Highlights
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Matilda The Musical
The beloved story of an extraordinary little girl
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Dog Man: The Musical
The author & illustrator behind Dog Man - a crime-biting hero with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman - is none other than Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey. However, in this new stage...
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Wild Bricks!
Follow a trail of amazing brick animal sculptures...
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Summer Fun at Black Country Living Museum
Step into history this month at the award-winning Black Country Living Museum. Visitors can explore a recreated historic town, stroll along period high streets, follow a family discovery trail and mee...
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Andy Warhol: Art Star
Warhol’s famous Campbell’s soup tin features in the show.
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Elmer Hide & Seek Adventure Trail
Based on the much-loved patchwork elephant created by author & illustrator David McKee, the Elmer Hide & Seek Adventure Trail invites children to explore Weston’s beautiful parkland while searching fo...
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Peter Kay
Performing his final arena show.
Latest News
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Wolverhampton Art Gallery to host major exhibition by British artist Permindar Kaur
Dread Naught is Kaur’s largest show of new work to date.
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Smithgate Social heads to Wolverhampton's Market Square
The free event takes place in Market Square on Friday 14 August.
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Merry Hill launches free summer sports and gaming festival for families
A two-week celebration of sport, gaming and community activities.
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Hairbrush Hits brings the ultimate 80s singalong party to Wolverhampton
Coming to Wolverhampton Arts Centre this September.
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Dudley Zoo and Castle to host open-air cinema weekend with cult classics
Showing The Goonies and A Nightmare on Elm Street this August.
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Magical inflatable theatre brings new family show to the Black Country
Cape Custard - A Lighthouse Adventure will tour community venues across the region.
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Robert Plant honoured in new West Bromwich mural
The mural has been created in a subway off Roebuck Lane in Sandwell.
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Bodycare set to make a return to Merry Hill
The retailer will open a new 3,000 sq. ft store at the shopping centre.
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Smethwick Puppetry Festival set to return in 2027
Taking place from 13 to 21 February 2027.
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Wolverhampton Art Gallery to host major exhibition by British artist Permindar Kaur
Dread Naught is Kaur’s largest show of new work to date.
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Smithgate Social heads to Wolverhampton's Market Square
The free event takes place in Market Square on Friday 14 August.
-
Merry Hill launches free summer sports and gaming festival for families
A two-week celebration of sport, gaming and community activities.
-
Hairbrush Hits brings the ultimate 80s singalong party to Wolverhampton
Coming to Wolverhampton Arts Centre this September.
-
Dudley Zoo and Castle to host open-air cinema weekend with cult classics
Showing The Goonies and A Nightmare on Elm Street this August.
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Magical inflatable theatre brings new family show to the Black Country
Cape Custard - A Lighthouse Adventure will tour community venues across the region.
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Robert Plant honoured in new West Bromwich mural
The mural has been created in a subway off Roebuck Lane in Sandwell.
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Bodycare set to make a return to Merry Hill
The retailer will open a new 3,000 sq. ft store at the shopping centre.
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Smethwick Puppetry Festival set to return in 2027
Taking place from 13 to 21 February 2027.
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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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: Richard III at Stafford Gatehouse
"a bold, enjoyable production with some great performances and a flair for the dramatic"
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Review: The Choir of Man at Malvern Theatres
"this is definitely a night at the theatre well worth experiencing"
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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: Mean Girls at The Grand
"the perfect occasion to dust off your favourite pink fit..."
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Feature: A Celtic Connection
Talisk play Shrewsbury Folk Festival this summer.
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Feature: Perfect Getaway
Find your happy place at Compton Verney.
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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: High Hopes
Helen George and Freddie Fox tell What’s On what attracted them to the show and why it remains a cla...
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Feature: Canny Nanny
Hit West End musical Mrs Doubtfire is heading out on a national tour.
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Feature: Dancing Legend
Birmingham Royal Ballet are celebrating Sir Peter Wright’s centenary year...
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Feature: Go Wild
Enjoy the summer at Dudley Zoo & Castle...
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Feature: Woof Justice
Crime-fighting Dog Man promises laughs aplenty at Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre.
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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: Cherry on the Cake
Bill Pullman talks about making his RSC debut.
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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.
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...
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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Mrs. Doubtfire
The West End smash hit makes a tour debut at the Hippodrome
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The Cherry Orchard
Helen Hunt & Kenneth Branagh in a new take on Chekhov’s play
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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54321 FAB!
Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum is keeping families entertained throughout August with a packed...
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Ocean Photographer Of The Year
Over 100 award-winning photographs from the Ocean Photographer Of The Year 2025 collection are featu...
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Mrs. Doubtfire
The West End smash hit makes a tour debut at the Hippodrome
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The Cherry Orchard
Helen Hunt & Kenneth Branagh in a new take on Chekhov’s play
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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54321 FAB!
Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum is keeping families entertained throughout August with a packed...
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Ocean Photographer Of The Year
Over 100 award-winning photographs from the Ocean Photographer Of The Year 2025 collection are featu...
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