Highlights
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Cats
A new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical.
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British Art Show 10: A Chorus Of Strangers
Painting, sculpture, photography, film and installation all feature.
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Duran Duran
The legendary ‘Brummie’ boys are back on the road, heading for the city of their origin as part of their first full UK arena tour in three years.
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Grand Designs Live
Bringing together more than 150 brands, expert advice and the latest ideas for home renovation.
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Peter Pan
J M Barrie’s much loved children’s story is given a sprinkling of Rep magic.
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PYO Pumpkins at Lower Drayton Farm
Discounted tickets! Pull on your wellies, grab a wheelbarrow and pick your perfect pumpkin straight from the field where it grew.
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The Snowman
Based on Raymond Briggs’ cherished book, The Rep’s sparkling new production features Howard Blake’s iconic score.
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Birmingham Cocktail Weekend
40+ venues will be serving up a £6 signature cocktails.
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Burlesque The Musical
Life can change in the flick of a feather boa...
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Birmingham Royal Ballet: Swan Lake
Birmingham Royal Ballet here presents its much-loved Sir Peter Wright & Galina Samsova version of a timeless favourite.
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Stratford Literary Festival
The festival features an array of authors and experts in their fields, covering topics as diverse as the rise of the right, a world post America, and the power of hormones.
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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.
Latest...
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Rod Stewart brings The Final Encore tour to Birmingham
He plays the city's Utilita Arena on Tuesday 4 May 2027.
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Four new shows as Birmingham hosts a season of dance
The autumn programme is part of the THIS IS DANCE initiative.
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Andrea Bocelli brings Romanza 30th Anniversary Tour to Birmingham
He plays the city's Utilita Arena on Wednesday 29 September 2027.
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Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announce new in-house production for 2027
The theatre has also launched a 10-year strategy which centres the people of the city.
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Erasure bring new UK tour Birmingham in 2027
The band play Utilita Arena Birmingham on Friday 30 April.
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Casting announced for Singin' In The Rain at Birmingham Hippodrome
The production stars Natalie Anderson (Emerdale) as Lina Lamont.
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Strictly Come Dancing Live bring spectacular new UK tour to Birmingham
It comes to the city's Utilita Arena from 22 – 24 January 2027.
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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery opens Neverland this Christmas
The Gas Hall will be exquisitely decorated to reflect scenes from Peter Pan.
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Get FREE tickets to Grand Designs Live at NEC Birmingham
Bringing together more than 150 brands, expert advice and the latest ideas for home renovation.
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Rod Stewart brings The Final Encore tour to Birmingham
He plays the city's Utilita Arena on Tuesday 4 May 2027.
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Four new shows as Birmingham hosts a season of dance
The autumn programme is part of the THIS IS DANCE initiative.
-
Andrea Bocelli brings Romanza 30th Anniversary Tour to Birmingham
He plays the city's Utilita Arena on Wednesday 29 September 2027.
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Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announce new in-house production for 2027
The theatre has also launched a 10-year strategy which centres the people of the city.
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Erasure bring new UK tour Birmingham in 2027
The band play Utilita Arena Birmingham on Friday 30 April.
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Casting announced for Singin' In The Rain at Birmingham Hippodrome
The production stars Natalie Anderson (Emerdale) as Lina Lamont.
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Strictly Come Dancing Live bring spectacular new UK tour to Birmingham
It comes to the city's Utilita Arena from 22 – 24 January 2027.
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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery opens Neverland this Christmas
The Gas Hall will be exquisitely decorated to reflect scenes from Peter Pan.
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Get FREE tickets to Grand Designs Live at NEC Birmingham
Bringing together more than 150 brands, expert advice and the latest ideas for home renovation.
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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Let's get classical
concerts to check out across the Midlands this month...
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Feature: Welcome To Burlesque
Faye Brookes is the boss of a club like no other when Burlesque The Musical comes to Birmingham…
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Feature: Trading Places
Award-winning play Once Upon A Time In Sokoto visits Coventry’s Warwick Arts Centre next month...
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Feature: Dread Naught
Leading sculptor Permindar Kaur is showcasing her biggest-ever exhibition of new work.
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Feature: Snow Business
A sparkling new production of festive favourite The Snowman launches at Birmingham Rep…
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Feature: Scare-Raising
Paranormal Activity haunts the Alex this Halloween…
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Feature: Cooking Up A Laugh
Birmingham comic James Cook has been at the heart of the region’s comedy scene for over 20 years.
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Feature: Pop Master
Trevor Horn & His Band play the Midlands this winter.
Eat & Drink in Birmingham
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Sandwich Sandwich to open in Birmingham
Best known for its oversized sandwiches, house classics and sweet treats.
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Flat Iron Birmingham announce opening date
Opening on Temple Street on Saturday 10 October.
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Alfred Works crowned Best Food Hall in the UK at British Street Food Awards
It won after just six months after opening its doors in Digbeth.
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KIBOU to give away 100 free sushi platters and announce opening date
Enjoy beautifully presented sushi and sashimi and more.
Latest Reviews
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Review: Twelve Angry Men at Birmingham Rep
"riveting performances and an astonishingly atmospheric set"
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Review: Sea Change at The Patrick Studio
"the talented young performers of British Youth Music Theatre are ready to wow their audiences"
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Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at The Rep
"this joyous and creative production is a must-see"
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Review: Mrs Doubtfire at Birmingham Hippodrome
"a vibrant family-friendly musical"
Competitions
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Four tickets to Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic
Showing at bp Pulse LIVE from 28 October - 8 November.
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Four tickets to see The Snowman
At Birmingham Rep from Tuesday 20 October – Sunday 1 November.
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Four tickets to see Peter Pan
Showing at The Rep from Wed 18 November – Sun 17 January.
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Four tickets to see Treasure Island
Showing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 28 November - 3 January.
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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The Silence of the Lambs
The global cultural phenomenon make its stage play premiere
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The Gruffalo’s Child
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s live on stage
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The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Nighttime
New adaptation of Mark Haddon’s award-winning book.
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The Orb
Renowned for their fusion of ambient house, dub, and more.
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Andy Warhol: Art Star
Warhol’s famous Campbell’s soup tin features in the show.
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The Silence of the Lambs
The global cultural phenomenon make its stage play premiere
-
The Gruffalo’s Child
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s live on stage
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The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Nighttime
New adaptation of Mark Haddon’s award-winning book.
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The Orb
Renowned for their fusion of ambient house, dub, and more.
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