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*Wheelchair spaces may still be available. Contact Box Office.

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Thank you so much to everyone who voted.

Thanks to you, the Talisman Theatre has been voted the best Theatre / Arts centre in Warwickshire and the West Midlands 2023.

Welcome to the Talisman Theatre

Putting the arts at the heart of our community

What happens when two award winning writers who have worked together for years start to hate each other and murder seems the only escape?

by Edward Taylor

Director: Dave Crossfield

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MURDER BY MISADVENTURE

6th - 11th November

A classic murder mystery that will keep you guessing to the end

The story of how Beauty comes to be held captive in the castle, and how she eventually tames the Beast, is told in this traditional Talisman Pantomime.

by Stephen Duckham

Director: Amelia Webster

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

16th - 30th December

It’s that time of year again – oh yes it is! 

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Step into the glamour of 1940s Philadelphia high society and join us for a charming journey of laughter, secrets, and transformation that unveils the true selves of captivating characters. 

by Philip Barry

Director: Graham Buckingham-Underhill

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THE PHILADELPHIA STORY

5th - 10th February 2024

A comedic tale of love, secrets, and self-discovery

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The Talisman Theatre and Arts Centre has an active and talented volunteer membership who have been Putting the Arts at the Heart of our Community for over 80 years.


Our theatre in Kenilworth, Warwickshire delivers an abundance of local shows and entertainment all year round. Annually, we host nine main stage productions, ranging from the classics, comedy, musicals, thrillers, mysteries, and of course our fun-filled family pantomime.


We also have a vibrant youth theatre, regular cinema, and Fringe theatre nights (at the Kenilworth Holiday Inn) – so check out what’s on as there really is something for everyone.

REVIEWS AND AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Overflowing with style and pizzazz, this hugely entertaining production punches way above its weight.



Matthew Salisbury
Matthew SalisburyLeamington Observer
Sweet Charity
The choreography by Jane Hodgkiss was top drawer. She captured wonderfully the ‘60s dancing in the discotheque.



Charles Essex
Charles EssexLeamington Courier
Sweet Charity
Sue Randall as Charity is fabulous throughout, the songs and the comedy so well-judged and the timing immaculate.



Matthew Salisbury
Matthew SalisburyLeamington Observer
Sweet Charity
The Talisman thoroughly deserves this third sell out production in a row. It is a pity there are not longer runs for some of these especially popular productions.

Charles Essex
Charles EssexLeamington Courier
Sweet Charity
The Director, David Draper certainly does justice to the excellent scripts and the sets and costumes are extremely authentic with atmospheric morale raising songs accompanying the slick scene changes.
Ashley Hayward
Ashley HaywardElementary What's On
Blackadder Goes Forth
The key to good farce lies in increasing the pace as the chaos mounts and then finding extra, improbable gears to take the tempo higher. In the capable hands of director Steve Smith the performance puts the foot down right from the start and never lets the speedometer drop below flat out.
Matthew Salisbury
Matthew SalisburyLeamington Observer
Don't Dress for Dinner
The pace of this comedy is perfectly executed, the delivery of the lines could not have been better, the action, the facial expressions, the desperation of the characters as the plot thickens, as the web of excuses gets more and more tangled, as lie follows lie and the characters scramble for the next excuse – it’s all just wonderful.
Ann Evans
Ann EvansElementary What's On
Don't Dress for Dinner
Another fantastic show, all involved deserving of a huge ovation. I was with you last year and I’m already excited about seeing next year’s panto!
Andrew Richardson
Andrew RichardsonAudience Review
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
The Talisman scored 11 out 10 with this…feel-good production.




Charles Essex
Charles EssexLeamington Courier
The Railway Children
There was humour, particularly from Fay, whose comic timing, engagement with the audience and portrayal of Phyllis was excellent.

Charles Essex
Charles EssexLeamington Courier
The Railway Children
Alistair’s performance was for me the best performance I have seen in am-dram in, well, a decade. This production was better than the film.

Charles Essex
Charles EssexLeamington Courier
The King's Speech
The Talisman goes from strength to strength with another formidable performance.



Charles Essex
Charles EssexLeamington Courier
The Deep Blue Sea
Talented cast do justice to Rattigan’s moving masterpiece.




Charles Essex
Charles EssexLeamington Courier
The Deep Blue Sea
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TALISMAN CINEMA

Full Size Screen Plus HD Surround Sound
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TALISMAN FRINGE

The Talisman Fringe performs on the first Thursday of the month at the Holiday Inn.
Click below for the latest information and dates so you can come and join in the fun!
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AUDITIONS

Audition for our mainstage productions
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AUDITIONS

Audition for our mainstage productions
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YOUTH THEATRE

Discover more about our thriving Talisman Youth Theatre
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MOVING ON A STAGE

Plans to develop the theatre and our community space
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MOVING ON A STAGE

Plans to develop the theatre and our community space
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