“A very master class in how to do a one-man play…a joyous tribute to the acting profession… Stratford’s warm, engaging personality shone through each of the many characters he portrayed” (The Cambridge Critique) This year marks the 150th anniversary of Macready’s death. This production pays a timely tribute to a theatrical pioneer who did soContinue reading “Macready! Dickens’ Theatrical Friend comes to Macready Theatre”

Macready Theatre, Rugby have been nominated for Muddy Stiletto’s prestigious Best Theatre/Arts Venue in Warwickshire/West Midlands. Firstly, the team at Macready Theatre wish to say a massive THANK YOU to the very kind soul/s who have nominated us for this incredible award. We are over the moon with the gesture, show of support and areContinue reading “Macready Theatre Nominated for Prestigious Warwickshire Award”

Macready Theatre travelled back in time to the Cretaceous period when the iconic T-Rex was King. Tyrannosaurs “Jam”, “Old Jam”, “Hairy Jam” and Velociraptor “Pongo” all enjoyed their time in the spotlight, meeting the excited Rugby public during three sell-out shows on Saturday. Teaching children about the life and anatomy of the dinosaurs, whilst providingContinue reading “ROARsome Memories Made at Macready Theatre”

BETHANY COOPER PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCES CAST FOR UK TOUR OF KATIE REDFORD’S TAPPED  Bethany Cooper productions and Theatre503 today announces the cast for the UK tour of Katie Redford’s Tapped. Piers Black directs Marie Blount (Dawn), AK Golding (Jen), and Max Hastings (Gavi) in the UK tour. Following a successful world-premiere at Theatre503 in 2022, Tapped willContinue reading “TAPPED CAST ANNOUNCED!”

The Festival on The Close 2023 has been launched and what a fantastic reception it has already had – just 24 hours on! With the likes of BBC Concert Orchestra, radio legend Ken Bruce, Comedian Seann Walsh, a host of West End stars, Tom Seals, Horrible Histories Live, Flabbergast Theatre Company and many, many more,Continue reading “Festival on The Close 2023 LAUNCHES”

 The Macready Theatre Foyer, Rugby, CV22 5EH  Fri 24th March 2023 from 7pm Brand New Event Launch!Join Rugby Distillery and Academy No1 in the Macready Theatre Foyer for an evening of tasting locally made Gin and dancing the Jive! Receive a warm welcome with a drink on arrival, learn some jive moves throughout the evening withContinue reading “Introducing our NEW event for Macready Theatre; GIN & JIVE”