Join Our Front Of House Team We are looking for some friendly faces to join the front of house team at Macready Theatre. These casual positions will include a mixture of bar work and front of house duties, ensuring the theatre’s patrons have an enjoyable visit. You can download the full job description here >> ToContinue reading “Join Our Front Of House Team”

Edinburgh Fringe Preview Season Call For Expressions Of Interest This summer, Rugby’s Macready Theatre is hosting a scintillating season of Edinburgh Fringe preview performances. This season will give audiences in Warwickshire the chance to see exciting new shows on their doorstop, and give emerging performers the chance to preview their work in front of friendlyContinue reading “Edinburgh Fringe Preview Season”

We are on the lookout for a full-time Theatre Technician to join the thriving Performing Arts team based in Rugby School’s Macready Theatre.

We are thrilled to announce a magical new season of events coming to Rugby’s Macready Theatre in the new year. Theatre, comedy, magic, adventure, cyberpunk, music, and dinosaurs… this season really does have it all! So whether you are looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the culture-lover in your life, on the hunt forContinue reading “A Magical New Season Announced”

John Agard honoured with BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award We are delighted to share the news that John Agard has been awarded the BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award for 2021. We are honoured to call John a friend of the Macready Theatre and a supportive patron of our annual Festival On The Close. We congratulate John onContinue reading “John Agard honoured with BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award”

Well done to everyone who joined our half-term workshops! This week 40 young people aged 8-17 took to our stage for a series of vibrant & creative workshops led by Motionhouse. It was such a delight to see our stage bursting with creativity that we have compiled some of our favourite moments into this blogContinue reading “Well done to everyone who joined our half-term workshops!”

Celebrating National Poetry Day Thursday 7 October 2021 Did you know that our Macready Theatre is named after the famed Shakespearean actor William Macready? You might have spotted his portrait hanging proudly at the back of our auditorium, keeping a close watch over the comings and goings on his stage. To celebrate National Poetry Day,Continue reading “Celebrating National Poetry Day”

We are looking for some friendly faces to join the team at Macready Theatre and help us welcome our audiences back. These casual positions will include a mixture of bar work and front of house duties, such as greeting audiences and showing people to their seats. Applicants must be aged 18 or over due toContinue reading “Now Hiring: Front Of House / Bar Staff (Casual)”

We are looking forward to welcoming you back to live performances and events. Your comfort and safety is our priority and we want to reassure you about the steps we are taking to keep us all safe at this time. Please be kind and respectful to fellow audience members and staff, and keep your distanceContinue reading “Returning To Live Events Safely”

Join the UK’s leading dance company Motionhouse Dance in a weekly dance class. Creators of world class dance-circus productions, internationally acclaimed Motionhouse are now running dance classes in Rugby. Age 8-11 = 10:00-12.30Age 12-17 = 1:30-4.00pm Venues: Rugby SchoolCost: £10