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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.
-
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...
-
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.
-
The Valley Christmas Dog Parade is back for 2023
Returning on Sunday 10 December, prizes will be awarded to the best dressed dogs.
-
The Core Theatre's panto Jack And The Beanstalk heads to Artrix
The move is due to the temporary closure of its main auditorium.
-
'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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