Highlights
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Bugsy Malone
Alan Parker’s world famous musical, based on his hit movie.
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Richard III
Gregory Doran directs Shakespeare's 'savagely comic analysis of the exercise of power'
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Grown Up In Britain -100 Years Of Teenage Kicks
The everyday experiences and cultural impact of young people is celebrated in this brand-new exhibition. Featuring photographs, objects and stories, Grown Up In Britain has been curated by and drawn f...
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Strictly Ballroom The Musical
Based on the award-winning world-wide film phenomenon and with direction from Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood.
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The Sky In A Room
Bring together a prestigious Birmingham art gallery, a talented Icelandic artist, a well-known Italian song and a quintessentially English church, and what do you get? A five-star performance in the h...
Latest...
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Connecting Coventry and Birmingham musically
Coventry Music Museum's A45 To 45RPM showcases musical connections between two Midlands cities.
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Hundreds of students perform on Royal Shakespeare Theatre stage
380 young people from across the region took part in the annual school's Playmaking Festival.
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Major new national heritage family day out opens in Coventry
St Mary’s Guildhall reopens seven days a week as a major visitor attraction.
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New shows heading to Coventry's Assembly Festival Garden this summer
The trio of productions includes the Queen of Flanders - a vibrant Caribbean-inspired celebration.
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Dive into summer with Twycross Zoo's Festival of Animals
Enjoy a host of brand-new entertainment throughout the school holidays for just £15 each.
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Adrian Edmondson cast as Scrooge in RSC's A Christmas Carol
Directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, A Christmas Carol shows at the RST from October to January 2023.
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UB40 release official anthem of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
The group will celebrate 45 years in the business with new album UB45 and a UK and Ireland tour.
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British Motor Museum opens first motorcycle exhibition
New collaboration with Triumph Motorcycles sees two temporary exhibitions over the next six months.
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Multi-million pound development underway at Albany Theatre
Additions include new participatory/education spaces and a new studio theatre.
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Connecting Coventry and Birmingham musically
Coventry Music Museum's A45 To 45RPM showcases musical connections between two Midlands cities.
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Hundreds of students perform on Royal Shakespeare Theatre stage
380 young people from across the region took part in the annual school's Playmaking Festival.
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Major new national heritage family day out opens in Coventry
St Mary’s Guildhall reopens seven days a week as a major visitor attraction.
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New shows heading to Coventry's Assembly Festival Garden this summer
The trio of productions includes the Queen of Flanders - a vibrant Caribbean-inspired celebration.
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Dive into summer with Twycross Zoo's Festival of Animals
Enjoy a host of brand-new entertainment throughout the school holidays for just £15 each.
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Adrian Edmondson cast as Scrooge in RSC's A Christmas Carol
Directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, A Christmas Carol shows at the RST from October to January 2023.
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UB40 release official anthem of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
The group will celebrate 45 years in the business with new album UB45 and a UK and Ireland tour.
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British Motor Museum opens first motorcycle exhibition
New collaboration with Triumph Motorcycles sees two temporary exhibitions over the next six months.
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Multi-million pound development underway at Albany Theatre
Additions include new participatory/education spaces and a new studio theatre.
Latest Reviews
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Review: Bugsy Malone at The REP
A show packed with humour, great songs, wonderful dance routines and a host of memorable characters....
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The RSC’s Richard III: Shakespeare’s ‘bottled spider’ weaves his web
A 'powerfully compelling, thoroughly absorbing and brilliantly realised production'
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Waitress The Musical: A recipe for a great night out
A mouthwateringly tasty slice of warm and witty entertainment...
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Lord Of The Dance: Still a king among dance shows?
Michael Flatley’s Lord Of The Dance is a quarter-century old and still going strong.
Features, interviews & blogs...
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The Man Who Would Be King
Arthur Hughes talks about starring in a ground-breaking new production of Richard III.
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Well, well, well...
We chat to Claire Benedict who stars in All's Well That Ends Well at the RSC.
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Telling their story
Artist Andy Farr chats to What's On ahead of the opening of his new exhibition at Coventry Cathedral...
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Bloom Time
We get the lowdown on PoliNations from the festival's creative director, Angie Bual.
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To The Streets!
Dannielle ‘Rhimes’ Lecointe talks about a new musical inspired by the Bristol Bus Boycott of 1963.
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Something for all at Shrewsbury Flower Show
Eleven good reasons to visit Shrewsbury Flower Show this August.
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
TThis impressive art-deco-style theatre originally opened in 1935 but closed in 2009, following the...
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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...
Eat & Drink in Warwickshire
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Belgrade Theatre welcomes exclusive pop-up dining experience to Nineteen 58 bar
Chefs Sarah Jenkins and Joel Gore will present a six course meal made from locally sourced produce.
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Three cheers as The Garden Bar opens in Stratford town centre
A new hideaway for revellers to soak up the sun and relax with a drink in the historic town centre.
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Belgrade Theatre welcomes exclusive pop-up dining experience to Nineteen 58 bar
Chefs Sarah Jenkins and Joel Gore will present a six course meal made from locally sourced produce.
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Three cheers as The Garden Bar opens in Stratford town centre
A new hideaway for revellers to soak up the sun and relax with a drink in the historic town centre.
Places To Visit
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Warwick Castle
One of the first Midlands venues to announce its reopening as lockdown rules eased was Warwick Castl...
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Compton Verney Art Gallery & Park
Compton Verney is widely considered to be a gallery of international standing. The Georgian house is...
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British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of historic British cars. Take a...
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Stratford Butterfly Farm
Stratford Butterfly Farm is home to hundreds of the world's most spectacular butterflies. The popula...
What's On elsewhere in the West Midlands...
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Dinosaur World Live
Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-hist...
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The Rocky Horror Show
The legendary extravaganza returns for a major UK tour.
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Zog And The Flying Doctors
With previous shows including Tiddler And Other Terrific Tales, Tabby McTat and the first Zog story,...
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The Color Purple
Acclaimed show celebrating life, love and the strength to stand up for who you are.
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Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever
Brand new show packed full of songs, games & laughter
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Dinosaur World Live
Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-hist...
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The Rocky Horror Show
The legendary extravaganza returns for a major UK tour.
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Zog And The Flying Doctors
With previous shows including Tiddler And Other Terrific Tales, Tabby McTat and the first Zog story,...
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The Color Purple
Acclaimed show celebrating life, love and the strength to stand up for who you are.
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Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever
Brand new show packed full of songs, games & laughter
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