science of hormones.

She will be revealing decades of misinformation, medical misogyny and attempts for doctors to be silenced by the establishment, all leading to harms to the health of women.

This is more than a health talk – it is a movement and a wake-up call. Expect to leave empowered, angry, shocked, energised and ready to demand better.

Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval)
Date: Tue 5 May 2026 7:30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £34
VIP: £54.50 (includes a personal ‘Meet & Greet’ with Dr Newson before the show, a goodie bag, and a voucher for one complimentary house drink from the Theatre Bar)
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 14+. Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your ‘finger of suspicion’ at the ready because Edinburgh Fringe favourites, Degrees of Error, are bringing back their multiple sell-out show for your sleuthing pleasure.

They’ll create a classic murder mystery on-the-spot in this ingenious improvised comedy. You, the audience, become the author as the cast act out your very own Agatha Christie-inspired masterpiece live on stage.

At each show this extraordinarily talented company use audience suggestions to create a unique, original and extremely comical murder mystery just for you. All you have to do... is solve it!

Ms Gold poisoned at a synchronised swimming gala? Dr Blue exploded by cannon during a hot air balloon race? Professor Violet crushed to death at a Love Island recoupling? You decide! But will you guess whodunnit before the killer is revealed?

Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval)
Date: Wed 6 May 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £29.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 12+ Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult aged 18+
Note: This show contains some strong language and sexual references.

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For over five decades, Lenny Henry has been telling stories – on stage, on screen and through a host of characters etched into our collective memory.

Part stand-up, part storytelling and part conversation with himself (and with you), this new live show sees Lenny return to the experiences that shaped him while also exploring the ideas, challenges and creative sparks driving him today.

From the unforgettable days of The Lenny Henry Show and Chef! to acclaimed dramatic performances in Othello and, more recently, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Lenny traces the roles, characters and moments that have defined his remarkable career – and shares what continues to inspire him now as he reflects on a life lived out loud.

Expect big laughs, heart and a celebration of the many versions of Lenny: the actor, the impressionist, the comedian, the fundraiser and the Stand-Up Anecdotalist.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date: Wed 6 May 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £49.50 / £44.50 / £39.50 / £34.50
Recommended Age: 16+
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One of Britain’s most celebrated and best-loved tenors Alfie Boe, OBE, has announced a brand-new UK tour celebrating his most iconic hits, fan-favourite classics, and powerful new material from his highly anticipated upcoming album, Facing Myself.
Alfie will also be joined by special guest, singer-songwriter, Jessica Sweetman.

Speaking on the new tour, Alfie said: “I’m thrilled to be hitting the road again for my tour across the UK next Spring. I can’t wait to sing the songs you love, share some fantastic new surprises, and celebrate with you in venues up and down the country.”

Alfie has enjoyed an extraordinary career spanning stage, recording, and television. A hugely successful, multi-platinum selling artist, Alfie has released over a dozen studio albums, several of which have topped the UK charts. His collaborations with Michael Ball - including the record-breaking albums Together, Together Again, and Back Together - have become some of the fastest-selling releases of the decade. Their tours have sold out arenas across the UK, delighting hundreds of thousands of fans.

The Tony Award winner has conquered the world’s greatest opera stages and arenas and led the cast of Les Misérables in his defining role as Jean Valjean. Most recently Alfie starred in the concert tour of Les Misérables in Australia as well as the Arena Spectacular tour across the UK. Having appeared at some of the most respected venues and events worldwide: from Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee to the Royal Albert Hall, Alfie was also appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of his outstanding services to music and charity.

Date: Thu 7 May 2026 8pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £75.50 / £60.50 / £43
VIP with Meet and Greet: £180.50
VIP: £115.50
Recommended Age: All ages welcome but under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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Jen Brister is Reactive - or so she's been told. Apparently you don't have to respond to every little thing around you.
Finding herself in a constant state of exacerbation at the state of the world and people in general, Brister has been told she needs to chill the hell out. Can Jen find her zen? It seems unlikely to be honest…

Jen is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer, as seen on BBC's Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle's New World Order, QI and Mock The Week. Following a sold out 2022 tour, Jen is back on the road with her highly anticipated new show.

Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes (including interval)
Venue: Theatre
Ticket prices: £27
Ticket prices (Students): £7.50
Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.
Recommended Age: 18+
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Where is Ivo Graham from? And where exactly is he going? And will he please just slow down?

The Taskmaster promise-squanderer, published author and gig pig welcomes you to the latest chaotic chapter of his career. A show about hats, haters and hometown heroes.

You've seen him on panels and podcasts and pegging it through train stations: now come and see his new orange threads in the flesh.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date: Sat 9 May 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £26.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 14+. Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Disclaimer: Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.

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My Life Behind the Lens promises to be an unforgettable show filled with adventure, storytelling, and stunning wonders from the natural world.

Hamza brings a fresh perspective to the natural world, and he truly believes that by engaging people in the joy of Mother Nature and what she has to offer, we can all gain a fresh perspective on the world around us and how we can protect it together.

Hamza shares behind the scenes tales from his epic filming expeditions across the globe. Packed with breathtaking footage, fascinating insights, charming personal stories, and with a deep passion for nature, he invites audiences of all ages to reconnect with the wild world around them. This unique live experience offers a rare glimpse into the life and work of one of Britain’s most beloved natural history storytellers.

“My mission is to get people outside and experience the wonder of the natural world. Immersing yourself in nature is an effective antidote to the anxieties of modern life” - Hamza Yassin

Duration: 2 hours (including interval)
Date: Wed 13 May 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £38
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: All ages welcome but under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Max Cooper is an electronic composer, multi-disciplinary artist, music label founder and former scientist who has carved out a unique space in music and visual art.

He holds a PhD in computational biology at the same time as being the first contemporary electronic musician to perform at the ancient Acropolis theatre in Athens and one of the first clutch of musicians to produce in Dolby Atmos.

Cooper has enquired for over 15 years through music, collaborations, and his label Mesh, to explore the intersections between the arts and sciences with installations, performances, immersive experiences, online media, music videos and live events. Anchored throughout is his emotive approach, connecting how ideas and forms feel, in a manner accessible to us all.

"I've always had a strong emotive bond with aesthetics, and found at an early age that the purified forms of electronic music carried a lot of weight for me, as did the reductive natural aesthetics of the sciences. That felt connection to both opened up a world I've been lost in ever since."

Pivoting from computational biology to electronic music might not seem like the most natural career transition, but for Cooper the commonalities are obvious:"In both fields, you're in a sense, free. Free from the limits of living systems, free from the limits of corporeal sound. The only constraints are in your mind."

Max Cooper has collaborated with Zaha Hadid Architects, Dolby, L-Acoustics, 4DSOUND, Barbican Centre, W1 Curates, The Babraham Institute and exhibited work at museums including the Pompidou Metz, ZKM Karlsruhe, Museum Wave Seoul and The Science Museum London.

We are proud to be presenting Max Cooper with support from Deliaphonic - an annual celebration of the life and work of Coventry-born electronic music pioneer and composer Delia Derbyshire.

Duration: 3 hours (inlcuding interval)
Date: Fri 15 May 2026 8pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £35 / £32 / £29
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: All ages welcome but under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Hot on the heels of his fourth sell-out UK tour, the nation’s favourite clairvoyant medium, from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights’, Clinton Baptiste is back with a new live show for 2026 and beyond!
In a rudderless world, mankind needs an envoy to gather solutions from the all-knowing, all-seeing Afterlife.

But who should it be?

Of course, there’s only one man for the job – Clinton Baptiste.

Receiving the audiences’ queries and earthbound dilemmas, Clinton will then reach out to spirits for answers.

Fear not. He will probe sensitively.

Spiritual connection. Mystical congress….

……Spectral Intercourse.

Venue: Butterworth Hall
Ticket prices: £32.50
Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.
Recommended Age: 14+
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After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK’s dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy.

Don’t miss his trademark high-energy exasperation and razor-sharp observations that leave audiences in stitches and on their feet all around the country.

This year, he’s decided to name the show after the thing he says the most in life - THIS IS TORTURE.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date: Sat 16 May 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £24.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 14+. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.
Disclaimer: Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.

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The Glenn Miller Orchestra, directed by the legendary Ray McVay, are the ultimate tribute to the veteran big band leader, Glenn Miller.
With a line-up of world-class musicians, this orchestra perfectly captures the sound and style of Miller’s iconic Orchestra, bringing the swing era to life in every performance.

Led by the legendary Ray McVay, with the sublime vocals of Catherine Sykes and Mark Porter. Also featuring the Uptown Hall Jazz Band, with members drawn from the Orchestra and their own vocal group, The Moonlight Serenaders.

This is a true testament to the timeless appeal of Miller’s music and a must-see for fans of the genre.

With their impeccable musicianship, infectious energy and authentic vintage style, the Glenn Miller Orchestra are an experience not to be missed and the only orchestra in the U.K. licensed to perform under his name.

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes (including interval)
Date: Sun 17 May 2026 3pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £40.50 / £35.50 / £29.50
Students: £18
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: Suitable for all. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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Judi Love is back with a brand-new show packed with hilarious home truths about the hustle of juggling motherhood, work, and everyday life.
Known for her honesty and humour, Judi offers fresh insights into navigating a world full of surprises, struggles and transformations with a big heart. But let’s be real… adulting is no joke!

As a social worker, a mother, and now a national treasure, two things have always remained constant in Judi’s life: humour really is a life saver and it’s all about the Love.

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (including interval)
Date: Sat 23 May 2026 8pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £34
Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared
Recommended Age: 14+ (Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
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Leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health.

"The most topically incisive impersonator on the block... It's laugh-a-minute stuff, underpinned by the kind of wisdom and natural resilience our leaders could learn from"
Daily Telegraph - 5 Stars

"Flying the flag for satire... a meaty hour of impressions, gags and reflections... so much to admire here"
Mail On Sunday - 5 Stars

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date: Thu 4 Jun 2026 7:30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £28
Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.
Recommended Age: 16+

In an era where many groups blend qawwali with pop arrangements, guitars, or electronic beats, Fanna-Fi-Allah remain committed to the authentic doāba qawwali tradition - slow, expansive, devotional, and unbroken in its form.

Qawwali is the devotional music of the Sufi saints - a tapestry of soaring voices, harmonium, tabla, and clapping that together awaken the heart and invite us into remembrance. The poetry, drawn from great mystics such as Amir Khusrau, Bulleh Shah, and Baba Farid, speaks of longing, surrender, and divine love.

What makes Fanna-Fi-Allah unique is not only their fidelity to tradition but also their diverse makeup: a rare ensemble where Pakistani, Indian, and international musicians come together, creating a living bridge of cultures united in devotion. Over more than 25 years, they have performed in hundreds of Sufi shrines across India and Pakistan as well as at major concert halls and festivals in over 50 countries.

The ensemble is led by Tahir Qawwal, a student of the lineages of Faisalabad and Lahore, who studied under great masters including Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Ustad Bakshi Salamat. Tahir is also the founder of the Samā School of Music, the first international classical qawwali school, and the producer of the acclaimed film series Qawwali - Music of the Mystics.

At a Fanna-Fi-Allah performance, the air is alive with rhythm and poetry - a gathering where the spirit of centuries-old Sufi devotion is carried faithfully into the present. Audiences often find themselves moved to stillness, to tears, or to ecstatic dance, joined in a shared circle of devotion and humanity.

We warmly welcome you to join this gathering, not simply as a concert, but as an authentic living tradition carried forward with humility, discipline, and love.

Duration: 3 hours (including interval)
Date: Tue 9 Jun 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £79.50 (VIP) / £39.50
VIP Ticket includes: Meet the band after the show. Priority seating in the front section.
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: All ages welcome but under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Ride the K-pop wave influencing the world live on stage!

From stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture.

With explosive performances of today’s biggest K-pop hits from BlackPink, NewJeans, Katseye, BTS and spectacular numbers inspired by the smash-hit film K-pop Demon Hunters, this high-energy tribute brings the thrill of Seoul’s stages to life.

With a sea of light sticks glowing and the crowd moving as one, you’ll feel the music and the electrifying energy of K-Pop All Stars in this live, immersive experience!

Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes (including interval)
Date: Wed 10 Jun 2026 7pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £39.50 / £35.50 / £33.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: All ages welcome but under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Join Peter Bleksley, a founding member of Scotland Yard’s undercover unit and former star of Channel 4’s Hunted, as he lifts the lid on the most dangerous and hidden aspects of murder investigations.
From the gritty realities of infiltrating criminal gangs to his own terrifying experience of becoming the target of a murder plot, Peter shares the untold stories of the most high-stakes cases.

For over a decade, Peter worked undercover, posing as everything from drug dealers to contract killers. His double life gave him access to the darkest corners of humanity, uncovering secrets that would save lives - but at the cost of his own safety. Forced into witness protection by an FBI-uncovered assassination plot, his career as a detective came to an abrupt end, leaving him with chilling memories of murderers and the justice system that hunts them.

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime as Peter Bleksley reveals the harrowing reality behind solving murders and battling the criminal underworld. This is crime-fighting as you’ve never seen it before.

Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes (including interval)
Date: Thu 11 Jun 2026 7:30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £33.50
Recommended Age: 18+

It's almost easier to say whom Ruby Wax DIDN'T meet, interview and coax fascinating insights from in her huge TV shows Ruby Wax Meets and Full Wax. Donald Trump, OJ Simpson, Pamela Anderson, Madonna and many more.

Her provocative, abrasive, incomparable style was - just about - kept in check by lifelong friend and A-list producer, Clive Tulloh. Together live on stage they review clips from the extraordinary shows, tell scandalous stories never before heard - and take the audience along for the ride.

Featuring Ruby Wax & Clive Tulloh.

Duration: 2 hours (including interval) - Followed by a book signing
Date: Fri 12 Jun 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £34.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 14+. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

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As the UK's most popular pianist and bandleader, Jools Holland OBE has performed and recorded with some of the most talented musicians and songwriters in the world, including Eric Clapton, the late George Harrison and Luther Vandross, Sting, BB King and Paul Weller. Jools is respected not only as a performer, but also an authority on all music.

The 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra features special guest Roachford and guest vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances.

Date: Sat 13 Jun 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £75.50 / £70.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: All ages welcome but under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Danny Bhoy brings his sellout London, Edinburgh & Montreal Comedy Festival 2025 show, Dear World, to venues across the UK.

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes (no interval)
Date: Sat 20 Jun 2026 8pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £30.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 14+. Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.
Disclaimer: Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.

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The Ultimate evening Nigel Mansell LIVE . The evening will be full of entertainment and will give you a full insight into his career.

He started racing in British Formula Ford at age 15 and progressed to Formula 3. His talent was noticed by Colin Chapman of Lotus, who hired him as a test driver before he joined the Formula 1 team's main lineup in 1980.

Mansell's F1 career spanned 15 seasons (1980-1992, 1994-1995) and during this time he drove for Lotus, Williams, Ferrari, and McLaren. He became F1 World Championship in 1992 with Williams.

Nigel spent 2 years with Ferrari and is the last driver to be personally selected by Enzo Ferrari. Nicknamed ‘II Leone’ The Lion for his brave and determined racing style.

We have two package available: Platinum and Gold.

Platinum customers receive Nigel Mansell: Motor Racing Icons signed book - an exclusive publication from Photo-Finish.

Gold customers receive a signed 16x12 montage print in mount.

All meet and greets will have a professional photo, downloadable within 48 hours. No additional signatures at this point. Don’t miss out on your chance to be one of those…

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (inclduing interval)
Date: Mon 29 Jun 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £67.50 / £59.50 / £49.50
Platinum Package: £267.50 / £259.50 (Customers receive a "Nigel Mansell: Motor Racing Icons" signed book - an exclusive publication from Photo-Finish - and a professional photo with Nigel, downloadable within 48 hours, and a ticket to the event.)
Gold Package: £192.50 / £184.50 (Customers receive a signed 16x12 montage print in mount and a professional photo with Nigel, downloadable within 48 hours, and a ticket to the event)
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 14+. Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova and the platinum-selling vocal harmony group The Overtones have announced they will star together in a brand new show for 2025 called Jukebox Idols.
From the producers of the West End smash hit Rip It Up 60s, Jukebox Idols will feature non-stop hits from the jukebox idols of the past and present, brought to life with show-stopping dance routines.

Nadiya and The Overtones will be joined throughout the tour by a stellar supporting cast of dancers as they swing, bop, jive and rock ‘n’ roll their way through a kaleidoscopic array of pop music’s greatest moments, featuring classic hits from the likes of Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, The Bee Gees, The Backstreet Boys, Take That and Bruno Mars, amongst many others.

Looking ahead to the tour, Nadiya said, "This is going to be amazing! I am so excited to be touring Jukebox Idols next summer with The Overtones. They are the best vocal harmony group in the UK and it’s going to be wonderful sharing the stage with them. The entire cast is at the top of their game so the show is going to be a perfect fusion of song and dance. We can’t wait for you to see it."

The Overtones added, "The Jukebox Idols tour is truly something special, and we're thrilled to be part of it! This feel-good music and dance spectacular blends the best of two worlds, delivering a fresh, high-energy spin on timeless entertainment that’s perfect for everyone. Sharing the stage every night with the incredible five-time world champion, Nadiya, alongside some of the UK’s most exceptional dancers is, to excuse the pun, 'strictly' an honour. This isn’t just a show – it’s an electrifying experience that takes entertainment to the next level.

“We’re bringing our all to this, and we know our fans are going to love every second of it. So, get ready for an unforgettable night – we can’t wait to see you there!"

Duration: 2 hours (including interval)
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Ticket prices: £45 / £41.50 / £38 / £28
Meet & Greet Package: £63
The Meet and Greet Pass is the best way to make your Jukebox Idols experience something you’ll never forget! Get up close and personal with the stars of the show.
The Meet & Greet Pass experience takes place before the show and includes:
A Limited-edition Meet and Greet VIP lanyard
A one-on-one photo* opportunity with Nadiya and The Overtones *Photo to be taken with individual’s own phone.
Complimentary Tote bag and programme
Please note this package is NOT valid without a ticket for the show.
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British country act Ward Thomas have announced a major UK tour for 2026 in celebration of their landmark album Cartwheels.

Taking place throughout September next year - and including a special date at the iconic London Palladium - the tour will see twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas perform the album in its entirety backed by full band, revisiting the record that made history as the first ever by a British country act to reach No.1 on the UK Albums Chart.

Released in 2016, Cartwheels was the Hampshire duo’s second album and the record that propelled them from emerging singer-songwriters to trailblazers of a new British country-pop sound.

Written between home and Nashville, the album showcased their sharp lyrical storytelling and effortless harmonies, with standout singles including Carry You Home, Guilty Flowers and the title track Cartwheels. The Guardian hailed the record as “a slick slice of country pop”.

Reflecting on the milestone, Lizzy Ward Thomas said: “We can’t believe it’s been 10 years since the release of our album Cartwheels. This album went to number 1 in the UK charts!! So we had to plan a celebration for its 10-year anniversary! We’ll be coming on tour playing some really incredible venues, bringing our full band, doing a type of show we haven’t done in a long time!”

The Cartwheels 10th Anniversary Tour will bring the sisters' trademark harmonies and heartfelt songwriting back to stages across the UK, celebrating a decade since the release of the album that helped open doorsfor the UK country scene.

Special guests for the tour will be fellow British country luminaries, The Wandering Hearts, who have won plaudits both sides of the Atlantic for their blend of Americana, folk and country which has seen them being recognised with the UK Americana Award for Best Emerging Artist.

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval)
Date: Thu 24 Sept 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall

Tickets: £48 / £41.50 / £37

VIP Package: £105.50
- One of the best seats in the house, within the first 4 rows
- Exclusive VIP private performance with Catherine & Lizzy Ward Thomas
- Meet & Great with photo opportunity (using own camera/smart phone)
- VIP souvenir laminate and lanyard
- Exclusive signed A4 print

Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: All ages welcome but under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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What’s the secret to a great dinner party? Is a restaurant critic, renowned for his negative reviews, just a bit of a scumbag? What’s the best thing you can have on toast? Can you braise spaghetti? And what does a food writer do when they’ve run out of words like ‘crispy’, ‘moist’ and ‘dense’? All of these vital issues, posed to Jay by someone very close to his cholesterol-drenched heart, will be up for discussion alongside many more as he sets out on tour.

Join wit, raconteur, and occasional pastry-wrangler Jay Rayner, for a couple of hours of intense foodie insight, fabulous dinner ideas and the occasional dodgy one too.

Top priced tickets receive a signed hardback copy of Nights Out in the Kitchen, to be published in September 2026. It’s the hugely anticipated sequel to Jay’s bestselling first cookbook, Nights Out At Home, and features more recipes inspired by his favourite dishes from over a quarter of a century reviewing restaurants, alongside a whole bunch of his own.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date: Sat 3 Oct 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £44.50 / £37 / £32
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 12+. Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Note: This show contains strong language.

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After three decades investigating the strange edges of human behaviour—from public shamings, psychopaths, to modern moral panics—Jon Ronson’s latest true story turns unexpectedly close to home.

When his son is lured to a mysterious castle deep in the forests of New England, Jon finds himself on a darkly comic, perilous quest to uncover what was really happening inside its walls. The Castle, Jon’s first book in 11 years, is his most personal, revealing and gripping journey yet—a twisting tale of unmoored men, lost purpose and the absurd, frightening ways it can all go wrong. Does a world of disinhibition, where seemingly anything goes, lie ahead of us?

In this brand-new live show, Jon brings the book’s extraordinary stories to life on stage with astonishing footage and online clips, including jaw-dropping material that has long since vanished from the internet. You’ll also get a first look at what’s coming in the next season of Things Fell Apart, and of course the chance to put your questions directly to Jon.

Funny, unsettling, and unforgettable.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date: Thu 8 Oct 2026 8pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £49.50 (includes a copy of Jon Ronson's new book) / £39.50 / £35.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 14+. Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is back with her brand new show Whatsherface.

Join the “tall, chaotic one with the weird hair”* as she returns with her trademark wit, firecracker gags, and probably a few angry outbursts along the way.

*A genuine description given by her best friend’s Mum at a wedding this year.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date: Fri 9 Oct 2026 8.30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £29.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 16+
Note: Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.

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Step into a glittering royal world with Lucy Worsley, beloved historian and bestselling author, who spent twenty years working as Chief Curator in some of Britain’s most marvellous palaces.

Lucy wants to take you behind the scenes and into the history of the royal residences she came to know so well, from Hampton Court’s Haunted Gallery, to the gilded apartments of Kensington Palace. Along the way, we’ll meet some of Britain’s best-known queens and kings, and find out what Lucy really thinks of them.

With her trademark warmth and scholarly sparkle, this evening will lift the lid on royal life over the centuries, introducing you to its pageantry and – sometimes – its pain. Prepare to be entertained, enlightened, and thoroughly charmed as Lucy reveals the secrets, stories, and splendours of Britain’s royal past.

Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes (including interval)
Date: Sun 11 Oct 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £55.50 / £45.50 / £35.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 14+. Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Legendary 70’s Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne present a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members fronted by founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin and slide guitar.
With a repertoire of unforgettable songs like Meet Me On The Corner, Fog On The Tyne, Lady Eleanor and Run For Home and a reputation for live performance second to none, Lindisfarne’s power to galvanize festival and concert audiences remains undimmed and is guaranteed to get the crowd on their feet and singing along.

Lindisfarne 2025 are:
Rod Clements (1969-present) Vocal, mandolin, fiddle, guitars

Dave Hull-Denholm (1994-present) Vocal, guitars

Steve Daggett (1986-present) Vocal, keyboards, guitars

Neal Harland Bass

Paul Smith Drums

Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes (including interval)
Date: Fri 16 Oct 2026 7:30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £36.50
Students: £20
Recommended Age: All ages welcome but under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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Susan Calman hasn’t been on tour in ten years, but now she’s back with a brand-new show.

A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years. Tall Tales is a show about cruising, driving tanks, cats and getting older. You might have seen her on the television or heard her on the radio but the absolute best way to see her is live on stage. You won’t believe how short she really is.

Prepare yourself for an evening of barely believable stories, laughter and probably some dancing.

As seen on Grand Day Out, Cruising with Susan Calman, QI, House of Games and (a long time ago) Strictly Come Dancing.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date: Sat 17 Oct 2026 8pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £34
Recommended Age: 16+
Disclaimer: Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.
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When 10cc co-founder Graham Gouldman formed what became Heart Full of Songs more than a decade ago, it was purely for the pleasure of laying the songs he wrote or co-wrote in their simplest form, acoustically.

It started as a three-piece supporting at 10cc concerts and quickly evolved into a stand-alone entity. These days, Heart Full of Songs is a semi-acoustic/electric, four-piece with its next UK tour set for October 2026.

Featuring material from across Graham’s catalogue, the set includes such classics as 10cc’s I’m Not In Love and Dreadlock Holiday; Bus Stop and Look Through Any Window, which were hits for The Hollies; For Your Love and Heart Full of Soul (the Yardbirds); No Milk Today (Herman’s Hermits); Bridge To Your Heart from his time with the late Andrew Gold as Wax, along with songs from film soundtracks and his solo albums.

Acknowledgement of Graham’s achievements has been growing more widely too, with him awarded an MBE in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list, for services to music.

Also underpinning his position as one of the world’s leading songwriters were the guest contributors on his latest album, I have Notes. They include Ringo Starr, Brian May, Hank Marvin and Albert Lee.

Date: Sun 18 Oct 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £37
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: Suitable for all. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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UH OH. Phil Wang’s back with a new stand-up show, and he’s older than ever before.

He’s got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom. His eyes shine with good humour. His shoulders groan under the weight of being the only cool millennial left. Everyone’s an idiot but him. Nice is out. Right is in. The vibe shift is real. Old Wang’s riding it.

You know him from one series of Taskmaster, one episode of Would I Lie to You, and one minute of Wonka.

Duration: 2 hours 5 minutes (including interval)
Date: Sat 24 Oct 2026 8pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £40.50 / £35.50 / £30.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 14+. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.
Disclaimer: Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.

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For nearly forty years, Chris Packham has been the voice of nature in the UK.

Through his ground-breaking work on The Really Wild Show, Springwatch, Inside Our Autistic Minds and Earth, Chris has devoted his remarkable life to engaging with the natural world - and urging us all to do the same.

Join Chris as he opens an encyclopaedia of stories from his lifetime of curiosity and conviction. From a childhood bedroom bursting with fox skulls, birds’ eggs and jam jars full of tadpoles, snakes and lizards, foxes and badgers, to the wild adventures that shaped his love of nature, and the practical things we can all do in our daily lives to make a difference in a time of crisis.

Experience an evening alive with discovery, with the chance to see extraordinary specimens from Chris’s own collection up close, hear untold stories from behind the camera, and share in his infectious passion for the living world.

If you care about everything that creeps, crawls, slithers and slimes - if you believe the world can still be saved - then this is your night. Because the dinosaur in the room isn’t fiction. It’s real. And it’s demanding your attention!

Duration: 2 hours (including interval)
Date: Wed 28 Oct 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £50.49 / £45.49 / £40.49 / £35.49
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 12+. Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Renowned historian Mary Beard returns to the stage after her sold-out 2025 tour, stepping once more into the world of Ancient Rome — a civilisation whose stories still shape the way we see ourselves today.

In this captivating live event, Mary takes you beyond the well-worn paths of emperors and battles, revealing the rich and complex lives of those often left out of the history books. She rewrites popular narratives, casting fresh light on what we think we know.

But this isn’t just about the past—Mary draws thought-provoking connections between Roman politics and today’s world. What can we learn from the history of Rome, how might it resonate with the political landscapes we navigate today? Why does Rome still matter?

Don’t miss the chance to ask your own questions as Mary unpacks the history of the Roman, its brilliance and its horror.

Whether you're a history enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this evening promises to be a spectacular journey through time, leaving you with fresh insights into both ancient and modern worlds.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date: Thu 5 Nov 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £55.50 / £50.50 / £45.50 / £40.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 12+. Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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The sequins are sharper, the vocals are higher, and the competition is fierce!
From the creators of the smash-hit shows Drag Me to the Disco and Show With Balls! comes a brand-new live vocal drag spectacular, where the Queenz go head-to-head in the ultimate fight for pop supremacy.

Armed with powerhouse vocals, killer choreography, and jaw-dropping costumes, our dazzling divas take to the stage ready for battle. Expect Whitney vs. Mariah, Gaga vs. Madonna, Beyoncé vs. Britney in a clash of music icons.

More than a concert, this is a showdown of legends and a non-stop night of anthems that will have you partying from start to finish. Who snatches the crown? YOU DECIDE!

Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes (including interval)
Date: Fri 6 Nov 2026 8pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £33
Student: £20.50
This show contains flashing lights, haze, and mild language
Recommended Age: Age guidance 14+. All under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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The sequins are sharper, the vocals are higher, and the competition is fierce!
From the creators of the smash-hit shows Drag Me to the Disco and Show With Balls! comes a brand-new live vocal drag spectacular, where the Queenz go head-to-head in the ultimate fight for pop supremacy.

Armed with powerhouse vocals, killer choreography, and jaw-dropping costumes, our dazzling divas take to the stage ready for battle. Expect Whitney vs. Mariah, Gaga vs. Madonna, Beyoncé vs. Britney in a clash of music icons.

More than a concert, this is a showdown of legends and a non-stop night of anthems that will have you partying from start to finish. Who snatches the crown? YOU DECIDE!

Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes (including interval)
Date: Fri 6 Nov 2026 8pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £33
Student: £20.50
This show contains flashing lights, haze, and mild language
Recommended Age: 14+. All under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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New stand-up tour show from Mike Wozniak in which a story about a bench will be prominent.

Previous experience of or strong opinions about benches not required. Let Mike worry about that.

As seen on Taskmaster, Man Down and Junior Taskmaster. As heard on Three Bean Salad podcast.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
Date: Thu 12 Nov 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £27
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 14+. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.
Note: Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.

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You’ve seen her in the Masterchef kitchen…You’ve seen her on the Drag Race runway…Now it's time to see her in her element: outrageous, untamed and completely off the reins.

Following the explosive success of her smash hit 2024 tour Ginger Johnson Blows Off!, the nation’s silliest sausage is back on the road with her brand new live spectacular: Show Pony!

Promising high camp, low morals, and double helpings of her trademark ridiculousness, Show Pony is a barnstorming night of whip-smart comedy and top-tier talent that proves why Ginger is one of Britain’s most beloved queens.

Date: Sat 14 Nov 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: £54.50 (includes a pre-show meet & greet) / £32.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 16+
Disclaimer: Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.

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Jonathan Pie, the UK’s angriest news reporter, returns for a brand-new live show, This Is The End Of The World.

Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer’s Labour and the fact that he voted for it.

Meanwhile, Reform are waiting in the wings and Elon Musk is pulling the strings. The far right are on the march, Trump’s having a ball and the woke left still haven’t worked out how to get their head out their own a*ses. The climate is collapsing, AI is about to rule and ruin your life and World War Three feels distinctly possible.

A helpful and hilarious guide to surviving the impending apocalypse.

Duration: 2 hours (including interval)
Date: Fri 27 Nov 2026 7.30pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £35 (£25.50)
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 14+, all under 16s to be accompanied by an adult aged 18+
Disclaimer: Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.

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Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology and the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orchestra deliver iconic rock hits in the most spectacular way.?
A collective of 12 classically trained artists brought together by their love of rock music and immense talent, the LSRO formed in 2018 and have been wowing audiences ever since. LSRO have collaborated and performed with many artists including the Trevor Horn Band and Queen Machine and have played more than 200 shows to over 400,000 fans!?

Adorned in the guise of rock warriors, LSRO perform whilst immersed in a candlelit fantasy forest. The atmosphere is electric, the musicians are mesmerising and the supersonic, 100% live, wall of sound they create leaves the audience instantly captivated.?

Expect reimagined classic hits from: AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, Motörhead, Foo Fighters, Rage Against The Machine, System of a Down and many more.

Duration: 2 hours 5 minutes (including interval)
Date: Sat 28 Nov 2026 8pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £52 / £44 / £38,50
VIP Package: £72 - VIP ticket includes meet and greet prior to the show and a signed programme.
Student: £22
Recommended Age: All ages welcome but under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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After an astonishing show with us back in 2024 and hot off the back of multiple sell-outs across the UK, the 23-strong London African Gospel Choir (LAGC) makes a welcome return to Warwick Arts Centre.

Presenting their critically acclaimed, totally uplifting re-imagining of Paul Simon's iconic Graceland album, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026.

Performed with passion, soul, and electrifying rhythm, this concert brings together soaring voices, vibrant harmonies, and an irresistible celebration of African musical heritage.

Don’t miss this joyous and astounding musical reinterpretation. Colourful, vibrant and life affirming, the LAGC breathe new life into classics like Diamonds on the soles of her shoes, The Boy in the Bubble, Homeless and Graceland’s biggest smash hit, You can call me Al.

The show comprises two sets, a warm-up set of Gospel and African songs and the second set is the Graceland album in its entirety.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of the original album or discovering its magic for the first time, this is a live experience that connects generations and transcends borders.

More than just a concert - it’s a celebration and to compare this totally unique show to anything else, would be like trying to measure love or joy with a ruler.

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval)
Date: Fri 11 Dec 2026 8pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £38.50 / £35.50 / £27.50
Under 26s / Students: £15
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: All ages welcome but under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Alan Carr’s back on tour in 2027 and his lips are unsealed!

With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing, Alan’s ready to dish some drama.

Expect stories of dipping into the dating pool, navigating showbiz green rooms and a sprinkling of tales from the Traitors turret.

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes (with no interval)
Date: Fri 1 Oct 2027 8pm | Sat 2 Oct 2027 8pm
Venue: Butterworth Hall
Tickets: £40.50
Groups: Parties of 10 or more get one free ticket. Please contact our box office for more information and to book.
Recommended Age: 14+ Under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Disclaimer: Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared.

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