Rugby Theatre
Rugby Theatre is a theatre in Rugby, England, formerly also a cinema, presenting stage shows, films and auditions.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
Rugby Theatre is a theatre in Rugby, England, formerly also a cinema. Its programme includes on-stage productions such as Much Ado About Nothing and Calendar Girls The Musical, on-screen screenings such as & Sons (15), and auditions that are open to everyone, with cast members required to become members. The theatre describes itself as one of the UK's best amateur theatres, run with volunteers, and offers membership categories including Adult and Junior (under 18), a Summer Youth Project for young people aged 10–20, and costume hire.
History
Rugby Theatre is a theatre in Rugby, England, formerly also a cinema. Its current programme includes on-stage productions such as Much Ado About Nothing, Calendar Girls The Musical, Yuletide – Dashing through the Musicals and Dick Whittington, as well as on-screen screenings such as & Sons (15). Auditions are open to everyone, and those cast are required to become members. The theatre runs a Summer Youth Project, with up to 100 young people aged 10–20 creating and performing a show in two weeks, and its costumes are available to hire.
Products and positioning
One of the UK's best amateur theatres, run with volunteers and open to members and audiences.
Much Ado About Nothing
On-stage production of Shakespeare's comedy, directed by Ashley Hirons, running 19–26 Sep.
Calendar Girls The Musical
Listed as next up, running 24–31 Oct.
& Sons (15)
On-screen screening, 2–3 Oct.
Yuletide – Dashing through the Musicals
Coming soon, 11–12 Dec.
Dick Whittington
Coming soon, 15–24 Jan.
Sister Act – 2026 Youth Project
The 2026 Youth Project production.
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