Highlights
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Gravity Show
Featuring 45,000+ enthusiasts, 1,000 of Europe's finest vehicles, 200+ leading automotive brands, and an action-packed weekend of live entertainment.
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Brandywine Festival
The UK’s first official hobbit festival will arrive in the Midlands.
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Romeo & Juliet
Widely regarded as Shakespeare’s fifth tragedy, Romeo & Juliet tells a tale of forbidden and secret love. And although it tends to fair less well critically than the rest of the playwright’s high-prof...
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Arkayla
Layered guitar tones and telling lyrics combine to create complex yet dreamlike innovations in the music of Arkayla, a Manchester rock band who burst onto the scene a handful of years ago with a strin...
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Lucy Beaumont
No less a comedian than the highly praised Arthur Smith once described Lucy Beaumont as ‘the next Victoria Wood in the making’. Others have called her ‘a riot’ and praised her ‘devastating comic timin...
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Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress
Winner of Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024.
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Ocean Photographer Of The Year
Over 100 award-winning photographs from the Ocean Photographer Of The Year 2025 collection are featured in this Lichfield Cathedral display, including the grand title winner, created by Yury Ivanov fr...
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Private Peaceful
On the eve of battle, First World War soldier Private Tommo Peaceful recalls his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon - his schooldays, his father, the deep bond with his brother, and the i...
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The Ultimate Bubble Show
International bubbleologist and Guinness world record holder Ray Bubbles is back in the region and determined to make the ultimate bubble... Ray will be using various gases to create all manner of bu...
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Hills Ford Stages
Motorsport fans can enjoy an action-packed day out when the Hills Ford Stages Rally visits Weston Park mid-month. Part of a two-day event taking place across Shropshire, the rally will see some of t...
Latest...
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The return of Heritage Open Days in Shropshire, Staffordshire and Wolverhampton
They're back this September...
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Potters ’Arf Marathon returns to Stoke-on-Trent this October
The annual event will take place on Sunday 4 October 2026.
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Prince of Wales Theatre to be saved as multi-million pound refurbishment plans unveiled
The theatre could now be retained and extensively refurbished.
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Newcastle Jazz & Blues Festival returns with over 70 free gigs across the town
The popular festival will bring 73 free gigs to 23 venues across the town centre.
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Stoke-on-Trent's first-ever Book Festival to launch this October
Taking place from 3 to 10 October 2026.
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Three Counties Open Art Exhibition returns to Stoke-on-Trent for 30th anniversary celebration
Running at Fenton Town Hall from 8 to 29 August.
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JCB backs New Vic storytelling programme with £30,000 boost
The free events will take place at libraries, community venues and the New Vic Theatre.
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E-bike hire scheme could bring up to 1,000 bikes to Stoke-on-Trent
The proposals form part of a wider programme of transport investment across the city
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Padel arrives in Beacon Park with new outdoor courts opening this summer
Three new outdoor floodlit courts will open at the city's popular Beacon Park.
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The return of Heritage Open Days in Shropshire, Staffordshire and Wolverhampton
They're back this September...
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Potters ’Arf Marathon returns to Stoke-on-Trent this October
The annual event will take place on Sunday 4 October 2026.
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Prince of Wales Theatre to be saved as multi-million pound refurbishment plans unveiled
The theatre could now be retained and extensively refurbished.
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Newcastle Jazz & Blues Festival returns with over 70 free gigs across the town
The popular festival will bring 73 free gigs to 23 venues across the town centre.
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Stoke-on-Trent's first-ever Book Festival to launch this October
Taking place from 3 to 10 October 2026.
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Three Counties Open Art Exhibition returns to Stoke-on-Trent for 30th anniversary celebration
Running at Fenton Town Hall from 8 to 29 August.
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JCB backs New Vic storytelling programme with £30,000 boost
The free events will take place at libraries, community venues and the New Vic Theatre.
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E-bike hire scheme could bring up to 1,000 bikes to Stoke-on-Trent
The proposals form part of a wider programme of transport investment across the city
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Padel arrives in Beacon Park with new outdoor courts opening this summer
Three new outdoor floodlit courts will open at the city's popular Beacon Park.
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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Presteigne Festival
Line-up includes HearAndNow Collective & Fenella Humphreys.
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Bromyard Folk Festival
Line-up includes Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips & Fara
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Penkridge Open Air
Line-up includes: The Drifters, ABC and 2 Unlimited.
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: In The Pink
Legally Blonde: The Musical visits the Midlands.
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Feature: Feelgood Factor
Jonathan Maitland’s new play pays tribute to Dr Feelgood legend Wilko Johnson...
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Feature: Wherefore Art Thou Russell?
Comedian Russell Kane is making his debut in a Shakespeare play, starring as a middle-aged Romeo.
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Feature: Bostin' Tay Party
Jonny Cole chats about his spectacular rise to fame...
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Feature: Gloriously Graceful
Birmingham Royal Ballet presents Sir Peter Wright and Galina Samsova’s retelling of Swan Lake.
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Feature: Hobbits in the Shire
A brand-new Tolkien-inspired festival is taking place at Weston Park.
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Feature: A Curious Tale
Joe McFadden talks about starring in a new version of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-T...
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Feature: Sister Suffragette
Beverley Knight will star in acclaimed musical Sylvia when it visits Birmingham Hippodrome.
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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...
Competitions
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A family ticket to see Horrible Histories Live on Stage
At Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn from 17 - 19 September.
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Four tickets to see Treasure Island
Showing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 28 November - 3 January.
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Two tickets to see Jersey Boys
Showing at The Alexandra from Mon 2 - Sat 21 November.
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Four tickets to see The Snowman
At Birmingham Rep from Tuesday 20 October – Sunday 1 November.
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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Murder, She Didn’t Write
Improvised Agatha Christie-inspired whodunnit
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Peaky Blinders Nights
Step into the world of the Peaky Blinders this month as Black Country Living Museum hosts another of...
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Malvern Autumn Show
Harvesting the best of autumn...
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Twelve Angry Men
Reginald Rose’s gripping courtroom drama makes a welcome return to the region. Best known from the...
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As You Like It
Jonathan Groff makes his RSC debut in Shakespeare’s comedy
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Murder, She Didn’t Write
Improvised Agatha Christie-inspired whodunnit
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Peaky Blinders Nights
Step into the world of the Peaky Blinders this month as Black Country Living Museum hosts another of...
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Malvern Autumn Show
Harvesting the best of autumn...
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Twelve Angry Men
Reginald Rose’s gripping courtroom drama makes a welcome return to the region. Best known from the...
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As You Like It
Jonathan Groff makes his RSC debut in Shakespeare’s comedy
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