Highlights
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The Gruffalo’s Child
With millions of copies having been sold in double-quick time after it was published in 1999, it’s fair to say that Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s picture book The Gruffalo captured the hearts and...
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Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld
Exhibition celebrating 30 Years of Paul Kidby’s Illustration
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Spectacle of Light 2025
Discover the Court of King Arthur and the Magic of Merlin
Latest News
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Wodys makes £1,000 Donation Following Successful Summer Production
Worcester Operatic & Dramatic Youth Section has donated the money to support Malvern Special Familie...
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Burger Shop Worcester wins at national awards
The restaurant won Best Independent Burger, and the People's Choice Best Burger
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Handel comes to town in support of local youngsters
Worcester Festival Choral Society announces a series of major Messiah Benefit Concerts
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Under The Tree returns to Worcester
Spreading Christmas cheer to local children and those in need across Worcester.
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Wyre Forest adds new scooter for visitor accessibility
A third all-terrain mobility scooter has been introduced.
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Speakers revealed for 2026 Malvern Festival of Ideas
The 2026 Malvern Festival of Ideas will run from 13 to 15 March 2026.
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Stick Man brings Christmas magic to the nation's forests with festive winter trail
The Christmas trail opens from Monday 5 November.
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Dedicate a Christmas tree to someone special at Worcester Cathedral
The trees will be on display from 4 December - 6 January, as part of the Christmas Tree Festival.
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Get ready for a nostalgic Christmas at Hanbury Hall
It’s Christmaaas! will run from Saturday 29 November 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026.
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Wodys makes £1,000 Donation Following Successful Summer Production
Worcester Operatic & Dramatic Youth Section has donated the money to support Malvern Special Familie...
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Burger Shop Worcester wins at national awards
The restaurant won Best Independent Burger, and the People's Choice Best Burger
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Handel comes to town in support of local youngsters
Worcester Festival Choral Society announces a series of major Messiah Benefit Concerts
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Under The Tree returns to Worcester
Spreading Christmas cheer to local children and those in need across Worcester.
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Wyre Forest adds new scooter for visitor accessibility
A third all-terrain mobility scooter has been introduced.
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Speakers revealed for 2026 Malvern Festival of Ideas
The 2026 Malvern Festival of Ideas will run from 13 to 15 March 2026.
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Stick Man brings Christmas magic to the nation's forests with festive winter trail
The Christmas trail opens from Monday 5 November.
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Dedicate a Christmas tree to someone special at Worcester Cathedral
The trees will be on display from 4 December - 6 January, as part of the Christmas Tree Festival.
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Get ready for a nostalgic Christmas at Hanbury Hall
It’s Christmaaas! will run from Saturday 29 November 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026.
Festive Shows
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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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Treasure Island
Jim Hawkins heads off on the adventure of a lifetime.
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Aladdin
Go on a magic carpet ride at the Palace Theatre, Redditch.
Festive Events
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Magical festive experiences at Severn Valley Railway
Offering two festive-themed attractions this Christmas.
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Winter Funland
Back at the NEC from 6 December - 3 January.
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Spectacle of Light 2025
Discover the Court of King Arthur and the Magic of Merlin
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Visit Santa: Vintage Sleigh Ride Experience
Meet Santa, ride his sleigh and make family memories.
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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
See the film theatrically recreated onboard.
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Christmas Grotto & Festive Fun
Santa is returning to the lock-up and ready to share the Christmas spirit.
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...
Features, interviews and blogs...
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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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Sensational Sleuthin
Holmes and Watson solve Christmas crimes at The Rep.
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What A Hoot
The Owl Who Came For Christmas shows at Birmingham’s Midlands Arts Centre.
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Dressed To Impress
Gok Wan returns to Birmingham Hippodrome 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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Having A Ball
Director Lorna Laidlaw chats about making a festive fairytale relatable to 21st-century audiences.
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Big Bang Fun
Brainiac Live! promises to entertain and educate this Christmas.
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Big Ambitions
John Leader talks about taking the lead role in The BFG.
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Meet The Stars
Panto time is here again - oh yes it is!
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A Christmas Cracker
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s iconic production of The Nutcracker celebrates 35 years in the city
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More Than A Match
Hit musical Fiddler On The Roof is spending Christmas in Birmingham
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Animal Antics
My First Musical returns to the Hippodrome with a brand new adventure, No Such Thing As Wolves
Latest Reviews
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Review: Macbeth at The Other Place
"a tense, immersive reimagining of a violent tale"
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Review: Sleeping Beauty at The Belgrade, Coventry
"If you’re on the look out for your annual helping of festive cheer, look no further."
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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: Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright at the Regent
"a haunting and hilarious night at the theatre"
Places To Visit
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Severn Valley Railway
Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...
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Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings
England’s first open-air museum with over 700 years of Midlands history and 19 acres of countryside...
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Arley Arboretum
Go back in time on a dream escape from the bustle of everyday life... Watch the Severn Valley...
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Cotswold Farm Park
An award-winning visitor attraction on the outskirts of Guiting Power, Gloucestershire. Cotsw...
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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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Royal Air Force Museum Midlands
Telling the story of aviation history and housing one of the UK's largest collections of its kind....
Competitions
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Two weekend tickets to Bearded Theory
Returning to Catton Park, Derbyshire from 20 - 24 May.
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Family ticket to see Robin Hood
Showing at Birmingham Hippodrome from 20 December - 1 February.
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Four tickets to see The BFG
Showing at Royal Shakespeare Theatre until 7 February.
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Two weekend tickets to Bearded Theory
Returning to Catton Park, Derbyshire from 20 - 24 May.
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Family ticket to see Robin Hood
Showing at Birmingham Hippodrome from 20 December - 1 February.
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Four tickets to see The BFG
Showing at Royal Shakespeare Theatre until 7 February.
What's On elsewhere...
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A Festive Tale Awaits: The Robin’s Reward at Lichfield Cathedral
Illuminos are back with a brand-new Christmas light show.
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Visiting Wolverhampton as part of an extensive national and international tour.
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The Nutcracker
BRB's acclaimed festive performance
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Festive Gardens
Step into the magic of the North Pole.
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The BFG
Roald Dahl’s unforgettable story come to life this winter.
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A Festive Tale Awaits: The Robin’s Reward at Lichfield Cathedral
Illuminos are back with a brand-new Christmas light show.
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Visiting Wolverhampton as part of an extensive national and international tour.
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The Nutcracker
BRB's acclaimed festive performance
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Festive Gardens
Step into the magic of the North Pole.
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The BFG
Roald Dahl’s unforgettable story come to life this winter.
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