It’s that time of year again where students from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities are readying their collections, putting the final touches to their exhibitions, and rehearsing their shows and performances one last time. Yes, you guessed it, it’s the Degree Shows!
Throughout April, May & June, the annual festival of third year performances celebrates the hard work, imagination and creativity from our final years in a wide range of disciplines from dance, music and theatre. Launching on 26th April, this year’s Degree Shows sees our students display their work that they have been working on for some time, culminating in a month-long calendar of events from across the Faculty.
Here’s all you need to know about the events taking place in and around the University in the coming weeks…
Follow Me Out Festival
Where? Ellen Terry Building, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV15FB
When? 19th May – 21st May.
Tickets: £6 adults, £3 concessions.
Follow Me Our is an annual dance festival held at Coventry University, created and managed by third year students to showcase their final year projects. Taking place over a three-day period, there will be a range of performances both live and film as well as a day dedicated to education-focused projects. You can find out more here.
Comedy Without a Title – Retales Theatre
Where? Ellen Terry Building, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV15FB
When? 13th May
Tickets: £6 adults, £4 concessions.
Set in the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, a Midsummer Night’s Dream rehearsal is interrupted by the author. The Shakespearean characters, actors and spectators of Comedy Without a Title are trapped within the illusion of the theatre where reality is starting to threaten them. With striking lights, powerful scenes and live music on stage, Comedy Without a Title will surprise and challenge you. You can find out more here.
The Unwritten Truth – The Blank Book Theatre
Where? Ellen Terry Building, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV15FB
When? 11th May
Tickets: £6 adults, £4 concessions.
Influenced by the work of the ‘Freedom Writers’, this story follows a group of troubled students struggling with the coming of age and the temptations of crime. Set in 1990’s America, the students’ English teacher Trisha Gatiss exploits the similarities between the students lives and previous historical events to try and reach the children and change their ways. You can find out more here.
Submarine – Simpatico
Where? Ellen Terry Building, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV15FB
When? 10th May
Tickets: £6 adults, £4 concessions.
Based on the award-winning novel ‘Submarine’ by Joe Dunthorn, the story follows 15-year-old Oliver Tate who is torn between his parents crumbling marriage and his relationship with his pyromaniac girlfriend. Will it all be too much for Oliver? You can find out more here.
The Swinging 60’s
Where? ET 101, Ellen Terry Building, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV15FB
When? 6.30pm-9.30pm, 6th May
Tickets: £2 per person, all proceeds go to charity.
Are you interested in revisiting a previous decade of music? Do you feel like reliving the experience, or experiencing it for the first time? Well, a dedicated evening to 60’s, including live music, artwork and a chance to catch a glimpse of the vibrant fashion of the time awaits! Not to mention tasty appetisers with a 1960’s flare! All ages are welcome and if you feel the urge to dig out your old 60’s gear, then come and join in! You can find out more here.
Get involved
You can get involved in the discussion and see our students journey from concepts to realisation by using #CoventryShows on social media. For more information, you can find the full listings here.
