Highlights
Latest...
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Mary Poppins comes to Birmingham Hippodrome in 2025
The multi award-winning classic runs from Wednesday 16 July - Saturday 23 August.
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Birmingham Comedy Festival announces 2024 line-up
Featuring: Sarah Millican, The Mash Report’s Rachel Parris, Maisie Adam and more.
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B:Music unveil autumn 2024 season
Featuring: comedy, live music, films, family entertainment and more.
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In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats exhibition opens in Birmingham
The experience takes audiences back in time to the beginning of the Acid House movement.
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Birmingham Weekender is back this summer
The event features free amazing performances, fantastical installations and more.
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Children’s classic We’re Going on a Bear Hunt sculpture trail hits Birmingham
Ten beautifully designed bears are on display across the city centre.
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Jewellery Quarter Festival full programme announced
The free event is now back for its 9th year.
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Elton John By Candlelight comes to Birmingham this winter
Experience the hits of the rock legend as you have never heard them before.
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Epic drone light show takes place in Birmingham this autumn
The family-friendly light show is built around a narrated story which starts with the Big Bang.
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Mary Poppins comes to Birmingham Hippodrome in 2025
The multi award-winning classic runs from Wednesday 16 July - Saturday 23 August.
-
Birmingham Comedy Festival announces 2024 line-up
Featuring: Sarah Millican, The Mash Report’s Rachel Parris, Maisie Adam and more.
-
B:Music unveil autumn 2024 season
Featuring: comedy, live music, films, family entertainment and more.
-
In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats exhibition opens in Birmingham
The experience takes audiences back in time to the beginning of the Acid House movement.
-
Birmingham Weekender is back this summer
The event features free amazing performances, fantastical installations and more.
-
Children’s classic We’re Going on a Bear Hunt sculpture trail hits Birmingham
Ten beautifully designed bears are on display across the city centre.
-
Jewellery Quarter Festival full programme announced
The free event is now back for its 9th year.
-
Elton John By Candlelight comes to Birmingham this winter
Experience the hits of the rock legend as you have never heard them before.
-
Epic drone light show takes place in Birmingham this autumn
The family-friendly light show is built around a narrated story which starts with the Big Bang.
Latest Reviews
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Review: Grease The Musical
Brilliant choreography and electrifying performances.
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Review: The School For Scandal at the RSC
A camp, lighthearted and mischievous romp that's definitely worth a watch.
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Review: Hamilton
The smash-hit musical phenomenon tours to Birmingham Hippodrome
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Review: 101 Dalmatians The Musical
First staged at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London in 2022, the touring production of 101 Dalm...
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.
Features, interviews & blogs...
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A singular sensation
Hit musical A Chorus Line dances into Birmingham Hippodrome
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Queen Of The Blues
Elkie Brooks talks to What’s On ahead of her Shrewsbury Folk Festival debut...
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Making An Entrance
Tamara Harvey talks about leadership, collaboration, and directing a new production of Pericles...
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Jump For Joy
Talawa Theatre Company present a retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
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A World Of Glass
International Glass Festival returns to the historic Stourbridge Glass Quarter this month...
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Poet Of The People
mac is set to host a celebration of Birmingham-born writer & dub poet Benjamin Zephaniah.
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All Aboard!
It’s full steam ahead this summer at the Severn Valley Railway...
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Merry Happy Returns
Richard Goulding explains why he’s delighted to be back in Stratford-upon-Avon this summer
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The Room Where It Happens...
Birmingham Hippodrome is this month welcoming blockbuster musical Hamilton for the summer season...
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From Stand-Up To Shakespeare
Seann Walsh talks about starring in a Cornish-themed version of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night...
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 Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Win a family ticket to visit the attraction this summer.
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Two tickets to see The Merry Wives Of Windsor
Showing at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre until Saturday 7 September.
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A family ticket to the British Motor Museum
Win a family ticket to visit the attraction this summer.
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A family ticket to Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Win a family ticket to visit the attraction this summer.
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Two tickets to see The Merry Wives Of Windsor
Showing at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre until Saturday 7 September.
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A family ticket to the British Motor Museum
Win a family ticket to visit the attraction this summer.
Eat & Drink in Birmingham
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Cinnabon launches in Birmingham's Bullring
Visitors can induldge in a full selection of freshly baked Bons.
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Colmore Food Festival 2024 line-up announced
Featuring Ashas, Issacs, Vagabond, Jamaya, Zambrero, Hotel du Vin and more.
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New restaurant Albatross Death Cult opens in Birmingham
Chefs serve a rapid-fire sequence of twelve (or more) dishes, in an omakase-style service.
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Menus revealed for Birmingham Restaurant Festival 2024
Restaurants include: 670 Grams, Purnell's Restaurant, Issac's and more.
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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101 Dalmatians: The Musical
The smash hit family musical - Direct from London.
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Summer at Compton Verney
A jam-packed weekend of family fun.
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The Beach
The seaside comes to Lichfield Cathedral.
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Three Counties Food & Drink Festival
Over 160 local traders offering shopping, food and drink.
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
A highlight of any folk fan's calendar.
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101 Dalmatians: The Musical
The smash hit family musical - Direct from London.
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Summer at Compton Verney
A jam-packed weekend of family fun.
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The Beach
The seaside comes to Lichfield Cathedral.
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Three Counties Food & Drink Festival
Over 160 local traders offering shopping, food and drink.
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
A highlight of any folk fan's calendar.
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