Highlights
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Martyn Joseph
Modern folk artist Martyn Joseph is a unique performer who is driven by passion, social awareness, and an abiding love for his trade.
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Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress
Winner of Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024.
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London Handel Players
Performing compositions by, among others, Telemann, Hotteterre and Rameau...
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Sue Perkins
Presenting her first stand-up show in more than a decade!
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Tractor World Show
Join the ultimate celebration of vintage and classic machinery...
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Our Little Hour
A moving musical drama presented by Show Racism the Red Card
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Krooked Tongue
Part of an album tour for the Bristol-based underground rock trio
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Santa’s Steam Specials
A Five-Star Christmas Experience at the Severn Valley Railway!
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Vincent Simone: Tango Passions
A ‘sexy, steamy, passionate’ show complete with Argentine tango music
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What's Love Got To Do With It?
Acclaimed touring show celebrating the music of rock and soul legend Tina Turner
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Murder She Didn’t Write
An improvised, Agatha Christie-inspired whodunnit...
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Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt For Moriarty
The ever-audacious Blackeyed Theatre create a show that’s a little bit different...
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Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld
Exhibition celebrating 30 Years of Paul Kidby’s Illustration
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Spectacle of Light 2025
Discover the Court of King Arthur and the Magic of Merlin
Latest News
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Wodys makes £1,000 Donation Following Successful Summer Production
Worcester Operatic & Dramatic Youth Section has donated the money to support Malvern Special Familie...
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Burger Shop Worcester wins at national awards
The restaurant won Best Independent Burger, and the People's Choice Best Burger
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Handel comes to town in support of local youngsters
Worcester Festival Choral Society announces a series of major Messiah Benefit Concerts
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Michael Rosen to star at Malvern's Ideas Festival
The author leads a lively session on how poetry and stories can spark social change
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Comedian Mike Delamont opens his UK tour in Worcester
The Canadian stand up brings God is a Scottish Drag Queen to Huntingdon Hall
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Cultural programme launched in Worcester
A two-year programme has been launched in the city
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Under The Tree returns to Worcester
Spreading Christmas cheer to local children and those in need across Worcester.
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Wyre Forest adds new scooter for visitor accessibility
A third all-terrain mobility scooter has been introduced.
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Dedicate a Christmas tree to someone special at Worcester Cathedral
The trees will be on display from 4 Dec as part of the Christmas Tree Festival
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Wodys makes £1,000 Donation Following Successful Summer Production
Worcester Operatic & Dramatic Youth Section has donated the money to support Malvern Special Familie...
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Burger Shop Worcester wins at national awards
The restaurant won Best Independent Burger, and the People's Choice Best Burger
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Handel comes to town in support of local youngsters
Worcester Festival Choral Society announces a series of major Messiah Benefit Concerts
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Michael Rosen to star at Malvern's Ideas Festival
The author leads a lively session on how poetry and stories can spark social change
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Comedian Mike Delamont opens his UK tour in Worcester
The Canadian stand up brings God is a Scottish Drag Queen to Huntingdon Hall
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Cultural programme launched in Worcester
A two-year programme has been launched in the city
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Under The Tree returns to Worcester
Spreading Christmas cheer to local children and those in need across Worcester.
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Wyre Forest adds new scooter for visitor accessibility
A third all-terrain mobility scooter has been introduced.
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Dedicate a Christmas tree to someone special at Worcester Cathedral
The trees will be on display from 4 Dec as part of the Christmas Tree Festival
Festive Shows
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Aladdin
Journey to the town of Shangri-La this Christmas.
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Robin Hood
The ultimate sheriff-busting pantomime extravaganza.
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Aladdin
Journey to the town of Shangri-La this Christmas.
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Sleeping Beauty
Showing at Wolverhampton Grand this festive season.
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Treasure Island
Jim Hawkins heads off on the adventure of a lifetime.
Festive Events
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Magical festive experiences at Severn Valley Railway
Offering two festive-themed attractions this Christmas.
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Winter Funland
Back at the NEC from 6 December - 3 January.
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Spectacle of Light 2025
Discover the Court of King Arthur and the Magic of Merlin
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Visit Santa: Vintage Sleigh Ride Experience
Meet Santa, ride his sleigh and make family memories.
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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
See the film theatrically recreated onboard.
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Christmas Grotto & Festive Fun
Santa is returning to the lock-up and ready to share the Christmas spirit.
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...
Features, interviews and blogs...
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Rainbow Connection
Circus magic is on offer in a very different version of The Wizard Of Oz this Christmas...
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Sensational Sleuthin
Holmes and Watson solve Christmas crimes at The Rep.
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What A Hoot
The Owl Who Came For Christmas shows at Birmingham’s Midlands Arts Centre.
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Dressed To Impress
Gok Wan returns to Birmingham Hippodrome this Christmas.
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Bad Attitude
RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard crosses over to the dark side.
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Having A Ball
Director Lorna Laidlaw chats about making a festive fairytale relatable to 21st-century audiences.
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Big Bang Fun
Brainiac Live! promises to entertain and educate this Christmas.
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Big Ambitions
John Leader talks about taking the lead role in The BFG.
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Meet The Stars
Panto time is here again - oh yes it is!
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More Than A Match
Hit musical Fiddler On The Roof is spending Christmas in Birmingham
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Animal Antics
My First Musical returns to the Hippodrome with a brand new adventure, No Such Thing As Wolves
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Making A Splash
Bold new staging of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale.
Latest Reviews
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Review: Sleeping Beauty at the Wolverhampton Grand
"stunning spectacle and healthy dose of holiday hilarity"
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Review: Dick Whittington at Theatre Severn
a brilliant blend of stellar professionalism and family friendlines
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Review: The BFG at the Royal Shakespeare Company
"superb, supersized puppetry, immersive projection and a cinematic score"
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Review: Sleeping Beauty at The Belgrade, Coventry
"If you’re on the look out for your annual helping of festive cheer, look no further."
Places To Visit
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Severn Valley Railway
Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...
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Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings
England’s first open-air museum with over 700 years of Midlands history and 19 acres of countryside...
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Arley Arboretum
Go back in time on a dream escape from the bustle of everyday life... Watch the Severn Valley...
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Cotswold Farm Park
An award-winning visitor attraction on the outskirts of Guiting Power, Gloucestershire. Cotsw...
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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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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....
The Twelve Wins of Christmas
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A meal for 2 at 24 Stories Birmingham
Birmingham’s popular skyline restaurant.
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A pair of tickets to see Don Quixote
BRB's production returns to the Hippodrome this February.
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An overnight stay at The Belfry
A one night stay in a Deluxe Room at the hotel.
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Four tickets to Birmingham International Tattoo
At bp Pulse LIVE on 14 & 15 February.
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Freedom of the Line ticket to Severn Valley Railway
Running through 16-miles of beautiful countryside.
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Two tickets to see Legally Blonde
Showing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from 31 March - 4 April.
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Two tickets to see Sherlock Holmes
Showing at The Rep, Birmingham until 18 January.
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Two tickets to Strictly Come Dancing Live
Showing at Utilita Arena Birmingham from 23 - 25 January.
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Two weekend camping tickets to Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Returning from 28 - 31 August 2026.
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Two weekend tickets to Bearded Theory
Returning to Catton Park, Derbyshire from 20 - 24 May.
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Family ticket to see Robin Hood
Showing at Birmingham Hippodrome from 20 December - 1 February.
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Four tickets to see The BFG
Showing at Royal Shakespeare Theatre until 7 February.
What's On elsewhere...
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Strictly Come Dancing Live
Get your score cards ready and your dancing shoes on!
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The Little Mermaid
A beautiful mermaid believes a better life awaits her...
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Germa Adan and Xhosa Cole
Two young talents for the price of one at the Assembly Rooms
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Visiting Wolverhampton as part of an international tour
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The BFG
Roald Dahl’s unforgettable story come to life this winter.
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Strictly Come Dancing Live
Get your score cards ready and your dancing shoes on!
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The Little Mermaid
A beautiful mermaid believes a better life awaits her...
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Germa Adan and Xhosa Cole
Two young talents for the price of one at the Assembly Rooms
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Visiting Wolverhampton as part of an international tour
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The BFG
Roald Dahl’s unforgettable story come to life this winter.
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