Highlights
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The Young’uns
After many a year spent plying their trade at festivals and around the folk clubs of the North East, the Young’uns are now well established as one of the country’s most popular folk/acoustic acts.
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A Shoddy Detective
And the art of deception...
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Whitchurch Food & Drink Festival
Whitchurch Food & Drink Festival makes a welcome return after a five-year break. A celebration of local produce, the free one-day event features chef demonstrations, exhibitors from across the region,...
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Shrewsbury Food Festival
Bringing independent food producers, quality street food vendors, top chefs, local brewers and more to The Quarry this summer.
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Parklands
Featuring 80 artists across 8 arenas, international and local talent, entertainment, street food vendors and more.
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
A highlight of any folk fan’s calendar, this four-day fest brings together centuries of musical tradition in one picturesque setting.
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Chris McCausland - Yonks!
A brand new show for 2024...
Latest
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Early bird tickets for Loopfest 2026 on sale now
The Shrewsbury-based event will take place from Friday 1 - Sunday 3 May.
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Severn Hospice announces Open Gardens events
Browse a variety of stalls and crafts, enjoy entertainment in beautiful surroundings and more.
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Fordhall Organic Farm introduces Braille Trail for visually impaired visitors
Improving accessibility at the farm is a key part of Fordhall’s ethos.
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Locked Up Tattoo Convention returns to Shrewsbury Prison
A weekend of ink, artistry and entertainment.
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Electric Six bring new UK tour to Shrewsbury
The Detroit legends play Albert's Shed on Friday 7 November.
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Eurovision is coming home
The Grand Final is on Saturday 17 May.
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Severn Valley Railway launches short film to celebrate 60th anniversary
The film features a range of volunteers from across the railway.
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Rip-roaring fun as Severn Valley Railway steps back to the 1940s
The event features music, dancing, food, displays, vehicles and more.
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Bake Off star Christiaan de Vries heads to Shrewsbury Food Festival
Christiaan will join local top chefs leading demonstrations.
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Early bird tickets for Loopfest 2026 on sale now
The Shrewsbury-based event will take place from Friday 1 - Sunday 3 May.
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Severn Hospice announces Open Gardens events
Browse a variety of stalls and crafts, enjoy entertainment in beautiful surroundings and more.
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Fordhall Organic Farm introduces Braille Trail for visually impaired visitors
Improving accessibility at the farm is a key part of Fordhall’s ethos.
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Locked Up Tattoo Convention returns to Shrewsbury Prison
A weekend of ink, artistry and entertainment.
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Electric Six bring new UK tour to Shrewsbury
The Detroit legends play Albert's Shed on Friday 7 November.
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Eurovision is coming home
The Grand Final is on Saturday 17 May.
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Severn Valley Railway launches short film to celebrate 60th anniversary
The film features a range of volunteers from across the railway.
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Rip-roaring fun as Severn Valley Railway steps back to the 1940s
The event features music, dancing, food, displays, vehicles and more.
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Bake Off star Christiaan de Vries heads to Shrewsbury Food Festival
Christiaan will join local top chefs leading demonstrations.
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...
Interviews & Blogs
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Back To Old Haunts
Liza Goddard talks about returning to her first love...
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It's Kicking Off!
The RSC present a bold new take on Shakespeare's much-loved comedy
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From Panto to Pharaoh
Matt Slack talks about starring in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
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Simply The Best
Holly Bannis talks about playing Tina Turner in hit show What’s Love Got To Do With It?
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To be Frank...
Adam Strong talks about playing Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror Show.
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Keyboard Warrior
Alistair McGowan shines a light on his new-found passion.
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Breaking The Ice
Katy Stephens talks about playing the villainous White Witch in The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe...
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Hello, Cruel World
Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical brings a Bitter Sweet Symphony to Birmingham.
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Celebrations En Pointe
BRB2’s Gala performance will take audiences back to the roots of modern ballet.
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Power Trip
Exploring Shakespeare’s bloodiest play through the lens of 21st-century aggression.
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A Dying Art
Picture You Dead shows at Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn.
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Life of Bryan
Bryan Adams plays bp pulse LIVE on Sunday 18 May.
Latest Reviews
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Review: Titus Andronicus at the RSC
"Shakespeare’s bloodiest tragedy, delivered in gory bucket-loads"
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Review: WNO - The Marriage of Figaro
"moved to laughter and tears"
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Review: Kinky Boots at Birmingham Hippodrome
"it surely doesn’t get much better than this"
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Review: Chicago at The Alexandra
"the razzle-dazzle truly has arrived!"
Competitions
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Win a family ticket to Alderfe...
Firm family favourite AlderFest is returning to popular visitor attraction Alderford Lake on Friday...
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Win a family ticket to Alderfe...
Firm family favourite AlderFest is returning to popular visitor attraction Alderford Lake on Friday...
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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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....
What's On elsewhere in the West Midlands...
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Kinky Boots
A feelgood evening of catchy tunes and warm-hearted humour.
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Much Ado About Nothing
Imaginative new version of the bard’s romcom.
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Three Counties Food & Drink Festival
The ultimate food lover’s paradise...
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Suzanne Holtom: And Hills Bore Scars
Paintings include: bodily forms, land masses and histories.
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Calamity Jane
Starring West End actor and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher
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Kinky Boots
A feelgood evening of catchy tunes and warm-hearted humour.
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Much Ado About Nothing
Imaginative new version of the bard’s romcom.
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Three Counties Food & Drink Festival
The ultimate food lover’s paradise...
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Suzanne Holtom: And Hills Bore Scars
Paintings include: bodily forms, land masses and histories.
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Calamity Jane
Starring West End actor and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher
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