Highlights
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Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular
Bringing Cameron Mackintosh’s critically acclaimed production to life.
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MANILOW
Barry Manilow returns to the UK for his Last Last Concerts.
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Classic Ibiza
An open-air celebration of house music with live orchestra
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Dr Seuss' The Cat in the Hat
Experience mischief and mayhem in this acclaimed stage adaptation.
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Orchestra of the Swan: 30th Anniversary Concert
A concert that is both a celebration and a snapshot...
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Julian Marley & The Uprising
Spreading a message of unity, love and consciousness through music in an evening of deep basslines and roots reggae energy.
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House on the Hill
Bringing a line-up of top DJ talent, fresh from the White Isle, to Warwickshire.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
A fresh family retelling of Shakespeare’s classic comedy
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Royal Three Counties Show
This award-winning show celebrates the best of rural life, agriculture and community.
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Troublemakers And Prophets
An exploration of ‘art, isolation and extraordinary vision’
Latest...
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Four cast members announced for Leamington Spa's panto
Royal Spa Centre have confirmed the return of audience favourites and acclaimed dames...
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Coventry Dance Companies Come Together for Hold Your Own 2026
Featuring Out of Whack, Ascension Dance and Nrithyam
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Belgrade announce details of 2026 Autumn/Winter Season
Featuring Sirens, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice and After Party...
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Coventry University expands digital arts programme for young people with learning disabilities
The University continues to help young people explore digital arts and immersive storytelling
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Belfry Hotel & Resort completes transformation of The Derby
The Belfry has unveiled the completion of its extensive redesign of the golf course
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RSC announces full casting for The Cherry Orchard
New company join the previously announced Kenneth Branagh, Helen Hunt and Bill Pullman
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Explore National Trust summer gardens in Warwickshire
Celebrate colour, calm and quiet with the National Trust
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£2 million funding boost brings the RSC into the community
The funding is earmarked to make Shakespeare accessible to people across England
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Café Mambo Ibiza Classics at Coombe Abbey Celebrates Record-Breaking Year
2027 Pre-Sale Launch This Friday, after 6,000 festival-goers attended the event on Saturday
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Four cast members announced for Leamington Spa's panto
Royal Spa Centre have confirmed the return of audience favourites and acclaimed dames...
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Coventry Dance Companies Come Together for Hold Your Own 2026
Featuring Out of Whack, Ascension Dance and Nrithyam
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Belgrade announce details of 2026 Autumn/Winter Season
Featuring Sirens, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice and After Party...
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Coventry University expands digital arts programme for young people with learning disabilities
The University continues to help young people explore digital arts and immersive storytelling
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Belfry Hotel & Resort completes transformation of The Derby
The Belfry has unveiled the completion of its extensive redesign of the golf course
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RSC announces full casting for The Cherry Orchard
New company join the previously announced Kenneth Branagh, Helen Hunt and Bill Pullman
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Explore National Trust summer gardens in Warwickshire
Celebrate colour, calm and quiet with the National Trust
-
£2 million funding boost brings the RSC into the community
The funding is earmarked to make Shakespeare accessible to people across England
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Café Mambo Ibiza Classics at Coombe Abbey Celebrates Record-Breaking Year
2027 Pre-Sale Launch This Friday, after 6,000 festival-goers attended the event on Saturday
Coming soon to the Midlands
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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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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...
Festivals
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Warwick Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Eddie Reader and Fisherman's Friends.
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House on the Hill
Bringing top DJs, fresh from the White Isle, to Warwickshire.
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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: Annie The Musical at The Alexandra
"the ultimate feelgood family musical"
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Review: Falling by Open Theatre
"thoroughly absorbing and well worth a watch"
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Review: Glorious! at the Belgrade
"Glorious! is aptly named - it’s a gem of a production"
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Review: Mamma Mia! at Birmingham Hippodrome
"high-energy, lighthearted and brilliantly choreographed"
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Feature: Kid Stuff
The Karate Kid musical brings the legendary film to life on stage.
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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: Dancing Legend
Birmingham Royal Ballet are celebrating Sir Peter Wright’s centenary year...
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Feature: Only Human
Derren Brown brings his new show to the Midlands.
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Feature: All The Classics
Nik Kershaw’s hits get the orchestral treatment when 80s Classical comes to Symphony Hall this month...
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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: Riding on a Wave
A new production of The Tempest opens at the RSC.
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Feature: Pop Party
A collection of works by the Pop Art icon will go on display in the city.
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Feature: Clare Hewitt's Everything In The Forest on show at MAC
Exhibition of sustainable photography.
What's On Arts Venues
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
The home of the Royal Shakespeare Company was originally opened in 1932 as the Shakespeare Memorial...
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Belgrade Theatre
The Belgrade was built in 1958 as part of the city’s reconstruction after the Second World War. The...
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Albany Theatre
The Albany is a beautiful Art Deco theatre in the heart of Coventry which stages in-house and profes...
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Warwick Arts Centre
One of the largest multi-artform venues in the UK, Warwick Arts Centre first opened its doors in 197...
Places To Visit
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Severn Valley Railway
Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...
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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...
Competitions
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A family ticket to Step Back to the 1940s Weekend
Returning to Severn Valley Railway this summer.
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Two tickets to see The Karate Kid The Musical
Showing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tues 21 - Sat 25 July.
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Two tickets to see The Last Laugh
Showing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 9 - 12 September.
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Two tickets to see Richard III
Showing at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre from Tuesday 23 June - Saturday 4 July.
What's On elsewhere in the West Midlands...
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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Explore the fascinating lives of ancient Egyptians
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Howling With Laughter!
The best of LGBTQ+ talent in a special pride comedy night
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The Christians
The Liverpool-formed band bring a timeless catalogue of hits
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Derren Brown: Only Human Live
Promising a mind-blowing experience to take your breath away
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Step through the looking glass where nothing is as it seems.
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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Explore the fascinating lives of ancient Egyptians
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Howling With Laughter!
The best of LGBTQ+ talent in a special pride comedy night
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The Christians
The Liverpool-formed band bring a timeless catalogue of hits
-
Derren Brown: Only Human Live
Promising a mind-blowing experience to take your breath away
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Step through the looking glass where nothing is as it seems.
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