There’s lots of exciting events and exhibitions happening this Summer at the Royal Spa Centre and Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum.
Box Office:
The Royal Pump Rooms, Parade CV32 4AA | 01926 334418
10am-4pm, Monday to Friday 10am-3pm, Saturday and Sunday
Visit Warwick, The Court House, Jury Street, Warwick CV34 4EW
You can also book tickets at: www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk www.warwickdc.gov.uk/royalpumprooms
Main Stage, Studio and Cinema are located at the Royal Spa Centre
Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, located in the Royal Pump Rooms, is free to enter and open Tue – Sun, 10am-4pm
Royal Spa Centre and Town Hall
Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum
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FAMILY
Pages 4 — 5
SPOKEN WORD
Pages 6
MUSIC
Pages 7 — 15
FILM
Page 16
DANCE
Page 16
COMEDY
Pages 17
EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
Page 18 — 21
Unravelling History
Kai Widdrington – Evolution
Kate Rusby: When They All Looked Up
Pirates Love Underpants
Wed 23 April, 1.30pm
Thu 24 April, 10.30am
Main Stage
From £15, Suitable for ages 1+
Based on the beloved book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort.
Filled with music, puppetry and glittering pants of gold, arrr you ready to set sail for a family adventure?
Dinosaur Adventure
Live - Presents the Big Jurassic Storm
Mon 28 July, 2pm
Main Stage, From £17, Suitable for ages 3+
Get ready for a brand new T-REX-IFFIC adventure with Dinosaur Adventure Live! A satellite malfunction causes a Jurassic Storm that threatens to erase all existence of the island… forever! The adventure of a lifetime awaits… Are you brave enough to face the Jurassic Storm!
Craft Studio, Leamington Spa
Art Gallery and Museum
1, 8, 15, 22 May
5, 12, 19, 26 June
3, 10, 17 July
10.30am – 11.30am
£3 per family
Come along and enjoy an hour of fun with a dedicated session for your little ones. Activities include printing, junk modelling, and clay play. Check the noticeboard in Haddie’s Gallery for what’s happening week by week. No booking required; all are welcome.
Art Cart
Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum
29 May
1.30pm – 3pm
£3 per family
Come along to the Art Gallery and be inspired by the wonderful artwork around you. Create your own masterpiece using materials from the Art Cart. Our friendly team will be ready to help. No booking required and all are welcome.
These workshops take place in the Craft Studio at the gallery
Strange, But True Crime
Sun 1 June, 7.30pm
Main Stage, £27, Suitable for ages 16+
Stranger than fiction: the world’s most shocking and hard-to believe crime cases. Presented by exforensics lecturer Jennifer Rees, Jennifer is an excollege lecturer and past police recruit trainer. Her previous theatre tour, The Psychology of Serial Killers, was a huge hit with audiences, selling out across the UK and Ireland to rave reviews. She holds degrees in psychology and criminal law, as well as professional qualifications in mental health and education.
An Evening With Trevor and Gary
Sat 7 June, 7.30pm
Main Stage, £28
That’ll Be The Day icons Trevor Payne and Gary Anderson return with their double act on tour in 2025! One unforgettable night of music, stories, and laughter. First performed in 1988, the rock ‘n’ roll show That’ll Be The Day has toured for nearly four decades, winning fans worldwide.
Now, the comedy duo presents an incredible evening full of tales from life on the road, mixed with a dose of classic rock ‘n’ roll and plenty of laughs along the way.
The Story of Guitar Heroes
Thu 10 April, 7.30pm
Main Stage, £29
Following huge demand after their last performance here, we are delighted to welcome back the UK’s leading guitar anthems concert.
Featuring an anthology of the most iconic guitar hits from Jimmy Page, Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, Tony Iommi, Van Halen, Slash and many more.
Renowned for its world-class musicianship, this epic guitar-fest recreates the unique sounds of each guitar legend with incredible accuracy, utilising no less than 35 authentic guitars.
A Country Night In Nashville
Fri 11 Apr, 7.30pm Main Stage, £29.50
Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music.
Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the decades; from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to The Chicks, Willie Nelson to Kacey Musgraves, don’t miss this incredible celebration of the very best of country music.
Feast of Fiddles
Wed 16 Apr, 7.30pm Main Stage, £29.00
This year, fiddlers Garry Blakeley (Band of Two), Ian Cutler (Bully Wee), Marion Fleetwood (Trad Arr, Sandy Denny Project), Tom Leary (Joe Brown), Brian McNeill (Battlefield Band) and Simon Swarbrick (Merry Hell) bring a large range of fiddle playing styles to the rock backline – all held together by legendary drummer Dave Mattacks.
Hello Again… Neil Diamond’s ‘songbook Tribrute’
Fri 25 Apr, 7.30pm Main Stage, £30/£27 Conc
Celebrating 60 Diamond Years, the smash hit show HELLO AGAIN is back in 2025 with a brand-new, mind-blowing production of the World’s Greatest celebration and tribute to the life and work of NEIL DIAMOND.
Legend – The Music of Bob Marley
Thu 8 May, 7.30pm Main Stage, £32
When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. The legend that was Bob Marley.
Legend - the Music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, and a supremely talented cast.
Hotfoot from a sell out show at London’s Adelphi Theatre, together they recreate the timeless hits Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin’, Buffalo Soldier, Get Up Stand Up, I Shot the Sheriff and many more reggae classics.
It is a two-hour spectacular, showcasing the magic of Marley. It captures the charisma and culture of an icon gone too soon.
Steeleye Span In Concert
The Green Man Tour
Mon 12 May, 7.30pm
Main Stage, £32
The band who have changed the face of folk music over their fifty six years together, Steeleye Span’s new album Green Man Collection brings together recent tracks with new versions of three classics. As ever performing a selection of songs from across the years and firm fan favourites.
Kate Rusby: When They
All Looked Up
Thu 15 May, 7pm
Main Stage, £35/£24 (under 16’s)
Back by popular demand, the enchanting Kate Rusby returns for her 2025 Spring Tour with the Singy Songy Session Band. Continuing the intimate format from her acclaimed 2024 Spring Tour, Kate will perform songs from her new album ‘When They All Looked Up’ alongside beloved classics that catapulted her into the spotlight.
Back to Bacharach
Sat 24 May, 7.30pm Main Stage, £27
Fall in love again with the timeless music of Burt Bacharach. Million-selling hits for Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, Tom Jones, The Carpenters, Cilla Black, Gene Pitney and more, performed by incredible West End vocalists and the sensational Magic Moments Orchestra.
The McCartney Songbook
Thu 5 June, 7.30pm Main Stage, £29.50
‘The McCartney Songbook’ celebrates the music of Paul McCartney featuring hits such as ‘Jet’, ‘Coming Up’ and ‘Hey Jude’ all packed into 2 hours of live entertainment perfection.
Starring Peter Jackson from ‘Let It Be’ and ‘That’ll Be The Day’, this is the ultimate night out for any McCartney fan.
Radio Gaga
Fri 6 June, 7.30pm
Main Stage, £32
Shake all over like a jellyfish as we say. . . Radio, someone still loves you.
Two magical hours, all the hits: Don’t Stop
Me Now, I Want to Break Free, We Are the Champions, We Will Rock You, Bohemian Rhapsody and more.
Disco Inferno
Fri 27 June, 7.30pm
Main Stage, £28.50
Relive the dazzling era of glitter, glamour, and groovy beats with Disco Inferno UK, a high-energy celebration of the golden era of disco! This spectacular show is a journey through disco’s enduring legacy, celebrating the iconic hits of Donna Summer, Earth Wind & Fire, The Jackson 5 and many more.
Queen of the Night –A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Fri 4 July, 7.30pm Main Stage, £32
Direct from the West End, Queen of the Night –A Tribute to Whitney Houston celebrates 10 years with a spectacular anniversary tour! Experience three decades of hits like I Wanna Dance With Somebody, I’m Every Woman, and I Will Always Love You, performed by sensational vocalists and a full live band. An unforgettable musical journey!
Rock for Heroes
Sat 5 July, 7.30pm
Main Stage, £28.50
“Rock n Roll Meets Stand Up Comedy”
All the ingredients that make up the phenomenal, ‘Rock for Heroes’! Performed by a superb 7-piece band, the show breathes new life into the music of Guns ‘N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Dire Straits, Fleetwood Mac, Queen and more! You’d be ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ if you miss it!
The Rocket Man – A Tribute to Sir Elton John
Fri 18 July, 7.30pm
Main Stage, £32
Are you ready for love? The Rocket Man and our amazing band head down the Yellow Brick Road for two hours of glorious hits –Saturday Night’s Alright, Crocodile Rock, I’m Still Standing, Philadelphia Freedom and more. This is the world’s favourite celebration to a musical icon - Elton’s life and career live on stage.
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets
Thu 31 July, 2pm
Main Stage, £22.50
Let’s ‘Shake it Off’ to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to ‘Flowers’ with Miley Cyrus; dust off all our best dance moves to ‘Vampires’ with Olivia Rodrigo, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing all her top hits such as ‘Espresso’. Watch the girls delight the audience in this incredible concert with a huge pop party to finish the show.
NT LIVE: Dr Strangelove
Wed 9 April, 7pm
Cinema
£13.50/£11.50
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.
This explosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Awardwinner Sean Foley.
Fri 20 June, 7.30pm
Main Stage
From £44, Suitable for ages 8+
DANCE Kai Widdrington –Evolution
Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington is set to dazzle audiences across the UK & Ireland with his thrilling new 2025 dance tour Kai - Evolution.
Jenny Eclair’s ‘Jokes Jokes Jokes’
Fri 9 May, 7.30pm Main Stage, £27
Still gigging to sell-out crowds forty years later, Jenny invites you to look back at what she can remember before she forgets everything. Warning, punk poetry, animal impressions and baritone nursery rhyme singing may feature.
An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck
Sun 18 May, 7.30pm Main Stage, £34.50/£31.50
‘An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck’ will see the acclaimed comedian and raconteur reflecting on a remarkable life in showbusiness, the seeds of which were sown in childhood. Jimmy will present a hugely entertaining mix of anecdotes and jokes, including recollections of his many years presenting Sunday Night at the London Palladium which shot him to fame in 1963.
Unravelling History: Unpicking the collections and reworking textile traditions
Temporary Exhibition Gallery, Leamington Spa
Art Gallery & Museum
31 January 2025 – 11 May 2025
Co-curated by quilt artist Annabel Rainbow, this exhibition will feature the work of five other distinguished textile artists, who have drawn inspiration from the Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum collections to create new and thoughtprovoking pieces of art in dialogue with history.
The exhibition will showcase Daniel Lismore’s
striking textile sculptures; bold tapestries from Jennie Moncur; innovative quilt designs by Laura Kemshall, Linda Kemshall and Annabel Rainbow, including a series of portraits of local Windrush elders; and unique combinations of textiles and other media from Stephanie Redfern.
22 Mar, 12 Apr, 10 May
A Different View: Women Artists in the collection
Temporary Exhibition Gallery, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum
30 May – 14 September 2025
A Different View brings together the work of over fifty painters, sculptors and photographers to trace the story of women artists in Britain through the collection.
Presenting historical, modern and contemporary artworks across a wide range of themes, the exhibition explores what was possible for these artists from the late Victorian period onwards and charts the long and difficult route to professionalism.
The first survey of women artists in the collection, A Different View engages with the historic absence of women in academic narratives and shines a light on those artists who have shaped British art practice and culture.
Learn something new in your lunchbreak. This free programme of talks are hosted by guest speakers as well as gallery curators on a range of topics linked to the Art Gallery and Museum and wider Warwickshire. For more information see the separate flyer or our website. All are welcome and it is free to attend, no booking required. SOLD OUT!
SELLING FAST
FREE ADMISSION
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
FAMILY SHOW
Adult Workshops
Learn a new skill or hone your technique at these artist-led workshops. These workshops are aimed at people aged 18+. All materials will be provided.
10.30am – 1.30pm
£50 per workshop
Saturday 10 May
Cyanotypes with Caitriona Dunnett
Saturday 14 June
Paper Flowers with Victoria Smith
Create Together Workshops
These new workshops are for children and their grown ups who want to get creative together. Led by our experienced team, each workshop provides the opportunity to explore different materials. All materials will be provided.
10.30am – 12.30pm
£15 per workshop (price includes 1 adult and 1 child)
Saturday 17 May
Cyanotypes with Caitriona Dunnett
A range of fun family activities, workshops and trails set over the month of August
Looking for something different and fun to do during the Summer holidays? Why not book onto one of our ‘Create Together’ workshops and let your creative juices flow. We also have free fun trails and activities available every day around the Art Gallery and Museum over the month of August. See separate flyer or website for details. Book online, in person or by phone.
Your Music Guide for Warwick, Leamington Spa and beyond!
Music To Your Ears is published three times a year and produced by Warwick District Music Promoters’ Forum.
Pick up a copy from your local library, Visitor Centre or other public venue. Why not join the MTYE mailing list? Email us at: info@musictoyourears.org.uk to receive future diaries electronically, or contact: Jo Tucker, 9 St Mary’s Crescent, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1JL with your name and full address for postal copies. The current edition of this diary is out now and can be viewed at www.musictoyourears.org.uk
Leamington Music Festival
Friday 2 May at 7pm
Trio Shaham-Erez-Wallfisch
Ben-Haim | Shostakovich | Ravel
Saturday 3 May at 7pm
Sinfonia of Birmingham
Michael Seal conductor
Ravel | Mozart | Berlioz
Monday 6 May at 12.30pm
Deniz Sensoy violin
Alessio Enea piano
Debussy | Stravinsky | Beach | Franck
Friday 2 May at 10pm
Dominic Alldis Trio
Classical meets Jazz
Sunday 4 May at 12 noon
Roderick Williams baritone
Andrew West piano
‘A Touch of Exotic’
Monday 6 May at 7pm
Sacconi String Quartet
Simon Callaghan piano
Ravel | Bliss | Franck
Saturday 3 May at 12 noon
Mark Bebbington piano
Bliss | Ravel | Poulenc
Sunday 4 May at 7pm
Carducci String Quartet
Emma Johnson clarinet
Puccini | Bliss | Emma Johnson | Mozart
WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE
APRIL
NT LIVE: Dr Strangelove P16 7pm Wed 9 Apr
The Story of Guitar Heroes P7 7.30pm Thu 10 Apr
A Country Night In Nashville P8 7.30pm Fri 11 Apr
Feast of Fiddles P9 7.30pm Wed 16 Apr
Pirates Love Underpants P4 1.30pm Wed 23 Apr
Pirates Love Underpants P4 10.30am Thu 24 Apr
Hello Again… Neil Diamond’s ‘songbook Tribrute’ P9 7.30pm Fri 25 Apr MAY Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 1 May Friday Focus P20 1-1.30pm Fri 2 May Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 8 May
Legend – The Music of Bob Marley P10 7.30pm Thu 8 May Friday Focus P20 1-1.30pm Fri 9 May
Jenny Eclair’s ‘Jokes Jokes Jokes’ P17 7.30pm Fri 9 May
Steeleye Span In Concert The Green Man Tour P11 7.30pm Mon 12 May
Cyanotypes with Caitriona Dunnett P21 10.30am1.30pm Sat 10 May
Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 15 May
Kate Rusby: When They All Looked Up P11 7pm Thu 15 May Friday Focus P20 1-1.30pm Fri 16 May CyanotypesCreate Together P21 10.30am12.30pm Sat 17 May
An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck P17 7.30pm Sun 18 May
Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 22 May Friday Focus P20 1-1.30pm Fri 23 May Back to Bacharach P12 7.30pm Sat 24 May Art Cart P5 1.30-3pm Thu 29 May
JUNE
Strange, But True Crime P6 7.30pm
Focus P20 1-1.30pm
13
Paper Flowers with Victoria Smith P21 10.30am1.30pm Sat 14 Jun Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 19 Jun Friday Focus P20 1-1.30pm Fri 20 Jun Kai Widdrington –Evolution P16 7.30pm Fri 20 Jun Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 26 Jun
McCartney Songbook P12 7.30pm
Tots
– A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Tots
Friday Focus P20 1-1.30pm Fri 11 Jul
P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 17 Jul
Arty Tots
The Rocket Man –A Tribute to Sir Elton John P15 7.30pm Fri 18 Jul
Dinosaur Adventure
Live - Presents the Big Jurassic Storm P4 2pm Mon 28 Jul
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets
EXHIBITIONS
Unravelling History: Unpicking the collections and reworking textile traditions
A Different View: Women Artists in the collection
P15 2pm Thu 31 Jul
CHILDISH THINGS
P18 Fri 31 Jan 2025 — Sun 11 May 2025
P19 Fri 30 May 2025 — Sun 14 Sep 2025
At the time of going to print, all events listed were confirmed and planning to go ahead. We’re confident that they will but for the latest updates, please check our websites and social media channels.
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The Royal Spa Centre
Main Stage/Studio/Cinema
Newbold Terrace, Royal Leamington Spa CV32 4EA
The Royal Pump Rooms
Art Gallery & Museum, Sales and Information desk, Parade, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 4AA
Location map
The Royal Spa Centre
Studio / Cinema / Main Stage
Newbold Terrace, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4EA
Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, Sales & Information desk
Parade, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4AA
The Town Hall Parade, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4AT
Parking
The Royal Spa Centre and the Royal Pump Rooms are a 3-minute walk from each other, situated in the town centre of Leamington Spa.
There is a lift and accessible toilets on all floors.
Royal Pump Rooms:
Convenient parking options are:
Multi-Storey: St. Peter’s car park (P3), CV32 5EL
WILLES ROAD
On-street: Newbold Street, Newbold Terrace, Dormer Place
Pay & Display: Rosefield Street Surface car park (P7), CV32 4HN
Coaches: There is a designated drop off point on Newbold Terrace
Blue Badge Holders: There are designated spaces directly outside both the Royal Spa Centre and Royal Pump Rooms.
Access
Guide Dogs are welcome at both venues
Royal Spa Centre:
T The Main Stage is equipped with an infra-red hearing enhancement system for use with headsets or portable induction loops, which are available free of charge from the Box Office.
Wheelchair spaces are available and should be booked in advance by calling the Box Office.
There is wheelchair access throughout the building, including toilets.
The museum is on 2 levels, accessible by chairlift and stairs.
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