Highlights
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Elbow
Across 20-plus years and 10 studio albums, Manchester band Elbow have scored some massive successes, in the process winning, among other coveted gongs, three Ivor Novellos, a Mercury Music Prize and a...
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Paloma Faith
Former Agent Provocateur sales assistant Paloma Faith launched her debut album, Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful?, 15 years ago and has since gone on to release a further five records. Her...
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Makers Central
Makers Central is set to captivate the imaginations of visitors young and old with interactive sessions from woodworking to metalworking, electronics to leathercraft and more.
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Beautiful Evil Things
Beautiful Evil Things is a high-energy one-woman show from Ad Infinitum, combining physical storytelling with cut-throat wit.
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Brick Fest
For the first time ever, the world's largest hands-on Lego event of its kind catapults from the US to make its UK debut in Birmingham.
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Samara Joy
Samara Joy has wasted no time in establishing herself as a dazzlingly bright star in the jazz-music firmament.
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Orbital
Brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll came to prominence back in the late 1980s, the electronic dance music duo scoring an unexpected hit with rave anthem Chime.
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Spreading the Gospel according to Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, the phenomenal rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar makes a welcome return to the Midlands. And the show really does rock...
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The Fulltone Orchestra
Leading this mesmerising spectacle is none other than National Treasure Aled Jones, a masterful presenter whose artistry adds an extra layer of brilliance to an already stellar line-up.
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Shrewsbury Flower Show
As well as its abundance of glorious blooms, the show also features talks, demonstrations, performances and plenty more.
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Titanic Exhibition: Birmingham
The display features brand-new interactive exhibits, footage of the wreckage and more.
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The Wizard of Oz
Craig Revel Horwood stars as The Wicked Witch Of The West in this classic story from the pen of L Frank Baum, a terrific tale which has been delighting children for well over a century.
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International Watercolour Masters 2024
Exhibition and festival featuring the world's best watercolour artists.
Latest...
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Birmingham Hippodrome announces new season
Featuring: Kinky Boots, & Juliet, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and more.
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Kym Marsh to play Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians in Birmingham
101 Dalmatians shows at The Alexandra from Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 July.
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Max George and Maisie Smith star in The War of the Worlds in Birmingham
The classic production shows at Resorts World Arena on Friday 18 April 2025.
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Bookings now open for TOCA Social in Birmingham
The interactive football and dining experience open in Bullring on 3 June.
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Edgbaston's Enchanted Christmas Party Nights now on sale
The venue's enchanted forest theme will transport you to a winter wonderland.
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Tours and events return to Roundhouse Birmingham for 2024
Guests can enjoy new kayak and boat tours on the city's famous canals and more.
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Springtime tours at Birmingham Cathedral
Springtime visitors to Birmingham Cathedral are being invited to book a guided tour of the building....
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Laser Skin offer up to 50% off all treatments until May 2024 with 0% upfront
Available for customers wishing to purchase packages of laser hair removal.
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Enjoy hospitality experiences at Edgbaston Stadium with Keith Prowse
The company are hosting incredible experiences for the England v Pakistan match on 25 May.
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Birmingham Hippodrome announces new season
Featuring: Kinky Boots, & Juliet, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and more.
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Kym Marsh to play Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians in Birmingham
101 Dalmatians shows at The Alexandra from Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 July.
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Max George and Maisie Smith star in The War of the Worlds in Birmingham
The classic production shows at Resorts World Arena on Friday 18 April 2025.
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Bookings now open for TOCA Social in Birmingham
The interactive football and dining experience open in Bullring on 3 June.
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Edgbaston's Enchanted Christmas Party Nights now on sale
The venue's enchanted forest theme will transport you to a winter wonderland.
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Tours and events return to Roundhouse Birmingham for 2024
Guests can enjoy new kayak and boat tours on the city's famous canals and more.
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Springtime tours at Birmingham Cathedral
Springtime visitors to Birmingham Cathedral are being invited to book a guided tour of the building....
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Laser Skin offer up to 50% off all treatments until May 2024 with 0% upfront
Available for customers wishing to purchase packages of laser hair removal.
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Enjoy hospitality experiences at Edgbaston Stadium with Keith Prowse
The company are hosting incredible experiences for the England v Pakistan match on 25 May.
Latest Reviews
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Review: Love Labour's Lost at Royal Shakespeare Theatre
"Sumptuous, sharp and riotously funny"
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Review: Drop The Dead Donkey at The Alexandra, Birmingham
Laughed, cheered and clapped the whole way through.
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Review: The Drifters Girl at Birmingham Hippodrome
The energy level remains impressively high.
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Review: The Mad Ones at The Old Joint Stock, Birmingham
A touching musical by Kair Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk.
Coming soon to the Midlands
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Things to do in the Midlands
Check out our selection of things to do in the Midlands during the next few weeks.
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Let's go to the theatre…
Check out our selection of shows coming to venues across the region during the next few weeks...
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Great gigs coming soon
A selection of gigs worth grabbing a ticket for in the coming weeks...
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Havin' a laugh!
Get your ribs well and truly tickled over the next few weeks...
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Get looking! Visual arts across the Midlands
Check out some of the fantastic exhibitions showing across the region this month.
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Let's get classical
concerts to check out across the Midlands this month...
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Forever Friends
Come From Away shows at Birmingham Hippodrome and Wolverhampton Grand.
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Great Entertainment Amplified
Utilita Arena hosts jaw-dropping events and the biggest names in music and comedy.
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Money
The Syndicate shows in Shrewsbury and Birmingham in June.
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A Matter of Life and Death
BrumYODO's festival takes place in Birmingham this May.
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A Cultural Ikon
Birmingham’s Ikon Gallery is marking its 60th year.
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A Life In Their Hands
Twelve Angry Men shows at Lichfield Garrick and Wolverhampton Grand.
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Death In Venice
WNO joins forces with contemporary circus company NoFit State.
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This Magic Moment
The Drifters Girl runs at Birmingham Hippodrome from Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 April.
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The Inside Scoop
Drop The Dead Donkey stage show stops off in the Midlands.
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Celebrating Female Power
Blue Beard shows at Birmingham Rep from Tuesday 9 to Saturday 20 April.
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New Life In Art
Tatiana Wolska: Leisure as Resistance shows at Midlands Arts Centre, until Sunday 2 June.
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Labour of Love
Love’s Labour’s Lost shows at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from Thursday 11 April - Saturday 18 May...
What's On theatres
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Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome is one of the country’s biggest theatres, staging top West End shows all year...
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The Alexandra
The Alexandra is situated in the heart of Birmingham and originally opened in 1901. The theatre host...
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The Old Rep Theatre
The Old Rep is a young people driven theatre situated on Station Street in the centre of Birmingham,...
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Old Joint Stock Theatre
Originally a library, then the Birmingham Joint Stock Bank, the Old Joint Stock was purchased in 188...
Competitions
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Two tickets to see 101 Dalmati...
Telling the story of fashionista Cruella de Vil’s attempts to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in tow...
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A family ticket to Brick Fest...
For the first time ever, the world's largest hands-on LEGO event of its kind catapults from the US t...
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Two tickets to see 101 Dalmati...
Telling the story of fashionista Cruella de Vil’s attempts to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in tow...
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A family ticket to Brick Fest...
For the first time ever, the world's largest hands-on LEGO event of its kind catapults from the US t...
Eat & Drink in Birmingham
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Burger Fest returns to Birmingham this summer
The annual event promises to be a fun-filled day of indulgence and entertainment.
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Six by Nico announce New York menu
The six-course menu will be available between Monday 8 April and Sunday 19 May.
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Digbeth Dining Club bring Summer Tour to the Midlands
Traders include Fat Snags, Stripclub Streetfood, Buddha Belly, Disco Fries, Tacos El Pap and more.
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Let the good times roll with a Yakinori Sushi School Experience
The group class will last around two hours.
Places To Visit
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Thinktank Science Museum
Located in Birmingham city centre, Thinktank offers a great day out for visitors of all ages. From...
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The Roundhouse
The Roundhouse was built in 1874 and was originally stables and stores for the Birmingham Corporatio...
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West Midlands Police Museum
Fascinating stories about some of Birmingham’s most notorious criminals - including the real Peaky B...
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Cotswold Farm Park
Cotswold Farm Park is an award-winning visitor attraction on the outskirts of Guiting Power, Glouces...
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British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of historic British cars. Take a...
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Royal Air Force Museum Midlands
Telling the story of aviation history and housing one of the largest collections of its kind in the...
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Severn Valley Railway
Operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley and Kidderminster, this m...
What's On elsewhere...
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101 Dalmatians: The Musical
The smash hit family musical - Direct from London.
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ALSO Festival
Leading lights in the worlds of music, comedy and wellness.
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Penkridge Open Air
Line-up includes Five, Viggo Venn and Blazin' Squad.
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RHS Malvern Spring Festival
This year’s theme is ‘Gardening for Change’.
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An Evening With Anton Du Beke
With live band, guest singer and dancers.
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101 Dalmatians: The Musical
The smash hit family musical - Direct from London.
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ALSO Festival
Leading lights in the worlds of music, comedy and wellness.
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Penkridge Open Air
Line-up includes Five, Viggo Venn and Blazin' Squad.
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RHS Malvern Spring Festival
This year’s theme is ‘Gardening for Change’.
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An Evening With Anton Du Beke
With live band, guest singer and dancers.
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