Highlights
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Pirate Treasure Hunts
Get your sea legs on and head over to Birmingham’s Brindleyplace for some swashbuckling fun with two brand-new pirate-inspired events for summer. At the National SEA LIFE Centre, Captain Careless ha...
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Moseley Folk Festival
Tucked away behind Birmingham’s busy streets, the beautiful Moseley Park is one of the city's hidden gems, transformed each year into an enchanting escape by one of the Midlands' best-loved music fest...
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Beautiful - The Carole King Musical
A brand new production of the award-winning show.
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Les Miserables
Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s musical.
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Zog And The Flying Doctors
With previous shows including Tiddler And Other Terrific Tales, Tabby McTat and the first Zog story, it’s fair to say that Freckle Productions know a thing or two about presenting stage adaptations of...
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Taking Root - The Sustaining Life Of Trees
Presenting artworks from the Barber’s own collection, Taking Root considers the ways in which artists across the centuries have engaged with trees - studying them to develop their powers of observatio...
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We Are Birmingham
Opened back in April alongside the relaunch of BMAG’s iconic Round Room, We Are Birmingham not only reflects and celebrates the city as it is today but also investigates its aspirations for the future...
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In The Que - Celebrating The Que Club
Birmingham Music Archive has developed and curated this fascinating exhibition, a sensory homage to a legendary venue which was located in one of the city’s most beautiful buildings - the Grade II lis...
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The Festival of Quilts
The biggest quilting show in Europe is back in Birmingham. The hugely popular event features gallery exhibitions from international artists and groups, 800-plus entries for this year’s quilt competi...
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Awful Auntie
Fights, frights and friendships are the order of the day in David Walliams’ much-loved Awful Auntie. At the centre of the terrific tale is a young girl named Stella. The sole heir to Saxby Hall, she...
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Counting and Cracking
Counting And Cracking stops off in Birmingham with multiple glittering gongs to its name. Following the journey of one Sri Lankan Australian family across four generations and nearly 50 years, the pla...
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Found Cities, Lost Objects - Women In The City
“Found Cities, Lost Objects challenges the status quo by encouraging viewers to discover the city through the eyes of female artists,” explains cultural activist and Turner Prize winner Lubaina Himid...
Latest...
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Perry reaches over 100 appearances at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Perry will visit every Birmingham 2022 venue, so be sure to give him a wave.
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Airborne adventures ahead on new ParadropVR experience
Explore the desert, mountains and even outer space, while flying through virtual rings.
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Birmingham International Tattoo returns to the city this autumn
Popular event brings together massed marching bands, pipes and drums, and exciting displays.
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Aerial and physical theatre festival Tilt returns to Birmingham
Featuring athletic performances, national and international circus artists and industry masterclasse...
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Chilling serial killer talk comes to Solihull
Expert Cheish Merryweather delves into the world's most notorious serial killers and mass murderers....
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Treetop Adventure Golf rolls out VIP experiences
Treetop’s guests can choose between a host of brand new packages to enhance their rainforest visit.
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Adrian Edmondson cast as Scrooge in RSC's A Christmas Carol
Directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, A Christmas Carol shows at the RST from October to January 2023.
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens creates trail for the Games
Edgbaston venue home to many national flowers and crops originating from Commonwealth countries.
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Gareth Snook to play Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and confectionary wizard Willy Wonka.
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Perry reaches over 100 appearances at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Perry will visit every Birmingham 2022 venue, so be sure to give him a wave.
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Airborne adventures ahead on new ParadropVR experience
Explore the desert, mountains and even outer space, while flying through virtual rings.
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Birmingham International Tattoo returns to the city this autumn
Popular event brings together massed marching bands, pipes and drums, and exciting displays.
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Aerial and physical theatre festival Tilt returns to Birmingham
Featuring athletic performances, national and international circus artists and industry masterclasse...
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Chilling serial killer talk comes to Solihull
Expert Cheish Merryweather delves into the world's most notorious serial killers and mass murderers....
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Treetop Adventure Golf rolls out VIP experiences
Treetop’s guests can choose between a host of brand new packages to enhance their rainforest visit.
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Adrian Edmondson cast as Scrooge in RSC's A Christmas Carol
Directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, A Christmas Carol shows at the RST from October to January 2023.
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens creates trail for the Games
Edgbaston venue home to many national flowers and crops originating from Commonwealth countries.
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Gareth Snook to play Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and confectionary wizard Willy Wonka.
Latest Reviews
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Turn Back Time with The Cher Show at Birmingham Hippodrome
Sparkle and sequins, stunning choreography and 35 hit songs belted out by three powerhouse vocalists...
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Review: Bugsy Malone at The REP
A show packed with humour, great songs, wonderful dance routines and a host of memorable characters....
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Turn Back Time with The Cher Show at Birmingham Hippodrome
Sparkle and sequins, stunning choreography and 35 hit songs belted out by three powerhouse vocalists...
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Review: Bugsy Malone at The REP
A show packed with humour, great songs, wonderful dance routines and a host of memorable characters....
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Embracing Cultures
Carnival is coming to Brum this summer, and the party is going to be bigger and better than ever.
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Happy Birthday, MAC!
The ever-popular venue is this autumn celebrating its 60th anniversary.
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Bloom Time
We get the lowdown on PoliNations from the festival's creative director, Angie Bual.
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Well, well, well...
We chat to Claire Benedict who stars in All's Well That Ends Well at the RSC.
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To The Streets!
Dannielle ‘Rhimes’ Lecointe talks about a new musical inspired by the Bristol Bus Boycott of 1963.
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Opera royalty
Award-winning Mezzo Soprano, Claire Barnett-Jones, talks about her career journey to date.
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Wherever I lay my hat
A new exhibition uses people’s experiences and objects to explore the different meanings and emotion...
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Something for all at Shrewsbury Flower Show
Eleven good reasons to visit Shrewsbury Flower Show this August.
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'It's all about loving what you do': Judy Collins headlines Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Legendary American country singer Judy Collins is one of the star attractions at this year’s Shrewsb...
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Kings Heath actor makes her Hippodrome debut in Les Miserables
Emily Owens talks about appearing in iconic show.
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
Built in 1913, the Old Rep is located in the centre of Birmingham and presents a year-round programm...
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Birmingham Town Hall
Opening in 1834, the Grade I listed Town Hall is one of the oldest concert halls in the world. Its i...
Eat & Drink in Birmingham
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Ultimate chicken wing showdown Wing Fest comes to Birmingham
Event follows in the footsteps of its highly popular London, Manchester, Bristol, and Derby counterp...
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Pitcher & Piano Birmingham undergos refurbishment
Venue to receive complete overhaul of its interior before reopening in October with a brand new look...
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Ultimate chicken wing showdown Wing Fest comes to Birmingham
Event follows in the footsteps of its highly popular London, Manchester, Bristol, and Derby counterp...
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Pitcher & Piano Birmingham undergos refurbishment
Venue to receive complete overhaul of its interior before reopening in October with a brand new look...
Places To Visit
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Thinktank Science Museum
Thinktank, Birmingham, has over 200 interactive exhibits on science and discovery, covering everythi...
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National Sea Life Centre
Situated in the heart of Birmingham and Brindley Place, the National Sea Life Centre has lots to off...
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West Midlands Police Museum
Fascinating stories about some of Birmingham’s most notorious criminals - including the real Peaky B...
What's On elsewhere...
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Saturday Night Fever
Follow the story of Tony Manero as he embarks on a reckless yet thrilling road to dancing success.
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The Rocky Horror Show
The legendary extravaganza returns for a major UK tour.
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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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The Commitments
Nigel Pivario (Terry Duckworh in Coronation Street) will star as 'Da'.
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Dreamboats And Petticoats
Nostalgic show featuring songs by, among others, Elvis, Roy Orbison and the Walker Brothers.
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Saturday Night Fever
Follow the story of Tony Manero as he embarks on a reckless yet thrilling road to dancing success.
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The Rocky Horror Show
The legendary extravaganza returns for a major UK tour.
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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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The Commitments
Nigel Pivario (Terry Duckworh in Coronation Street) will star as 'Da'.
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Dreamboats And Petticoats
Nostalgic show featuring songs by, among others, Elvis, Roy Orbison and the Walker Brothers.
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