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Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · 4d

We thought that after experiencing the enticing aromas of our onstage kitchen during After Sunday, you'll be craving something delicious. That's why every performance of After Sunday will be followed by the opportunity for audiences to stay and get a FREE taste of some Caribbean cuisine.

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · 4d

Healing, hope and a side of Caribbean flavour! 🍲🥬

Poor charts Katriona O’Sullivan’s extraordinary journey as she emerges from her childhood in Coventry and Birmingham marked by poverty, addiction and homelessness.

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · 5d

🎟️ With a sold out run at the Gate Theatre in Dublin, you must book to see it here at buff.ly/tCQzgPl
🗓️ Fri 1 - Sat 9 May 2026
📸 Ste Murray

Poor - Belgrade Theatre

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · 5d

How we felt watching Saturday's Cov game! 💙 #PUSB

Based on Katriona O’Sullivan’s best-selling memoir, Poor charts her extraordinary journey as she emerges from her childhood in Coventry and Birmingham marked by poverty, addiction and homelessness.

Cov, this is a story for you.

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David Kingswell @davewk19.bsky.social · 13d

So I need to post more!

Amazing night at @belgradetheatre.bsky.social watching the Rocky Horror Show! I have never seen the show live and cannot recommend it enough!!!

#RockyHorrorShow #TimeWarp

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · 15d

Q&A with After Sunday Writer Sophia Griffin ✍️

With two weeks to go until opening night, we sat down with After Sunday writer Sophia Griffin to find out more about what inspired her deliciously affecting debut.

🗞️ Read now at buff.ly/WXL2bRs

📸 Paul Stringer

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) - Belgrade Theatre

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · 16d

#CompleteShakespeare

🗓️ Fri 13 & Sat 14 Mar
🎟️ Tickets on sale now at buff.ly/dQRHLTa, make haste!

The worldwide comic phenomenon returns with this updated and reinvented rollercoaster ride through all 37 of the Bard’s plays.

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · 16d

📣 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) NOW ON SALE! 📣

The Reduced Shakespeare Company is heading back out on tour in 2026! Gird your loins for a hilarious 97 minute roller coaster ride through all 37 of the Bard's plays - rebooted and reimagined for a new generation of audiences...

FRIENDS! The Musical Parody - Belgrade Theatre

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · 19d

...this time in hilarious, dazzling musical form!

🛋️ FRIENDS! The Musical Parody
🗓️ Coming to the Belgrade from Tue 28 Oct - Sat 1 Nov
🎟️ Book now at buff.ly/cUSWU1m

Get ready for non-stop laughs with your favourite Friends.

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · 19d

The One Where Friends Turns Thirty-One 🎈

Not to make anyone feel old, but... The first episode of Friends aired 31 years ago today! 🤯

What better way to mark the occasion than by revisiting the nostalgic antics of your favourite twenty-something New Yorkers...

Swan Lake - Belgrade Theatre

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · 22d

Kick off the festive season in the perfect way by experiencing these timeless masterpieces suitable for all the family.

Swan Lake 🦢 Wed 8 Oct 🎟️ buff.ly/paxdX7L
The Nutcracker 🎁 Thu 9 Oct 🎟️ buff.ly/Jynid5H

After last year’s triumphant success, Imperial Classical Ballet is proud to return to the Belgrade with their breath-taking production of Swan Lake.

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · 22d

The ballets are back and selling fast! 🩰

Imperial Classical Ballet return to the Belgrade for 2025 bringing a beautiful mix of magic, romance, and adventure, intertwined in breath-taking dance.

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Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · 24d

It's astounding, time is fleeting, you've got to... book your tickets now! ✨

Feast your eyes on these brand new snaps of The Rocky Horror Show, opening at the Belgrade in just five days time!

💋 The Rocky Horror Show
🗓️ Mon 22 - Sat 27 Sep
🎟️ Tickets from just £20 at buff.ly/DEwVNNI

Jimmy Cricket's Big Show - Belgrade Theatre

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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 26d

Wonderful to be at BBC CWR’s Make a Difference Awards this afternoon at the @belgradetheatre.bsky.social.

It was truly inspiring to see the incredible work people are doing in our communities across Coventry and Warwickshire. Huge congratulations to all the winners! 👏🏽

Zarah standing infront of a balloon display at the BBC CWR awards event at the Belgrade Theatre

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Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · Sep 10

Heritage Open Day - Sat 20 Sep 🎭

Join us for a free guided tour of the Grade II listed Belgrade, including both our B1 and B2 auditoria, as well as the Belgrade’s newest space, The Jag.

🕑 Tours will run at 10am, 12 noon, & 2pm
🎟️ Book you place now at buff.ly/XGBC8CS

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Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · Sep 8

Spring 2026 is now on general sale! 🎉

Secure the best seats at the best prices for Choir of Man, Murder at Midnight, The Talented Mr Ripley, Poor, Our Public House, Glorious, and so many more!

🎟️ Book now at buff.ly/IwWEdlY

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Terri Paddock @terripaddock.bsky.social · Aug 22

Corey Weekes, David Webber Aimee Powell & Darrel Bailey are cast in After Sunday at @belgradetheatre.bsky.social (10-24 Oct) before moving to @bushtheatre.bsky.social 10 Nov-20 Dec.

Sophia Griffin makes her debut as playwright with the co-production which is directed by Belgrade AD Corey Campbell.

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Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · Aug 23

Joining Jimmy will be regular Midday Variety host Andy Eastwood, with his dazzling array of instruments, and three great guest acts appearing at the Belgrade for the first time.

🗓️ Tue 16 Sep
🎟️ Book now at buff.ly/T4LpXej

Midday Variety favourite Jimmy Cricket celebrates his 80th birthday with a big afternoon of entertainment!

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · Aug 23

Jimmy Cricket’s Big Show - an afternoon of top-class variety! ✨🎭

Midday Variety favourite Jimmy Cricket celebrates his 80th birthday with a big afternoon of entertainment at the Belgrade.

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Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation, and we hope you have a wonderful bank holiday! 🌞

Tickets are bookable 24/7 at belgrade.co.uk

Welcome to the Belgrade – a place to be entertained, inspired, share your stories and unleash your creativity.

belgrade.co.uk

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · Aug 21

Temporary Building Closure 🏦

The Belgrade Theatre will be closed on the following dates to give our staff a well deserved break to relax, unwind, and enjoy a long weekend.

Friday 22 August
Saturday 23 August
Sunday 24 August
Monday 25 August

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Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · Aug 20

Our new cohort will have the exclusive opportunity to work on their own production on our B2 stage, and to participate in the European For/With/By Festival.

👉 Interested in finding out more?
Visit buff.ly/e9JvKSY for full details and how to apply.
🗓️ Application deadline: Fri 12 Sep, 10am

Belgrade Ensemble 25/26 - Belgrade Theatre

The Party Girls - Belgrade Theatre

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · Aug 20

Calling all 18 - 25 year old early career performers! ✨

Join the Belgrade Ensemble now! A free, year-long creative programme for early-career performers from Coventry and the surrounding region.

Alongside weekly workshops with industry professionals...

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Belgrade Theatre, Coventry @belgradetheatre.bsky.social · Aug 10

See these incredible actors bring Amy Rosenthal’s witty new play exploring the true story of a family riven by political extremism.

🥳 The Party Girls
📅 Tue 9 - Sat 13 Sep
🎟️ Book now at buff.ly/skib6qE

Amy Rosenthal's compelling, touching and witty new play explores the sensational story of the Mitford sisters.