Whats On Autumn Winter 2025/26

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There’s lots of exciting events and exhibitions happening this Autumn/Winter at the Royal Spa Centre & Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum.

Box Offices:

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/Cinema are located at the Royal Spa Centre

Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, located in the Royal Pump Rooms, is free to visit and open Tue – Sun, 10am-4pm

Royal Spa Centre and Town Hall

Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum

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FAMILY

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LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

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SPOKEN WORD

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COMEDY FESTIVAL

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COMEDY

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MUSIC

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DANCE

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FILM

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COMMUNITY

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EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS

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A Different View: Women Artists at Leamington
Spa Art Gallery & Museum
The Gruffalo’s Child
Ballet Theatre UK: A Christmas Carol
The Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004 Macmillan Children’s Books
Vanessa Bell’s Venetian Window
Estate of Vanessa Bell.
Estate of Vanessa Bell. All rights reserved, DACS 2025.

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Sat 4 October

Studio, 2pm

£13.50

Suitable for ages 6+

It’s a comedy club, right, but for kids. Also, any adults who enjoy a swear-free hour with the circuit’s best stand-ups and sketch acts. Non-patronising. Pure awesome.

Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum

Thursdays

11, 18, 25 September

2, 9, 16, 23 October

6, 13, 20, 27 November

4, 11 December

10.30am – 11.30am

£3 per family

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 Family Fun!

Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum

Thu 30 October

1.30pm – 3pm

£3 per family

Suitable for ages 12 and under

Be inspired by the wonderful artwork in the gallery as you create your own masterpiece using materials from our Art Cart. Our friendly staff will be on hand and ready to help. No booking required, all are welcome.

These workshops take place in the Craft Studio at the gallery

The Gruffalo’s Child

Fri 7 November 1.30pm & 4.30pm

Sat 8 November 10.30am & 1pm

Main Stage

£14 under 16’s, £16 adults,

£58 family ticket of 4

Suitable for ages 3+

The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood...

Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he?

Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103.

The Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004 Macmillan Children’s Books

Create Together Workshops

Saturdays 10:30am – 12:30pm

£15 per workshop (includes 1 adult + 1 child) All materials provided. Suitable for ages 8 - 11

Get creative as a family! These hands-on workshops are perfect for children and their grown-ups to explore art together with guidance from our talented team.

Sat 13 September – Cyanotypes with Caitriona Dunnett

Discover the magic of early photography with cyanotype artist Caitriona Dunnett. Experiment with light and shadow to produce striking bluetoned prints using this historical technique.

Sat 18 October – Junk Model Collage

Turn recycled materials into fun 3D creations! Whether it’s a pencil pot, a name plaque, or something wild from your imagination, decorate your model with a colourful collage twist.

Sat 15 November – Printing with Paint

Play with texture, layering, and colour as you explore a variety of paint-based printing techniques to create bold, beautiful artworks to take home.

THE SPECTACULAR FAMILY

PANTOMIME PETER PAN AT THE ROYAL SPA CENTRE

Starring JP MCCUE and SEAN DODDS.

When Wendy and her brothers encounter the mysterious Peter, the boy who never grows old, they are whisked off to the magical island of Neverland. With the island under threat can they help Peter and the Lost Boys to defeat the villainous Captain Hook and his infamous pirate crew?

Peter Pan will be packed full of all the ingredients necessary to make the Royal Spa Centre’s panto an unmissable festive treat – lots of hilarious slapstick comedy, stunning scenery and costumes, magical musical numbers and plenty of audience interaction.

Get your tickets now for the panto that is guaranteed to have you hooked!

RELAXED PERFORMANCE

Fri 12 Dec 1:15pm and Fri 2 Jan 11am

A relaxed performance suitable for customers who would benefit from a more relaxed environment with more freedom of movement, lights being kept on at a low level and flashing light sequences and loud sound effects removed or reduced. Please contact the box office for further information.

BSL SIGNED PERFORMANCES

Fri 12 Dec 1:15pm and Mon 29 Dec at 5pm

Performances exclusively for schools: £14.00

and

Royal Spa Centre & Town Hall @royalspacentre

Relaxed Performances and BSL Interpreted Performances: £28.50

Group Prices Available on Opening Weekend, Standard and Relaxed Performance Only

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off a ticket

All prices are inclusive of booking fee

Photos from the Royal Spa Centre’s 2024 production of Beauty
the Beast. Photographer: Helen Ashbourne.

Step Into the Magic of Neverland This Christmas!

Peter Pan Panto Afternoon

Fri 28 November

1pm – 3pm, Royal Pump Rooms

Join us for a magical afternoon of festive fun! Come dressed up as a pirate, fairy, or your favourite Peter Pan character and enjoy an enchanting experience for the whole family — including themed crafts like making your own hat or magical fairy wand to take home!

Peter Pan Panto Craft Activities

Sat 6 & Sun 7 December

An hour before the performance commences Royal Spa Centre

Heading to the panto? Add even more magic to your day with our free drop-in craft sessions! Create your very own Peter Pan-inspired masterpiece before the show — perfect for kids and grown-ups who love to get creative.

LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

Psychic Sally

Wed 17 September, 7.30pm

Main Stage

From £27.50

The nation’s favourite psychic is back on tour! With Sally’s love, laughter and warmth, this show is a unique evening not to be missed. The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

Simon Yates –Pleasure & Pain

Wed 8 October, 7.30pm

Main Stage

£21.50, £18.50 Conc

‘Touching the Void’ mountaineer, Simon Yates, is a veteran of over eighty expeditions to high/ remote mountains around the globe and shows no signs of slowing down. This is his story of the last decade, of new adventures and climbs in the far north and south, along with summits in South America, Central Asia and the Himalaya.

Brett Tippie’s –

The Right Line

Thu 20 November, 7.30pm

Main Stage

£21.50, £18.50 Conc

Brett Tippie, a pioneer of Freeride Mountain

Biking and former Canadian National Team snowboarder, rose to global fame, lost everything, lived on the streets, and made a powerful comeback. His wild, inspiring journey from glory to rock bottom and back showcases resilience, redemption, and a true passion for life.

Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons

Tue 30 September

6.30pm & 8.30pm

Main Stage

£36 balcony, £42 stalls

Suitable for ages 14+

Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show, “A Manford All Seasons.” Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. “A Manford All Seasons” is Jason’s latest comic offering that is set to hit the road in 2024. His iconic ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) is sure to be ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).

Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain

Tue 30 September, 8pm

Studio, £21.50

Suitable for ages 14+

After exploring her ADHD in a heartfelt memoir, Britain’s beloved scatterbrained comic returns with tales of letterwriting, early comedy days, and a hilarious dive into her wonderfully chaotic mind.

Mark Watson: Before It

Overtakes Us

Wed 1 & Thu 2 October

8pm, Studio, £26

Suitable for ages 16+

Mark Watson returns after global festival success with a frantic, fun-packed show sparked by a stranger’s remark—tackling humanity’s future, bad public words, UK sausages, and much more.

The Scummy Mummies:

Hot Mess

Thu 2 October, 7.30pm

Main Stage, £25

Suitable for ages 18+

Helen and Ellie are BACK with a brand-new comedy show that will have you laughing till you wee. From menopause to mansplaining, teenagers to Tinder, no subject is safe.

Matt Parker: Getting Triggy With It

Fri 3 October, 7.30pm

Main Stage, From £28.50

Who else is going to do the maths? Are you going to do the maths? I didn’t think so. Come watch Matt Parker do the maths. All of it. Live on stage. (Every audience member will get some free maths.)

Stand Up Comedy Club

Fri 3 October, 8pm

Studio, £16.50, Suitable for ages 18+

A Top Notch comedy club as part of our Top Notch comedy festival with this very special line up of some of the finest stand-up comedians on the UK standup comedy circuit. Tonight’s delights are Adam Beardsmore, Tadiwa Mahlunge and all headlined with the musical mayhem of Duncan Oakley!

Do note that line up is subject to change.

Adam Kay: Undoctored

Sat 4 October, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Main Stage, £31, Suitable for ages 16+

Bestselling show of Edinburgh Fringe 2023.

The nation’s twelfth-favourite doctor brings his brand new show on tour, fresh from a recordbreaking run at the Edinburgh Fringe and a sellout season in the West End.

The Noise Next Door

Sat 4 October, 8pm

Studio, £18.50, Suitable for ages 18+

Funny stuff, made up on the spot. No gimmicks, no tricks - just the quickest, wittiest improvisers in the UK putting on a show to make you laugh like nobody’s business.

The formula is simple - 1) You suggest ANYTHING.

2) The Noise Next Door turn your suggestion into a miniature comedy masterpiece. 3) Laughter. 4) Repeat.

Henning Wehn: Acid Wehn

Fri 10 October, 7.30pm

Main Stage, £27.50, Suitable for ages 16+

Award-deserving German Comedy Ambassador

Henning Wehn takes a look at climate change, a topic sure to delight audiences. Rain or shine, all will be fine. Or maybe it won’t. Who knows?! Come along. Or else.

Babatunde AléshéHigh Expectations

Thu 16 October, 8pm

Main Stage, £19.50, Suitable for ages 16+

Baba’s Back on Tour! Join the multi-awardwinning comedian as he guides us through family life, his new found fame and the joys of Costco in this hilarious new stand up show. As seen on Taskmaster (C4), Live at the Apollo (BBC), Celebrity Gogglebox (C4), Would I Lie to You (BBC) and The Last Leg (C4).

Kevin Bloody WilsonTHE DiLLiGAF GUY, LiVE!

Thu 23 October, 7.30pm

Main Stage, £37.50, Suitable for ages 16+

It’s been more than 40 years since Kevin Bloody Wilson dropped his very first album – the one that went quadruple platinum and cemented him as a musical comedy icon! Fast forward 20 albums later, and this Aussie legend’s international fan base just keeps growing, proving that Kev’s noBS, PC-free style is here to stay.

Carl Hutchinson: Greatest Hits!

Fri 24 October, 7.30pm

Studio, £19.50, Suitable for ages 16+

Join Carl as he celebrates 10 years of touring as he presents his best and favourite routines from over the years. Material selected by his fans and himself, this night promises to deliver!

Paul Zerdin: Jaw Drop

Thu 30 October, 7.30pm

Main Stage, £24.50, £23 Conc

Get ready for a night of laughter with Paul Zerdin’s Jaw Drop UK Comedy Tour! Featuring his beloved puppet cast—Sam, Albert, Baby, Roger, the Urban Fox, and the returning Alasdair Rimmer—plus a fresh twist on his famous human dummy routine. Expect top-notch ventriloquism, stand-up comedy, and jaw-dropping entertainment from the America’s Got Talent winner. Don’t miss it!

Chris McCausland: Yonks!

Sat 8 November, 8pm

Main Stage, £32

Suitable for ages 16+

You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well.

IN

He’s been called an “overnight success” - Even though he’s been doing this for bloody yonks!

Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in ‘A Christmas Carol’ 2025

Wed 12 November, 7.30pm Main Stage, £26.50

Count Arthur Strong returns in a one-man take on Charles Dickens’

A Christmas Carol—a festive farewell packed with hilarity, storytelling, and classic Arthur chaos. Miss it and regret it!

Nick Helm: No One Gets Out Alive

Fri 21 November, 7.30pm

Studio, £20.50, £18.50 Conc

Suitable for ages 16+

Nick Helm is back. Are you ready to have the best damn night of your effing life?

You can run, you can hide, but no one gets out alive.

As seen in Uncle, Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. SOLD OUT!

Ross NobleCranium of Curiosities

Thu 27 November, 8pm

Main Stage, £32

Suitable for ages 15+

SELLING FAST

Barbara Nice

Roll up (or take any transport you like) to see Ross Noble live! The Wizard of Waffle returns with a whirlwind of tangents from his Cranium of Curiosities. Nobody knows what he’ll say next—least of all him.

Just try not to arrive trapped in a barrel.

SOLD OUT! FREE ADMISSION FAMILY SHOW BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Thu 27 November, 7.30pm

Studio, £17

Suitable for ages 16+

Join Queen of Comedy, Barbara Nice, for a laugh-outloud, feel-good night of fun! The ordinary housewife extraordinaire shares her hilarious take on life, love, and getting by in these piggin’ dark times. With her trademark warmth and wit, Barbara lifts spirits and brings joy to all aged fourteen to ninety. An Edinburgh Festival favourite, she’ll leave you smiling, dancing, and seeing the funny side of everything.

Lost in MusicOne Night at the Disco

Thu 4 September, 7.30pm

Main Stage, £33

LOST IN MUSIC – The Original Disco Show!

Get ready to re-live timeless hits from icons like Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.

Don’t miss out on the feel-good show of the year – join us, lose yourself in the music, and leave your worries behind!

An Evening of Burlesque

Sat 6 September, 7.30pm

Main Stage, £33, Suitable for ages 18+

This ultimate variety show blends stylish cabaret, comedy, music, and burlesque into a spectacular extravaganza of glitz and glamour. Featuring dazzling showgirls, speciality cabaret artists, and stars of the stage and screen, this is a night of sophistication and stunning performances.

Yesterday Once More –The Carpenters Songbook

Thu 11 September, 7.30pm Main Stage, £28.50

Yesterday Once More - The Carpenters Songbook transports us to a time when legends ruled the airwaves and The Carpenters soared to stardom with well-crafted tunes and pitch-perfect soulful vocals. Get ready to relive the magic of their legacy with the ultimate homage to the two siblings who changed the musical landscape forever.

That’ll Be The Day –40th Year Anniversary Tour

Sat 13 September, 7.30pm Main Stage, £33

Don’t miss this unforgettable performance celebrating the 40th Anniversary of That’ll Be The Day and Trevor’s farewell tour. Experience a unique blend of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and comedy, featuring timeless hits from the 50s through to the 80s. Join us to celebrate this milestone and say goodbye to Trevor as we enjoy four decades of entertainment.

Seven Drunken Nights

Thu 18 September, 7.30pm Main Stage, £29.50

Direct from the West End, Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners brings the ultimate feel-good Irish show to a theatre near you. In association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghues, this critically-acclaimed production spans half a century, invoking the spirit of The Dubliners.

Thank You For The Music

Thu 25 September, 7.30pm Main Stage, £32

The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA.

Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!

This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other!

The Drifters

Thu 9 October, 7.30pm Main Stage, £35

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’, ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin’ In The Back Row’ and many more! The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, performed for the President of the United States and listed among the Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.

The King’s VoiceGordon Hendricks

Sat 11 October, 7.30pm Main Stage, £33

He’s toured the world and now he’s coming home. ‘The King’s Voice’ tour transports you through time from the ‘68 special through to the Vegas era, breathing soul into ballads and those iconic jumpsuit numbers that set the stage on fire. There’s only one Elvis Presley and there’s only one artiste who captures his spirit on stage – the inimitable Gordon Hendricks.

Oh What A Night!

Fri 17 October, 7.30pm Main Stage, £28

OH WHAT A NIGHT! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Featuring songs; Sherry, Let’s Hang On, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, and many, many more.

Don’t miss the ultimate celebration of one of the world’s greatest Rock & Roll bands!

A Night To Remember Motown

Fri 31 October, 7.30pm Main Stage, £29.50

A Night To Remember: Motown Show takes you back in time to 1960’s Detroit. Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time. This live show is guaranteed to be a night to remember!

That’ll Be The Day Xmas Show

Thu 6 November, 7pm Main Stage, £32.50

Nothing says Christmas quite like That’ll Be Christmas! This year is extra special as the cast of That’ll Be The Day celebrates their 40Year Anniversary. Packed with your all-time favourite Christmas classics, laugh-out-loud comedy sketches, and heartwarming festive cheer, this is the perfect family night out.

Dreamcoat Stars

Sun 2 November, 7.30pm

Main Stage, £29

Stars of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT sing the greatest musical hits.

Dreamcoat Stars are back! Experience the UK’s biggest night of musical smash-hits in this starstudded concert with everyone’s favourite musical hits, Les Misérables, We Will Rock You, The Greatest Showman, Dirty Dancing, Grease, Saturday Night Fever, Mamma Mia and Jersey Boys.

UK Pink Floyd Experience

Fri 21 November, 7.30pm

Main Stage, £28.50

Celebrating 50 years since the release of the ‘Wish You Were Here’ album, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live - featuring top - flight musicians, a stunning light show and more than two hours of incredible music.

The brand-new show for 2025 includes all the songs from ‘Wish You Were Here’ plus favourites from ‘The Division Bell’, ‘The Wall’, ‘Animals’ and – of course‘The Dark Side of The Moon’.

FREE

ADMISSION

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

FAMILY SHOW PREBOOK

Vincent Simone –Tango Passions

Sat 25 October, 7.30pm

Main Stage, From £42

MEET AND GREET

LIMITED AVAILABILTY

Argentine Tango king and Strictly legend

Vincent Simone returns with Tango Passions in 2025–2026. Joined by world-class tango and Latin dancers, Vincent transports you to 1900s Buenos Aires in a story of love, passion, and lust. Featuring music by Astor Piazzolla and Gotan Project, it’s a sexy, steamy night of unforgettable dance and drama.

UPCOMING EXHIBITION

Ballet Theatre UK -

FREE

A Christmas Carol

Sat 22 November, 7.30pm

Main Stage, £24, £22 Conc

These workshops take place in the Craft Studio at the gallery

COMING SOON

With a beautiful score of festive carols, breathtaking costumes, and the stunning choreography of Artistic Director Christopher Moore, this heartwarming production is the perfect treat for the whole family. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable holiday experience –come and discover the true meaning of Christmas with us!

CHRISTMAS SEASON!

NT Live: Inter Alia

Thu 4 September, 7pm

Cinema, £13.50, £11.50

Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

NT Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession

Thurs 23 October, 7pm Sat 25 October, 2pm

Cinema, £13.50, £11.50

Olivier winner Imelda Staunton and daughter Bessie Carter star together for the first time in Bernard Shaw’s gripping and timeless moral classic.

NT Live: The Fifth Step

Fri 28 Nov, 7pm Sun 30 Nov, 7pm

Cinema, £13.50, £11.50

Olivier winner Jack Lowden and Emmy winner Martin Freeman star in David Ireland’s critically acclaimed, darkly funny new play.

Side by Side: Hit the Highway!

Fri 14 November,

3pm & 7.30pm Main Stage, From £13

Join Warwickshire’s inclusive theatre company, Side By Side, as they travel the USA, celebrating the best of American arts and culture. Sing and swing to some funky Fosse favourites, make bets in Vegas with Elvis and sail the Mississippi River with Tina Turner. It’s a trip you cannot miss!

Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra

Sun 23 November, 3pm Main Stage, From £9.50

Theme: ‘Winter Wonderland’ to include Howard Blake’s ‘Walking in the Air’ and ‘Winter’ from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

EVENTS

Temporary Exhibition Gallery, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum

Tue 17 June – Sun 5 October 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.

Vanessa Bell’s Venetian Window © Estate of Vanessa Bell. © Estate of Vanessa Bell. All rights reserved, DACS 2025.

Friday Focus

Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum

12, 19, 26 September

3, 10, 17, 24 October

7, 14, 21, 28 November

1pm – 1.30pm

Learn something new in your lunchbreak. This free programme of talks is 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

Childish Things

MEET THE ARTIST

Temporary Exhibition Gallery, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum Fri 24 October 2025 –Sun 1 February 2026

Childish Things is a playful, nostalgic and intergenerational exhibition that explores childhood. Presenting artworks and objects from the Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum collection, the exhibition will ask visitors to reflect on the things we put away as we grow and invite them to bring out their childish side.

The exhibition is for children, families and grown-ups of all ages.

Younger visitors will be able to engage with the exhibition through tailored labels and interactive activities. This exhibition and an accompanying spotlight display in the Main Gallery will link to this year’s Christmas Panto, Peter Pan at the Royal Spa Centre.

Margo Singer, The Fancy Dress Party © The artist

Create for Adults: Artist-Led Workshops

Saturdays

10:30am – 1:30pm, Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

£45 per workshop (10 spaces available)

Concessions available for students and over 60s

All materials provided, Ages 18+

Learn a new skill or deepen your practice in these artist-led sessions. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their techniques in a supportive, creative environment.

Sat

20 September

– Paper Flowers with Victoria Smith

Create delicate, colourful flowers from hand-inked paper. Victoria Smith will guide you through the process of preparing paper with inks and shaping it into beautiful blooms. Ideal for beginners – no experience needed.

Sat

4 October

– An Introduction to Oil Painting with Suminder Virk

Explore the basics of oil painting in a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting. Learn colour mixing, brushwork, and composition techniques from artist Suminder Virk. Create your own artwork and gain the confidence to continue painting beyond the workshop. Great for newcomers or those with some experience.

Sat

1 November

– Life Drawing: Exploring Charcoal Techniques with Suminder Virk

Discover the expressive power of charcoal in this introduction to life drawing. You’ll learn how to capture the human form using bold lines, shadow, and texture. Please note: this session features an unclothed model. No prior drawing experience is required – just come with curiosity and creativity.

For Schools, Community Groups & Home Educators

Bring your learners to the heart of Leamington for inspiring, handson workshops designed for EYFS, KS1 & KS2 – all delivered in-house at our vibrant Art Gallery & Museum.

What’s on Offer:

• Immersive workshops in Literacy, Art, History & STEM

• Tailored sessions for schools, community groups and home educators

• Led by our friendly, trained education team

While You’re Here:

Enjoy child-friendly trails, art books for young readers, creative drawing stations, and sensory equipment to support children with additional needs – all within our welcoming gallery space.

Contact us: Engagement@warwickdc.gov.uk

More info: warwickdc.gov.uk/royalpumprooms

Explore, learn, and create – right here at your local museum.

WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE

SEPTEMBER

The Arts Society

Royal Leamington Spa P29 11am & 2pm Wed 2 Sep

NT Live: Inter Alia P27 7pm Thu 4 Sep

Lost in Music - One Night at the Disco P20 7.30pm Thu 4 Sep

An Evening of Burlesque P20 7.30pm Sat 6 Sep

Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 11 Sep

Yesterday Once

More – The Carpenters Songbook P21 7.30pm Thu 11 Sep

Friday Focus P31 1-1.30pm Fri 12 Sep Cyanotypes with Caitriona Dunnett P7 10.30am12.30pm Sat 13 Sep

That’ll Be The Day – 40th Year Anniversary Tour P21 7.30pm Sat 13 Sep

Psychic Sally P10 7.30pm Wed 17 Sep

Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 18 Sep

Seven Drunken Nights P22 7.30pm Thu 18 Sep

Friday Focus P31 1-1.30pm Fri 19 Sep

Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 25 Sep

Thank You For The Music P22 7.30pm Thu 25 Sep

Friday Focus P31 1-1.30pm Fri 26 Sep

Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain P12 8pm Tue 30 Sep

Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons P12 6.30pm & 8.30pm Tue 30 Sep

OCTOBER

The Arts Society Royal Leamington Spa P29 11am & 2pm Wed 1 Oct

Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us P13 8pm Wed 1 Oct

Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us P13 8pm Thu 2 Oct

Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 2 Oct

The Scummy Mummies: Hot Mess P13 7.30pm Thu 2 Oct

Friday Focus P31 1-1.30pm Fri 3 Oct

Stand Up Comedy Club P14 8pm Fri 3 Oct

Comedy Club 4 Kids P4 2pm Sat 4 Oct

Matt Parker: Getting Triggy With It P13 7.30pm Fri 3 Oct

Adam Kay: Undoctored P14 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sat 4 Oct

The Noise Next Door P15 8pm Sat 4 Oct

Simon Yates –Pleasure & Pain P11 7.30pm Wed 8 Oct

Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 9 Oct The Drifters P23 7.30pm Thu 9 Oct Friday Focus P31 1-1.30pm Fri

Acid

The King’s VoiceGordon Hendricks P23 7.30pm Sat 11 Oct Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 16 Oct

Warren’s Profession

–Tango Passions

NOVEMBER

Dreamcoat Stars P25

That’ll Be The Day Xmas Show P24 7pm Thu 6 Nov

Friday Focus P31 1-1.30pm Fri 7 Nov

The Gruffalo’s Child P6 1.30pm & 4.30pm Fri 7 Nov

The Gruffalo’s Child P6 10.30am & 1pm Sat 8 Nov

Chris McCausland: Yonks! P18 8pm Sat 8 Nov

Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in ‘A Christmas Carol’ 2025 P18 7.30pm Wed 12 Nov

Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 13 Nov

Friday Focus P31 1-1.30pm Fri 14 Nov

Side by Side: Hit the Highway! P28 3pm & 7.30pm Fri 14 Nov

Printing with Paint P7 10.30am12.30pm Sat 15 Nov

Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 20 Nov

Brett Tippie’s –The Right Line P11 7.30pm Thu 20 Nov

Friday Focus P31 1-1.30pm Fri 21 Nov

Nick Helm: No One Gets Out Alive P18 7.30pm Fri 21 Nov

UK Pink Floyd Experience P25 7.30pm Fri 21 Nov

Ballet Theatre UKA Christmas Carol P26 3pm Sat 22 Nov

Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra P29 7.30pm Sun 23 Nov

Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 27 Nov

Barbara Nice P19 7.30pm Thu 27 Nov

Ross NobleCranium of Curiosities P19 8pm Thu 27 Nov Friday Focus P31 1-1.30pm Fri 28 Nov

Peter Pan Panto Afternoon P10 1-3pm Fri 28 Nov

2026

DECEMBER

Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 4 Dec

Peter Pan Panto Craft Activities P10 From 1 hour before perfomance Sat 6 Dec

Peter Pan Panto Craft Activities P10 From 1 hour before perfomance Sat 7 Dec Arty Tots P5 10.30-11.30am Thu 11 Dec

EXHIBITIONS

A Different View: Women Artists at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum P30 Tue 17 June –Sun 5 October 2025

Childish Things P32 Fri 24 Oct 2025 –Sun 1 Feb 2026

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.

BEAUTIFUL CRAZY - THE LUKE COMBS COLLECTION

BRIDGET CHRISTIEJACKET POTATO PIZZA

How to book

All tickets are non-refundable.

Online:

www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk www.warwickdc.gov.uk/royalpumprooms

Telephone: 01926 334418

In person: Royal Pump Rooms, Parade, Royal Leamington Spa CV32 4AA

Box Office opening times:

10am - 4pm, Monday – Friday 10am - 3pm, Saturday & Sunday

Visit Warwick, The Court House, Jury Street, Warwick CV34 4EW

Booking Fees: A per ticket booking fee is included in the advertised ticket price

Groups: For group bookings and group discount (when available) please call the Box Office or email boxoffice@warwickdc.gov.uk

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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Disclaimer

All information contained within this brochure was correct at the time of going to print. Unforeseen circumstances may result in changes to the published programme or named.

www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk

www.warwickdc.gov.uk/royalpumprooms

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