Streets of Cov 2026
In September, we brought Streets of Cov back to the heart of Coventry for a day of outdoor performance, circus, dance, making and participation. Broadgate was full of things to see and do, from ZoieLogic’s dancing Ford Orion and Apus Productions’ extraordinary flying machine, to aerial hoop and circus skills with Deleata Z, street games […]
Thank You for Coming Back to Ours!
What a weekend! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Back to Ours at The Daimler Powerhouse and across Coventry city centre. From surprise encounters with InfuseDANCE’s The Bodyguards, to the immersive atmosphere of powerHOUSE PARTY featuring Mark Archer of Altern 8, DJ Rafferty and Dr Mills, alongside breathtaking aerial performances from […]
From Pitch to Programme: Powerhouse Generator Returns for a New Round of Big Ideas
What happens when you back great ideas with practical support, a room full of encouragement and a little bit of funding? Earlier this year, Powerhouse Generator brought together local people with bold creative and community ideas for an evening of pitching, music and collective support at The Daimler Powerhouse. The event saw Coventry audiences hear […]
We’re Hiring!
Join the Imagineer Team! We are excited to announce three new opportunities to join the Imagineer team as we continue to grow our programme and further develop the Daimler Powerhouse as a hub for creative activity, participation and collaboration. This is an exciting moment for Imagineer as we strengthen our work across engagement, artist development, […]
Where We Belong – We couldn’t have done it without you!
We want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for Where We Belong at Coventry Canal Basin. It was truly magical to see the community’s creativity shine across the water in a spectacular lantern display, brought to life with an immersive soundscape of poetry and recorded voices from the community. The […]
A Night of Ideas, Music and Collective Support
On Friday 27 February, we hosted the first Powerhouse Generator: Pitch at the Daimler Powerhouse. The Powerhouse Generator programme was designed to make funding more accessible, transparent and human – opening up the commissioning process and placing decision-making in the room. Following an open call to our local community, six applicants were shortlisted to pitch […]
Powerhouse Generator
Got an idea for your community? We want to hear it! We’re launching Powerhouse Generator, a new programme supporting grassroots community, cultural and creative ideas through inspiration, practical support and a paid micro-commission. Whether you’re sitting on a spark of an idea, ready to test something new, or looking to grow an existing project, Powerhouse […]
Powerhouse Pro 25 | 26
Introducing our 25 | 26 Powerhouse Pro programme offering affordable, expert workshops – from aerial, dance and circus to guided training, mentoring and support – providing professional artists with the space to grow, connect, and push creative boundaries!
Surf the Seaside Schedule
The seaside is coming to you!!!
Welcome to Radford-on-Sea – where waves of creativity meet sandy smiles and community joy! Join us for three dazzling days of shows, surprises and sunny vibes on the banks of the Coventry Canal. Pack your bucket and spade (and maybe an umbrella… just in case). Visit the beachside café, grab an ice cream, take part […]
Transformations Takeover with John Bernard, Elana & Reign
Wed 16 Jul 2025 7pm – 10pm Transformations Takeover – Join us for our first live music and poetry event with John Bernard, Reign, and Elana! At Transformations we want to not only help young people with career development, but to bring good music and immaculate vibes to the buzzing creative building that is the […]
What Does a Director Do?
🌟CAREER SPOTLIGHT🌟 At Imagineer, we prioritise career development for our participants. Inspired by our next Transformations Explore workshop with Kitty Benford, we thought it’d be helpful for you to know what a Director is and does! A director is responsible for the overall creative vision of a show and for bringing a playwright’s words to […]
Congrats to Richard
Hugest congratulations to Richard Hayhow, Director of Open Theatre, one of our associate companies, who has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List. The award recognises his contribution “to young people with learning disabilities and artists in Birmingham and Coventry.” Richard has led Open Theatre for over 35 years, […]
Community Giveaway
We’re clearing out some of our offsite storage and you’re invited to dive in! Date: 20th MayLocation: Henley Road Over the years, we’ve gathered a weird and wonderful collection of props, set pieces, scrap wood and mysterious makings from past productions – and now it’s time to set some of them free. It’s totally free… […]
The Fabulous Fabularium
The next event in our Transformations programme is a workshop with Gareth-Price Baghurst of The Fabularium. Gareth can usually be seen strumming strings dressed as a woodland beast! Join him for the free workshop (for anyone 16+) on Tue 27 May. The Fabularium is a vibrant and exciting outdoor performance company based in Coventry, which […]
Meet the Powerhouse!
We are inviting local businesses, stakeholders and partners to make their way along Coventry Canal on Tue 15 May to “Meet the Powerhouse” – a hub of the creative industries here in Coventry and home to award-winning Imagineer Productions. We’re opening our doors to introduce our very adaptable heritage building, our Streets of Cov festival, […]
Fundraising: Streets of Cov 2025
We are very much hoping to bring back our highly successful free summer festival again in 2025. We are now in full fundraising mode for Streets of Cov 2025. We need you! We’re actively looking for funders, supporters, and sponsors to join us on our journey to deliver a high-quality, professional performance in the city […]
Circa in Cov
The fantastic Austrailian circus company, Circa, was with us for a few days, working and rehearsing in the Powerhouse, delivering workshops and enjoying some Coventry leisure time between tour dates. We finished their time with a visit to the Cathedral ruins where they made amazing use of the space with a few circus improvisations. Circa […]
SILVER! West Midlands Tourism Awards
We are delighted that Streets of Cov was awarded the SILVER prize for Tourism Event / Festival of the Year at the West Midlands Tourism Awards! This also means we automatically qualify for the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, to be held in Brighton in June, where West Midlands successes will be shortlisted for national prizes. At Edgbaston Stadium […]
Steve Stewart
Angus MacKechnie (Imagineer Creative Director and CEO): This morning we awoke to the sad news of the death of one of our wonderful Board Members, Steve Stewart. Steve was a valued part of our governance team and a long-term supporter of Imagineer and many other organisations across Coventry and Warwickshire, with a strong focus on […]
Super Circa!
We are really excited to welcome the superb Australian contemporary circus company Circa to the Powerhouse in March. Angus, our Creative Director, says: “I’ve been following the work of Circa for many years now and I absolutely credit the company for changing my view of contemporary circus and what it can achieve and how to […]
We’re Hiring: Transformations Co-Project Manager
We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and inspiring Co-Project Manager who will operate at the heart of our participation and engagement strand, Transformations. Working closely with the current Project Manager you will manage the creative development and ensure the smooth running of the project and its activities. You’ll work directly to recruit, support and progress […]
We’re a finalist (again)!
Following on from the news that Streets of Cov is a finalist for the Coventry & Warwickshire Business and Community Awards 2025, we are equally pleased that we have been shortlisted for Tourism Event / Festival of the Year in the West Midlands Tourism Awards 2025. These awards celebrate the success and accomplishments of tourism […]
We’re a finalist!
We’re really thrilled that Streets of Cov has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Coventry & Warwickshire Business and Community Awards 2025! These awards celebrate the innovation, dedication and excellence driving our region forward. We’ve been chosen as a finalist in the Creative & Culture Activator category, and we are so pleased that our […]
Imagineer Productions 2024: Impact Report
As the year draws to a close, we look back on some highlights of a very busy year… We’re filled with pride and gratitude for everything Imagineer and its team has achieved this year. After seismic staff changes and an ever-shifting economic, social and political climate, we are beginning to find our feet and deliver […]
Illuminate: Shining a Light on Coventry’s Young Creatives
On December 4th, Daimler Powerhouse transformed into a vibrant hub of light and creativity, celebrating the talents of Coventry’s young people. Illuminate brought the space to life with music, visuals, performances, and immersive activities, all inspired by the theme of light. From sound design and aerial choreography to live music, interactive installations and storytelling, the event showcased […]
Powerhouse PRO: Driving you up the wall?
We’re really pleased to be hosting two events as part of our Powerhouse PRO programme on Vertical Dance & Aerial Dance Harness with fantastic tutors, Lindsey Butcher (Gravity & Levity) & Johnny Autin (Autin Dance Theatre). Making full use of the Powerhouse’s rig and aerial dance wall, you will have the chance to learn a […]
Transformations: Aerial Performance Specialism
Imagineer’s engagement programme, Transformations returns in November 2024 with two brand new specialisms hosted by our partners, Media Mania and Autin Dance Theatre. Are you interested in Aerial Performance and hoping for a career that would make use of that skill? If you’re aged 18-35 and not currently in employment, training or education, then this opportunity is for YOU! Over the course of November, you’ll be exploring […]
Transformations: Sound Design Specialism
Imagineer’s engagement programme, Transformations returns in November 2024 with two brand new specialisms hosted by our partners, Media Mania and Autin Dance Theatre. Are you interested in Sound Design and hoping for a career that would make use of that skill? If you’re aged 18-35 and not currently in employment, training or education, then this opportunity is for YOU! Over the course of November, you’ll be exploring […]
Streets of Cov… you have spoken!
We asked you for some feedback on the Streets of Cov Festival. Here’s a small selection of the responses: It breathes new life into the city – Conor Brings community together and puts us on a footing with London & Europe – Kaye I came to visit Primark and suddenly it caught my eye: totally […]
Streets of Cov: at a glance
Here’s the full running order for the Streets of Cov programme… enjoy! And see you out and about for amazing city centre action.
The Streets are Alive…
The streets of Coventry are set to come alive later this summer as part of a dynamic new outdoor arts festival. Imagineer Productions is to launch Streets of Cov, which will bring free pop-up performances of circus, dance, music, theatre and water-based pyrotechnics to the city’s streets. The six-week festival will run on Fridays and […]
Streets of Cov: a new outdoor arts festival for Coventry
Discover the vibrant heart of Coventry with Streets of Cov, a dynamic new outdoor arts festival from Imagineer bringing FREE performances of circus, dance, music, storytelling, physical theatre and water-based pyrotechnics to the city streets. Join us on Fridays and Saturdays over six weekends for an unforgettable outdoor celebration featuring world-class acts such as Stopgap, […]
Powerhouse Youth Zone at Godiva Fest – a creative blast
We had a great weekend at the Godiva Festival this year, where the Powerhouse Youth Zone – a joint effort by Media Mania and Imagineer – was an explosion of creativity and brilliant Cov talent. The PYZ included a wealth of local and upcoming talent, including a great line-up music on the Resonate Stage, the […]
Milesians: The Coming of the Pics!
Here are some images from a great weekend in Bedworth with three packed performances of ‘Milesians: The Coming of the Gaels’. Thanks to everyone who came out to see it. This outdoor spectacle from Circolombia, in association with Imagineer Productions, was created and directed by Felicity Simpson & Kathi Leahy working with local artists and communities, and presented […]
Get Creative in Nuneaton & Bedworth!
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is proud and excited to be promoting its free Summer Events 2024 programme as part of the development of its new Cultural Strategy. Imagineer is delighted to have played a central role in developing and leading the programme which you can download below. Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, Warwickshire County […]
We Need You! Fundraising for Streets of Cov
Welcome to Streets of Cov Supported by the Heart of England Foundation Join us and play your part in bringing the streets of Cov to life this summer. Get ready for six weekends of free, pop-up performances from top national and international outdoor arts companies! Brace yourself for breathtaking dance routines, captivating storytelling, and mesmerizing […]
The Gaels are in the ‘house…
Rehearsals for Milesians are underway at the Powerhouse; the show will be coming to Nuneaton & Bedworth as part of the Creative Explorers programme in June and then it moves into the Godiva Festival in July. Milesians is a magical telling of an ancient myth rooted in both Galicia and Ireland. The mortal Gaels face […]
#5GCreativeCov – Our Inspirations
As we progress on our #5GCreativeCov journey, we have taken a step back to sit and look through what inspired us to take the path we have decided to take. And better yet, let’s do a top five breakdown! 1. Our Imagine Bamboo Summit! https://imagineer-productions.co.uk/events/imagine-bamboo-summit/ The Imagine Bamboo Summit was an event that featured a […]
#5GCreativeCov – Reflecting On Our Time So Far
When we first joined the #5GCreativeCov project, we thought 5G was purely faster internet. But throughout the process, we have learnt so much as an organisation about the opportunities it provides us with for connecting people with our work. The virtual spaces are something that we are especially excited about. 5G allows us to host a space where […]
Exciting new addition to Daimler Opening Weekend
We are delighted to announce an exciting late addition to the Daimler Powerhouse opening weekend programme. French street theatre company Les Vernisseurs will perform Joyous Urban Mess on Monday 30 August 3.15 pm. The performance will bring surprise, delight and great fun as spaces are reinvented as a playgrounds for 4 ‘workers’ who end up showering themselves and audiences […]