Highlights
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The Shawshank Redemption
Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover. Incarcerated in the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns...
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Jenny Eclair: Jokes, Jokes, Jokes Live!
a brand-new autobiographical show
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Spooky snow and chilling ice at SnowDome
Tamworth's SnowDome is transforming this autumn half term.
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British Ceramics Biennial 2025
British Ceramics Biennial returns for its ninth edition this month. Taking place across six weeks, the festival features free exhibitions, screenings, talks and events, all of which are being presente...
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Earth Angel
Mention Alan Ayckbourn and a list of brilliant observational comedies springs readily to mind, the most famous among which were penned way back in the 1970s - think Relatively Speaking, Absurd Person...
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The Lion in Winter
Comedy about power, politics and family dysfunction...
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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...
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Visiting Wolverhampton as part of an extensive national and international tour.
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2:22 - A Ghost Story
Starring real-life couple Kevin Clifton and Stacey Dooley alongside Grant Kilburn and Shvorne Marks.
Latest...
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Forest Live announce UB40 ft Ali Campbell
The UK reggae legends will be taking to the stage on Saturday 27 June 2026.
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Musical comedy Waitress heads to Stoke-on-Trent in 2026
Showing at Regent Theatre for one week only in July 2026.
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Mo Gilligan brings new tour to the Midlands in 2026
'The Mo You Know' visits Coventry and Stoke in the new year.
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New Vic celebrate Black History Month with one-man show
Tones – A Hip Hop Opera shows on Thursday 30 October 2025.
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James and Clair Buckley bring first ever live tour to Stoke
Out With The Buckleys comes to Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent on 16 April 2026.
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Trentham's Community Day is back
Meet your Police, Fire and Army heroes at Trentham's Community Day on Saturday 27 September.
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The Longest Yarn comes to Stoke Minster this November
Scenes depict significant events such as D-Day and The Blitz.
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Bonfire and Fireworks Night returns to Weston Park
The popular event will feature two dazzling firework displays across the evening.
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Annie returns to the Regent Theatre in 2026
The smash-hit musical visit Stoke-on-Trent from Tuesday 13 to Sunday 18 October 2026.
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Forest Live announce UB40 ft Ali Campbell
The UK reggae legends will be taking to the stage on Saturday 27 June 2026.
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Musical comedy Waitress heads to Stoke-on-Trent in 2026
Showing at Regent Theatre for one week only in July 2026.
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Mo Gilligan brings new tour to the Midlands in 2026
'The Mo You Know' visits Coventry and Stoke in the new year.
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New Vic celebrate Black History Month with one-man show
Tones – A Hip Hop Opera shows on Thursday 30 October 2025.
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James and Clair Buckley bring first ever live tour to Stoke
Out With The Buckleys comes to Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent on 16 April 2026.
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Trentham's Community Day is back
Meet your Police, Fire and Army heroes at Trentham's Community Day on Saturday 27 September.
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The Longest Yarn comes to Stoke Minster this November
Scenes depict significant events such as D-Day and The Blitz.
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Bonfire and Fireworks Night returns to Weston Park
The popular event will feature two dazzling firework displays across the evening.
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Annie returns to the Regent Theatre in 2026
The smash-hit musical visit Stoke-on-Trent from Tuesday 13 to Sunday 18 October 2026.
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 Bodyguard at The Alexandra
"a fun spectacle, lively and highly enjoyable"
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Review: Measure for Measure at the RSC
"Unflinching in its criticism of political machismo"
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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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It's About Time
The Shawshank Redemption visits the Midlands.
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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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Power Play
The first ever British Black History musical makes its debut in the Midlands this month...
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Raising A Little Hell
Outlaws Bonnie and Clyde are brought to life on Birmingham’s Old Joint Stock Theatre stage
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Into The Bolly-Woods
Rifco and the Wolverhampton Grand present new Desi-pantomime Surinderella.
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Nose Job
Adrian Lester talks about making his Royal Shakespeare Company debut as Cyrano de Bergerac.
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Lightning In A Bottle
The Percy Jackson Musical promises to be epic in more ways than one...
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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...
Places To Visit across the Midlands
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Lichfield Cathedral
Lichfield Cathedral is one of the oldest places of Christian worship, the burial place of Anglo-Saxo...
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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...
What's On Elsewhere
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Vincent Simone: Tango Passions
Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to the stage in 2025...
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Visiting Wolverhampton as part of an extensive national and international tour.
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Ghost Trains
Are you brave enough to ride the Ghost Train at Severn Valley Railway this Halloween? Kickstart you...
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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
Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to the stage in 2025...
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Visiting Wolverhampton as part of an extensive national and international tour.
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Ghost Trains
Are you brave enough to ride the Ghost Train at Severn Valley Railway this Halloween? Kickstart you...
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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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