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Black British Pioneers: Now & Then
The arts have always been a vessel for self-expression across the ages: a tool for remembrance, community building, joy and resistance. This film programme is a celebration of the Black British Pioneers within performance and visual arts, showcasing archival works as well as contemporary films and holding space for discussions between curators, archivists and storytellers.
See the Warwick Arts Centre website for the full programme and to book tickets. Various dates throughout November.
Season Curated by Tosin Alapafuja
Warwick Christmas Lectures
Join Ally Caldecote and some of our favourite scientists, mathematicians and engineers from the University of Warwick who are leaving their labs to entertain, inspire and amaze audiences. Bring your family and friends, pull on your festive jumper and join us for an evening of mind-boggling science and explosive experiments!
The Smeds and The Smoos
A joyful story of star-crossed aliens is coming to Warwick Arts Centre this Christmas! Get your tickets here, and save by booking as a group or with your family.
Play with Clay
Get ready to mould and shape your imagination with this air-drying clay workshop. Explore different hand building techniques, including coil building, and learn how to create different patterns and textures using found materials.
Emily will guide you every step of the way with tips on how best to make useful objects like bowls, trinket dishes, pen holders or just let your imagination go wild and create your own sculptural form!
Jazz Friday
Warwick Arts Centre are delighted to bring back the weekly foyer programme of live jazz, hosted by The Aaron Moloney Trio. As always, this event also features an open jam session for local musicians in the second half. Come and Play! From this Autumn special guest professional jazz musicians join sessions on the first Friday of each month.
Open Mic Words & Music Autumn 24
Our Open Mic sessions are open to everyone. If you’re a singer, instrumentalist, poet, MC or any other kind of musical performer then this is an opportunity for you. You can sign up for Open Mic in advance to guarantee your space, just fill in this form. Or turn up on the day too!
Stitched Together
Let’s get together and stitch together! Join artist Rumbi Savanhu as she invites you to play with applique, embrace embroidery and get to grips with quilting to piece together a fun, bright and playful piece of art.
You can also choose to use your artwork to customise bags or clothes with tips and advice from Rumbi. This the perfect workshop to learn new stitching skills in time to create beautiful festive decorations and gifts for loved ones!
Seasonal Makers Market
We're delighted to host our second Seasonal Makers Market this December, featuring an array of independent, local traders, selling handcrafted and sustainably made items. Accompanied with festive live music in the foyer.
Ratpack: A Swinging Christmas at the Sands
The stars of ‘The Rat Pack - Swingin’ at the Sands’ will be bringing the ultimate Christmas party to the UK this festive season following a sold-out show at the West Ends’ Adelphi Theatre last December.
A Winter Union
Five leading lights of the British roots scene join forces to create a festive folk band like no other.
Live at Christmas with Sara Pascoe
The country’s best comedians are coming to Warwick Arts Centre for a spectacular all-star festive show! Featuring Sara Pascoe, Phil Wang, Lou Sanders, Ivo Graham and more.
The Albion Band Christmas Tour 25th Anniversary
The Albion Christmas Band are widely regarded as the premier seasonal show, which has been touring for 25 years this year, and attracts sell-out audiences across the UK.
Christmas with Anton Du Beke
Embark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly’s one and only Anton Du Beke brightens up your Christmas with his brand new show - Christmas with Anton Du Beke!