Highlights
Latest...
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Luminarium to pop up at Stoke's Hanley Park
The interactive inflatable labyrinth will launch this year's The Big Feast.
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Brand new Port Vale exhibition opens at The Potteries
'A Step Back in Time’ explores significant shirts during the history of the club.
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New arts trail The Burton Barrel Roll launches
The 14 piece art trail being held in Burton upon Trent will run until 15 September.
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Lichfield Garrick announces extra week of panto performances
Due to extremely popular demand, the show will now run until Sunday 12 January.
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New exhibition celebrates much-loved 1960s TV shows at The Hub
A unique and exclusive exhibition is coming to Lichfield this summer, with a display of original pup...
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March Of The Elephants trail opens for the summer
The 30 individually decorated elephant sculptures are free to visit until 8 September.
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Cannock Chase Forest opens disc golf course
The nine-hole course is open to seasoned disc golfers and newbies.
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Celebrate the Olympics with the Gruffalo this summer
Forestry England will offer Olympic-inspired challenges with the Gruffalo.
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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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Luminarium to pop up at Stoke's Hanley Park
The interactive inflatable labyrinth will launch this year's The Big Feast.
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Brand new Port Vale exhibition opens at The Potteries
'A Step Back in Time’ explores significant shirts during the history of the club.
-
New arts trail The Burton Barrel Roll launches
The 14 piece art trail being held in Burton upon Trent will run until 15 September.
-
Lichfield Garrick announces extra week of panto performances
Due to extremely popular demand, the show will now run until Sunday 12 January.
-
New exhibition celebrates much-loved 1960s TV shows at The Hub
A unique and exclusive exhibition is coming to Lichfield this summer, with a display of original pup...
-
March Of The Elephants trail opens for the summer
The 30 individually decorated elephant sculptures are free to visit until 8 September.
-
Cannock Chase Forest opens disc golf course
The nine-hole course is open to seasoned disc golfers and newbies.
-
Celebrate the Olympics with the Gruffalo this summer
Forestry England will offer Olympic-inspired challenges with the Gruffalo.
-
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.
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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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.
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Let's get classical
concerts to check out across the Midlands this month...
Latest Reviews
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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: Twelfth Night - A Cornish Tale
A production that wouldn't look out of place on the West End. Don't miss it!
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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...
Features, interviews & blogs...
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What The Butler Saw - interview with John Dorney
John Dorney chats to What's On about starring in Joe Orton's 'most ambitious play'.
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The Lichfield Festival Experience
Lichfield Summer Festival returns with another eclectic programme of entertainment and attractions.
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From Stand-Up To Shakespeare
Seann Walsh talks about starring in a Cornish-themed version of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night...
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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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The Room Where It Happens...
Birmingham Hippodrome is this month welcoming blockbuster musical Hamilton for the summer season...
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Puppy Love
Kym Marsh talks about playing the ever-so-evil Cruella de Vil in a musical version of 101 Dalmatians...
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Down To A Fine Art
Birmingham’s Barber Institute reopens its doors this month...
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Another Concert For Strings
Thunderbirds Are Go at Symphony Hall!
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All Aboard!
It’s full steam ahead this summer at the Severn Valley Railway...
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...
Competitions
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Two tickets to see As You Like It
Showing at The Holloway Garden Theatre until 1 September.
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Two adult weekend camping tickets to Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Taking place from 23-26 August.
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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 As You Like It
Showing at The Holloway Garden Theatre until 1 September.
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Two adult weekend camping tickets to Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Taking place from 23-26 August.
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A family ticket to Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Win a family ticket to visit the attraction this summer.
Eat & Drink in Staffordshire
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The Tawny launches new foodie experiences
Guests can now indulge in an Alfresco Afternoon Tea or Emma Bridgewater Picnic Hamper.
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Gourmet restaurant and bar The Lesters Arms opens
The new venue in Brewood is receiving rave reviews from diners.
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The Tawny launches new foodie experiences
Guests can now indulge in an Alfresco Afternoon Tea or Emma Bridgewater Picnic Hamper.
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Gourmet restaurant and bar The Lesters Arms opens
The new venue in Brewood is receiving rave reviews from diners.
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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Three Counties Food & Drink Festival
Over 160 local traders offering shopping, food and drink.
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SIX The Musical
The wives of Henry VIII take to the stage to tell their own versions of their lives.
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JOY…Inspired By Nature
Immersive summer exhibition celebrating joyful designs.
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Shrewsbury Flower Show
As well as its abundance of glorious blooms, the show also features talks, demonstrations, performan...
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101 Dalmatians: The Musical
The smash hit family musical - Direct from London.
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Three Counties Food & Drink Festival
Over 160 local traders offering shopping, food and drink.
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SIX The Musical
The wives of Henry VIII take to the stage to tell their own versions of their lives.
-
JOY…Inspired By Nature
Immersive summer exhibition celebrating joyful designs.
-
Shrewsbury Flower Show
As well as its abundance of glorious blooms, the show also features talks, demonstrations, performan...
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101 Dalmatians: The Musical
The smash hit family musical - Direct from London.
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