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Theatres & Shows in Coventry

Nothing on this list sits in Coventry itself, so it's a case of choosing your drive. Birmingham has two very different options: The Theatre Workshop runs weekly training for 7 to 17 year olds in acting, dance and singing, with terms from £360, building towards a proper performance rather than just a one-off class. Le Petit Chef, also in Birmingham, is more of a night out than a stage show, a 3D projection playing across your table through dinner, with a junior menu for ages 6 to 12 from £49. For a longer trip out to Walsall, The Grange Playhouse is a small community theatre with a 104-seat auditorium, staging a full production over nine nights, six times a year. If your children want to perform rather than watch, the Workshop is the one to book ahead for. For a treat that doubles as dinner, Le Petit Chef works well for slightly older kids who'll sit through a full meal. The Grange suits anyone happy with a proper theatre trip and a longer drive, so check when its next run of nine nights falls.

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