What’s On

Jul
23
Thu
2026
Ink & Curtain Festival @ Coach House Theatre
Jul 23 – Jul 31 all-day
Jul
28
Tue
2026
When Vincent Met John @ Coach House Theatre
Jul 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
When Vincent Met John @ Coach House Theatre

The Everyman Theatre Cheltenham, in association with Worcester Theatres and Malvernbard present 

WHEN VINCENT MET JOHN

at the Coach House Theatre

Vincent died in 1890, John died in 1980, both of gunshot wounds to the chest. But imagine what might have happened, had the two greatest artists of their time, met?

Vincent van Gogh was a nineteenth-century Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.

John Lennon was an English singer, songwriter, musician and peace activist who gained worldwide fame with The Beatles.

Around five years before their deaths both men went through profound change.

Vincent van Gogh finally renounced his religious ambitions and began to paint in earnest, and despite great arguments with antagonist Paul Gaugin created his life’s great masterworks.

John Lennon renounced sex, drugs and rock & roll and began five years seclusion as a family unit, and despite great arguments with antagonist Paul McCartney created a son, and what would be his last album.

This play takes place at their exact moment of crisis and decision, exploring love, death, art and legacy.

Jul
29
Wed
2026
When Vincent Met John @ Coach House Theatre
Jul 29 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
When Vincent Met John @ Coach House Theatre

The Everyman Theatre Cheltenham, in association with Worcester Theatres and Malvernbard present 

WHEN VINCENT MET JOHN

at the Coach House Theatre

Vincent died in 1890, John died in 1980, both of gunshot wounds to the chest. But imagine what might have happened, had the two greatest artists of their time, met?

Vincent van Gogh was a nineteenth-century Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.

John Lennon was an English singer, songwriter, musician and peace activist who gained worldwide fame with The Beatles.

Around five years before their deaths both men went through profound change.

Vincent van Gogh finally renounced his religious ambitions and began to paint in earnest, and despite great arguments with antagonist Paul Gaugin created his life’s great masterworks.

John Lennon renounced sex, drugs and rock & roll and began five years seclusion as a family unit, and despite great arguments with antagonist Paul McCartney created a son, and what would be his last album.

This play takes place at their exact moment of crisis and decision, exploring love, death, art and legacy.

When Vincent Met John @ Coach House Theatre
Jul 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
When Vincent Met John @ Coach House Theatre

The Everyman Theatre Cheltenham, in association with Worcester Theatres and Malvernbard present 

WHEN VINCENT MET JOHN

at the Coach House Theatre

Vincent died in 1890, John died in 1980, both of gunshot wounds to the chest. But imagine what might have happened, had the two greatest artists of their time, met?

Vincent van Gogh was a nineteenth-century Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.

John Lennon was an English singer, songwriter, musician and peace activist who gained worldwide fame with The Beatles.

Around five years before their deaths both men went through profound change.

Vincent van Gogh finally renounced his religious ambitions and began to paint in earnest, and despite great arguments with antagonist Paul Gaugin created his life’s great masterworks.

John Lennon renounced sex, drugs and rock & roll and began five years seclusion as a family unit, and despite great arguments with antagonist Paul McCartney created a son, and what would be his last album.

This play takes place at their exact moment of crisis and decision, exploring love, death, art and legacy.

Aug
1
Sat
2026
Captain Crab’s Treasure in Priory Park @ Priory Park Malvern
Aug 1 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Ink and Curtain Festival

Swan Amateur Theatre Company presents

Captain Crab’s Treasure

A lively tale of pirates, parrots and a treasure chest. Jack and his mom have a treasure to guard but Short John Gold the pirate intends to steal it, will Mr Friday help them? A fun tale for children age two to nine.

Performed in Priory Park on the flat area to the left as you enter from The Coach House side, this performance will take place in the open-air, so please bring along your own chair or blanket. In the event of bad weather the performance will move to The Coach House Theatre.

Captain Crab’s Treasure in Priory Park @ Priory Park Malvern
Aug 1 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Ink and Curtain Festival

Swan Amateur Theatre Company presents

Captain Crab’s Treasure

A lively tale of pirates, parrots and a treasure chest. Jack and his mom have a treasure to guard but Short John Gold the pirate intends to steal it, will Mr Friday help them? A fun tale for children age two to nine.

Performed in Priory Park on the flat area to the left as you enter from The Coach House side, this performance will take place in the open-air, so please bring along your own chair or blanket. In the event of bad weather the performance will move to The Coach House Theatre.

Aug
5
Wed
2026
Why Knot? at The Coach House @ Coach House Theatre
Aug 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The Coach House Theatre – Ink and Curtain Festival

“Why Knot?”

by

Steve Burford

Love is love. But can there be a “Happily Ever After” without an “I Do” at the start?

Dave and Vince have been a couple for over ten years. Life is good and as straightforward as it gets for gay men – until the Friday night Dave brings home Tony, a heart-broken, straight friend, and questions long thought answered and forgotten raise their heads again.

Is a civil partnership just a piece of paper – like a parking ticket?

Is marriage really just the same thing but with posher clothes and more confetti?

Will Tony ever find out why his only girlfriend has dumped him?

Will Vince and Dave’s relationship survive the disruption to their Friday routine and the support of their fag hags?

And will Vince ever see an Hawaiian pizza again?

Steve Burford’s new comedy faces the difficult questions and asks – “Why Knot?”

Aug
6
Thu
2026
Why Knot? at The Coach House @ Coach House Theatre
Aug 6 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The Coach House Theatre – Ink and Curtain Festival

“Why Knot?”

by

Steve Burford

Love is love. But can there be a “Happily Ever After” without an “I Do” at the start?

Dave and Vince have been a couple for over ten years. Life is good and as straightforward as it gets for gay men – until the Friday night Dave brings home Tony, a heart-broken, straight friend, and questions long thought answered and forgotten raise their heads again.

Is a civil partnership just a piece of paper – like a parking ticket?

Is marriage really just the same thing but with posher clothes and more confetti?

Will Tony ever find out why his only girlfriend has dumped him?

Will Vince and Dave’s relationship survive the disruption to their Friday routine and the support of their fag hags?

And will Vince ever see an Hawaiian pizza again?

Steve Burford’s new comedy faces the difficult questions and asks – “Why Knot?”

Aug
7
Fri
2026
Why Knot? at The Coach House @ Coach House Theatre
Aug 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The Coach House Theatre – Ink and Curtain Festival

“Why Knot?”

by

Steve Burford

Love is love. But can there be a “Happily Ever After” without an “I Do” at the start?

Dave and Vince have been a couple for over ten years. Life is good and as straightforward as it gets for gay men – until the Friday night Dave brings home Tony, a heart-broken, straight friend, and questions long thought answered and forgotten raise their heads again.

Is a civil partnership just a piece of paper – like a parking ticket?

Is marriage really just the same thing but with posher clothes and more confetti?

Will Tony ever find out why his only girlfriend has dumped him?

Will Vince and Dave’s relationship survive the disruption to their Friday routine and the support of their fag hags?

And will Vince ever see an Hawaiian pizza again?

Steve Burford’s new comedy faces the difficult questions and asks – “Why Knot?”

Aug
8
Sat
2026
Why Knot? at The Coach House @ Coach House Theatre
Aug 8 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

The Coach House Theatre – Ink and Curtain Festival

“Why Knot?”

by

Steve Burford

Love is love. But can there be a “Happily Ever After” without an “I Do” at the start?

Dave and Vince have been a couple for over ten years. Life is good and as straightforward as it gets for gay men – until the Friday night Dave brings home Tony, a heart-broken, straight friend, and questions long thought answered and forgotten raise their heads again.

Is a civil partnership just a piece of paper – like a parking ticket?

Is marriage really just the same thing but with posher clothes and more confetti?

Will Tony ever find out why his only girlfriend has dumped him?

Will Vince and Dave’s relationship survive the disruption to their Friday routine and the support of their fag hags?

And will Vince ever see an Hawaiian pizza again?

Steve Burford’s new comedy faces the difficult questions and asks – “Why Knot?”

Why Knot? at The Coach House @ Coach House Theatre
Aug 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The Coach House Theatre – Ink and Curtain Festival

“Why Knot?”

by

Steve Burford

Love is love. But can there be a “Happily Ever After” without an “I Do” at the start?

Dave and Vince have been a couple for over ten years. Life is good and as straightforward as it gets for gay men – until the Friday night Dave brings home Tony, a heart-broken, straight friend, and questions long thought answered and forgotten raise their heads again.

Is a civil partnership just a piece of paper – like a parking ticket?

Is marriage really just the same thing but with posher clothes and more confetti?

Will Tony ever find out why his only girlfriend has dumped him?

Will Vince and Dave’s relationship survive the disruption to their Friday routine and the support of their fag hags?

And will Vince ever see an Hawaiian pizza again?

Steve Burford’s new comedy faces the difficult questions and asks – “Why Knot?”

Aug
9
Sun
2026
A Pioneering Theatre Festival: Malvern 1929 – 1939 @ Coach House Theatre
Aug 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Talk at The Coach House Theatre – Ink & Curtain Festival

by Jim Kelly

The story of Malvern’s innovative theatre festival, initiated by Sir Barry Jackson and shaped by Roy Limbert and Stephanie Davison.

A major attraction that brought visitors, created audiences for Shaw and new drama, and deserves recognition as a groundbreaking precursor to later theatre festivals.

Bernard Shaw and The British Regional Repertory Movement @ Coach House Theatre
Aug 9 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Talk at The Coach House Theatre – Ink & Curtain Festival

by Soudabeh Ananisarab

Explore Shaw’s vital, long-overlooked role in the repertory movement, including the Birmingham Repertory Theatre and the Malvern Festival.

A presentation by Dr. Ananisarab with original dramatic scenes inspired by his book, with Jonas Cemm as Shaw and featuring student actors from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire under his direction.

Laura Knight’s Theatre: Performance, People and Place @ Coach House Theatre
Aug 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Talk at The Coach House Theatre – Ink & Curtain Festival

by Claire Cochrane

Discover Laura Knight’s vivid depictions of performance and the people and places behind it, with a focus on Sir Barry Jackson- founder of the Birmingham Repertory Company and the Malvern Festival-and the remarkable 50-year friendship that gave her unique access.