Highlights
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Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile
A wickedly funny musical adventure.
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Andy Warhol: Art Star
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was one of the most influential American artists to emerge in the post-war period. A leading figure in the Pop Art movement, he reimagined what art could be at a time of great...
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Mean Girls
Heading to the Midlands direct from the West End.
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Beverley Knight
Wolverhampton-born Beverley Knight MBE returns to her geographical roots this month with latest touring show Born To Perform. Beverley’s been labelled the UK Queen of Soul - and with her influences...
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Weston Park Model Air Show
Back for its 29th year this June.
Latest News
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Tettenhall Pool and East Park water play reopen
The popular pool and water splash play facilities are open for the summer.
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Line-up announced for Dudley Writers’ Festival
Taking place throughout June in Dudley’s libraries.
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Free event Bearwood Shuffle returns this June
Bearwood Shuffle 2026, a free, not-for-profit community festival, is taking place at Lightwoods Park...
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Peppa Pig’s Dance Party comes to Himley Hall's Under 5s day
The popular event returns on Friday 26 June.
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New Armed Forces Hub launches in Wolverhampton
Taking place monthly at Central Library,
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The Rise and Fall of Little Voice comes to Wolverhampton Grand
Francesca Mills, Jill Halfpenny and Paul Chuckle all star.
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The Molineux Sleepout returns for 2026
Taking place on Friday 13 November.
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Free entry for this year’s Wolverhampton Pride
The annual event is set to take place in West Park on Saturday 6 June.
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Weston Park Model Air Show returns this June
New for 2026 is a Gravity Jet Suit.
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Tettenhall Pool and East Park water play reopen
The popular pool and water splash play facilities are open for the summer.
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Line-up announced for Dudley Writers’ Festival
Taking place throughout June in Dudley’s libraries.
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Free event Bearwood Shuffle returns this June
Bearwood Shuffle 2026, a free, not-for-profit community festival, is taking place at Lightwoods Park...
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Peppa Pig’s Dance Party comes to Himley Hall's Under 5s day
The popular event returns on Friday 26 June.
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New Armed Forces Hub launches in Wolverhampton
Taking place monthly at Central Library,
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The Rise and Fall of Little Voice comes to Wolverhampton Grand
Francesca Mills, Jill Halfpenny and Paul Chuckle all star.
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The Molineux Sleepout returns for 2026
Taking place on Friday 13 November.
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Free entry for this year’s Wolverhampton Pride
The annual event is set to take place in West Park on Saturday 6 June.
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Weston Park Model Air Show returns this June
New for 2026 is a Gravity Jet Suit.
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...
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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.
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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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Bearded Theory
Line-up includes: Pixies, Garbage and Skunk Anansie.
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Glastonbudget
Line-up includes: Flash and Antarctic Monkeys.
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Penkridge Open Air
Line-up includes: The Drifters, ABC and 2 Unlimited.
Latest reviews
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Review: Falling by Open Theatre
"thoroughly absorbing and well worth a watch"
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Review: Mamma Mia! at Birmingham Hippodrome
"high-energy, lighthearted and brilliantly choreographed"
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Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream at The Rep
"a tangled web of love, madness and mischief, with a distinctly Brummie flavour"
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Review: The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui at the RSC's Swan Theatre
"vital theatrical viewing - catch it at the Swan while you can"
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Feature: Summer of Content
Matthew Duckett talks about playing Richard III in this year’s Stafford Shakespeare production...
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Feature: Kid Stuff
The Karate Kid musical brings the legendary film to life on stage.
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Feature: Dancing Legend
Birmingham Royal Ballet are celebrating Sir Peter Wright’s centenary year...
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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: Pop Party
A collection of works by the Pop Art icon will go on display in the city.
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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: Comic Relief with The Last Laugh
Showing in Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.
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Feature: Top of the Voix
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK favourite La Voix stars as Miss Hannigan in Annie at The Alexandra.
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Feature: Crocs Away
Roald Dahl’s Enormous Crocodile slides onto the stage.
What's On Theatres & Arts Centres
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Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
The Wolverhampton Grand is one of the Midlands’ best-established theatres. Opening in 1894, the venu...
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Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome is one of the country’s biggest theatres, staging top West End shows all year...
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Walsall Arena & Arts Centre
The Walsall Arena is one of the most technically advanced venues in the West Midlands and stages a v...
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Wolverhampton Arts Centre
Wolverhampton Arts Centre presents a wide range of entertainment across the year, including music, t...
Competitions
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Two tickets to see Richard III
Showing at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre from Tuesday 23 June - Saturday 4 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 The Choir of Man
Showing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tues 14 - Sat 18 July.
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A family ticket to Step Back to the 1940s Weekend
Returning to Severn Valley Railway this summer.
Places To Visit
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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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Severn Valley Railway
Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...
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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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Royal Air Force Museum Midlands
Telling the story of aviation history and housing one of the UK's largest collections of its kind....
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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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Matilda The Musical
The beloved story of an extraordinary little girl
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
A fresh family retelling of Shakespeare’s classic comedy
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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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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Waitress
The five-star musical returns, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher.
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Matilda The Musical
The beloved story of an extraordinary little girl
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
A fresh family retelling of Shakespeare’s classic comedy
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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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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Waitress
The five-star musical returns, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher.
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