The Hub at St Mary's in Lichfield has announced its new season of arts and culture for Autumn/Winter 2022.

Let Me In Productions will lead the season with Once – The Musical (26 Aug – 17 Sept), their most ambitious theatre project to date. The award-winning Irish folk musical will be reimagined in this brand new production and will be making its regional debut with a focus on accessibility, including Pay What You Can and relaxed performances.

Dance lovers will enjoy Lichfield Screendance Festival; launching in September, short films and dance clips can be accessed using QR codes found throughout The Hub. ME Dance will be screening their film, Chain Stories – The Making Of, their biggest project to date, produced for the 2022 Commonwealth Games (6 Oct). Damn Fine Day of Dance (16 Oct), includes both performances and an all-age creative dance workshop.

Following on from the success of Star Wars and Gaia, large-scale exhibitions at The Hub will continue with The Magic of Middle Earth, celebrating the incredible fantasy world brought to life by J.R.R. Tolkien (24 Aug – 11 Dec). A treat for hobbits everywhere, this must-see free exhibition is open Tues – Sun, with timed tickets for weekends bookable on The Hub website.

Muso legend, Tom Robinson drops by on 5 October and the new Friday Night Live music series will keep the music coming. Also lined up are The Blackheart Orchestra (18 Sept), The Budapest Café Orchestra (14 Oct), Jazz and Blues vocalist Bella Collins (28 Oct). Jeremy Sassoon returns to The Hub with a Tribute to the music of Ray Charles (18 Nov), kindly sponsored by BHB Architects.

Christine Bovill’s PIAF (10 Nov), is both a personal narrative and a powerful musical homage to one of France’s most endearing icons. No glamour. No gimmicks. No pretence. An evening of unforgettable stories and some of the finest songs of 20th century France.

New for Autumn/Winter 2022 is Sunday Jazz, curated by popular local jazzer Nick Dewhurst.

There’s comedy and cabaret galore with Très Très Cabaret – an evening of burlesque and variety and popular #BingoHun – Lichfield’s very own boozy bingo night. Grab your dabbers and head down to The Hub!

Lichfield’s finest comedy venue, The Alter Comedy Club will be returning with more fantastic line-ups featuring a host of the UK’s best comedians.

Theatre lovers can get a piece of the action at The Death of King Arthur (20 Oct). An interactive performance from acclaimed actor Seth Kriebel where you, the audience, get to decide what happens next.

Christmas theatre comes to The Hub with A Christmas Carol (18-24 Dec). Let Me In presents a brand-new adaptation of A Christmas Carol – Charles Dickens’ much-loved festive story as you’ve never seen it before.

Snow, (4 Dec), is a gentle, magical first Christmas show for 2-5 year olds and their families from Tiny Light Theatre. A perfect snowy, adventure with live music and puppetry.

The Hub Creative Director, Anthony Evans says: ‘What a great Autumn/Winter we’ve got lined up for you – by now I'm hoping you are starting to get a feel for what The Hub is all about! The cost of living crisis means we are working harder than ever to keep ticket prices affordable for everyone, especially families. As we approach our third year since opening at The Hub, our vision is clearer than ever... to be the cultural heart of a thriving and welcoming city that is open to all.’

Tickets and details for all of The Hub’s Autumn/Winter events are available at thehubstmarys.co.uk.