Highlights
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Winter Glow
The festive attraction will once again bring a mix of festive fun across a choice of experiences.
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BRB: The Nutcracker
Join Clara on her Christmas Eve adventure to an enchanting winter wonderland
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Christmas Music by Candlelight
Featuring Ex Cathedra, conducted by Jeffrey Skidmore
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The Albion Band
Presenting a mixture of carols, humorous readings and dance.
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Queenz - The Show with Balls
Jaw dropping live vocals and a set list full of pop anthems.
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Ed Byrne
Tragedy Plus Time
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Sensing Naples
Historic works from Compton Verney’s Naples Collection are rehung and reimagined in this interactive exhibition, which aims to bring to life the sights, smells, sounds, tastes and sensations experienc...
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There's a Monster in Your Show
Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations.
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The Woman In Black
The legendary production of Susan Hill’s ghost story.
Latest News
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Bistrot Pierre team up with KEMP Hospice to provide free festive meals
The restaurant will donate meals to patients and their families.
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Severn Valley Railway run special Christmas lights service
The Severn Valley Railway is putting on a special train service to take people from Kidderminster to...
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Winter Glow announces return of the Big Wheel
Winter Glow is open to visitors from Friday 24th November 2023 – 6th January 2024.
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Artist MrASingh collaborates with community groups to create Croome's Christmas sculpture trail
The Seven Birds of Croome will be on display across the festive period.
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The Valley Christmas Dog Parade is back for 2023
Returning on Sunday 10 December, prizes will be awarded to the best dressed dogs.
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The Core Theatre's panto Jack And The Beanstalk heads to Artrix
The move is due to the temporary closure of its main auditorium.
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'It’s Christmaaas!' returns to Hanbury Hall this year
See the house decorated retro-style, inspired by rumours of wild house parties at the Hall
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Colourful mural unveiled at Worcestershire Royal Hospital
Large-scale painted mural represents the diversity of staff & patients at the hospital.
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101 Dalmatians The Musical comes to Birmingham in 2024
A new musical version of Dodie Smith’s classic book.
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Bistrot Pierre team up with KEMP Hospice to provide free festive meals
The restaurant will donate meals to patients and their families.
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Severn Valley Railway run special Christmas lights service
The Severn Valley Railway is putting on a special train service to take people from Kidderminster to...
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Winter Glow announces return of the Big Wheel
Winter Glow is open to visitors from Friday 24th November 2023 – 6th January 2024.
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Artist MrASingh collaborates with community groups to create Croome's Christmas sculpture trail
The Seven Birds of Croome will be on display across the festive period.
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The Valley Christmas Dog Parade is back for 2023
Returning on Sunday 10 December, prizes will be awarded to the best dressed dogs.
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The Core Theatre's panto Jack And The Beanstalk heads to Artrix
The move is due to the temporary closure of its main auditorium.
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'It’s Christmaaas!' returns to Hanbury Hall this year
See the house decorated retro-style, inspired by rumours of wild house parties at the Hall
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Colourful mural unveiled at Worcestershire Royal Hospital
Large-scale painted mural represents the diversity of staff & patients at the hospital.
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101 Dalmatians The Musical comes to Birmingham in 2024
A new musical version of Dodie Smith’s classic book.
Get Festive
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Join the Fee-Fi-Fo-FUN!
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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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Snow White
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, don’t miss the fairest pantomime of them all…
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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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Jack and the Beanstalk
Fe-fi-fo-fum, a giant of a panto full of fun!
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The Enchanted Express
Severn Valley Railway’s ever-popular Enchanted Express will return to its Bridgnorth station each we...
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Christmas at Compton Verney
Compton Verney is a hive of yuletide activity this month, with attractions at the venue including fe...
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Armonico Consort: Baroque Christmas by Candlelight
Armonico Consort are certainly getting into the festive spirit this month... As well as their tradit...
Coming soon to the Midlands
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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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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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Review: Murder In the Dark
The scary moments are well executed, effective and extremely memorable!
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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...
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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.
Features, interviews and blogs...
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Happy chappy
Ore Oduba shares his delight at starring in hit musical Pretty Woman.
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All queer on the western front
“sexy trans masculine cowboys and queer working-class women”
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The dark side
Tom Chambers on starring in Torben Betts’ psychological thriller.
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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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Christmas in Narnia
The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe comes to The Rep for the festive season.
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Let's hear it from the boy!
Boy George talks about making his panto debut.
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What's in the box?
A world of wonder awaits RSC audiences this Christmas...
Places To Visit
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Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings
Spread over 19 acres of Worcestershire countryside, England’s first open-air museum covers in excess...
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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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Thinktank Science Museum
Located in Birmingham city centre, Thinktank offers a great day out for visitors of all ages. From...
Competitions
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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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Four tickets to see Peter Pan
Showing at Resorts World Arena Birmingham on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 December.
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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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Four tickets to see Horrible Histories: Horrible Christmas
Showing at Birmingham's Symphony Hall on Thursday 28 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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A family ticket to see The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
Showing at The Rep from Tuesday 14 November - Sunday 28 January.
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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Jesus Christ Superstar
A reimagined production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's classic.
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Inspiring images capturing fascinating animal behaviour.
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Peter Pan
The World's Biggest Panto is back for 2023.
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The Drifters Girl
New musical featuring a phenomenal soundtrack packed full of iconic Drifters hits!
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Jesus Christ Superstar
A reimagined production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's classic.
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Inspiring images capturing fascinating animal behaviour.
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Peter Pan
The World's Biggest Panto is back for 2023.
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