The Festival On The Close makes a grand return in June 2022, with a programme full of horribly exciting activity.
Watch this space for announcements about how you can get involved in this celebration of culture, creativity and community in Rugby. Get ready to dance, to sing, to act, to make music, and to enjoy world-class entertainment on your doorstep!
IN AID OF CANCER RESEARCH UK
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Run by a professional, dedicated team and backed by prestigious and supportive patrons, the Festival on The Close is a world-class public celebration of arts, culture and creativity in the heart of Rugby.
WHAT’S ON?
With four inspiring days of music, dance, comedy, drama and performance, there truly is something for everyone, with the festival attracting interested audiences from across the county and beyond.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
The Cemex Performance Arena is situated on the The Close, on Rugby School’s historic grounds. More venues can be found across the school’s campus. Car parking is just a short distance away in the town centre.
FESTIVAL PATRONS
Dame Judi Dench | Anthony Horowitz | John Agard | Prof Jonathan Freeman-Attwood
“The way to get young people involved and interested in the theatre and the arts is to provide exciting works for them to see. I am proud to support The Festival on The Close in its work creating opportunities for young people from all backgrounds to engage with arts and culture. I wish the festival every success.”
DAME JUDI DENCH
Previous Festival Events Have Included…
SHOWSTOPPER!
THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL
THE CANCER RESEARCH UK
COMEDY NIGHT
HOMETOWN GLORY
NATALIE BLACK as ADELE
STOMP
WORKSHOPS
GRAVITY & GIBBON
A DANCE THEATRE DOUBLE BILL
NATIONAL YOUTH
JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Contact Us
Macready Theatre
Lawrence Sheriff Street, Rugby, CV22 5EJ
T: 01788 556203
© Festival on The Close 2022