What’s On

Wednesday 12th December to Saturday 15th December at 7:30pm & Saturday 15th December - Sunday 16th December at 2:30pm.

Fresh from competing and winning awards in national drama competition, the Abbey Players bring their ever popular pantomime to the Abbey Theatre.

In this traditional adaptation of the story, the villagers are being terrorised by Fleshcreep the Giant's henchman, and that Dame Trott faces eviction after falling behind in her rent.

In order to raise money, Jack sets off to the market to sell Daisy the Cow but is tricked into selling Daisy to Fleshcreep for a bag of beans.

With the help of Fairy Beansprout the beans grow a magic beanstalk into the Giant's kingdom in the clouds, and when Fleshcreep then kidnaps Jack's love, Jill, he climbs up the beanstalk to rescue her.

Packed full of song, dance, and slapstick comedy this is the perfect start to the Christmas season for children of ALL ages from 5 to 85.

"Oh NO it isn't, oh YES it is!!"

Wednesday 19th December & Thursday 20th December at 7:30pm

Not to be missed, a sparkling Christmas extravaganza for all of the family. Be taken on a non-stop, whirlwind adventure of singing, dancing, music & variety, as you meet Santa and all of his friends.

It’s a celebration of the festive season, featuring a electric mix of both seasonal, and year-round favourites.

Tuesday to Friday performances at 7:30pm

Saturday 12th & Saturday 19th performances at 2:30pm 7:30pm

Sunday 13th performances at 12:00 noon & 4:30pm

No performance on Monday 14th

Traditional Family Panto!

A brand new production of Sleeping Beauty combines the very best traditions of family pantomime. Sudden Impulse are delighted to be presenting their second pantomime based on the traditional story of Sleeping Beauty. With comic capers and packed full of original songs this sizzling new production of Sleeping Beauty is sure to be a hit for the whole family.

Friday 25th January at 7:30pm and Saturday 26th January at 2:30pm & 7:00pm

Wednesday 27th February to Saturday 2nd March at 7:30pm

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Monday 4th March at 7:00pm

NDC Annual open night is an evening packed full of Fantastic Dancing! With such a wide variety of dance styles it`s a night not to be missed! So come along & see these talented young dancers.

Saturday 9th March at 7:30pm

This is a one woman show by Lesley Smith, well known for her dramatized lives of strong and famous women like Queen Elizabeth l, Boudicca, Nell Gwynn, Margaret Thatcher. This will be the world premiere of her show on GEORGE ELIOT in the bicentenary year.

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.

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.

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.

Saturday 18th

Dance festival showcasing talented dancers from across the Midlands.

Wednesday 10th July to Thursday 11th July at 6:30pm

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

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.

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.

Wednesday 10th July to Thursday 11th July at 6:30pm

SDA's annual show is always not to be missed. An entertaining evening showcasing our hard work over the past year. The show consists of a variety of styles including latin, breakdance, ballet, street and many many more!

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.