Highlights
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Evolution
A new drone light show for all the family
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Lichfield Cathedral Choir: Christmas By Candlelight
From ancient plainsong to brand-new commissions, the ever-excellent Lichfield Cathedral Choir is much admired for its wide-ranging repertoire, including of course its selection of Christmas music. Th...
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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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Jah Wobble & The Invaders Of The Heart
John Wardle began his music career at the age of 18 as a founder member of Public Image Limited (PiL), performing alongside John Lydon, John Grey and Sid Vicious. His distinctive ‘low end’ bass became...
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The Christmas Toyshop Mystery
Those Babbling Vagabonds make a welcome return with a show that’s set to delight family audiences this Christmas. “Our work is rooted in storytelling,” explain the Peak District-based Vagabonds. “We...
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Fresh Air For The Potteries
Fresh Air For The Potteries marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of William Blake, whose reputation as a photographer is mainly built around the popularity of his ‘Smokies’ - photos that depicted...
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Eric's Pride and Prejudice
A festive show with a difference
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Derek Boshier: Image In Revolt
Derek Boshier’s lifelong fascination with the power, use and function of images is much in evidence in this celebration of his 60 years as a restlessly inventive artist. Taking a rare overview of his...
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Jesus Christ Superstar
A reimagined production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's classic.
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The Greatest Magician
In a production originally directed by his uncle, the late Paul Daniels, James Phelan baffles, befuddles and bemuses with feats of sorcery that seem certain to draw gasps of astonishment from awestruc...
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BRB: The Nutcracker
Join Clara on her Christmas Eve adventure to an enchanting winter wonderland
Latest...
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Tickets go on sale for RAF Cosford Air Show 2024
The RAF Cosford Air Show will return on Sunday 9 June 2024.
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A Cabaret of Curiosities at the Garrick theatre
The Circus of Horrors bring their new show to Lichfield on Wednesday 24 January.
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Live advent calendar 24 Doors to debut in Leek
Every morning residents are invited to find the door in the town, and open it for a surprise.
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Winter Wonderland set to return to Stoke-on-Trent this Christmas
Returning to Birch Terrace car park, the event will open daily from 24 November to 7 January.
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Tamworth to have its first ever open-air ice rink this Christmas
The outdoor ice rink will be in the Castle Grounds this December.
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Camp Bestival Shropshire announces theme for 2024
The UK’s favourite family festival is returning to Weston Park with another incredible theme set to...
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The Newcastle Lantern Parade returns this December
The B Arts parade will light up the town and shine a light on the theme of "Peace.”
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Lichfield Garrick Theatre launch Christmas Ticket Appeal
The theatre is looking for local businesses to become a part of this heartwarming tradition.
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The Lichfield Cathedral Light Show returns this December
The Christmas Light Show runs on 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 & 22 December.
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Tickets go on sale for RAF Cosford Air Show 2024
The RAF Cosford Air Show will return on Sunday 9 June 2024.
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A Cabaret of Curiosities at the Garrick theatre
The Circus of Horrors bring their new show to Lichfield on Wednesday 24 January.
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Live advent calendar 24 Doors to debut in Leek
Every morning residents are invited to find the door in the town, and open it for a surprise.
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Winter Wonderland set to return to Stoke-on-Trent this Christmas
Returning to Birch Terrace car park, the event will open daily from 24 November to 7 January.
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Tamworth to have its first ever open-air ice rink this Christmas
The outdoor ice rink will be in the Castle Grounds this December.
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Camp Bestival Shropshire announces theme for 2024
The UK’s favourite family festival is returning to Weston Park with another incredible theme set to...
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The Newcastle Lantern Parade returns this December
The B Arts parade will light up the town and shine a light on the theme of "Peace.”
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Lichfield Garrick Theatre launch Christmas Ticket Appeal
The theatre is looking for local businesses to become a part of this heartwarming tradition.
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The Lichfield Cathedral Light Show returns this December
The Christmas Light Show runs on 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 & 22 December.
Get Festive
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Beauty & The Beast
Evolution Productions returns for a Beauty of a panto.
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Jack and The Beanstalk
Fe-fi-fo-fum, a giant of a panto full of fun!
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Ice Skate Birmingham
Ice Skate Birmingham and the Big Wheel make a welcome return to Centenary Square this month. While...
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Christmas Light Show
Acclaimed animation team Illuminos return to Lichfield Cathedral this month with another festive lig...
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Beauty And The Beast
A family festive favourite.
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The Nutcracker: A Christmas Fairytale
Take an epic adventure to the Kingdom of Sweets.
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North Pole Adventure
Enjoy a magical trip to the North Pole with this fully immersive experience! Grab your personalised...
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Fe-fi-fo-fum, a giant of a panto full of fun!
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 this December
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.
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Let's get classical
concerts to check out across the Midlands this month...
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Dancing into the Midlands
The West Midlands is one of the UK’s biggest and best dance hubs...
Latest Reviews
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Review: Jesus Christ Superstar
Spreading the Gospel according to Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Top marks for the New Vic's Nutcracker
Chris Eldon Lee reviews Theresa Heskins' masterful new production.
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Eric's Pride And Prejudice makes for a thumping good night out...
Review of the David Graham's latest offering at the New Vic Theatre
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Review: Jesus Christ Superstar
Spreading the Gospel according to Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Top marks for the New Vic's Nutcracker
Chris Eldon Lee reviews Theresa Heskins' masterful new production.
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Eric's Pride And Prejudice makes for a thumping good night out...
Review of the David Graham's latest offering at the New Vic Theatre
Features, interviews & blogs...
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The dark side
Tom Chambers on starring in Torben Betts’ psychological thriller.
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All queer on the western front
“sexy trans masculine cowboys and queer working-class women”
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Beyond Supervet
Professor Noel Fitzpatrick talks about his new show coming to the Midlands this autumn.
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Let's hear it from the boy!
Boy George talks about making his panto debut.
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A religious experience
A critically acclaimed production of Jesus Christ Superstar
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What's in the box?
A world of wonder awaits RSC audiences this Christmas...
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Christmas in Narnia
The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe comes to The Rep for the festive season.
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The Nutcracker
brings a sprinkling of fairy dust to the New Vic for Christmas.
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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A family ticket to The Nutcracker: A Christmas Fairytale
Showing from Friday 17 November - Saturday 27 January 2024.
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A family ticket to see Evolution drone light show
Taking place at Wolverhampton Racecourse on Thursday 14 December.
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A family ticket to Peter Pan The Musical
Showing at The Old Rep Theatre from Tuesday 5 until Sunday 31 December.
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A family ticket to see The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
Showing at The Rep from Tuesday 14 November - Sunday 28 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. From...
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Legoland Discovery Centre
Legoland Discovery Centre is a great place to share creative play time with your little ones. The v...
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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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Severn Valley Railway
Operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley and Kidderminster, this m...
What's On Elsewhere
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Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Mischief Theatre Company let loose those selfsame comic creations.
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Inspiring images capturing fascinating animal behaviour.
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BRB: The Nutcracker
Join Clara on her Christmas Eve adventure to an enchanting winter wonderland
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And Then There Were None
Adapted from the best-selling crime novel of all time.
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Jack and the Beanstalk
A GIANT family pant starring the legendary Dame Brad Fitt!
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Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Mischief Theatre Company let loose those selfsame comic creations.
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Inspiring images capturing fascinating animal behaviour.
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BRB: The Nutcracker
Join Clara on her Christmas Eve adventure to an enchanting winter wonderland
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And Then There Were None
Adapted from the best-selling crime novel of all time.
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Jack and the Beanstalk
A GIANT family pant starring the legendary Dame Brad Fitt!
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