Highlights
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Knight's Tournament at Kenilworth Castle
Pack your sense of adventure and journey back to medieval England at the Kenilworth Castle Knights' Tournament. Over the Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 29 to Monday 31 August), families can enjoy a d...
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Gravity Show
Featuring 45,000+ enthusiasts, 1,000 of Europe's finest vehicles, 200+ leading automotive brands, and an action-packed weekend of live entertainment.
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Luminarium
Step inside a spectacular world of light and colour this month, thanks to the return of the acclaimed, immersive installation.
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WaveSurfer at The Belfry
A brand-new outdoor simulator.
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Brandywine Festival
The UK’s first official hobbit festival will arrive in the Midlands.
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SHE: The Live Experience
Afro. Jazz Music. Live Dance.
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Majestic Monarchs Of The Guildhall
Families can enjoy an experience packed with royal history and hands-on activities at St Mary’s Guildhall this month.
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Malvern Autumn Show
Harvesting the best of autumn...
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Beneath The Waves
A sensory world inspired by the wonders of ocean life...
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Kane Brown
Kane visits the region this month with Crowd Work King
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The Cherry Orchard
Helen Hunt and Kenneth Branagh in Laura Wade’s new version of Chekhov’s play
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
A fresh family retelling of Shakespeare’s classic comedy
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Troublemakers And Prophets
An exploration of ‘art, isolation and extraordinary vision’
Latest...
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The Twang are confirmed as special guests for The Enemy's special Coventry show
The gig is scheduled for March 2027 at Coventry Building Society Arena
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A dream summer break to suit any family at The Belfry
The Great British family holiday never looked so good, with new money-saving packages at The Belfry
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467-million-year-old meteorite is among 250 natural wonders at the Herbert
The Coventry gallery celebrates its natural sciences collection in Curious Creatures, Stones & Bones...
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Malvern Theatres new Priory Park Mural Project officially open...
Malvern Theatres new Priory Park Mural Project is now officially open, with many of the contributing...
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'Meet Rembrandt' at Upton House and Gardens
Slow down and connect with one of the National Trust's most celebrated paintings...
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Inspire curious minds this summer with £1 child tickets
The museum hosts a wealth of activities based on two feature exhibitions.
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Summer of fun unveiled at The Fleur
The Fleur de Lys pub in Lowsonford is preparing to welcome a host of activity days throughout August...
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Alice in Wonderland comes to Sudeley this Christmas
Head down the rabbit hole with Alice, at Cotswold venue Sudeley Castle
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Further casting announced for Julius Caesar at the RSC
Harriet Walter and director Phyllida Lloyd are joined by cast from the Donmar Warehouse's production...
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The Twang are confirmed as special guests for The Enemy's special Coventry show
The gig is scheduled for March 2027 at Coventry Building Society Arena
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A dream summer break to suit any family at The Belfry
The Great British family holiday never looked so good, with new money-saving packages at The Belfry
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467-million-year-old meteorite is among 250 natural wonders at the Herbert
The Coventry gallery celebrates its natural sciences collection in Curious Creatures, Stones & Bones...
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Malvern Theatres new Priory Park Mural Project officially open...
Malvern Theatres new Priory Park Mural Project is now officially open, with many of the contributing...
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'Meet Rembrandt' at Upton House and Gardens
Slow down and connect with one of the National Trust's most celebrated paintings...
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Inspire curious minds this summer with £1 child tickets
The museum hosts a wealth of activities based on two feature exhibitions.
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Summer of fun unveiled at The Fleur
The Fleur de Lys pub in Lowsonford is preparing to welcome a host of activity days throughout August...
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Alice in Wonderland comes to Sudeley this Christmas
Head down the rabbit hole with Alice, at Cotswold venue Sudeley Castle
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Further casting announced for Julius Caesar at the RSC
Harriet Walter and director Phyllida Lloyd are joined by cast from the Donmar Warehouse's production...
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...
Festivals
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Cheltenham Literature Festival
The world’s longest-running Literature Festival returns
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Presteigne Festival
Line-up includes HearAndNow Collective & Fenella Humphreys.
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Bromyard Folk Festival
Line-up includes Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips & Fara
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Penkridge Open Air
Line-up includes: The Drifters, ABC and 2 Unlimited.
Latest Reviews
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Review: The Cherry Orchard at the RSC's Swan Theatre
"a spiralling, surreal, but very human drama, with stellar performances"
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Review: Sweeney Todd at The Rep
"a gripping and gruesome production - the audience were on their feet immediately"
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Review: Glorious! at the Belgrade
"Glorious! is aptly named - it’s a gem of a production"
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Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream at The Other Place
"the perfect summer treat, and a wonderful introduction to the world of Shakespeare"
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Feature: A Celtic Connection
Talisk play Shrewsbury Folk Festival this summer.
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Feature: Perfect Getaway
Find your happy place at Compton Verney.
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Feature: High Hopes
Helen George and Freddie Fox tell us what attracted them to High Society.
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Feature: Canny Nanny
Hit West End musical Mrs Doubtfire is heading out on a national tour.
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Feature: Woof Justice
Crime-fighting Dog Man promises laughs aplenty at Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre.
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Feature: What's New
Coventry to showcase exceptional art from the last five years in British Art Show 10...
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Feature: Go Wild
Enjoy the summer at Dudley Zoo & Castle...
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Feature: Cutting It
Ramin Karimloo talks about taking the title role in a new production of Sweeney Todd...
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Feature: Cherry on the Cake
Bill Pullman talks about making his RSC debut.
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Feature: Dream On
A new version of Shakespeare’s magical comedy is set to delight children this summer...
What's On Arts Venues
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Belgrade Theatre
The Belgrade was built in 1958 as part of the city’s reconstruction after the Second World War. The...
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Royal Shakespeare Company
Three major theatre venues in the heart of Shakespeare's hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Albany Theatre
The Albany is a beautiful Art Deco theatre in the heart of Coventry which stages in-house and profes...
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Warwick Arts Centre
One of the largest multi-artform venues in the UK, Warwick Arts Centre first opened its doors in 197...
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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Opening Hours; Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 12pm-4pm
Places To Visit
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Severn Valley Railway
Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...
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Thinktank Science Museum
Located in Birmingham city centre, Thinktank offers a great day out for visitors of all ages....
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West Midlands Police Museum
Discover stories about some of Birmingham’s most notorious criminals, including the real Peaky Blind...
Competitions
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Two tickets to see The Last La...
The Last Laugh is a smash-hit, West End play which imagines three of Britain's all-time greatest com...
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A family ticket to Dudley Zoo...
Home to hundreds of animals and one of the West Midlands’ most iconic landmarks, Dudley Zoo and Cast...
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Two tickets to see The Last La...
The Last Laugh is a smash-hit, West End play which imagines three of Britain's all-time greatest com...
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A family ticket to Dudley Zoo...
Home to hundreds of animals and one of the West Midlands’ most iconic landmarks, Dudley Zoo and Cast...
What's On elsewhere in the West Midlands...
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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Explore the fascinating lives of ancient Egyptians
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Wild Bricks!
Follow a trail of amazing brick animal sculptures...
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Burlesque The Musical
Life can change in the flick of a feather boa...
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54321FAB!
A new Thunderbirds exhibition opens in the Midlands
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The Jungle Book
Outdoor musical staging of Rudyard Kipling's much-loved tale
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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Explore the fascinating lives of ancient Egyptians
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Wild Bricks!
Follow a trail of amazing brick animal sculptures...
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Burlesque The Musical
Life can change in the flick of a feather boa...
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54321FAB!
A new Thunderbirds exhibition opens in the Midlands
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The Jungle Book
Outdoor musical staging of Rudyard Kipling's much-loved tale
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