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”