Highlights
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Matilda The Musical
The beloved story of an extraordinary little girl
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Gary Delaney
“The hardest part of running competitively in Wales must be keeping up with the Joneses,” quips the ever-popular Gary Delaney. And Gary’s certainly no one-joke pony: “My girlfriend’s dog died, so to...
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Peter Kay
Performing his final arena show.
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Festival of Sport
Perfect for families who live for sport, and those yet to find their favourite, Festival of Sport is a high-energy, fun-packed weekend.
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Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary
Since catapulting traditional Irish music and folk dance into the limelight back in the mid-1990s (ably assisted in so doing by the similarly sensational Riverdance, of course), Michael Flatley’s chor...
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The Dinosaur That Pooped
A roarsome rock show!
Latest...
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Top family shows coming to the Midlands
Explore new worlds, make memories and enjoy a great day out.
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The Beach is back at Lichfield Cathedral
Returning for its fifth year this summer.
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Volunteers wanted for free Stoke-on-Trent outdoor arts festival
Appetite is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help at The Big Feast.
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‘Illuminated’ winter light trail returning to The National Memorial Arboretum
The event returns from Friday 4 to Tuesday 22 December.
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Gladstone Pottery Museum named as one of the best museums to visit in the UK
The museum ranked in the top 3 on Time Out's list.
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Luxury floating restaurant set to launch on Staffordshire canal
The Duchess Cruises is based at Kings Bromley Waterside & Marina near Lichfield.
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Join The Big Staffy Stroll at Weston Park this July
A special celebration marking the finale of the popular Staffy Trail.
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New outdoor exhibition opens in Bethesda Gardens
Highlights include paintings by John Currie, June Burnett, Roderic O’Conor and Ethel Gabain.
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Brand-new stage adaptation of BBC sitcom dinnerladies to tour in 2027
Coming to three theatres in the region.
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Top family shows coming to the Midlands
Explore new worlds, make memories and enjoy a great day out.
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The Beach is back at Lichfield Cathedral
Returning for its fifth year this summer.
-
Volunteers wanted for free Stoke-on-Trent outdoor arts festival
Appetite is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help at The Big Feast.
-
‘Illuminated’ winter light trail returning to The National Memorial Arboretum
The event returns from Friday 4 to Tuesday 22 December.
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Gladstone Pottery Museum named as one of the best museums to visit in the UK
The museum ranked in the top 3 on Time Out's list.
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Luxury floating restaurant set to launch on Staffordshire canal
The Duchess Cruises is based at Kings Bromley Waterside & Marina near Lichfield.
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Join The Big Staffy Stroll at Weston Park this July
A special celebration marking the finale of the popular Staffy Trail.
-
New outdoor exhibition opens in Bethesda Gardens
Highlights include paintings by John Currie, June Burnett, Roderic O’Conor and Ethel Gabain.
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Brand-new stage adaptation of BBC sitcom dinnerladies to tour in 2027
Coming to three theatres in the region.
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.
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Let's get classical
concerts to check out across the Midlands this month...
Festivals
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Warwick Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Eddie Reader and Fisherman's Friends.
Latest Reviews
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Review: Lord of the Dance at The Regent
Lord of the Dance is simply and utterly fabulous and one not to miss.
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Review: Sweeney Todd at The Rep
"a gripping and gruesome production - the audience were on their feet immediately"
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Review: Mamma Mia! at Birmingham Hippodrome
"high-energy, lighthearted and brilliantly choreographed"
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Review: Annie The Musical at The Alexandra
"the ultimate feelgood family musical"
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Feature: Canny Nanny
Hit West End musical Mrs Doubtfire is heading out on a national tour.
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Feature: A Celtic Connection
Talisk play Shrewsbury Folk Festival this summer.
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Feature: Go Wild
Enjoy the summer at Dudley Zoo & Castle...
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Feature: High Hopes
Helen George and Freddie Fox tell What’s On what attracted them to the show and why it remains a cla...
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Feature: Perfect Getaway
Find your happy place at Compton Verney.
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Feature: Cherry on the Cake
Bill Pullman talks about making his RSC debut.
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Feature: Dancing Legend
Birmingham Royal Ballet are celebrating Sir Peter Wright’s centenary year...
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Feature: Woof Justice
Crime-fighting Dog Man promises laughs aplenty at Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre.
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Feature: Take Notes
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra knows exactly who it’s playing for...
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Feature: Dream On
A new version of Shakespeare’s magical comedy is set to delight children this summer...
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Feature: Judy Craymer talks Mamma Mia!
A feelgood musical with a score of irresistible ABBA songs
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Feature: Pop Party
A collection of works by the Pop Art icon will go on display in the city.
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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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Dog Man: The Musical
The author & illustrator behind Dog Man - a crime-biting hero with the head of a dog and the body of...
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Vintage Transport Extravaganza
Bringing together an impressive celebration of transport history across six stations, Severn Valley...
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Mrs. Doubtfire
The West End smash hit makes a tour debut at the Hippodrome
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Dog Man: The Musical
The author & illustrator behind Dog Man - a crime-biting hero with the head of a dog and the body of...
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Vintage Transport Extravaganza
Bringing together an impressive celebration of transport history across six stations, Severn Valley...
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Mrs. Doubtfire
The West End smash hit makes a tour debut at the Hippodrome
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