Highlights
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Friends! The Musical Parody
Lovingly lampooning the hit sitcom, the production is a good-hearted romp through the series’ most memorable moments.
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Motionhouse: Hidden
The world premier from the dance-circus company.
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Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
The brand new show will visit four Midlands' venues.
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Travellers Tunes: An Evening With Steve Cradock
In his debut tour, Steve will be playing and singing hits from the OCS songbook, and much more.
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Cally Beaton
Cally is visiting the Midlands with Namaste Motherf*ckers, a show described by its publicity as ‘a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife’.
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Blood Brothers
Although it’s effectively a class-driven ‘scouse melodrama’, to describe Blood Brothers as such is to greatly underestimate the emotional response it produces within its audience.
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Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
Seen by tens of millions of people across the globe, Buddy is an enormously enduring and touchingly affectionate portrayal of one of rock & roll’s earliest and brightest stars.
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Mark Watson
A typically frantic and fun-packed new show
Latest
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West End icon Kerry Ellis brings Rock Anthems tour to Shrewsbury
Kerry Ellis plays The Buttermarket on Sunday 15 November 2026.
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Embrace lead singer Danny McNamara brings UK tour to Shrewsbury
A special evening of tales about one of Britain’s best-loved bands.
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Shropshire Oktoberfest returns for 2026
Shropshire Oktoberfest returns to Shrewsbury’s Quarry on Friday 2 & Saturday 3 October 2026. The ev...
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Rick Astley announces outdoor show at Ludlow Castle for 2026
He'll be joined by Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds.
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Woodland light trail and more coming to Shropshire's Berwick House
The Grade II listed Georgian-Victorian manor is also hosting Father Christmas.
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LOOPFEST announce biggest ever line-up for 2026
DJ Yoda, Elvana and Gentleman’s Dub Club are the latest acts to be announced.
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival reveal 2026 line-up
Topping the bill will be Andy Fairweather Low with his band The Low Riders.
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Festive fun for all at Telford Ice Rink this December
Whether a natural on skates or complete novice, Telford Ice Rink offers a welcoming space for all to...
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Ex Cathedra return to Shrewsbury for popular Christmas by Candlelight event
Ex Cathedra proffers a feast of seasonal favourites both traditional and modern.
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West End icon Kerry Ellis brings Rock Anthems tour to Shrewsbury
Kerry Ellis plays The Buttermarket on Sunday 15 November 2026.
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Embrace lead singer Danny McNamara brings UK tour to Shrewsbury
A special evening of tales about one of Britain’s best-loved bands.
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Shropshire Oktoberfest returns for 2026
Shropshire Oktoberfest returns to Shrewsbury’s Quarry on Friday 2 & Saturday 3 October 2026. The ev...
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Rick Astley announces outdoor show at Ludlow Castle for 2026
He'll be joined by Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds.
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Woodland light trail and more coming to Shropshire's Berwick House
The Grade II listed Georgian-Victorian manor is also hosting Father Christmas.
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LOOPFEST announce biggest ever line-up for 2026
DJ Yoda, Elvana and Gentleman’s Dub Club are the latest acts to be announced.
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival reveal 2026 line-up
Topping the bill will be Andy Fairweather Low with his band The Low Riders.
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Festive fun for all at Telford Ice Rink this December
Whether a natural on skates or complete novice, Telford Ice Rink offers a welcoming space for all to...
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Ex Cathedra return to Shrewsbury for popular Christmas by Candlelight event
Ex Cathedra proffers a feast of seasonal favourites both traditional and modern.
Festive Shows
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Cinderella
Showing at Telford International Centre this Christmas.
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Tales From Acorn Wood At Christmas
Stage adaptation of books by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler.
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Aladdin
Let Ludwig Theatre Arts take you on a magical adventure this Christmas.
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Dick Whittington
Showing at Theatre Severn until Sunday 4 January.
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Robin Hood
The ultimate sheriff-busting pantomime extravaganza.
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Sleeping Beauty
Showing at Wolverhampton Grand this festive season.
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The Wicked Wizard of Oz
With a cast of 40, spectacular aerial stunts and special effects.
Festive Events
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Festive Gardens
Step into the magic of the North Pole.
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Made In Telford Christmas Makers Market
Shop locally crafted gifts, seasonal decorations and more.
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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
See the film theatrically recreated onboard.
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Winter Wonderland Stoke
Returning for its tenth year of festive fun.
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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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...
Interviews & Blogs
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Big Bang Fun
Brainiac Live! promises to entertain and educate this Christmas.
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Bad Attitude
RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard crosses over to the dark side.
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Dressed To Impress
Gok Wan returns to Birmingham Hippodrome this Christmas.
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Sensational Sleuthin
Holmes and Watson solve Christmas crimes at The Rep.
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Rainbow Connection
Circus magic is on offer in a very different version of The Wizard Of Oz this Christmas...
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Meet The Stars
Panto time is here again - oh yes it is!
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Making A Splash
Bold new staging of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale.
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Big Ambitions
John Leader talks about taking the lead role in The BFG.
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Animal Antics
My First Musical returns to the Hippodrome with a brand new adventure, No Such Thing As Wolves
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A Christmas Cracker
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s iconic production of The Nutcracker celebrates 35 years in the city
Latest Reviews
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Review: Elf The Musical at the Grand
"you’d have to be a ‘cotton headed ninny muggins’ to miss this feel-good family spectacular"
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Review: Cinderella at the Lichfield Garrick
"All the ingredients are here for a big, warm Lichfield hug of a panto"
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Review: Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright at the Regent
"a haunting and hilarious night at the theatre"
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Review: Five stars for The Grand Babylon Hotel at the New Vic
"infernally captivating and brilliant throughout"
Competitions
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Two weekend tickets to Bearded Theory
Returning to Catton Park, Derbyshire from 20 - 24 May.
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An overnight stay at The Belfry
A one night stay in a Deluxe Room at the hotel.
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Freedom of the Line ticket to Severn Valley Railway
Running through 16-miles of beautiful countryside.
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Two weekend tickets to Bearded Theory
Returning to Catton Park, Derbyshire from 20 - 24 May.
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An overnight stay at The Belfry
A one night stay in a Deluxe Room at the hotel.
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Freedom of the Line ticket to Severn Valley Railway
Running through 16-miles of beautiful countryside.
What's On Theatres & Arts Centres
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Theatre Severn
Shrewsbury's best-known entertainment venue features a 650-seat main auditorium and offers an attrac...
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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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Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
The Wolverhampton Grand is one of the Midlands’ best-established theatres. Opening in 1894, the venu...
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Regent Theatre
When the Regent first opened its doors, it wasn’t a theatre at all but a cinema, presenting its firs...
Places To Visit across the Midlands
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Severn Valley Railway
Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...
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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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Weston Park
Weston Park is a house set in 1,000 acres of Capability Brown-landscaped parkland, making it the per...
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Thinktank Science Museum
Located in Birmingham city centre, Thinktank offers a great day out for visitors of all ages....
What's On elsewhere in the West Midlands...
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Kinky Boots
A feelgood evening of catchy tunes and warm-hearted humour.
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Winter Tattoo Fest
The event will feature over 150 top UK tattoo artists, live entertainment and more.
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Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld
Exhibition celebrating 30 Years of Paul Kidby’s Illustration
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Jimmy Carr
Brand new live tour: Laughs Funny
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The Snowman: Film with Live Orchestra
This award-winning show features some of the UK’s finest musicians.
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Kinky Boots
A feelgood evening of catchy tunes and warm-hearted humour.
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Winter Tattoo Fest
The event will feature over 150 top UK tattoo artists, live entertainment and more.
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Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld
Exhibition celebrating 30 Years of Paul Kidby’s Illustration
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Jimmy Carr
Brand new live tour: Laughs Funny
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The Snowman: Film with Live Orchestra
This award-winning show features some of the UK’s finest musicians.
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