The Arts Centre Summer Season opens this week, kicking-off ten weeks of the very best theatre, dance, music and more.

First up is HMS Pinafore, from Union Theatre and director Sasha Regan on Tue 22 – Sat 26 Apr. Gilbert & Sullivan’s much loved opera is taken below deck during World War II, as the troops set out to entertain each other with a production of one of their most popular tales.

On Fri 25 Apr, Andy Field and Ira Brand invite audiences to think about the many different meanings of love in studio show Put Your Sweet Hand in Mine.

In May, critically acclaimed physical dance theatre company Gecko makes a welcome return with Institute, an intimate, funny and revealing exploration of care. Expect ingenious set design, visceral movement, intricate group choreography and moments of stunning tenderness and beauty that shine out from shadows so brightly, they leave you reeling.

There’s a riotous dance programme, including Fabulous Beast’s The Rite of Spring & Petrushka, a double bill which contrasts pagan energy and sacrifice with light folk and the spirit of warmer days. The classic fairy tale Rapunzel is reimagined by balletLORENT as a darkly beautiful ballet for families, with music from Doctor Who’s Murray Gold.

Staff Offers apply for the follow performances:

Theatre & Dance

• HMS Pinafore: Tue 22 Apr 7.30pm
• Gym Party: Wed 23 Apr 7.45pm
• Put Your Sweet Hand in Mine: Fri 25 Apr 7.45pm
• The Rite of Spring & Petrushka: Tue 29 Apr 7.30pm
• Institute: Tue 13 – Thu 15 May 7.30pm
• Confirmation: Wed 21 May 7.45pm

Family

• Rapunzel: Thu 29 May 7pm
• The Energy Show: Tue 3 Jun 7pm

Classical

• Dido & Aeneas: Fri 27 Jun 7.30pm

Terms and Conditions

To book two tickets for the price of one, simply show your staff card at the Arts Centre Box Office or phone 024 7652 4524 and present your valid University of Warwick staff card when collecting your tickets. The cheaper ticket is free. Offer is not available online or retrospectively, and is subject to availability.