Highlights
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Jools Holland
Surely the UK’s most popular pianist and bandleader, Jools Holland continues to dazzle in the company of his brilliantly talented Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. Jools and the ensemble have been touring the...
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Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour
It's time to dust off those scoring paddles and get those dancing shoes ready, because the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is back for 2024.
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Live At Christmas
As she attempted to establish herself on the circuit back in the early noughties, Jen Brister received a much-needed boost from a comedy legend. The occasion was the BBC New Act semi-finals in Brighto...
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Oil
Oil brings the past to life while shining a light on the future.
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Evolution
A new drone light show for all the family
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The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
Journey to Narnia with this magical show for Christmas.
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Life of Pi
This acclaimed adaptation is coming to the Midlands.
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Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Formed in 2010 by ex-Oasis star Noel, the High Flying Birds are widely credited with creating music that merges the melodies of The Beatles with the power of The Who. Nowadays bringing together former...
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Ex Cathedra: Handel's Messiah
Featuring Baroque Orchestra, and conducted by Jeffrey Skidmore
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BRB: The Nutcracker
Join Clara on her Christmas Eve adventure to an enchanting winter wonderland
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Shagged, Married, Annoyed Podcast
Join the loveable Geordie husband and wife couple as they chat about life, relationships, arguments, annoyances, parenting, growing up and everything in between...
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Derek Boshier: Image In Revolt
Derek Boshier’s lifelong fascination with the power, use and function of images is much in evidence in this celebration of his 60 years as a restlessly inventive artist. Taking a rare overview of his...
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Peter Pan The Musical
New swashbuckling musical flies into Brum.
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Divine Beauty at Night
World-renowned light and sound projection company Luxmuralis will be returning to Birmingham Cathedral with their sell-out light and sound experience.
Latest...
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Nickelback bring Get Rollin’ tour to Birmingham
They play Utilita Arena Birmingham on Thursday 23 May 2024.
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Birmingham Festival 23 evaluation demonstrates positive impact on city
Over 123,000 people came through the festival site on Centenary Square.
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Alfie Boe brings summer tour to the Midlands
It follows the release of his new album, Open Arms - The Symphonic Songbook.
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Core Theatre auditorium to remain closed until autumn 2024
Any shows currently scheduled to take place from April 2024 have been cancelled.
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Simulator racing experience F1 Arcade opens in Birmingham
The world’s first official Formula 1® simulator racing experience.
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Jane McDonald brings With All My Love tour to Birmingham
Featuring the songs you love as well as new material penned by Jane herself.
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Birmingham City FC partner with Children’s Trust for holiday campaign
The club’s latest community initiative will supply more than 11,000 presents this December.
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First ever International Ska & Reggae Festival comes to Birmingham
The line-up features The Pioneers, Stranger Cole, Bad Manners, Neville Staple and more.
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Snowdogs Discover Birmingham trail to enchant Christmas visitors
Enjoy a festive sculpture trail inspired by The Snowman and The Snowdog.
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Nickelback bring Get Rollin’ tour to Birmingham
They play Utilita Arena Birmingham on Thursday 23 May 2024.
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Birmingham Festival 23 evaluation demonstrates positive impact on city
Over 123,000 people came through the festival site on Centenary Square.
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Alfie Boe brings summer tour to the Midlands
It follows the release of his new album, Open Arms - The Symphonic Songbook.
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Core Theatre auditorium to remain closed until autumn 2024
Any shows currently scheduled to take place from April 2024 have been cancelled.
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Simulator racing experience F1 Arcade opens in Birmingham
The world’s first official Formula 1® simulator racing experience.
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Jane McDonald brings With All My Love tour to Birmingham
Featuring the songs you love as well as new material penned by Jane herself.
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Birmingham City FC partner with Children’s Trust for holiday campaign
The club’s latest community initiative will supply more than 11,000 presents this December.
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First ever International Ska & Reggae Festival comes to Birmingham
The line-up features The Pioneers, Stranger Cole, Bad Manners, Neville Staple and more.
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Snowdogs Discover Birmingham trail to enchant Christmas visitors
Enjoy a festive sculpture trail inspired by The Snowman and The Snowdog.
Get Festive
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Fe-fi-fo-fum, a giant of a panto full of fun!
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Winter Funland
Don your festive jumper and get into the spirit of the season as the UK’s largest indoor Christmas f...
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Snow White
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, don’t miss the fairest pantomime of them all…
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Winter Glow
The festive attraction will once again bring a mix of festive fun across a choice of experiences.
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Peter Pan
The World's Biggest Panto is back for 2023.
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Ice Skate Birmingham
Ice Skate Birmingham and the Big Wheel make a welcome return to Centenary Square this month. While...
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Motionhouse: Starchitects Save Santa!
After scoring a stellar success with Starchitects, Motionhouse Dance Company now returns with a fami...
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Christmas at Aston Hall
With Christmas trees and twinkling flameless candles much in evidence, Aston Hall is dressed for the...
Latest Reviews
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Review: Starchitects Save Santa!
Motionhouse’s Starchitects are back for a new intergalactic adventure.
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Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet's The Nutcracker
A magical, must-see show for theatre-going dance lovers everywhere.
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Review: The Box Of Delights
Given its success at London’s Wilton’s Music Hall in 2017-18, it’s almost as much of a surprise that...
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Review: The Lion, The Witch And the Wardrobe
Live theatre at its very best – don’t miss out this Christmas.
Coming soon to the Midlands
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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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Things to do in the Midlands this December
Check out our selection of things to do in the Midlands during the next few weeks.
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Dancing into the Midlands
The West Midlands is one of the UK’s biggest and best dance hubs...
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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...
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Choca doodle do
Roald Dahl’s scrumptious story comes to Birmingham Hippodrome this autumn.
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A glass act
Birmingham Cathedral’s acclaimed Burne-Jones stained-glass windows are getting a makeover...
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To be perfectly Frank
A brand-new musical celebrates the life and loves of iconic crooner Frank Sinatra
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A religious experience
A critically acclaimed production of Jesus Christ Superstar
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The dark side
Tom Chambers on starring in Torben Betts’ psychological thriller.
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Let's hear it from the boy!
Boy George talks about making his panto debut.
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Christmas in Narnia
The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe comes to The Rep for the festive season.
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Beyond Supervet
Professor Noel Fitzpatrick talks about his new show coming to the Midlands this autumn.
What's On theatres
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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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The Alexandra
The Alexandra is situated in the heart of Birmingham and originally opened in 1901. The theatre host...
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The Old Rep Theatre
The Old Rep is a young people driven theatre situated on Station Street in the centre of Birmingham,...
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Old Joint Stock Theatre
Originally a library, then the Birmingham Joint Stock Bank, the Old Joint Stock was purchased in 188...
Competitions
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A family ticket to Peter Pan The Musical
Showing at The Old Rep Theatre from Tuesday 5 until Sunday 31 December.
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A family ticket to see Evolution drone light show
Taking place at Wolverhampton Racecourse on Thursday 14 December.
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Four tickets to see Horrible Histories: Horrible Christmas
Showing at Birmingham's Symphony Hall on Thursday 28 December.
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A family ticket to see The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
Showing at The Rep from Tuesday 14 November - Sunday 28 January.
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Four tickets to see Peter Pan
Showing at Resorts World Arena Birmingham on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 December.
Eat & Drink in Birmingham
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All Bar One teams up with Little Moons for festive cocktails
The popular chain has collaborated with award-winning mochi ice cream brand.
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Six by Nico announce The Chippie as first menu for Birmingham restaurant
The menu is priced at £39 and boasts elevated renditions of popular dishes.
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All Bar One teams up with Little Moons for festive cocktails
The popular chain has collaborated with award-winning mochi ice cream brand.
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Six by Nico announce The Chippie as first menu for Birmingham restaurant
The menu is priced at £39 and boasts elevated renditions of popular dishes.
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. From...
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National Sea Life Centre
Housing more than 2,000 creatures - including a colony of gentoo penguins, black-tip reef sharks and...
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Bear Grylls Adventure
Celebrity adventurer Bear Grylls has certainly pulled out all the stops with this popular visitor at...
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Legoland Discovery Centre
Legoland Discovery Centre is a great place to share creative play time with your little ones. The v...
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Severn Valley Railway
Operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley and Kidderminster, this m...
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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Made up of eight listed buildings, Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings has been transformed by Historic Eng...
What's On elsewhere...
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Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Mischief Theatre Company let loose those selfsame comic creations.
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Inspiring images capturing fascinating animal behaviour.
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The Drifters Girl
New musical featuring a phenomenal soundtrack packed full of iconic Drifters hits!
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And Then There Were None
Adapted from the best-selling crime novel of all time.
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An Evening With Anton Du Beke
With live band, guest singer and dancers.
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Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Mischief Theatre Company let loose those selfsame comic creations.
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Inspiring images capturing fascinating animal behaviour.
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The Drifters Girl
New musical featuring a phenomenal soundtrack packed full of iconic Drifters hits!
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And Then There Were None
Adapted from the best-selling crime novel of all time.
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An Evening With Anton Du Beke
With live band, guest singer and dancers.
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