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

We are looking to appoint part-time LAMDA teachers to work as part of our highly successful LAMDA team in this expanding area of school life within a flourishing Department of Theatre & Performing Arts in the School’s Macready Theatre.  The successful candidates will have a proven record of accomplishment of performance and/or teaching experience.  ApplicationsContinue reading “LAMDA Teachers (Peripatetic), Rugby School”

The Macready Theatre is situated in the heart of Rugby town. We are a 250 seat theatre with big aspirations. Our aim is to educate and inspire. We run a programme of professional work throughout the year and offer up to 1/3 of all tickets to professional touring work free to local school groups inContinue reading “Call-out: Edinburgh Festival Preview Opportunity”

Motionhouse Residency We host weekly workshops with inspirational dance company Motionhouse! Join us on Wednesdays 17:30-19.30. £12 per session. For more details contact fs@rugbyschool.net Details at: https://www.motionhouse.co.uk/