Highlights
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Mamma Mia!
Smash-hit musical based on the songs of ABBA.
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Cats
A new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical.
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Echo & The Bunnymen
Hailing from Liverpool, rock band Echo & The Bunnymen have released 13 studio albums across almost half a century. Following Ian McCulloch’s departure in 1988, the tragic loss of drummer Pete de Freit...
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Permindar Kaur: Dread Naught
Newly commissioned sculptures and important historic works.
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Whisky Tango Foxtrot
Described as a tragi-comedy journey through modern British policing, Whisky Tango Foxtrot sees Jack Bryan presenting a humorous and at times challenging autobiographical account of his 30-year career...
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Mind Body Spirit Festival
With talks, workshops and immersive activities.
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Murder, She Didn’t Write
Improvised Agatha Christie-inspired whodunnit
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Jersey Boys
The boys are back for its 20th Anniversary Tour!
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Dom Joly
From a launchpad provided by Trigger Happy TV, Dom Joly has led an extraordinary life. Some of his more memorable experiences include skiing down volcanoes and trying to fly across the Grand Canyon st...
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Protein Dance: The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute tells the story of two young lovers who, on a perilous journey through a mysterious land of sorcerers and magic, find themselves being assisted by a curious cosmic character who dresse...
Latest News
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Joanne McNally brings Pinotphile to Wolverhampton in January 2027
McNally will take to the stage at the University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall on Friday 15 Jan...
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Fringe Arts Wolverhampton unveils full programme for 2026 festival
Running across more than 12 venues from 27 to 29 November.
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West End splash hit Titaníque comes to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in 2027
Showing from Monday 1 – Saturday 6 November.
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Print Fest Wolverhampton returns for a third year of creativity
Taking place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November at Wolverhampton Arts Centre.
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Walsall Illuminations could return in 2027
The event ran until 2008 when the event was discontinued due to declining attendance and costs.
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Wolves Foundation invites young fans to festive Santa Dash at Molineux
Young Wolves fans can take on a festive pitch challenge at Molineux to raise money for Wolves Founda...
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Wolverhampton announces dates for Christmas lights switch-on events
A series of festive lights switch-on events will take place across the city in November.
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Walsall Fireworks Spectacular to light up the Arboretum this November
Walsall Council’s Fireworks Spectacular returns on Saturday 7 November 2026.
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Kid Carpet puts a bonkers twist on Jack & The Beanstalk at Wolverhampton Arts Centre
The brand-new production will take place on Sunday 6 December.
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Joanne McNally brings Pinotphile to Wolverhampton in January 2027
McNally will take to the stage at the University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall on Friday 15 Jan...
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Fringe Arts Wolverhampton unveils full programme for 2026 festival
Running across more than 12 venues from 27 to 29 November.
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West End splash hit Titaníque comes to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in 2027
Showing from Monday 1 – Saturday 6 November.
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Print Fest Wolverhampton returns for a third year of creativity
Taking place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November at Wolverhampton Arts Centre.
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Walsall Illuminations could return in 2027
The event ran until 2008 when the event was discontinued due to declining attendance and costs.
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Wolves Foundation invites young fans to festive Santa Dash at Molineux
Young Wolves fans can take on a festive pitch challenge at Molineux to raise money for Wolves Founda...
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Wolverhampton announces dates for Christmas lights switch-on events
A series of festive lights switch-on events will take place across the city in November.
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Walsall Fireworks Spectacular to light up the Arboretum this November
Walsall Council’s Fireworks Spectacular returns on Saturday 7 November 2026.
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Kid Carpet puts a bonkers twist on Jack & The Beanstalk at Wolverhampton Arts Centre
The brand-new production will take place on Sunday 6 December.
Pantos & Festive Shows
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Treasure Island
It’s time to set sail for a brand new pantomime adventure!
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Sleeping Beauty
Spells aplenty at Birmingham Hippodrome this Christmas.
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The Three Musketeers
A wild new adaptation of the thrilling novel, for all ages.
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Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
An interesting spin on Dickens’ festive-season story.
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BRB: The Nutcracker
Spectacular Christmas show
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Step Into Christmas
This warm-hearted family spectacular is the ideal show for anybody who fancies spending a relaxing e...
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Christmas in Ireland
Timeless Irish classics and powerful ballads.
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Jack & The Beanstalk (Sort Of!)
Family theatre and rock star legend Kid Carpet is back with a totally brand new show.
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Beauty And The Beast
There's a beast on the loose in Walsall this Christmas. He’s howling mad and causing chaos, until a...
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The Borrowers
The New Vic is this Christmas once again turning its attention to Mary Norton’s 1952 children’s fant...
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The Borrowers
The New Vic is this Christmas once again turning its attention to Mary Norton’s 1952 children’s fant...
Festive Events & Concerts
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Ex Cathedra: Christmas Music by Candlelight
An evening of favourite carols & readings.
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Winter Funland
Home to the UK’s largest indoor Christmas funfair.
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The Snowman: Film with Live Orchestra
This award-winning show features some of the UK’s finest musicians.
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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
See the film theatrically recreated onboard.
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Love Actually Live in Concert
Coming to Symphony Hall on 14 December.
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The Winter Light Experience
Explore more than 30 illuminated installations.
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Festive Good Food Show
Bringing together top chefs, food expert and more.
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Santa’s Steam Specials
A Five-Star Christmas Experience at Severn Valley Railway!
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The Christmas Light Show
Lichfield Cathedral’s much-loved Christmas Light Show returns this December with an all-new theme in...
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Telford Festive Gardens
Follow the route through a series of festive scenes.
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...
Latest reviews
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Review: As You Like It at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
"Quite possibly the most fun - and the most laughs - you'll have at the RST..."
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Review: The Choir of Man at the Grand
"raucously, foot-stompingly uplifting"
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Review: Sylvia at Birmingham Hippodrome
"a high-energy, fizzy and tremendously entertaining show"
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Review: Lightstreams
"an affecting and thought-provoking piece... well worth a watch"
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Feature: Ned Talk
Ned’s Atomic Dustbin's Jonn Penney discusses new book.
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Feature: Dread Naught
Leading sculptor Permindar Kaur is showcasing her biggest-ever exhibition of new work.
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Feature: Borrowers Time
There’s a family of tiny people at Staffordshire’s New Vic Theatre this Christmas...
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Feature: Flight of Fancy
Festive favourite The Nutcracker makes a welcome return to Birmingham Hippodrome.
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Feature: Tall Tales
A Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler favourite gets a festive twist at MAC.
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Feature: Welcome To Burlesque
Faye Brookes is the boss of a club like no other when Burlesque The Musical comes to Birmingham…
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Feature: Fly Away To Neverland
A new production of Peter Pan opens at Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
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Feature: Snow Business
A sparkling new production of festive favourite The Snowman launches at Birmingham Rep…
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Feature: Judy Craymer talks Mamma Mia!
A feelgood musical with a score of irresistible ABBA songs
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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Mean Girls
Heading to the Midlands direct from the West End.
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The Silence of the Lambs
The global cultural phenomenon make its stage play premiere
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The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Nighttime
New adaptation of the award-winning book.
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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...
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The Mousetrap
Not only has everybody heard of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, everybody’s also actually seen the...
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Mean Girls
Heading to the Midlands direct from the West End.
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The Silence of the Lambs
The global cultural phenomenon make its stage play premiere
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The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Nighttime
New adaptation of the award-winning book.
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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...
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The Mousetrap
Not only has everybody heard of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, everybody’s also actually seen the...
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