The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine…
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Chambers Touring Ltd Presents Jimmy Carr: Laughs FunnyIf you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny.Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets. Jokes attract people, but they can also repel.Some people are repelled by Jimmy's dark brand of comedy.…
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Curated and hosted by renowned saxophonist, broadcaster, and long-time collaborator Leo Green, the evening promises to be a masterclass in musical excellence. Green, who has performed on seven of Van Morrison’s albums and toured with him around the globe, brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the music that will resonate with…
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Searching for a new outfit but don’t want to give your money with fast fashion brands? Trying to get rid of old clothes you found while doing spring cleaning? Look no further than our monthly Swap Shops in the Warwick Arts Centre Theatre Bar. How it works:1 token per item of clothing donated, maximum of 10 tokens per person. Happy swapping! Schedule:Wed…
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“To work hard, you have to play hard"...Riya Jamthe, University of Warwick Graduate (2024), talks all things music, her experience with how Warwick Arts Centre brought joy to her student life, and her adventures in music production.
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The Playing Out in Canley team is very happy to invite you to be part of our first Canley Parade on the morning of Saturday 4 September 2021 ...
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Warwick Arts Centre turns 50 this autumn. To mark this milestone, we caught up with some of the people that have shared our love for the arts over the years, from staff past and present, to community members, to student and alumni artists. We asked them about their experiences and memories, and what the Arts Centre means to them.
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National Volunteer’s Week is celebrated to commemorate and thank volunteers across the UK who offer their time, commitment, and support to organisations. Our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Gemma, shares some of our volunteer stories and opportunities for how you can get involved.
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Gallery Lates is an exciting, emerging programme at Warwick Arts Centre, where we bring together music, movement, visual art and much more in a free late-night event hosted in our gallery and gallery foyer space. We're looking for an artist/group of artists from the Midlands to deliver our next Gallery Late on Saturday 4 November.
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Gallery Lates is an exciting, emerging programme at Warwick Arts Centre, where we bring together music, movement, visual art and much more in a free late-night event hosted inside our Mead Gallery.
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In November we celebrate 50 years of Warwick Arts Centre and our work showcasing, supporting and developing artists and companies across the sector.
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People’s Day is Saturday 30 November, 10am – 4pm. It's a day to show the creativity, culture and voices of the people of Coventry at Warwick Arts Centre. Would you like to run an event?
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As the film world turns its head towards Cannes in the second half of May, we bring you an incredibly varied programme this month – from Marvel superheroes to quiet Irish tales and everything in between – as reflected by this month’s highlights. Fans of indie Nordic comedies will enjoy Thomas Daneskov’s Wild Men, a deadpan portrait of modern masculinity.…
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This Christmas' big family show is Tall Stories' brilliant adaptation of The Gruffalo. A magical, musical adaptation of the famed picture book - which finds a mouse heading into the deep dark wood - it's a pure delight for audiences aged 3+ (and their grown-ups).
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The UK’s biggest festival of Japanese cinema, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme (JFTFP), returns to our screens, from Sat 8 Feb - Thu 6 Mar.
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Every Sunday in university term time, we welcome families to have fun and get creative with two artists-in residence!
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March comes with a number of classic restorations and a handful of highly-anticipated horror films. But there is plenty more to explore this month and here are five of our highlights.
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So ends another brilliant season of engagement, fun and creativity at Warwick Arts Centre. We’ve offered free, artist-led activities across our spaces for over 2,500 people in the last 3 months, from music and song to visual arts, dance and poetry.
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Warwick Arts Centre Events Apprentice, Sophia Welby, reflects on her 12 months of experience in the team.
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In 2023, the Planting Roots project sprouted from a collaborative effort between Warwick Arts Centre (WAC), Foleshill Community Centre (FCC), and the Warwick Institute of Engagement (WIE).
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Summer has snuck up on us, but we’ve been working hard to bring you a June to remember on the big screen.
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Warwick Arts Centre’s student collaboration pathway, PLATFORM, produced another wonderful event in spring 2024 – We Just Click.
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What young artists can achieve when given the space to create.
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Meet our new Screen Producer, James McEvoy, who shares his January film highlights.
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