Highlights
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The Bodyguard
When former secret-service agent Frank Farmer is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker, sparks soon begin to fly between the pair. Each expects to hold the whip-hand in thei...
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Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
As the UK’s most popular pianist and bandleader, Jools Holland OBE has performed and recorded with some of the most talented musicians and songwriters in the world, including Eric Clapton, the late Ge...
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The Little Mermaid
Dive into a world of magic and wonder this Christmas for a breathtaking adventure beneath the waves! In a colourful coral reef, a young mermaid with a heart full of dreams spends her days hoping for...
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Uncommon Threads: The Art Of June Burnett
Working in oils, watercolours, prints and collage, June Burnett produced art which blended rich colours and detailed figurative elements. Her output presented both real and imagined worlds and was gr...
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Nick Helm
Nick Helm has described his comedy shows as ‘a call to arms to anyone who feels hard done by and short-changed by this ugly new world.’ Nick, who visits the region this month with latest touring show...
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Vincent Simone: Tango Passions
Vincent Simone is certainly not a man to let the grass grow under his ever-dancing feet. Always on the go, the Argentine tango king and Strictly Come Dancing legend is visiting the Midlands with this...
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Ross Noble
Geordie laughter merchant Ross Noble may not have hit the heights once expected of him, but he’s a hugely talented comedian nonetheless. Peddling a nice line in surreal and quirky stream-of-consciousn...
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Babyshambles
Pete Doherty fronts this London band, which has undergone several changes in its line-up since being formed back in 2004. Heavily influenced by Britpop and punk, Babyshambles were initially viewed as...
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Trouble, Struggle, Bubble And Squeak
Victoria Melody’s decision to quit theatre in favour of becoming a stand-up comedian steered her down an interesting path. In an effort to become better at being funny, she took the unusual step of en...
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Kinky Boots
The newly appointed manager of his late father’s shoe factory, Charlie Price has got some tough decisions to make as he attempts to save the struggling business. After a chance meeting with drag quee...
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James Phelan: The Man Who Was Magic
A brand-new production for 2025.
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Jesus & The Pope By Robbie Williams
Burslem-born Robbie Williams has teamed up with local ceramic design brand 1882 Ltd to transform two of his ‘inkling’ drawings into abstract works of art depicting Jesus and The Pope. The superstar...
Latest...
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Harry Enfield brings new tour to the Midlands
Harry will reflect on 40 years of arsing about in comedy.
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New exhibition explores Staffordshire’s role in historic slave trade
The exhibition runs until 6 December.
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Crown Wharf Theatre celebrates its First Birthday
The Stone theatre is ran by 100 volunteers.
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Alpine-style celebrations in Penkridge
Yuletide Bar ‘brings the magic of the mountains’ to Lower Drayton Farm.
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Celebrating Northern Soul across the Midlands
BBC Radio 6 Music’s Northern Soul Orchestrated show will make a return to the region in 2026.
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Brewhouse exhibition marks end-of-war anniversary
Available to view from Wednesday 12 to Sunday 30 November.
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OUTSIDE awarded £975,000 from Arts Council England
The £975,000 is part of Arts Council England’s largest ever Creative People and Places (CPP) Portfol...
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Greenway officially opens between Lichfield and Chasewater
Lichfield District Council is delighted to announce the official opening of the new Greenway, a scen...
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Appeal launched to rediscover Arthur Berry’s ‘lost’ works
Barewall Art Gallery has launched a major public appeal to help trace and rediscover the artworks.
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Harry Enfield brings new tour to the Midlands
Harry will reflect on 40 years of arsing about in comedy.
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New exhibition explores Staffordshire’s role in historic slave trade
The exhibition runs until 6 December.
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Crown Wharf Theatre celebrates its First Birthday
The Stone theatre is ran by 100 volunteers.
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Alpine-style celebrations in Penkridge
Yuletide Bar ‘brings the magic of the mountains’ to Lower Drayton Farm.
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Celebrating Northern Soul across the Midlands
BBC Radio 6 Music’s Northern Soul Orchestrated show will make a return to the region in 2026.
-
Brewhouse exhibition marks end-of-war anniversary
Available to view from Wednesday 12 to Sunday 30 November.
-
OUTSIDE awarded £975,000 from Arts Council England
The £975,000 is part of Arts Council England’s largest ever Creative People and Places (CPP) Portfol...
-
Greenway officially opens between Lichfield and Chasewater
Lichfield District Council is delighted to announce the official opening of the new Greenway, a scen...
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Appeal launched to rediscover Arthur Berry’s ‘lost’ works
Barewall Art Gallery has launched a major public appeal to help trace and rediscover the artworks.
Coming soon to the Midlands
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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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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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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.
Latest Reviews
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Review: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at The Grand
"the production breathes new life into the tale, with a multi-talented company"
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Review: The Bodyguard at The Alexandra
"a fun spectacle, lively and highly enjoyable"
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Review: 2:22 - A Ghost Story at Malvern Theatres
"a gripping and intriguing story, brilliantly delivered by a small, hugely talented cast"
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Review: Five stars for The Grand Babylon Hotel at the New Vic
"infernally captivating and brilliant throughout"
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Animal Antics
My First Musical returns to the Hippodrome with a brand new adventure, No Such Thing As Wolves
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Making A Splash
Bold new staging of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale takes over the New Vic for the festive se...
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Loved In Return
Fresh from the West End and Broadway, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is this month stopping off in Birmin...
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A Christmas Cracker
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s iconic production of The Nutcracker celebrates 35 years in the city
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Body Language
Adam Garcia stars in smash-hit musical The Bodyguard at The Alexandra.
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A Different Tune
Wolverhampton based Jaivant Patel Company presents its latest dance production.
What's On Theatres
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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...
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Lichfield Garrick
The purpose-built Lichfield Garrick Theatre opened in 2003 and has a main auditorium seating more th...
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New Vic Theatre
Purpose-built as a theatre-in-the-round and opened in 1986, the New Vic is the regional producing th...
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Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
Opening in 1982, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre programmes both professional and amateur shows, and thro...
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Crown Wharf Theatre
The Crown Wharf Theatre is a brand new arts & community space located in the heart of Stone, Staffor...
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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...
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Lichfield Garrick
The purpose-built Lichfield Garrick Theatre opened in 2003 and has a main auditorium seating more th...
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New Vic Theatre
Purpose-built as a theatre-in-the-round and opened in 1986, the New Vic is the regional producing th...
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Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
Opening in 1982, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre programmes both professional and amateur shows, and thro...
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Crown Wharf Theatre
The Crown Wharf Theatre is a brand new arts & community space located in the heart of Stone, Staffor...
Competitions
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Win a family ticket to The Little Mermaid
Showing from Friday 14 November until Saturday 24 January.
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Win a pair of tickets to Good Food Show Winter
Back at the NEC from 27 - 30 November.
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Win four tickets to see No Such Thing As Wolves
Showing at Birmingham Hippodrome's Patrick Studio from 6 December - 4 January.
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Win a family ticket to The Little Mermaid
Showing from Friday 14 November until Saturday 24 January.
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Win a pair of tickets to Good Food Show Winter
Back at the NEC from 27 - 30 November.
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Win four tickets to see No Such Thing As Wolves
Showing at Birmingham Hippodrome's Patrick Studio from 6 December - 4 January.
Places To Visit across the Midlands
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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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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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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
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Vincent Simone: Tango Passions
Vincent Simone is certainly not a man to let the grass grow under his ever-dancing feet. Always on...
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Visiting Wolverhampton as part of an extensive national and international tour.
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Moulin Rouge! The Musical can-cans its way into the Midlands this year, complete with all the glitz,...
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Cyrano de Bergerac
Adrian Lester to star in new RSC production
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Vincent Simone: Tango Passions
Vincent Simone is certainly not a man to let the grass grow under his ever-dancing feet. Always on...
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Visiting Wolverhampton as part of an extensive national and international tour.
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Moulin Rouge! The Musical can-cans its way into the Midlands this year, complete with all the glitz,...
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Cyrano de Bergerac
Adrian Lester to star in new RSC production
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