What’s On

Tuesday 19th March to Friday 22nd March at 7:30pm and Saturday 23rd March at 2:30pm & 7:30pm

Join the gang as they entertain you with a fun packed variety show performed by members of the scouting and guiding families from Nuneaton District. It's the perfect evening out for the whole family and with music from stage, screen and the charts, with a show that entertains and allows the cast members to showcase their talents. Returning to the Abbey Theatre for a 11th time this is a show not to be missed.

Sunday 24th March at 7:30pm

The most energy and dynamic Queen Tribute Act in the UK and the one and only performing all the songs in the original key!! Magic Queen re-enacts the glorious days of legendary rock band Queen, including the craziness of the 70’s and the magic of the 80’s, proving themselves to be one the most dynamic and exciting Queen Tribute Band currently touring and concentrating in sounding like the original artists, delivering a 200% of entertainment in every single show, interacting with the audience to make them live a magical experience.

Magic Queen succeeds in blending the vocal layering and studio precision, one of the trademarks of Queen, with the energy of a live stage production. Elaborate performances, effects and costumes aptly frame the seasoned musicians who step into these very large shoes to effectively render an authentic “Queen experience”.

Magic Queen set includes, but is not limited to, all the piano driven hit singles like: Killer Queen; Somebody To Love; Don’t Stop Me Now; You’re My Best Friend; We Are The Champions and the amazing award winning Bohemian Rhapsody. These hits are balanced with the guitar-led anthems like: Tie Your Mother Down; Hammer To Fall; One Vision; I Want It All; We Will Rock You. Magic Queen’s ability to recreate Queen live performances is something truly special.

Their high-energy show offers either a one hour condensed show performing main greatest hits and assuring the audience the maximum entertainment plus one hour dancing from the very first second of the show or a two and a half hours tribute recreating bits of epic and legendary Queen’s shows (Rainbow, Wembley, Killers, Montreal…) full staging instruments, backdrops and outfits.

Thursday 28th March at 6:30pm

This is to show a DVD of a dance show. The event will be for the parents and children at Chater Dance Academy to watch. The dance show is at the Bedworth Civic Hall on 17th and 18th March

Friday 29th March at  7:30pm

An evening of musical entertainment by one of the Midlands leading brass bands. Playing a variety music to suit all tastes.

Wednesday 3rd April to Friday 5th April at 7:30pm & Saturday 6th April at 2:30pm and 7:30pm

Marking the 50th Anniversary of this iconic family film.

NAODS presents a fantastical musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sail the seas. Based on the beloved 1968 film of Ian Flemming's children's book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the composers of Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is the perfect family musical that audiences will find "Truly Scrumptious".

An inventor, Caracatacus Potts, sets about restoring an old racing car from a scrap heap with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car has magical properties including the ability to float and take flights. Trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magical car for himself.

The Potts family join forces with Truly Scrumptious and Batty Grandpa to defeat the Baron and escape the clutches of the evil Childcatcher. Featuring classic songs such as 'Chu-Chi Face', 'Toot Sweets', 'Me O'Bamboo', Hushabye Mountain' and of course the title song 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'.

Thursday 11th April to Friday 12th April at 7:30pm and Saturday 13th April at 2:00pm & 7:30pm

The Merry Midwives have been entertaining for charity for 33 yrs. For over 10 yrs an annual show has raised money for your local Hospice, Mary Ann Evans, through their colourful and fun shows. This years show is celebrating England through the ages and St.George’s day. The show promises to have you all rolling in the aisles and joining in with dong and laughter.

Tuesday 16th April 2019 showing at 2:30pm

Plot Summary	Trailer
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn't through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage!
Age Rating and Advisories
Contains very mild threat and language

Wednesday 17th April 2019 showing at 2:30pm

Plot Summary	Trailer
Blanche DuBois, a high school English teacher with an aristocratic background from Auriol, Mississippi, decides to move to live with her sister and brother-in-law, Stella and Stanley Kowalski, in New Orleans after creditors take over the family property, Belle Reve. Blanche has also decided to take a break from teaching as she states the situation has frayed her nerves. Knowing nothing about Stanley or the Kowalskis' lives, Blanche is shocked to find that they live in a cramped and run down ground floor apartment - which she proceeds to beautify by putting shades over the open light bulbs to soften the lighting - and that Stanley is not the gentleman that she is used to in men. As such, Blanche and Stanley have an antagonistic relationship from the start. Blanche finds that Stanley's hyper-masculinity, which often displays itself in physical outbursts, is common, coarse and vulgar, being common which in turn is what attracted Stella to him. Beyond finding Blanche's delicate ...
Age Rating and Advisories
Contains moderate violence

Thursday 18th April 2019 showing at 2:30pm

Plot Summary	Trailer
Fearless optimist Anna teams up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven and sets off on an epic journey to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. From the outside Elsa looks poised, regal and reserved, but in reality she lives in fear as she wrestles with a mighty secret: she was born with the power to create ice and snow. It's a beautiful ability, but also extremely dangerous. Haunted by the moment her magic nearly killed her younger sister Anna, Elsa has isolated herself, spending every waking minute trying to suppress her growing powers. Her mounting emotions trigger the magic, accidentally setting off an eternal winter that she can't stop. She fears she's becoming a monster and that no one, not even her sister, can help her.
Age Rating and Advisories
Contains mild threat

Friday 26th to Saturday 27th April at 7:30pm

Celebrating 15 years of quality theatre from the multi award winning theatre company. Featuring a host of Sudden Impulse stars and extracts from some of the stunning drama pieces over the last 15 years, some of which have never been performed at The Abbey Theatre before.

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th May

Dance festival showcasing talented dancers from across the Midlands.

Tuesday 7th - Wednesday 8th May

Drama festival showcasing talented actors from across the Midlands.

Friday 10th May at 7:30pm

A vocal harmony group based in the Midlands, made up of four friends who have a combined 50 years of experience touring the UK and Europe as solo artists, decided to combine talents to create something special with 4th Avenue.

Compared by many to The Overtones due to their vocal range, slick routines and great cover versions of classic songs, they provide shows for every occasion.

Below we caught up with the guys to get a little insight into the four friends who make up one of most popular shows in the UK today.....

Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th May

Dance festival showcasing talented dancers from across the Midlands.

Friday 17th May at 7:30pm

THE HISTORY OF ROCK is a celebration of ROCK music through the decades. A jaw dropping night transporting you through the golden ages of ROCK! Featuring the music of artists such as Led Zeppelin, Cream, Guns n Roses, AC/DC, Queen and many more.

Rediscover the seeds of ROCK & ROLL in the 1950s, the birth of ROCK in the 60s, right through to the CLASSIC ROCK of the 70s and 80s.

A must see for any fan of ROCK! Experience this iconic music brought back to life by an exceptional 8 piece band consisting of some of the finest musicians and performers from around the world, original visual footage of the featured bands and artists, as well as incredible concert staging and lighting.

Relive the greatest Rock songs of all time with THE HISTORY OF ROCK.

Saturday 18th

Dance festival showcasing talented dancers from across the Midlands.

Sunday 19th May at 7:30pm

Talon Music Ltd Presents TALON THE ACOUSTIC COLLECTION IN THE RAW 2019 This year, ‘In The Raw’ will feature breathtakingly beautiful acoustic arrangements of their own personal favourites from such artistes as… James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, 10cc, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Eagles, Pink Floyd, Toto, Bee Gee’s and many more in a brand new show for 2019.

Following the massive success of their critically acclaimed studio and ‘LIVE’ acoustic albums, ‘Talon – The Acoustic Collection’ is back. If you have not seen this show before then you are in for a real treat. Sat on bar stools and armed with no more than their trademark four part vocal harmony, acoustic instruments and laid back banter, Jonny, Chris, Peter and Keith will leave you simply spellbound. “Essential listening if you appreciate great musicianship, major label production standards and the tightest harmonies you will hear this side of Crosby, Stills & Nash” ‘MAVERICK’ (The UK’s Leading Country Music Magazine) ***** www.talonmusic.co.uk

Monday 27th May at 1:00pm & 4:00pm

Immersion Theatre is thrilled to present a brand new, larger-than-life musical adaptation of the much-loved classic, Pinocchio!

This talented company performed Robin Hood, last year’s panto at the Kenton to widespread acclaim, and this year’s production of Dick Whittington promises to be just as enjoyable.

Based on the fantastical children’s book, this magical story leaps off the page and onto the stage in this high energy re-telling of Pinocchio’s extraordinary adventures.

Packed with comedy, audience interaction, and a host of new songs guaranteed to have you singing along from start to finish, this high energy musical promises to be the perfect treat for the whole family, no strings attached!

Tuesday 28th May 2019 showing at 2:30pm

Plot Summary	Trailer
Mavis surprises Dracula with a family voyage on a luxury Monster Cruise Ship so he can take a vacation from providing everyone else's vacation at the hotel. The rest of Drac's Pack cannot resist going along. But once they leave port, romance arises when Dracula meets the mysterious ship Captain, Ericka. Now it's Mavis' turn to play the overprotective parent, keeping her dad and Ericka apart. Little do they know that his "too good to be true" love interest is actually a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing, ancient nemesis to Dracula and all other monsters.
Age Rating and Advisories
Contains mild scary scenes, slapstick violence, rude humour

Tuesday 4th June to Saturday 8th June at 7:30pm

Masqueraders present the Musical telling the story of Elle Woods, who has it all. She's the president of her sorority, a Hawaiian Tropic girl, Miss June in her campus calendar, and, above all, a natural blonde.

She dates the cutest fraternity boy on campus and wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But, there's just one thing stopping Warner from popping the question: Elle is too blonde. Growing up across the street from Aaron Spelling might mean something in LA, but nothing to Warner's East-Coast blue blood family. So, when Warner packs up for Harvard Law and reunites with an old sweetheart from prep school, Elle rallies all her resources and gets into Harvard, determined to win him back.

But law school is a far cry from the comforts of her poolside and the mall.

Elle must wage the battle of her life, for her guy, for herself and for all the blondes who suffer endless indignities everyday.

Friday 14th June to Saturday 15th June at 7:30pm

The Abbey Players have been entertaining audiences throughout the Midlands for over thirty years with their pantomimes, variety shows, and award winning one-act plays. Fresh from competing in national drama competitions, the Players return to the Abbey to stage their ever popular variety show. With an evening packed full of song, dance, and irreverent comedy, this is a feel-good show that is suitable for all the family.

Sunday 16th June 2019 showing at 7:30pm

Plot Summary	Trailer
In 1930's Austria, a young woman named Maria is failing miserably in her attempts to become a nun. When the Navy captain Georg Von Trapp writes to the convent asking for a governess that can handle his seven mischievous children, Maria is given the job. The Captain's wife is dead, and he is often away, and runs the household as strictly as he does the ships he sails on. The children are unhappy and resentful of the governesses that their father keeps hiring, and have managed to run each of them off one by one. When Maria arrives, she is initially met with the same hostility, but her kindness, understanding, and sense of fun soon draws them to her and brings some much-needed joy into all their lives -- including the Captain's. Eventually he and Maria find themselves falling in love, even though Georg is already engaged to a Baroness and Maria is still a postulant. The romance makes them both start questioning the decisions they have made. Their personal conflicts soon become ...
Age Rating and Advisories

Monday 17th June 2019 showing at 7:30pm

Plot Summary	Trailer
West Side Story is the award-winning adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy, "Romeo and Juliet". The feuding families become two warring New York City gangs- the white Jets led by Riff and the Puerto Rican Sharks, led by Bernardo. Their hatred escalates to a point where neither can coexist with any form of understanding. But when Riff's best friend (and former Jet) Tony and Bernardo's younger sister Maria meet at a dance, no one can do anything to stop their love. Maria and Tony begin meeting in secret, planning to run away. Then the Sharks and Jets plan a rumble under the highway - whoever wins gains control of the streets. Maria sends Tony to stop it, hoping it can end the violence. It goes terribly wrong, and before the lovers know what's happened, tragedy strikes and doesn't stop until the climactic and heartbreaking ending.
Age Rating and Advisories
Contains mild violence and racist terms

Thursday 20th June to Saturday 22nd June at 7:30pm

The very first adventure of the world's greatest detective comes to life in Cloud8 Theatre Company's production of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'A Study in Scarlet'! Discover how it all began with Dr John Watson returning to England from a savage war in the East to find himself thrown in with the brilliant and eccentric Sherlock Holmes as their first case emerges in the form of a mysterious and bloody murder. Join Cloud8 at 221B Baker Street for this dramatic, comical and bittersweet tale as the legend begins.

Saturday 29th June at 2:00pm & 7:00pm

The Drama Academy presents it's annual Musical Theatre & Dance showcase, 'Showstoppers'. Over 100 young people age 3-20 take to the stage to perform some of Musical Theatre's Biggest and Most Loved show tunes. Join us to enjoy songs from Musicals past and present. If you enjoy rousing melodies with a sprinkling of Sparkle and Pizazz this is the show for you!

Sunday 30th June at 1:00pm and 5:00pm

Dance Show

Friday 5th July at 7:00pm and Saturday 6th July at 1:00pm & 7:00pm

Rise Dance Academy presents its annual show Just Dance 2019 show casing our students hard work over the last year from our 2 year olds through to our adults.

Saturday 13th July at 7:30pm & Sunday 14th July at 2:00pm

Haddon School of Performing Arts School in Partnership with Outreach and Community Action Project present their showcase event.

Impro-ducing an evening of comedy improv games in the style of 'Whose Line is it Anyway?'

The Improlectuals are an improv "super-group" made up of some of the finest improvisers from around the Midlands. They create completely new comedy sketches on the spot, based entirely on audience suggestions. After a run of successful shows in Birmingham, they're now touring the Midlands - with nothing pre-scripted, every show's a World Premiere!

Featuring Rich Baldwin (WOW Impro, Abbey Players), Robert Lane (Foghorn Unscripted, Birmingham Rep), Matthew Dibbens (Coventry Improv, WOW Impro) and Nathan Blyth (Fred Theatre, Birmingham Rep)

"Slick comedy sketches," "A great blend of performers who worked together well to create a great night of comedy." - Midlands Improv, May 2018