Saturday 17th October 2026
🎶 THE LISTENING ROOM
We have two wheelchairs spaces as indicated on the seating plan above.
To check availability and book please contact the Box Office on 01926 856548 (or email us through our Contact Us page)
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🎶 The Listening Room – Local Singer/Songwriter Music Night
Saturday 17th October 2026 at 7.30pm
Live in the Talisman Foyer
Tickets: £10 each
*Tickets strictly limited – advance booking essential*
Live Music at the Talisman Theatre, Kenilworth: The Listening Room
Saturday 17th October 2026, 7.30pm
Warwickshire’s premier Singer-Songwriter night is back, with the next Listening Room taking place on Saturday 17th October.
Following three previous sell-out shows, The Listening Room is an intimate evening dedicated to celebrating the rich talent and heartfelt storytelling of original singer-songwriters. Set against the cosy backdrop of our theatre foyer, this special night invites you to listen, appreciate and connect with the music.
This show brings together four hugely talented singer-songwriters for an intimate evening of captivating live music, hosted by renowned local musician and Musical Director of our recent production of Rock of Ages, Daniel Barrie. Each artist will share not only their songs, but also the stories and inspirations behind the music, offering a unique insight into what brings their creativity to life.
On the bill this time are:
Milda — Lithuanian-born singer-songwriter blending folk, blues, rock and jazz with captivating vocals and soulful piano-and-guitar arrangements.
John Oswin — Blues and roots singer-songwriter combining heartfelt storytelling, soulful vocals and acoustic guitar with themes of faith, hope and real life.
Tom Brannan — Coventry singer-songwriter delivering emotionally driven, theatrical music that blends intimate storytelling with powerful melodies and heartfelt vocals.
Daniel Barrie — Your host for the night, and Kenilworth local blending country storytelling, pop hooks and distinctive guitar work into energetic, lyrical anthems.
Expect soft lighting, stripped-back sound, and a warm, authentic atmosphere. These talented musicians boast thousands of streams and have performed at renowned venues across the UK and beyond, and now they’re bringing their music right here to The Talisman.
Our licensed bar will be open throughout the night, so gather your friends, grab a drink, and immerse yourself in a night of brilliant music
Our licensed bar will be open, making it the perfect night out to relax with friends and family whilst enjoying great music.
Tickets are strictly limited, and the previous event sold out, so booking in advance is strongly advised to avoid missing this truly special evening.
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
We have two wheelchair spaces available for each performance. To book wheelchair spaces, be added to the waiting list or ticket returns, please contact Box Office on 01926 856548 (or via our Contact Us page)
Talisman Theatre and Arts Centre
Barrow Road, Kenilworth CV8 1FN
We have two wheelchairs spaces as indicated on the seating plan above.
To check availability and book please contact the Box Office on 01926 856548 (or email us through our Contact Us page)
Click for Seating Plan
CAST & CREW
Cast
Mary Shelley – Elysia Sully
Victor Frankenstein – Adam Turner
Henry – Henri West
Elizabeth – Alexandra Newman
Father – Stuart Skelly
Monster – Jack Ives
Master/Waltman/Peter – Nicky Cheung
Mother/Agatha/Chorus – Kirsty Bolt
Justine/Chorus – Emily Carleton
Felix/William/Chorus – Laurie Weston
Walton/Chorus – Henri West
Safie/Chorus – Lily Bryson
Creatives & Crew
Director – Kathy Buckingham-Underhill
Set Designer – Jeevan Nangla
Production Manager – Graham Buckingham-Underhill
Lighting Designer – Steve Roberts
Sound Designer – Dik Thacker
Properties – Laura Henderson
Wardrobe – Katie-Ann Ray and Jemma Butler
Make-up Artists – Sam Ferry and Lorraine Tyagi
Publicity – Sharon Sully & team
DIRECTOR'S NOTES
Frankenstein has been adapted numerous times since it was published in 1818. There are serious films, comedy films, paired back interpretations and gory ones. The National Theatre’s production with Jonny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch springs to mind as notable, and who doesn’t remember Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstein with fondness?
What makes Rona Monroe’s 2019 play different is that Mary Shelley is present throughout the retelling of her story. We see her grapple to compose a novel she can be proud of, but which people would want to read, would challenge them, and would not lead everyone to think she was completely mad. She shares Victor Frankenstein’s struggle to create life out of dead matter, as she conjures up an original, terrifying tale quite unlike any other.
The audience is treated to the entire dramatic story, guided by Mary Shelley, who moves the action forward creatively and physically. Staging this production has required a cast of receptive, inventive and cooperative actors who have been happy work within the blurred boundaries of fiction, Mary’s creative spirit and what is possible on the stage. It has been a rewarding and enlightening experience for all, and I am so grateful that Monroe’s play has left us the space within it’s lines to create something truly original of our own.
Kathy Buckingham-Underhill
CAST PHOTOS
Elysia Sully
Adam Turner
Henri West
Alexandra Newman
Stuart Skelly
Jack Ives
Nicky Cheung
Kirsty Bolt
Emily Carleton
Laurie Weston
