world premier at belgrade theatre

Tickets have gone on sale this week for the world premiere of Nanny of the Maroons a major new co-production from Belgrade Theatre, Hackney Empire and tiata fahodzi, running in Coventry at the Belgrade Theatre from Friday 18 June 2027 – Saturday 3 July 2027, with national press night on Wednesday 23 June.

 

Nanny of the Maroons tells the incredible true story of a legendary 18th century freedom fighter. High in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica, Queen Nanny prepares to lead her people in a war against British colonial forces. A brilliant military strategist and revered spiritual leader, she has outwitted her enemies at every turn with such cunning, they claim she has the powers of a witch. As long as her people remain enslaved, her war rages on. This is the epic story of a Woman, a Warrior, a Queen, who led the fight for freedom and became a Jamaican national hero.

 

Written by Belgrade Theatre Artistic Director Corey Campbell and Lucia Haynes, and directed by Campbell and Justine Themen, with music and lyrics by Corah Fowles, the production is developed through the Belgrade Theatre’s co-creation process, engaging communities as part of the creative development of its work. West Midlands-based producers China Plate will support the development of the production as Executive Producers. 

 

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we're one of the best for Student nightlife

Coventry has recently been rated one of the best cities in the UK for a budget-friendly student night out.

 

Part of the reason for its high ranking was how safe it is walking alone after a night out.

 

Accommodation provider Canvas, which produced the rankings, also pointed to the relatively cheap price of a pint in the city.

 

They found an average pint cost just £4 in Coventry - one of the cheapest cities for a pint in the UK. If you’re sticking to soft drinks it’s even cheaper, with these costing just £1.49.

 

In comparison with other cities there’s relatively few bars and clubs per 10,000 people - just three - but those that are available rank highly for popularity.

 

And Coventry’s safety rating was the highest by far. That stands at 70.04 according to the rankings - higher than even Bath which stands at 66.12.

 

To find out more, read the full article linked below.

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ncp belgrade plaza car park closes

Following National Car Parks (NCP) going into administration, NCP Belgrade Plaza Car Park is permanently closing from this Thursday 16th April.

 

The Belgrade Theatre has no affiliation with the NCP Car Park and has no control over this closure.

 

Alternative carparks can be found via the Coventry City Council website, but please be aware that they are likely to become busy before and after performances, so remember to factor this in when planning a trip to and from the Belgrade.

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