Highlights
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Evolution
A new drone light show for all the family
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Wow! Said the Owl
Explore the wonderful world of colours with a curious little owl.
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Gary Powndland and Friends Live - They Live Christmas show
“Life was tough growing up,” says online sensation Gary Powndland, the alter-ego of Wolverhampton laughter merchant Jack Kirwan. “My mom and dad popped out for a loaf when I was younger, which is quit...
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Jesus Christ Superstar
A reimagined production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's classic.
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The Twang
The Twang were signed back in the mid-noughties and lauded by NME as Britain’s best new band. Hailing from Quinton in Birmingham, founders Phil Etheridge and Jon Watkin came together musically after...
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Derek Boshier: Image In Revolt
Derek Boshier’s lifelong fascination with the power, use and function of images is much in evidence in this celebration of his 60 years as a restlessly inventive artist. Taking a rare overview of his...
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All About The Fight: Going The Distance!
Sterran Dance Theatre have partnered with Bright Star Boxing Academy to develop this cross-discipline presentation, exchanging skills and ‘exploring the creative possibilities between dance and boxing...
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Levellers
Plus special guests Ned's Atomic Dustbin and Steve Lamacq.
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Santa Trains
Experience a magical rail journey courtesy of Severn Valley Railway’s Santa Trains. After walking through a winter wonderland at Kidderminster Station to meet Mrs Christmas and her elf, guests will co...
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Pop Parade
Showing throughout the year, Pop Parade is a celebration of Wolverhampton Art Gallery’s impressive collection of Pop Art - the largest in the UK outside of London. The gallery began collecting in th...
Latest News
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Carols by Candlelight at Wolverhampton church
The Telling will perform at St Peter’s Church in Wolverhampton on Saturday 16 December.
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Line up announced for Wolverhampton Literature Festival 2024
The festival returns for its eighth year from 2 - 4 February, 2024.
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Deck The Halls with the CBSO in Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton Chamber Choir and guest singer Tommy Blaize join the orchestra on Friday 22 December.
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Tickets go on sale for RAF Cosford Air Show 2024
The RAF Cosford Air Show will return on Sunday 9 June 2024.
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Wolverhampton Christmas Shopping Market returns to Dudley Street
The market will run from Saturday 16 – Friday 22 December.
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Fitness brand XTRAFIT to open first UK location at Merry Hill
The German-born brand will provide visitors premium fitness for an accessible price.
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New community project ‘Street Stories Wolverhampton’ to launch in 2024
The concept will improve the appearance of empty shops with large-scale artwork installations.
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Winter Funland returns to NEC Birmingham this festive season
Winter Funland returns to NEC Birmingham from 9 December - 1 January. The perfect family Christmas...
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Weston’s Christmas Markets return for 2023
Featuring festive shopping, live music, delicious street food, festive drinks and more.
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Carols by Candlelight at Wolverhampton church
The Telling will perform at St Peter’s Church in Wolverhampton on Saturday 16 December.
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Line up announced for Wolverhampton Literature Festival 2024
The festival returns for its eighth year from 2 - 4 February, 2024.
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Deck The Halls with the CBSO in Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton Chamber Choir and guest singer Tommy Blaize join the orchestra on Friday 22 December.
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Tickets go on sale for RAF Cosford Air Show 2024
The RAF Cosford Air Show will return on Sunday 9 June 2024.
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Wolverhampton Christmas Shopping Market returns to Dudley Street
The market will run from Saturday 16 – Friday 22 December.
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Fitness brand XTRAFIT to open first UK location at Merry Hill
The German-born brand will provide visitors premium fitness for an accessible price.
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New community project ‘Street Stories Wolverhampton’ to launch in 2024
The concept will improve the appearance of empty shops with large-scale artwork installations.
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Winter Funland returns to NEC Birmingham this festive season
Winter Funland returns to NEC Birmingham from 9 December - 1 January. The perfect family Christmas...
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Weston’s Christmas Markets return for 2023
Featuring festive shopping, live music, delicious street food, festive drinks and more.
Get Festive
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Snow White
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, don’t miss the fairest pantomime of them all…
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Ice Skate Birmingham
Ice Skate Birmingham and the Big Wheel make a welcome return to Centenary Square this month. While...
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Dark Tales in Winter
Arena Theatre & Beautiful Shadows present two chilling, classic tales.
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Fe-fi-fo-fum, a giant of a panto full of fun!
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Deck the Halls with the CBSO
A magical night of Christmas carols.
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Winter Funland
Don your festive jumper and get into the spirit of the season as the UK’s largest indoor Christmas f...
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My Christmas Orchestral Adventure
With The CBSO and Wolverhampton Youth Choir.
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The Enchanted Express
Severn Valley Railway’s ever-popular Enchanted Express will return to its Bridgnorth station each we...
Coming soon to the Midlands
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Things to do in the Midlands this December
Check out our selection of things to do in the Midlands 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...
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Dancing into the Midlands
The West Midlands is one of the UK’s biggest and best dance hubs...
Latest reviews
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Top marks for the New Vic's Nutcracker
Chris Eldon Lee reviews Theresa Heskins' masterful new production.
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Review: Jesus Christ Superstar
Spreading the Gospel according to Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Review: The Lion, The Witch And the Wardrobe
Live theatre at its very best – don’t miss out this Christmas.
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Review: The Box Of Delights
Given its success at London’s Wilton’s Music Hall in 2017-18, it’s almost as much of a surprise that...
Features, interviews & blogs...
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The dark side
Tom Chambers on starring in Torben Betts’ psychological thriller.
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All queer on the western front
“sexy trans masculine cowboys and queer working-class women”
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Beyond Supervet
Professor Noel Fitzpatrick talks about his new show coming to the Midlands this autumn.
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A religious experience
A critically acclaimed production of Jesus Christ Superstar
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What's in the box?
A world of wonder awaits RSC audiences this Christmas...
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Let's hear it from the boy!
Boy George talks about making his panto debut.
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Christmas in Narnia
The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe comes to The Rep for the festive season.
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To be perfectly Frank
A brand-new musical celebrates the life and loves of iconic crooner Frank Sinatra
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Empire of the son
Veteran standup comic Mark Thomas is touring a show written by award-winning playwright Ed Edwards.
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Happy chappy
Ore Oduba shares his delight at starring in hit musical Pretty Woman.
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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Arena Theatre
One of the region’s most highly regarded small-scale venues, the Arena hosts both professional and a...
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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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Newhampton Arts Centre
Newhampton Arts Centre presents a wide range of entertainment across the year, including music, thea...
Competitions
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A family ticket to see Evolution drone light show
Taking place at Wolverhampton Racecourse on Thursday 14 December.
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Four tickets to see Peter Pan
Showing at Resorts World Arena Birmingham on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 December.
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Four tickets to see Horrible Histories: Horrible Christmas
Showing at Birmingham's Symphony Hall on Thursday 28 December.
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A family ticket to The Nutcracker: A Christmas Fairytale
Showing from Friday 17 November - Saturday 27 January 2024.
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A family ticket to see The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
Showing at The Rep from Tuesday 14 November - Sunday 28 January.
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A family ticket to Peter Pan The Musical
Showing at The Old Rep Theatre from Tuesday 5 until Sunday 31 December.
Eat & Drink in Wolverhampton and the Black Country
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Wingstop restaurant to open at Merry Hill
The buffalo-style chicken wing restaurant will open early 2024.
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Wetherspoon's redevelopment plans for Wolverhampton get the green light
The £15 million plans to transform The Moon Under Water pub have been given the go-ahead.
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Wingstop restaurant to open at Merry Hill
The buffalo-style chicken wing restaurant will open early 2024.
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Wetherspoon's redevelopment plans for Wolverhampton get the green light
The £15 million plans to transform The Moon Under Water pub have been given the go-ahead.
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. From...
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Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Wolverhampton Art Gallery’s recent £6.7million extension has transformed the original Victorian gall...
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Bear Grylls Adventure
Celebrity adventurer Bear Grylls has certainly pulled out all the stops with this popular visitor at...
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National Sea Life Centre
Housing more than 2,000 creatures - including a colony of gentoo penguins, black-tip reef sharks and...
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Royal Air Force Museum Midlands
Telling the story of aviation history and housing one of the largest collections of its kind in the...
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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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The Drifters Girl
New musical featuring a phenomenal soundtrack packed full of iconic Drifters hits!
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And Then There Were None
Adapted from the best-selling crime novel of all time.
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Inspiring images capturing fascinating animal behaviour.
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BRB: The Nutcracker
Join Clara on her Christmas Eve adventure to an enchanting winter wonderland
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Jack and the Beanstalk
A GIANT family pant starring the legendary Dame Brad Fitt!
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The Drifters Girl
New musical featuring a phenomenal soundtrack packed full of iconic Drifters hits!
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And Then There Were None
Adapted from the best-selling crime novel of all time.
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Inspiring images capturing fascinating animal behaviour.
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BRB: The Nutcracker
Join Clara on her Christmas Eve adventure to an enchanting winter wonderland
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Jack and the Beanstalk
A GIANT family pant starring the legendary Dame Brad Fitt!
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