Highlights
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Matilda The Musical
The beloved story of an extraordinary little girl
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Wild Bricks!
Follow a trail of amazing brick animal sculptures...
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Peter Kay
Performing his final arena show.
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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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Endangered Crafts
What do cut crystal glass making, copper wheel glass engraving and stained glass window making all have in common? The answer, sadly, is that they are all on a list of ‘endangered glass crafts’ - ex...
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Comedy All Stars
The Comedy All Stars show returns to Dudley Town Hall late this month with another line-up of top comedians... The show will feature sets by Milton Jones, Nick Helm (pictured), Aurie Styla and Babatun...
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Andy Warhol: Art Star
Warhol’s famous Campbell’s soup tin features in the show.
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Bluey’s Big Play
Blue Heeler puppy Bluey has certainly had plenty to bark about since making her television debut eight years ago. The Australian animated pre-school series in which she stars has not only developed a...
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The Selecter
Coventry-based 2 Tone ska revival band The Selecter formed back in 1979. Fronted by the iconic Pauline Black, they’re best known for their political and controversial lyrics. “It’s a way of being,” e...
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Face Value: Contemporary Portraits from the Collections
Inspired by the strong focus on portraits in the Garman Ryan Collection, this temporary exhibition brings together a selection of artworks from the Gallery’s Permanent Collection. The artworks - whi...
Latest News
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South Asian Heritage Month Celebrations Begin at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
A collaboration between Jaivant Patel Company and Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
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New Bilston Market to open this week
Traders are getting set to welcome customers to the new multi million pound Bilston outdoor market.
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Brand-new stage adaptation of BBC sitcom dinnerladies to tour in 2027
Coming to three theatres in the region.
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Dudley Zoo launches search for Santa ahead of Christmas season
Applications close on 31 July 2026.
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Top family shows coming to the Midlands
Explore new worlds, make memories and enjoy a great day out.
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Smethwick Puppetry Festival set to return in 2027
Taking place from 13 to 21 February 2027.
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Black Country Multicultural Day is back for 2026
Taking place in Halesowen and Oldbury this July.
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Wolverhampton Summer Festival of Beer & Cider returns with 50th anniversary celebrations
Returning to Wolverhampton Arts Centre from 23 to 25 July.
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New restaurant Tuk Tuk Thai opens at Waterfront
Bringing authentic Thai street food to Brierley Hill.
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South Asian Heritage Month Celebrations Begin at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
A collaboration between Jaivant Patel Company and Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
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New Bilston Market to open this week
Traders are getting set to welcome customers to the new multi million pound Bilston outdoor market.
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Brand-new stage adaptation of BBC sitcom dinnerladies to tour in 2027
Coming to three theatres in the region.
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Dudley Zoo launches search for Santa ahead of Christmas season
Applications close on 31 July 2026.
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Top family shows coming to the Midlands
Explore new worlds, make memories and enjoy a great day out.
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Smethwick Puppetry Festival set to return in 2027
Taking place from 13 to 21 February 2027.
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Black Country Multicultural Day is back for 2026
Taking place in Halesowen and Oldbury this July.
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Wolverhampton Summer Festival of Beer & Cider returns with 50th anniversary celebrations
Returning to Wolverhampton Arts Centre from 23 to 25 July.
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New restaurant Tuk Tuk Thai opens at Waterfront
Bringing authentic Thai street food to Brierley Hill.
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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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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Warwick Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Eddie Reader and Fisherman's Friends.
Latest reviews
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Review: Richard III at Stafford Gatehouse
"a bold, enjoyable production with some great performances and a flair for the dramatic"
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Review: The Choir of Man at Malvern Theatres
"this is definitely a night at the theatre well worth experiencing"
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Review: Sweeney Todd at The Rep
"a gripping and gruesome production - the audience were on their feet immediately at the end of the...
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Review: Mean Girls at The Grand
"the perfect occasion to dust off your favourite pink fit..."
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Feature: A Celtic Connection
Talisk play Shrewsbury Folk Festival this summer.
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Feature: Perfect Getaway
Find your happy place at Compton Verney.
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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: High Hopes
A lavish new version of Cole Porter’s famous musical High Society - complete with a 28-strong cast a...
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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: Dancing Legend
Birmingham Royal Ballet are celebrating Sir Peter Wright’s centenary year...
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Feature: Go Wild
Enjoy the summer at Dudley Zoo & Castle...
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Feature: Woof Justice
Crime-fighting Dog Man promises laughs aplenty at Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre.
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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: Cherry on the Cake
Bill Pullman talks about making his RSC debut.
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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.
What's On Theatres & Arts Centres
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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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Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome is one of the country’s biggest theatres, staging top West End shows all year...
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Walsall Arena & Arts Centre
The Walsall Arena is one of the most technically advanced venues in the West Midlands and stages a v...
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Wolverhampton Arts Centre
Wolverhampton Arts Centre presents a wide range of entertainment across the year, including music, t...
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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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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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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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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Matilda The Musical
The beloved story of an extraordinary little girl
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Troublemakers And Prophets
An exploration of ‘art, isolation and extraordinary vision’
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Vintage Transport Extravaganza
Bringing together an impressive celebration of transport history across six stations, Severn Valley...
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Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
The brand new show will visit four Midlands' venues.
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Matilda The Musical
The beloved story of an extraordinary little girl
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Troublemakers And Prophets
An exploration of ‘art, isolation and extraordinary vision’
-
Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
-
Vintage Transport Extravaganza
Bringing together an impressive celebration of transport history across six stations, Severn Valley...
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Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
The brand new show will visit four Midlands' venues.
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