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Arts and Entertainment

The Searchers will be playing The Benn Hall in Rugby on Saturday, May 27.

Chance to catch 1960s greats

Kevin Bryan CD reviews (photo: Adobe)
Kevin Bryan CD reviews (photo: Adobe)

New releases and reissues

Brett Anderson of Suede. Photo by David Jackson
Brett Anderson of Suede. Photo by David Jackson

Review: Suede ignite Symphony Hall in thrilling style

'The whole cast gained in confidence as the performance progressed': Oliver Mason as Phileas Fogg and Orestis Kallipolitis as Passepartout
'The whole cast gained in confidence as the performance progressed': Oliver Mason as Phileas Fogg and Orestis Kallipolitis as Passepartout

Young talent flies high in Around the World in 80 Days on Kenilworth stage

Niki Colwell-Evans as Mrs Johnstone with the Blood Brothers cast (photo: Bill Kenwright Productions Ltd)
Niki Colwell-Evans as Mrs Johnstone with the Blood Brothers cast (photo: Bill Kenwright Productions Ltd)

Triumph on stage for former X factor star in Willy Russell smash

Kevin Bryan CD releases (photo: Adobe)
Kevin Bryan CD releases (photo: Adobe)

Veterans and music newcomers releases

There is no doubting the talent of those onstage - and backstage too' (photo: Helen Ashbourne)
There is no doubting the talent of those onstage - and backstage too' (photo: Helen Ashbourne)

Review: Our House is a bold and rumbustious delight on Leamington stage

Kevin Bryan's eclectic mix of CDs
Kevin Bryan's eclectic mix of CDs

Archive material and ​fresh sounds

Oddments Theatre Company is presenting its production, The Road to the Cross, next week.
Oddments Theatre Company is presenting its production, The Road to the Cross, next week.

Modern take on the Easter story

Performing arts students at Rugby College are set to bring an adaptation of a challenging Disney classic to life as they return to the stage for their latest performance.
Performing arts students at Rugby College are set to bring an adaptation of a challenging Disney classic to life as they return to the stage for their latest performance.

Tale as old as time...Performing arts students bring Disney classic to life

Griff Rhys Jones: 'My career has been a career as in ‘rolling down a hill very quickly’'
Griff Rhys Jones: 'My career has been a career as in ‘rolling down a hill very quickly’'

Not grand, just Griff: comedy star talks to the Banbury Guardian ahead of Chippy...

All smiles outside Hunt's bookshop.
All smiles outside Hunt's bookshop.

Bookworms choose new reads from Hunt's with retired reading volunteers

A picture of Caldecott Park from our library.
A picture of Caldecott Park from our library.

Coronation celebrations will bring communities in Rugby together

A library picture of a precious food festival in Rugby.
A library picture of a precious food festival in Rugby.

Fantastic feast of food, family entertainment and music at new Rugby festival

Enjoying games at The Scrum.
Enjoying games at The Scrum.

People invited to play, learn, paint and make friends at new gaming lounge

Steve Holbrook.
Steve Holbrook.

Psychic to the stars back in Rugby for evening of entertainment

The launch of Alarum Productions community project sets sail on Saturday 18th March at Braunston village hall.
The launch of Alarum Productions community project sets sail on Saturday 18th March at Braunston village hall.

All aboard! Creative community project sets sail in Braunston

Inspector Jack Gale, played by Keith Norfolk - and Ruth Ellis, played by Emma Marshall.
Inspector Jack Gale, played by Keith Norfolk - and Ruth Ellis, played by Emma Marshall.

Powerful drama shines light on the Ruth Ellis case

Self Esteem headlining the O2 Institute in Birmingham on Thursday, March 1. Photo by David Jackson
Self Esteem headlining the O2 Institute in Birmingham on Thursday, March 1. Photo by David Jackson

'Self Esteem harnesses the emancipatory power of pop like no one else'

Edward, five, is a cheeky little monster.
Edward, five, is a cheeky little monster.

IN PICTURES: Children show off amazing costumes for World Book Day

Town's much-loved mermaid mural in Brownsover.
Town's much-loved mermaid mural in Brownsover.

Plea for artists to breathe new life into graffitied walls in Brownsover

'The play’s classic status somewhat obscures its revolutionary past'

Summer youth project on stage in 2019 with The Addams Family. Photo: Martin Pulley.
Summer youth project on stage in 2019 with The Addams Family. Photo: Martin Pulley.

Last call for Grease auditions

Michael on stage.
Michael on stage.

Rugby talent in spotlight at art venue that used to be a house then a pub

A library picture of The Friendly Bench in Hillmorton
A library picture of The Friendly Bench in Hillmorton

Hillmorton community invited to celebrate inspirational women in friendly space

Thrill of Love rehearsals.
Thrill of Love rehearsals.

New theatre directors achieve dream of bringing plays and musicals to life

Students from two Rugby schools are taking part in the festival.
Students from two Rugby schools are taking part in the festival.

Two Rugby schools perform in theatre festival to boost access to arts

Dave Crossfield as Mr West and James McCabe as Patsy (photo: Richard Smith)
Dave Crossfield as Mr West and James McCabe as Patsy (photo: Richard Smith)

'We leave knowing we have had a glimpse of something important'

Kevin Bryan CD review from Americana to folk and blues rock (photo: Adobe)
Kevin Bryan CD review from Americana to folk and blues rock (photo: Adobe)

Interesting ‘Evergreen’ to folk and blues rock

Going mad with Coco Pos at Bongo's Bingo
Going mad with Coco Pos at Bongo's Bingo

Bongo’s Bingo is the definitive bingo experience

'This was my daughter’s first visit to the ballet and my first watching Giselle, so we were both captivated by the simply told story' (photo: Ivan Karnaukhov)
'This was my daughter’s first visit to the ballet and my first watching Giselle, so we were both captivated by the simply told story' (photo: Ivan Karnaukhov)

Renowned ballet company tell a tale of tragic love with emotional finesse

Daffodil Sunday picture courtesy of the organisers.
Daffodil Sunday picture courtesy of the organisers.

Carpet of daffodils will light up park near Rugby for popular springtime event

Have you got what it takes to join the cast?
Have you got what it takes to join the cast?

"You're the ones that we want!" Stars needed for Rugby youth project

Wendy Kay will be directing The Thrill of Love, which runs at Rugby Theatre next month, from March 4-11.
Wendy Kay will be directing The Thrill of Love, which runs at Rugby Theatre next month, from March 4-11.

Play offers perspective on death penalty debate

'A full house enjoyed a top-drawer opening-night performance': Blithe Spirit at the Priory
'A full house enjoyed a top-drawer opening-night performance': Blithe Spirit at the Priory

Review: ‘See this show if you can!’ Coward classic gets top-quality performance

Moana performs for Disney on Ice (photo: Disney)
Moana performs for Disney on Ice (photo: Disney)

Family Day Out: Disney On Ice is skating into the UK

Rugby player VIPs l-r Alex Grove; Emily Scarratt,; MIke Tindall and Helena Rowland
Rugby player VIPs l-r Alex Grove; Emily Scarratt,; MIke Tindall and Helena Rowland

World cup winners help kick off bicentenary celebrations at Rugby School

Richard Sandle-Keynes as Felix and Pamela Hickson as Flora
Richard Sandle-Keynes as Felix and Pamela Hickson as Flora

Review: Subtle brilliance in Humble Boy on Stratford stage

Have a go at Milly's recipe.
Have a go at Milly's recipe.

Yelvertoft food and drink guru Milly shares rhubarb recipe in latest feature

'If this doesn’t sound like what one might expect from a drama, well in many ways it isn’t': After Life at the Criterion
'If this doesn’t sound like what one might expect from a drama, well in many ways it isn’t': After Life at the Criterion

Secrets and subtlety make for a different kind of play on Coventry stage

Lucy in her glider.
Lucy in her glider.

Brinklow teenager encourages more people to discover thrill of gliding

The exhibition takes place in Rugby.
The exhibition takes place in Rugby.

Rugby residents young and old share stories as part of new exhibition

Martial Arts for Mila supporters.
Martial Arts for Mila supporters.

Bereaved Rugby parents channel grief into helping others in baby girl's memory

Top Stories on WarwickshireWorld

The Mayor of Rugby, Cllr Carolyn Watson-Merret, came along to the Rugby Male Voice Choir's (RMVC's) open rehearsal on Monday March 6 to accept the cheque for £683.70 for the foodbank.
The Mayor of Rugby, Cllr Carolyn Watson-Merret, came along to the Rugby Male Voice Choir's (RMVC's) open rehearsal on Monday March 6 to accept the cheque for £683.70 for the foodbank.

Rugby choir donates hundreds of pounds to the Rugby Foodbank

Pictured (left to right) Jonathan Mountford (Project Warwickshire), Hayley Lineker (Warwickshire County Council), Susanna Mann (Project Warwickshire), Helen Peters (Shakespeare’s England), Russell Grant (CW Chamber of Commerce), Keely Hancox (CW Chamber of Commerce) and Nicola Smith (Rugby Borough Council).
Pictured (left to right) Jonathan Mountford (Project Warwickshire), Hayley Lineker (Warwickshire County Council), Susanna Mann (Project Warwickshire), Helen Peters (Shakespeare’s England), Russell Grant (CW Chamber of Commerce), Keely Hancox (CW Chamber of Commerce) and Nicola Smith (Rugby Borough Council).

Rugby businesses told to ‘grab the ball and run with it’

The site which is set to be turned into the Tournament Fields housing development in Warwick. Photo by Mike Baker
The site which is set to be turned into the Tournament Fields housing development in Warwick. Photo by Mike Baker

Plans for 69 new homes in Warwick recommended for approval