Belgrade reveals two seasons of sensational shows

Two weeks after the Belgrade Theatre Coventry first reopened its doors, the theatre has revealed a whole host of new shows for its 2021 spring and autumn seasons are now on sale.

Highlights include the return of Dirty Dancing, The Ruff Tuff Cream Puff Estate Agency, a co-production with Cardboard Citizens for Coventry UK City of Culture, and Mischief Theatre 's The Play That Goes Wrong.

The Belgrade 's autumn season kicks off with a series of live music acts. The Best of Take That featuring Rule the World celebrates 30 years of Take That dominating the charts on Wednesday 1 September.

As part of its Coventry UK City of Culture programme, the Belgrade has teamed up with Cardboard Citizens to co-produce the new musical The Ruff Tuff Cream Puff Estate Agency from Saturday 9 to Saturday 16 October.

Following two West End runs, four UK tours, and multiple international productions, Dirty Dancing is back at the Belgrade this autumn from Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 November.

The Russian State Ballet will also return this autumn with three classic ballets, accompanied by a 30-piece orchestra. Experience the beauty of Swan Lake on Thursday 11 November, Sleeping Beauty on Friday 12 November and The Nutcracker on Saturday 13 November.

An eclectic range of live music acts, drama, comedy and family entertainment are already on sale as part of the Belgrade 's Spring 2021 Season. Live music events begin on Thursday 3 June with I 'm Still Standing - The Music of Elton John, as Joel Buckingham performs Sir Elton John 's biggest hits, backed by a live band.

The Spring season is rounded up with drama from New Earth Theatre and Storyhouse.

British-Hong Kong playwright Amy Ng (Under the Umbrella) has adapted August Strindberg 's psychological classic Miss Julie into a new, politically charged production, playing from Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 July.

All shows in the Belgrade 's Spring Season are now on sale. Shows from September onwards are currently on sale to Members and will go on general sale on Tuesday 15 June. More shows in the Belgrade 's Autumn Season will be announced on Monday 12 July.

Pictured: The Russian State Ballet will be taking to the stage at the Belgrade