ANNOUNCEMENTS

Young people in Coventry will have the opportunity to experience a new version of the National Theatre’s main stage production of Bacchae in their school hall this October, as the nationwide schools tour comes to the city in partnership with Belgrade Theatre.

Announcing full cast and creative team for this year’s family-favourite panto Beauty and the Beast, written and directed by, and also starring the award-winning Iain Lauchlan. Beauty and the Beast will play from Wednesday 18 November until Saturday 2 January 2027.

Including 2026 Olivier Award best new play Punch, Original theatre’s new comedy The Other Side Of Murder, and new drama from Dash Arts The Reckoning

The Belgrade marks refugee week 2026 with new work by Midlands artists with lived experience of displacement and a family day on 20 June, celebrating the Belgrade’s role as a theatre of sanctuary

What’s coming up this autumn and beyond at the Belgrade Theatre Coventry, including a brand-new production from the National Theatre and co-produced work with Leeds Playhouse and Paines Plough, as well as an eclectic mix of theatre, comedy, family entertainment and music.

Tickets go on sale today for the world premiere new co-production from Belgrade Theatre, Hackney Empire and tiata fahodzi, opening 18 June 2027.

A landmark study that highlights the impact the Belgrade’s co-created Romeo and Juliet had on Coventry’s communities is released.

I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical opens at the Belgrade Theatre from 1 – 4 April after making its London premiere at Hackney Empire from 20 – 25 March and will then, after Coventry, appear at the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne from 7 – 11 April 2026.

The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, and Gate Theatre, Dublin are delighted to announce the cast for Poor - Aisling O’Mara, Hilda Fay, Aidan Kelly, Sue Collins, John Cronin, Shauna Harris, Ben Morris, Hollie Lawlor and Pippa Owens. Opens 1 May at Belgrade Theatre.

Artistic Director Corey Campbell, Interim CEO Emma Flatley, and the whole team at the Belgrade Theatre Coventry are delighted to reveal details of their forthcoming spring and summer family shows.

Artistic Director Corey Campbell, Interim CEO Emma Flatley, and the whole team at the Belgrade Theatre Coventry are delighted to announce more additions to the Belgrade’s programme for 2026 and 2027.

Mia Khan and Kyle Ndukuba lead a groundbreaking adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, blending Shakespeare with rap and R&B, debuting in 2025 at B

Dame Sarah the Cook is on the hunt for Coventry’s finest to join her on stage at the Belgrade Theatre’s Dick Whittington!

Belgrade Theatre celebrates two wins at the UK Theatre Awards: Best New Play for Swim, Aunty, Swim! and Best Design for Dracula: Mina’s Reck