Hamish Glen

Belgrade Coventry Leadership Team Announce Initial Plans and Artistic Vision

Laura Elliot and Corey Campbell, the new leadership team of the Belgrade Theatre Coventry, have revealed a broad overview of some of their plans and initiatives for the next three years, as well as their overarching artistic vision, and what has led them to the positions they now occupy.

Casting Announced for World Premiere of FIGHTING IRISH at the Belgrade Theatre

The Belgrade Theatre has announced the cast of its upcoming production, Fighting Irish, which makes its world premiere in B2 from Sat 2 – Sat 16 April as part of the Theatre’s Coventry UK City of Culture 2021 programme.

Belgrade Presents World Premiere Of FIGHTING IRISH This April

As Coventry UK City of Culture 2021 enters its final four months, the Belgrade Theatre is thrilled to be producing the world premiere of Fighting Irish. The new drama based on a true story from Coventry writer Jamie McGough runs in B2 from Sat 2 – Sat 16 April.

Belgrade Theatre Announces New Leadership Team

The Board of the Belgrade Theatre has announced the appointment of the new senior leadership, who will take up their posts in January 2022, succeeding outgoing Executive Director, Joanna Reid and Chief Executive and Artistic Director, Hamish Glen.

Belgrade Theatre Announces New Leadership Team

The Board of the Belgrade Theatre is thrilled to announce the appointment of the new senior leadership, who will take up their posts in January 2022, succeeding outgoing Executive Director, Joanna Reid and Chief Executive and Artistic Director, Hamish Glen.

Belgrade Theatre Announces Spring 2022 Season

The Belgrade Theatre has announced details of the first shows in its Spring Season from March to July 2022. Featuring The Bone Sparrow as part of their Coventry UK City of Culture 2021 programme, an adaptation of George Orwell's classic satirical story Animal Farm, and the world premiere of Fighting Irish, co-directed by the Belgrade's Artistic Director, Hamish Glen, and Co-Artistic Director for 2021, Corey Campbell, from Coventry writer Jamie McGough.

David Shortland Steps Down From the Belgrade

This summer, David Shortland has stepped down from all formal roles at the Belgrade Theatre after 20 years’ service. A former Chairman of the Board, David Shortland has played a vital role in the regeneration and development of the Belgrade and will remain one of the Theatre’s Ambassadors.

Belgrade Theatre Announces Senior Leadership Team Restructure

The Board of the Belgrade Theatre today announced a major restructure to the senior leadership team for 2022. Chief Executive and Artistic Director Hamish Glen and Executive Director Joanna Reid will step down at the end of March 2022.

Belgrade Theatre Will Stream ONE NIGHT IN NOVEMBER

This November, the Belgrade Theatre is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Coventry Blitz by revisiting its critically acclaimed production One Night in November.

Keir Starmer Praises Coventry's Belgrade Theatre and Calls For Further Government Support For Arts

Labour Leader Keir Starmer has praised the outreach work done by Coventry's Belgrade Theatre and the way communities of Coventry have pulled together through lockdown, speaking at the party's Summer Reception for the creative industries.

Belgrade Leadership Respond To Government Arts Support Package

Following the news of the government's £1.57 billion support package for the arts, the Belgrade Theatre joined venues across the UK on Monday night by lighting up in red in a show of hope and solidarity with everyone who is missing live theatre. 

Belgrade Theatre Announces Online Programming and Launches Autumn Season

Tickets for the Belgrade Theatre's Autumn Season go on general release today with a whole range of exciting productions to look forward to when the lockdown is lifted.

Belgrade Theatre Announces Creative Leads for City of Culture 2021

The Belgrade Theatre Coventry is announcing the appointment of Corey Campbell, Balisha Karra and Justine Themen as the three Creative Leads who will oversee its producing programme for Coventry's year as City of Culture in 2021.

MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE Comes To The Belgrade Theatre

Hanif Kureishi's groundbreaking 1985 film My Beautiful Laundrette will be reimagined live on stage this autumn in a brand new production from the Belgrade Theatre, Curve Leicester, Everyman Theatre Cheltenham and Leeds Playhouse.

Curve (Leicester) Announce New Co-Production Of Hanif Kureishi's MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE

Curve, Belgrade Theatre Coventry, Everyman Theatre Cheltenham and Leeds Playhouse have today announced that they are joining forces to co-produce a new stage production of Hanif Kureishi's screenplay My Beautiful Laundrette. The national press night will be held at Curve on 26 Sep at 7:15pm.

Tom Milner to Lead Cast of WE'LL LIVE AND DIE IN THESE TOWNS

Ahead of its world premiere production 29 September-20 October, the Belgrade Theatre Coventry has revealed full casting for its new musical drama, We'll Live and Die in These Towns.

Tom Clarke Becomes Musical Director for the World Premiere of Geoff Thompson's Coventry-Inspired play

Coventry music star Tom Clarke will make his first foray into theatre this year with a brand new musical drama opening at the Belgrade Theatre next season.

Recruitment Specialists Pertemps Back Coventry Musical GODIVA ROCKS

Recruitment Agency Pertemps have shown support for Coventry's City of Culture 2021 Bid by supporting the Belgrade Theatre during the run of the Coventry musical, Godiva Rocks, premiering at the Theatre this October.

Belgrade Theatre Celebrates 10 Years of B2

The Belgrade Theatre has hosted an anniversary party to celebrate 10 years of its B2 auditorium this September. Special guests were invited to join Belgrade staff for a glass of fizz and a slice of cake in celebration of B2's 10th birthday, as well as hearing from speakers including Artistic Director Hamish Glen, Associate Director Justine Themen and Coventry's Lord Mayor, Tony Skipper.

Belgrade Theatre Announces Coventry's Number One Song

The Belgrade Theatre has announced the winner of its campaign to name Coventry's favourite song.