Richard III - WSF22 March 2012 - 15 September 2012
Power-hungry Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots, manipulates and murders his way to the throne in Shakespeare’s brilliant exposé of this infamous monarch
King John - WSF06 April 2012 - 15 September 2012
King John’s claim to the throne is challenged by France, which threatens war unless he steps aside in favour of his nephew, Arthur. A bitter, political struggle ensues as a weakened king clings to power, no matter what the cost
World Shakespeare Festival Begins23 April 2012 - 20 October 2012
The World Shakespeare Festival is a celebration of Shakespeare as the world’s playwright, produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company in an unprecedented collaboration with leading UK and international arts organisations
London 2012 Live Site Opens01 May 2012 - 30 September 2012
Coventry's Big Screen is officially opened as a Live Site for London 2012 with events, films and interactive games for the public to enjoy and be part of London 2012
Julius Caesar - WSF28 May 2012 - 07 July 2012
The dictator must be assassinated. But who will replace him? Shakespeare’s great political thriller finds dark contemporary echoes in modern Africa, directed by RSC Chief Associate Director Gregory Doran
I.Cinna (The Poet) - WSF13 June 2012 - 06 July 2012
The story of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar told through the eyes of a jiggling fool, a lowly poet having bad dreams, a man who fi nds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time…with the wrong name...while history thunders past
London 2012 Festival Begins21 June 2012 - 09 September 2012
It's the hottest ticket of the year – the most exciting festival the UK has ever seen, bringing more than 10 million opportunities to see 1,000 performances and events across the UK
Pedals to Medals - A Summer of Cycling22 June 2012 - 14 October 2012
Coventry Transport Museum presents an extraordinary new exhibition that celebrates the history and heroes of all kinds of competitive cycling
Godiva Festival 201229 June 2012 - 01 July 2012
Widely regarded as the highlight of the annual Coventry calendar, the Godiva Festival brings together the people of the city for a celebration of music, laughter and good old fashioned entertainment for all the family
A Soldier In Every Son - WSF29 June 2012 - 28 July 2012
Passion, power and intrigue play out in this epic political thriller which charts the history of an ancient civilisation. Spanning a century and based on true events chronicled in the Aztec codices, A Soldier In Every Son - An Aztec Trilogy, unfolds in three parts, closely inspired by Shakespeare’s history plays
Olympic Torch Relay Evening Celebration Event01 July 2012
Be part of Coventry's Moment to Shine as the City welcomes the Olympic Flame to Coventry for a spectacular evening of celebration including music, dance and fun as part of the 70 day UK wide London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay
Olympic Torch Relay Morning Departure02 July 2012
Be part of this once in a life time opportunity to celebrate the Olympic Flame as it leaves Coventry by lining the streets and being part of the atmosphere as part of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay
School Games - Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire03 July 2012 - 04 July 2012
The 2012 School Games reflect the spirit of the Olympics on a county level, offering school children the fantastic opportunity to take part in an inspiring event that brings sport, the arts and culture together in celebration of excellence
British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Football Futures Conference06 July 2012 - 07 July 2012
50 days to go until London 2012 Paralympic Games10 July 2012
Tuesday 10 July marks only 50 days to go until the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games
Olympians Past and Present Dinner, Brownsover Hall Rugby12 July 2012
Twelfth Night -WSF12 July 2012 - 06 October 2012
Shipwrecked on the shores of a strange land, Viola believes her twin brother Sebastian drowned. Disguising herself as a boy to work in the court of Count Orsino, she finds herself a go-between for the man she serves and the woman who refuses to love him
Pilot Night - WSF12 July 2012
The RSC and Pilot commission responses to Shakespeare especially for the World Shakespeare Festival. A glorious mix of comic, touching and extraordinary performances
The Tempest - WSF13 July 2012 - 07 October 2012
Prospero is usurped from his position as Duke of Milan and cast naway with his daughter to a remote island. Twelve years later, and intent on revenge, he raises a magical tempest that shipwrecks his enemies on his shores. What begins as a search for retribution develops into a journey of acceptance and compassion in Shakespeare’s final play
The Comedy of Errors - WSF16 July 2012 - 06 October 2012
Shakespeare’s joyful comedy of mistaken identity follows the fortunes of two sets of identical twins, accidentally separated at birth, then miraculously thrown together again. In a town the size of Ephesus, events like these can only lead to confusion
Moving the Goalposts - Women's Football Exhibition23 July 2012 - 12 August 2012
Celebrate Coventry’s participation in the London 2012 Olympic Games with a dynamic, contemporary exhibition Moving the Goalposts
Women's Olympic Football Preliminary Matches25 July 2012
London 2012 Olympic Football - City of Coventry Stadium. Women's Preliminary Double Header - Japan v Canada and Sweden v South Africa
Much Ado About Nothing - WSF26 July 2012 - 15 September 2012
This vibrant and colourful production transposes Shakespeare’s vivacious, and at times unsettling, comedy of love and deceit to an Indian setting
Men's Olympic Football Preliminary match26 July 2012
London 2012 Olympic Football - City of Coventry Stadium. Men's Preliminary match - Belarus v New Zealand
All the Bells27 July 2012
As part of the London 2012 Festival celebrate the London 2012 Opening Ceremony by joining in with this national project to ring any type of bell continually across the UK for three minutes at 8.12am on 27 July
London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony27 July 2012
Join in the spectacular beginning to the London 2012 Olympic Games through the Opening Ceremony which will welcome over 200 nations and 15,000 athletes from around the world to the 2012 Games
Godiva Awakes - The Awakening28 July 2012
On July 28th 2012, Godiva will awake for the first time after one thousand years with a spectacular performance. 2,500 people will have the opportunity to witness this magical moment in University Square, Coventry
Women's Olympic Football Preliminary Matches28 July 2012
London 2012 Olympic Football - City of Coventry Stadium. Women's Preliminary Double Header - Japan v Sweden and Canada v South Africa
Godiva Awakes - The Procession29 July 2012
Watch the magic of Godiva Awakes come alive with the dressing and cyclopedia in Broadgate Square
Men's Olympic Football Preliminary matches29 July 2012
London 2012 Olympic Football - City of Coventry Stadium. Men's Preliminary Double Header - Mexico v Gabon and Korea v Switzerland
Godiva Awakes - Leaving for London30 July 2012
Godiva begins her mammoth journey to London taking in celebrations from towns and cities on route as part of the London 2012 Games
Summer Jam31 July 2012 - 02 August 2012
Don't miss the Summer Jam at the Live Site with a number of skateboarding, BMX and inline events
Cadbury's Mega Medal Minute31 July 2012 - 10 August 2012
Take part in Cadbury Games and receive a Cadbury treat in return for participation
Women's Olympic Football Preliminary Match31 July 2012
London 2012 Olympic Football - City of Coventry Stadium. Women's Preliminary match - New Zealand v Cameroon
