Join us at the Belgrade for See It First 2026 - a programme of new work, workshops and conversations between artists and audiences.
Once again, the Belgrade will become an artistic hub for the region, because we are passionate about new work, unearthing new stories and sharing them with people who want to see them.
See It First is for the curious, for artists in search of inspiration and audiences in search of new adventure!
Follow the links below to find out more about individual events and to book.Â
Performances
Sat 18 Jul | 7pm | The Jag | £5
Created in Cov
A showcase of three exciting new works in progress by Coventry based artists Charlotte Faulconbridge, Bladder & String and Rikkai Scott.
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Wed 22 Jul | 6.15pm & 8.30pm | The Jag | £5
Toast by Jude GreenÂ
A brutally funny show about broken systems, broken artists, and breadstuffs.
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Thu 23 Jul | 6.15pm & 8.30pm | The Jag | £5
Chase by James Trevelyan
A new one-person play about suburban isolation, social media and the lengths we go for validation.
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Fri 24 Jul | 6.15pm & 8.3pm | The Jag | £5
Duck by Kate Thomson Rahmanian
A feral, funny, full-throttle one-woman show mixing cabaret, burlesque, clowning, and spoken word.
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Sat 25 Jul | 6.15pm & 8.30pm | The Jag | £5
We Had Fun by Emmeline Hartley & Jack Mullings
A distinctly un-romantic dark comedy exploring the greyest areas of consent and sexual politics.
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Workshops
Sat 18 Jul | 2pm | Patrick Suite | FREE but ticketed
Common Ground: A West Midlands Artists Reflective Space
A creative working space for artists and organisations across the West Midlands
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Wed 22 Jul | 3.30pm | Screen Room | £5
Character Driven Writing with Sophia Griffin
Join writer Sophia Griffin (After Sunday) to explore a storytelling approach to writing built on empathy and truthfulness.
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Thu 23 Jul | 4pm | Screen Room | £5
Creative Access – How Integrated Access Can Make Your Work Fly
Join disabled artists Alexandra Whiteley and Benjamin Wilson for this informative session on creative access.
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Fri 24 Jul | 4pm | Screen Room | £5
Poetic Storytelling and Theatre
Designed for poets and spoken word artists, this session led by Amerah Saleh, will unpack the unique opportunities and challenges that come with writing for theatre.
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Sat 25 Jul | 2pm | Patrick Suite | £5
Facilitation Through Play With Jay Zorenti-Nakhid
A practical, peer-led workshop exploring facilitation through games, play and shared practice.
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Sat 25 Jul | 4pm | Screen Room | £5
An Honest Conversation About Design With Richard Kent
Acclaimed designer Richard Kent joins us for a no-nonsense chat about the realities of theatrical design.
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Socials
Sat 25 Jul | 7.30pm | Burbidge Room | FREE but ticketed
Stay & Play: A Celebration Experiment
Mingle with other artists and take part in individual and team games and enjoy a drink as we celebrate See It First 2026.
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