Highlights
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Grand Designs Live
Bringing together more than 150 brands, expert advice and the latest ideas for home renovation.
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Shropshire Oktoberfest
Championing the region’s best breweries, cider makers and more.
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The Feeling
The Feeling burst onto the scene with their multi-platinum debut album Twelve Stops and Home, delivering a string of unforgettable hits that defined a generation.
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100 Voices
Featuring Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir, Shifnal & District Male Voice Choir and Côr y Sgarlets (formally Llanelli Male voice Choir).
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The Nutcracker
Set to Tchaikovsky’s exquisite score, this iconic ballet continues to captivate audiences with its shimmering snowflakes, swirling waltzes and enchanted toys.
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Maisie Adam
Maisie Adam is back with her brand-new show Whatsherface.
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Ocean Film Festival World Tour
Climb aboard for a night of ocean adventure!
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Autumn Steam Gala
The four day festival of steam will feature both guest and home-fleet locomotives operating a busy timetable between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth.
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The Orb
Renowned for their groundbreaking fusion of ambient house, dub, and electronic soundscapes, The Orb have been at the forefront of electronic music for over three decades.
Latest
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Shrewsbury’s Tastes of Asia brings authentic flavours to the town
Bringing together a selection of local community groups and food providers.
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Weston Park hosts opening stage of Hills Ford Rally
Around 150 rally crews will arrive to contest four stages within the estate grounds.
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Weston Park celebrates 40 years with new exhibition
Exploring the people and the stories behind Weston’s past, future and present.
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Mammoth discovery anniversary and apple harvest celebrated at Discovery Centre
Families, history enthusiasts and apple lovers invited to enjoy special day of celebration.
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Telford Balloon Fiesta takes to the skies for another spectacular weekend
Bringing hot air balloons, live entertainment, family activities and more.
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Shrewsbury Restaurant Week returns for 2026
Running in the town from 24 October - 1 November.
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Giant 3D panto adventure comes to Telford this Christmas
Jack and the Beanstalk arrives at Telford International Centre from 17 December - 2 January.
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Chef Marcus Bean joins community-owned Pheasant at Neenton
Marcus joins the team supporting the directors.
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Peter Pan on Ice flies into Theatre Severn in 2027
A breathtaking, full-scale theatrical experience.
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Shrewsbury’s Tastes of Asia brings authentic flavours to the town
Bringing together a selection of local community groups and food providers.
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Weston Park hosts opening stage of Hills Ford Rally
Around 150 rally crews will arrive to contest four stages within the estate grounds.
-
Weston Park celebrates 40 years with new exhibition
Exploring the people and the stories behind Weston’s past, future and present.
-
Mammoth discovery anniversary and apple harvest celebrated at Discovery Centre
Families, history enthusiasts and apple lovers invited to enjoy special day of celebration.
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Telford Balloon Fiesta takes to the skies for another spectacular weekend
Bringing hot air balloons, live entertainment, family activities and more.
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Shrewsbury Restaurant Week returns for 2026
Running in the town from 24 October - 1 November.
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Giant 3D panto adventure comes to Telford this Christmas
Jack and the Beanstalk arrives at Telford International Centre from 17 December - 2 January.
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Chef Marcus Bean joins community-owned Pheasant at Neenton
Marcus joins the team supporting the directors.
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Peter Pan on Ice flies into Theatre Severn in 2027
A breathtaking, full-scale theatrical experience.
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...
Interviews & Blogs
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Feature: Sister Suffragette
Beverley Knight will star in acclaimed musical Sylvia when it visits Birmingham Hippodrome.
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Feature: A Curious Tale
Joe McFadden talks about starring in a new version of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-T...
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Feature: Hobbits in the Shire
A brand-new Tolkien-inspired festival is taking place at Weston Park.
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Feature: Gloriously Graceful
Birmingham Royal Ballet presents Sir Peter Wright and Galina Samsova’s retelling of Swan Lake.
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Feature: Bostin' Tay Party
Jonny Cole chats about his spectacular rise to fame...
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Feature: Feelgood Factor
Jonathan Maitland’s new play pays tribute to Dr Feelgood legend Wilko Johnson...
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The return of Heritage Open Days in Shropshire, Staffordshire and Wolverhampton
They're back this September...
Latest Reviews
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Review: Ode to Joyce at Theatre Severn
An intimate, feel-good experience.
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Review: Annie The Musical at The Alexandra
"the ultimate feelgood family musical"
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Review: Sweeney Todd at The Rep
"a gripping and gruesome production - the audience were on their feet immediately"
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Review: Othello at Shrewsbury Castle
This is a transformative production. Simply superb!
Competitions
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Four tickets to Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic
Showing at bp Pulse LIVE from 28 October - 8 November.
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Two tickets to see Burlesque The Musical
Showing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tues 6 - Sat 17 October.
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Four tickets to see The Snowman
At Birmingham Rep from Tuesday 20 October – Sunday 1 November.
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Two tickets to see Jersey Boys
Showing at The Alexandra from Mon 2 - Sat 21 November.
What's On Theatres & Arts Centres
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Theatre Severn
Shrewsbury's best-known entertainment venue features a 650-seat main auditorium and offers an attrac...
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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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Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
The Wolverhampton Grand is one of the Midlands’ best-established theatres. Opening in 1894, the venu...
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Regent Theatre
When the Regent first opened its doors, it wasn’t a theatre at all but a cinema, presenting its firs...
Places To Visit across the Midlands
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Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
Housed within the town’s Grade II Victorian Music Hall and one of the country’s rare 13th-century ma...
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Severn Valley Railway
Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...
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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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Weston Park
Weston Park is a house set in 1,000 acres of Capability Brown-landscaped parkland, making it the per...
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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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Royal Air Force Museum Midlands
Telling the story of aviation history and housing one of the UK's largest collections of its kind....
What's On elsewhere in the West Midlands...
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The Gruffalo’s Child
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s live on stage
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The Silence of the Lambs
The global cultural phenomenon make its stage play premiere
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Blood Brothers
Willy Russell's iconic musical returns.
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Andy Warhol: Art Star
Warhol’s famous Campbell’s soup tin features in the show.
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Grand Designs Live
With expert talks, interactive features and demonstrations.
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The Gruffalo’s Child
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s live on stage
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The Silence of the Lambs
The global cultural phenomenon make its stage play premiere
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Blood Brothers
Willy Russell's iconic musical returns.
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Andy Warhol: Art Star
Warhol’s famous Campbell’s soup tin features in the show.
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Grand Designs Live
With expert talks, interactive features and demonstrations.
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