Highlights
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MANILOW
Barry Manilow returns to the UK for his Last Last Concerts.
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The Band
The award-winning Sutton Coldfield Musical Theatre Company present an amateur staging of Tim Firth's acclaimed musical, featuring music from Gary Barlow. The musical follows five teenage girls in the...
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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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The Festival of Brilliant
The children's book festival returns to Biddulph Old Hall.
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Balletboyz
Comprising an all-male company of 10 remarkable dancers, the irreverent, inventive and always boundary-busting Balletboyz return to the Midlands with a show to celebrate their 25th anniversary. The...
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Waitress
The five-star musical returns, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher.
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Around The World In 80 Days
A fun-filled reminder of a time when exotic climes really were ‘a world away’...
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Forest Live
Line-up includes: Billy Ocean, Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill.
Latest...
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Senasian returns to Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme
The South Asian arts festival will take place over the next eight months.
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Staffordshire National Trust sites to feature in BBC series
Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses feature in the latest series of Hidden Treasures of the National Tru...
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Pride in the Moorlands returns this June
With a full weekend programme of celebration, creativity and community.
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Stafford DJ to hold another fundraiser
This time in support of the Childhood Cancer Parents Alliance.
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Tamworth's free community dog walk becomes permanent fixture
The relaxed social trails through Tamworth Castle Grounds will now run on a monthly basis.
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Wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan brings Lions and Tigers and Bears tour to Staffordshire
He visits Stafford Gatehouse and Lichfield Garrick in 2027.
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Disney Princess - The Concert announced for Regent Theatre
Showing at the Stoke-on-Trent theatre on Friday 16 April 2027.
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Mark Rhodes and David Phipps-Davis return for Stafford Gatehouse panto
The pair will star in Aladdin, showing from 4 December - 3 January.
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The Boat unveils new look following refurbishment
The Michelin-starred restaurant and micro farm reopened this May.
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Senasian returns to Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme
The South Asian arts festival will take place over the next eight months.
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Staffordshire National Trust sites to feature in BBC series
Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses feature in the latest series of Hidden Treasures of the National Tru...
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Pride in the Moorlands returns this June
With a full weekend programme of celebration, creativity and community.
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Stafford DJ to hold another fundraiser
This time in support of the Childhood Cancer Parents Alliance.
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Tamworth's free community dog walk becomes permanent fixture
The relaxed social trails through Tamworth Castle Grounds will now run on a monthly basis.
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Wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan brings Lions and Tigers and Bears tour to Staffordshire
He visits Stafford Gatehouse and Lichfield Garrick in 2027.
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Disney Princess - The Concert announced for Regent Theatre
Showing at the Stoke-on-Trent theatre on Friday 16 April 2027.
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Mark Rhodes and David Phipps-Davis return for Stafford Gatehouse panto
The pair will star in Aladdin, showing from 4 December - 3 January.
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The Boat unveils new look following refurbishment
The Michelin-starred restaurant and micro farm reopened this May.
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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Parklands
Line-up includes: Jeremy Healy, Phil Tangent and Malaky.
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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.
Latest Reviews
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Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream at The Rep
"a tangled web of love, madness and mischief, with a distinctly Brummie flavour"
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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"
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Review: Barnum at Birmingham Hippodrome
"dazzling theatrical extravaganza"
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Feature: Summer of Content
Matthew Duckett talks about playing Richard III in this year’s Stafford Shakespeare production...
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Feature: Dancing Legend
Birmingham Royal Ballet are celebrating Sir Peter Wright’s centenary year...
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Feature: Kid Stuff
The Karate Kid musical brings the legendary film to life on stage.
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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: Comic Relief with The Last Laugh
Showing in Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.
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Feature: All The Classics
Nik Kershaw’s hits get the orchestral treatment when 80s Classical comes to Symphony Hall this month...
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Feature: Only Human
Derren Brown brings his new show to the Midlands.
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Feature: Pop Party
A collection of works by the Pop Art icon will go on display in the city.
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Feature: Riding on a Wave
A new production of The Tempest opens at the RSC.
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Feature: Pots of Talk
Keith Brymer Jones and Marj Hogarth bring their Us, Pots And A Welsh Chapel show to the Midlands.
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...
Competitions
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Two tickets to see Richard III
Showing at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre from Tuesday 23 June - Saturday 4 July.
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Two tickets to see The Karate Kid The Musical
Showing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tues 21 - Sat 25 July.
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Two tickets to see The Last Laugh
Showing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 9 - 12 September.
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A family ticket to Step Back to the 1940s Weekend
Returning to Severn Valley Railway this summer.
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
Dog Man: The Musical is the hilarious new musical based on the worldwide bestselling book series fro...
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Vintage Transport Extravaganza
The SVR’s vehicular spectacular bursts into life across a whole weekend, as the Vintage Transport Ex...
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Mrs. Doubtfire
The UK tour of Mrs. Doubtfire will star Gabriel Vick as Daniel Hillard following his acclaimed perfo...
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Two Lionesses
An exhibition of paintings 'occupying spaces together'...
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Dog Man: The Musical
Dog Man: The Musical is the hilarious new musical based on the worldwide bestselling book series fro...
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Vintage Transport Extravaganza
The SVR’s vehicular spectacular bursts into life across a whole weekend, as the Vintage Transport Ex...
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Mrs. Doubtfire
The UK tour of Mrs. Doubtfire will star Gabriel Vick as Daniel Hillard following his acclaimed perfo...
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Two Lionesses
An exhibition of paintings 'occupying spaces together'...
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