Highlights
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Mrs. Doubtfire
The UK tour of Mrs. Doubtfire will star Gabriel Vick as Daniel Hillard following his acclaimed performances in the West End.
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Matilda The Musical
The beloved story of an extraordinary little girl
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Festival of Sport
Perfect for families who live for sport, and those yet to find their favourite, Festival of Sport is a high-energy, fun-packed weekend.
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Disney On Ice presents Discover The Magic
Join Mickey Mouse and friends as they embark an action-packed quest to rescue Tinker Bell after Captain Hook attempts to steal her magic.
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Peter Kay
Performing his final arena show.
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Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street
Joe Murphy directs a new staging based on Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's musical masterpiece.
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Mean Girls
Heading to the Midlands direct from the West End.
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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Transporting visitors through six creatively designed galleries that delve into the fascinating lives of ancient Egyptians.
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Annie
The smash-hit West End production is back on tour.
Latest...
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Teddy Swims brings new UK tour to Birmingham in 2027
He plays the city's Utilita Arena on Sunday 4 April.
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The Padel Loft opens in Birmingham
Located on Aston University campus at Aston Triangle.
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Late applications open for BOA September intake
Young people with a passion for film, TV, theatre and live event have the chance to secure a place.
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Brand-new outdoor simulator WaveSurfer comes to The Belfry this summer
Sessions are open to book now.
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Barber Institute transformation project underway
Made possible by a successful £14.8million fundraising campaign.
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Live Aid Musical coming to two Midlands venues in 2027
Live Aid musical out on tour...
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B:Music Summer School returns to Symphony Hall
B:Music's acclaimed Summer School returns to Symphony Hall from Monday 10 - Friday 14 August 2026, b...
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Giant dragon drone show coming to Birmingham this winter
Created by Britain's Got Talent 2026 finalists Celestial.
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UK's first official Brandywine hobbit festival comes to the Midlands
Weston Park is set to play host to the five-day event.
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Teddy Swims brings new UK tour to Birmingham in 2027
He plays the city's Utilita Arena on Sunday 4 April.
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The Padel Loft opens in Birmingham
Located on Aston University campus at Aston Triangle.
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Late applications open for BOA September intake
Young people with a passion for film, TV, theatre and live event have the chance to secure a place.
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Brand-new outdoor simulator WaveSurfer comes to The Belfry this summer
Sessions are open to book now.
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Barber Institute transformation project underway
Made possible by a successful £14.8million fundraising campaign.
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Live Aid Musical coming to two Midlands venues in 2027
Live Aid musical out on tour...
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B:Music Summer School returns to Symphony Hall
B:Music's acclaimed Summer School returns to Symphony Hall from Monday 10 - Friday 14 August 2026, b...
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Giant dragon drone show coming to Birmingham this winter
Created by Britain's Got Talent 2026 finalists Celestial.
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UK's first official Brandywine hobbit festival comes to the Midlands
Weston Park is set to play host to the five-day event.
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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Get looking! Visual arts across the Midlands
Check out some of the fantastic exhibitions showing across the region this month.
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Havin' a laugh!
Get your ribs well and truly tickled over the next few weeks...
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Let's get classical
concerts to check out across the Midlands this month...
Festivals
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Warwick Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Eddie Reader and Fisherman's Friends.
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Penkridge Open Air
Line-up includes: The Drifters, ABC and 2 Unlimited.
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Warwick Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Eddie Reader and Fisherman's Friends.
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Penkridge Open Air
Line-up includes: The Drifters, ABC and 2 Unlimited.
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Feature: Woof Justice
Crime-fighting Dog Man promises laughs aplenty at Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre.
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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: High Hopes
Helen George and Freddie Fox tell What’s On what attracted them to the show and why it remains a cla...
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Feature: Perfect Getaway
Find your happy place at Compton Verney.
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Feature: A Celtic Connection
Talisk play Shrewsbury Folk Festival this summer.
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Feature: What's New
Coventry to showcase exceptional art from the last five years in British Art Show 10...
Eat & Drink in Birmingham
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55 restaurants to take part in Birmingham Restaurant Festival
Taking place across the city from 1 to 31 August.
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Award-winning Japanese Kitchen & Bar KIBOU opens in Birmingham
Located at 61-63 Temple Row in the old Riva Blu site.
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New Spanish restaurant Baresca Tapas opens in Birmingham
Set in the old 4,700 sq ft Pierre Bistro unit on Mere Green Road.
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Intimate Birmingham counter restaurant Sael opens this autumn
The much-anticipated restaurant from acclaimed Chef Patron Jonny Mills.
Latest Reviews
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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: Lord of the Dance at The Regent
Lord of the Dance is simply and utterly fabulous and one not to miss.
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Review: Karate Kid: The Musical at The Alexandra
"the ultimate feel-good show"
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Review: The Cherry Orchard at the RSC's Swan Theatre
"a spiralling, surreal, but very human drama, with stellar performances"
Competitions
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Two tickets to see Sweeney Tod...
Wrongfully imprisoned for 15 years, Benjamin Barker returns to Victorian London as the mysterious ba...
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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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Two tickets to see Sweeney Tod...
Wrongfully imprisoned for 15 years, Benjamin Barker returns to Victorian London as the mysterious ba...
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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...
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...
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....
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West Midlands Police Museum
Discover stories about some of Birmingham’s most notorious criminals, including the real Peaky Blind...
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Cotswold Farm Park
An award-winning visitor attraction on the outskirts of Guiting Power, Gloucestershire. Cotsw...
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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 UK's largest collections of its kind....
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Severn Valley Railway
Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...
What's On elsewhere...
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Andy Warhol: Art Star
Warhol’s famous Campbell’s soup tin features in the show.
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Doze under Dippy
Experience a truly unique, dino-tastic family experience
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The Gruffalo’s Child
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s live on stage
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Blood Brothers
Willy Russell's iconic musical returns.
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Shropshire Petal Fields
Wander through different layers of colour.
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Andy Warhol: Art Star
Warhol’s famous Campbell’s soup tin features in the show.
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Doze under Dippy
Experience a truly unique, dino-tastic family experience
-
The Gruffalo’s Child
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s live on stage
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Blood Brothers
Willy Russell's iconic musical returns.
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Shropshire Petal Fields
Wander through different layers of colour.
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