Highlights
Latest...
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Black Sabbath reuniting for fundraising concert in Birmingham
It will mark the first time Ozzy, Tony, Bill and Geezer have played together in 20 years.
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Groove Armada and more added to Mostly Jazz Festival 2025
They will join Ezra Collective, War, Maribou State, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 and more.
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Birmingham Royal Ballet's spring season opens with Cinderella
Audiences across the West Midlands and beyond are in for a ballet treat as Sir David Bintley’s accla...
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Acorns Children’s Hospice to host first online auction
A spectacular array of prizes will help raise money for Acorns' vital services.
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Black Sabbath - The Ballet returns to Birmingham as part of BRB's 2025/26 season
Showing at Birmingham Hippodrome from 18-27 September.
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The Addams Family comes to Birmingham in 2025
It shows at Birmingham Hippodrome from Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 July.
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The BFG announced as RSC's festive show for 2025/26
It shows from Tuesday 25 November – Saturday 31 January.
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New campaign gives tourists a Peak-y into West Midlands’ famous filming backdrops
Including Black Country Living Museum, Birmingham Grand Central and more.
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Oasis tribute Oasish play Birmingham gig at Edgbaston Stadium
They are the UK's official number one tribute act.
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Black Sabbath reuniting for fundraising concert in Birmingham
It will mark the first time Ozzy, Tony, Bill and Geezer have played together in 20 years.
-
Groove Armada and more added to Mostly Jazz Festival 2025
They will join Ezra Collective, War, Maribou State, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 and more.
-
Birmingham Royal Ballet's spring season opens with Cinderella
Audiences across the West Midlands and beyond are in for a ballet treat as Sir David Bintley’s accla...
-
Acorns Children’s Hospice to host first online auction
A spectacular array of prizes will help raise money for Acorns' vital services.
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Black Sabbath - The Ballet returns to Birmingham as part of BRB's 2025/26 season
Showing at Birmingham Hippodrome from 18-27 September.
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The Addams Family comes to Birmingham in 2025
It shows at Birmingham Hippodrome from Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 July.
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The BFG announced as RSC's festive show for 2025/26
It shows from Tuesday 25 November – Saturday 31 January.
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New campaign gives tourists a Peak-y into West Midlands’ famous filming backdrops
Including Black Country Living Museum, Birmingham Grand Central and more.
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Oasis tribute Oasish play Birmingham gig at Edgbaston Stadium
They are the UK's official number one tribute act.
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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Get looking! Visual arts across the Midlands
Check out some of the fantastic exhibitions showing across the region this month.
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Havin' a laugh!
Get your ribs well and truly tickled over the next few weeks...
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Let's get classical
concerts to check out across the Midlands this month...
Features, interviews & blogs...
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The Perfect Thriller
Giovanna Fletcher talks about starring in The Girl On The Train.
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May The Farce Be With You
Hit theatre production …Earnest? comes to the Midlands.
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Whip-crack-away
Hit musical Calamity Jane rides into town...
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Twenty-five for ’25
Check out our selection of 25 great plays and musicals to see in 2025...
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Having A Ball
BRB’s Cinderella shows at Birmingham Hippodrome.
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Bia's Kitchen
The Brazilian-born chef talks about her new book.
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A Real Dead Ringer
Bat Out Of Hell: The Musical comes to the Midlands.
Latest Reviews
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Review: Motionhouse's Hidden at Warwick Arts Centre
"thrilling choreography and breathtaking leaps"
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Review: Swan Lake at Birmingham Hippodrome
"stunning, intense, beguiling, and likely to leave you pretty much breathless"
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Review: Community at Birmingham Rep
"dashes of laugh-out-loud humour"
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Review: Murder On The Orient Express at The Alex
"a thrill-packed journey to the land of Agatha Christie"
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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Win two tickets to Bearded The...
The well-loved, multi-award winning independent festival Bearded Theory returns to its idyllic homel...
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Win two tickets to see Chitty...
A brand-new production of this much-loved family favourite stars Ore Oduba as Caractacus Potts, Liam...
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Win two tickets to Bearded The...
The well-loved, multi-award winning independent festival Bearded Theory returns to its idyllic homel...
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Win two tickets to see Chitty...
A brand-new production of this much-loved family favourite stars Ore Oduba as Caractacus Potts, Liam...
Eat & Drink in Birmingham
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Where to dine in the Midlands this Valentine's Day
We've compiled a choice of great restaurants in which to spoil your loved one...
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Parisian-inspired patisserie Cake & Culture to open in Birmingham
They will be selling fresh pastries, artisan chocolates and more.
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Six by Nico unveil new interactive Murder on the Midnight Express menu
Blending mystery and storytelling with food and drink.
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The Indian Brewery open second site in Birmingham
The indie favourites have opened a huge 300-capacity taproom and pizzeria.
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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The Roundhouse
The Roundhouse was built in 1874 and was originally stables and stores for the Birmingham Corporatio...
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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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Cotswold Farm Park
An award-winning visitor attraction on the outskirts of Guiting Power, Gloucestershire. Cotsw...
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British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of historic British cars. Take a...
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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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Severn Valley Railway
Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...
What's On elsewhere...
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Only Fools and Horses The Musical
Cherished material from Britain’s best loved TV series.
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SIX The Musical
The wives of Henry VIII take to the stage to tell their own versions of their lives.
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War Horse
The acclaimed production returns in an all-new UK tour.
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Dracula
Adapted for the stage by Nick Lane
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The Rocky Horror Show
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments.
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Only Fools and Horses The Musical
Cherished material from Britain’s best loved TV series.
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SIX The Musical
The wives of Henry VIII take to the stage to tell their own versions of their lives.
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War Horse
The acclaimed production returns in an all-new UK tour.
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Dracula
Adapted for the stage by Nick Lane
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The Rocky Horror Show
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments.
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