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New music studio opens in Leamington’s Old Town

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:08:26 GMT

Two brothers and bandmates have opened a new space in Leamington for musicians to record, rehearse, sell records and merchandise and organise their products.

Bollywood street dance

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:44:01 GMT

Bollywood and street dance styles combine in a new performance by Rifco Arts on at Warwick Arts Centre until tomorrow (Saturday). Break The Floorboards tells the story of teenager Zain, whose family, peer pressure and two left feet are getting in the way of his dreams of becoming a dancer. Performances are at 7.30pm, plus a 2.30pm matinee tomorrow, and tickets cost £15.50 to £18.50. Call 024 7652 4524.

Celebrate jazz at four-day music festival

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:29:29 GMT

Jumping jazz, melodic blues and family entertainment are taking over Solihull this weekend as the town’s Jazz and Blues Festival returns.

Folk band bring distinctive sounds to Leamington’s Spa Centre

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:27:58 GMT

Northumbrian dance tunes, Anglo Scots ballads and New Orleans jazz are among the eclectic influences on guitarist Martin Simpson, who is performing with his band at the Spa Centre in Leamington tonight (Friday).

A chance to join a youth orchestra in Leamington

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:23:33 GMT

The Leamington-based Spires Youth Orchestra are inviting musicians to an open rehearsal this week.

Excellent performances by Cubbington group in moving, sensitive play

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:04:56 GMT

Colder Than Here by the Cubbington Players, Cubbington village hall. On until tomorrow (Saturday). www.cubbingtonplayers.com

Musical adventure and plays at Warwick theatre

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:17:51 GMT

Enjoy holiday May-hem at the Playbox Theatre’s Dream Factory this half term with events for all ages.

Toyah returns to tackle the mayhem of housewife life on Leamington stage

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:09:16 GMT

After a successful year of causing mayhem and mania at theatres across the UK, the Hormonal Housewives are back and stopping in Leamington this weekend.

Organ society welcomes top artist at Leamington concert

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:07:00 GMT

Leamington & District Organ Society will welcome top professional touring artist Andrew Nix to its next concert.

Every emotion in Beverley’s role at Coventry’s Belgrade

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:02:05 GMT

Long-standing Coronation Street star Beverley Callard believes her role in a play coming to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is among the “greatest parts for women ever written”.

Neighbours from hell in social stage comedy at Kenilworth theatre

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:52:57 GMT

Neighbours from hell make the lives of the central characters miserable in a social comedy coming to Kenilworth’s Talisman Theatre.

Chris Cox’s fatal distraction at Warwick Arts Centre tomorrow

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:50:32 GMT

Magician and comedian Chris Cox will bring his award-winning Fatal Distraction show to Warwick Arts Centre tomorrow (Sunday).

HIV and homelessness in student opera at Warwick Arts Centre

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:46:20 GMT

New York rock opera RENT is being brought to the stage at Warwick Arts Centre by a 20-strong cast from the student group, Music Theatre Warwick, tonight (Friday) at 7.45pm and tomorrow at 2.30pm and 7.45pm.

Experience thundering rhythms of Taiko drummers in Leamington

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:49 GMT

Audiences can experience the thundering rhythms and muscular synchronisation of the Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers at the Spa Centre in Leamington tomorrow night (Saturday).

Accessible English opera impresses but doesn’t move

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:18:06 GMT

Cosi Fan Tutti by the English Touring Opera, Warwick Arts Centre, May 9.

Illegal Eagles’ Leamington show is postponed

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:39:38 GMT

The Illegal Eagles will be bringing their Eagles tribute show to Leamington in September instead of this weekend, as was scheduled.

Outstanding production at Leamington’s Loft is full of warmth and humour

Thu, 09 May 2013 07:38:53 GMT

The first question people ask about Calender Girls is ‘How will they manage the nudity?’ The answer is - with good taste and a great deal of fun.

Beowulf on stage at Eathorpe hall

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:52:40 GMT

Geats, Scyldings, Danes, Scylfings and Wulfings will battle it out in a production of the oldest story in the English language at Eathorpe village hall on Saturday (May 18).

Intimate village setting for new summer drama festival in Warwickshire

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:35:03 GMT

Amateur dramatists from around the Midlands are showcasing their talents in a new theatre festival in Warwickshire - and tickets go on sale today (Friday).

Easy listening hits from Warwickshire and Coventry musicians

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:34:23 GMT

The City of Coventry Youth Orchestra will present a concert of easy listening music at Warwick University today (Sunday).