Highlights
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Matilda The Musical
The beloved story of an extraordinary little girl
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Ocean Photographer Of The Year
Over 100 award-winning photographs from the Ocean Photographer Of The Year 2025 collection are featured in this Lichfield Cathedral display, including the grand title winner, created by Yury Ivanov fr...
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Burlesque The Musical
Life can change in the flick of a feather boa...
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Farmarama
A full day of summer holiday fun with 'acres of activities' for people of all ages.
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Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
The brand new show will visit four Midlands' venues.
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A Whale of a Summer
Art, photography, family activities, and thought-provoking discussions inspired by the natural world all feature in Lichfield Cathedral’s programme of school summer holiday entertainment. Attractions...
Latest...
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Free creative workshops coming to The Brewhouse this summer
Running throughout August, the workshops will explore a range of artistic skills.
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Initial casting announced for Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap
Nicholas Bailey and Susan Penhaligon join the cast of the iconic thriller.
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Staffordshire choir crowned Midlands Choir of the Year
Friday Voices, based in Anslow near Burton upon Trent, took the top honour.
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Art Jam returns to Stoke-on-Trent City Centre
Bringing a day of live creativity, music and family-friendly entertainment on Saturday 8 August.
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Tales in the Park returns to Stoke-on-Trent
The free family-friendly festivals will visit six parks across the city.
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Free outdoor cinema returns to Newcastle-under-Lyme this summer
Cinema on the Stones returns this August.
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Lichfield Food & Drink Festival set to return for August Bank Holiday weekend
The free three-day event will transform Lichfield's streets.
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An Evening with Sir David Jason comes to Stoke-on-Trent
Taking to the stage at the Regent Theatre on Sunday 7 March 2027.
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Green Spaces, Shared Places exhibition opens at National Memorial Arboretum
The exhibition created by young people, explores the past, present and future of our natural landsca...
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Free creative workshops coming to The Brewhouse this summer
Running throughout August, the workshops will explore a range of artistic skills.
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Initial casting announced for Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap
Nicholas Bailey and Susan Penhaligon join the cast of the iconic thriller.
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Staffordshire choir crowned Midlands Choir of the Year
Friday Voices, based in Anslow near Burton upon Trent, took the top honour.
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Art Jam returns to Stoke-on-Trent City Centre
Bringing a day of live creativity, music and family-friendly entertainment on Saturday 8 August.
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Tales in the Park returns to Stoke-on-Trent
The free family-friendly festivals will visit six parks across the city.
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Free outdoor cinema returns to Newcastle-under-Lyme this summer
Cinema on the Stones returns this August.
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Lichfield Food & Drink Festival set to return for August Bank Holiday weekend
The free three-day event will transform Lichfield's streets.
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An Evening with Sir David Jason comes to Stoke-on-Trent
Taking to the stage at the Regent Theatre on Sunday 7 March 2027.
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Green Spaces, Shared Places exhibition opens at National Memorial Arboretum
The exhibition created by young people, explores the past, present and future of our natural landsca...
Coming soon to the Midlands
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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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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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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...
Festivals
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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.
Latest Reviews
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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: Sweeney Todd at The Rep
"a gripping and gruesome production - the audience were on their feet immediately"
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Review: Mamma Mia! at Birmingham Hippodrome
"high-energy, lighthearted and brilliantly choreographed"
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Review: Annie The Musical at The Alexandra
"the ultimate feelgood family musical"
Features, interviews & blogs...
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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: A Celtic Connection
Talisk play Shrewsbury Folk Festival this summer.
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Feature: Go Wild
Enjoy the summer at Dudley Zoo & Castle...
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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: Cherry on the Cake
Bill Pullman talks about making his RSC debut.
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Feature: Dancing Legend
Birmingham Royal Ballet are celebrating Sir Peter Wright’s centenary year...
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Feature: Woof Justice
Crime-fighting Dog Man promises laughs aplenty at Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre.
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Feature: Take Notes
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra knows exactly who it’s playing for...
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Feature: Dream On
A new version of Shakespeare’s magical comedy is set to delight children this summer...
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Feature: Judy Craymer talks Mamma Mia!
A feelgood musical with a score of irresistible ABBA songs
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Feature: Pop Party
A collection of works by the Pop Art icon will go on display in the city.
What's On Theatres
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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...
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Lichfield Garrick
The purpose-built Lichfield Garrick Theatre opened in 2003 and has a main auditorium seating more th...
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New Vic Theatre
Purpose-built as a theatre-in-the-round and opened in 1986, the New Vic is the regional producing th...
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Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
Opening in 1982, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre programmes both professional and amateur shows, and thro...
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Crown Wharf Theatre
The Crown Wharf Theatre is a brand new arts & community space located in the heart of Stone, Staffor...
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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...
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Lichfield Garrick
The purpose-built Lichfield Garrick Theatre opened in 2003 and has a main auditorium seating more th...
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New Vic Theatre
Purpose-built as a theatre-in-the-round and opened in 1986, the New Vic is the regional producing th...
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Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
Opening in 1982, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre programmes both professional and amateur shows, and thro...
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Crown Wharf Theatre
The Crown Wharf Theatre is a brand new arts & community space located in the heart of Stone, Staffor...
Places To Visit across the Midlands
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Lichfield Cathedral
Lichfield Cathedral is one of the oldest places of Christian worship, the burial place of Anglo-Saxo...
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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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Weston Park
Weston Park is a house set in 1,000 acres of Capability Brown-landscaped parkland, making it the per...
What's On Elsewhere
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Dog Man: The Musical
The author & illustrator behind Dog Man - a crime-biting hero with the head of a dog and the body of...
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54321FAB!
A new Thunderbirds exhibition opens in the Midlands
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Mrs. Doubtfire
The West End smash hit makes a tour debut at the Hippodrome
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The Cherry Orchard
Helen Hunt & Kenneth Branagh in a new take on Chekhov’s play
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Dog Man: The Musical
The author & illustrator behind Dog Man - a crime-biting hero with the head of a dog and the body of...
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54321FAB!
A new Thunderbirds exhibition opens in the Midlands
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Mrs. Doubtfire
The West End smash hit makes a tour debut at the Hippodrome
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The Cherry Orchard
Helen Hunt & Kenneth Branagh in a new take on Chekhov’s play
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