Festival on The Close

Patrons: Dame Judi Dench · Anthony Horowitz · Sir John Tomlinson · Sir Ronald Harwood · John Agard ·

Prof. Jonathan Freeman-Attwood · Prof. Jonothan Neelands

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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The festival is a major public festival of arts and education. Professionally run and backed by an A-list of engaged and fully supportive patrons.

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WHAT'S ON?

With four days of pulsating music, dance, comedy and drama, there is something for everyone, attracting audiences from across the country to Rugby town.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

The Cemex Performance Arena is situated on The Close, in the grounds of Rugby School. Town Centre Car parking is a short distance away from the venue.

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“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