Highlights
Latest...
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First Ivy in Warwickshire officially reveals opening date
Reservations are now open for the Ivy's new Brasserie, opening this month
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Artist in Residence announced at Coughton Court
The Historic Tudor house will welcome contemporary artist Elizabeth Dimitroff for a three-week resid...
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Leamington Music announces new concert season in 20th anniversary year
The 2026/27 season comprises some 22 concerts throughout the autumn and spring
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British Motor Museum to host two exciting STEM Career Days this Autumn
The days will be packed with hands-on activities, interactive tours and inspirational talks
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Free tickets available for BBC New Comedy Awards in Coventry
Enjoy three epic nights of FREE comedy this month at FarGo Village
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RSC releases rehearsal images for Middlemarch
The two-part production of George Eliot’s expansive study on provincial life is adapted by Nina Rain...
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Full cast announced for As You Like It starring Jonathan Groff
The RSC production is directed by the Theatre's Co-Artistic Director, Daniel Evans
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The return of Heritage Open Days in Warwickshire and Worcestershire
They're back this September...
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Warwick Arts Centre announces Autumn/Winter 2026-27 Season
British Art Show 10, Once Upon A Time In Sokoto, Reece Shearsmith, Michael Rosen, Ward Thomas and mo...
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First Ivy in Warwickshire officially reveals opening date
Reservations are now open for the Ivy's new Brasserie, opening this month
-
Artist in Residence announced at Coughton Court
The Historic Tudor house will welcome contemporary artist Elizabeth Dimitroff for a three-week resid...
-
Leamington Music announces new concert season in 20th anniversary year
The 2026/27 season comprises some 22 concerts throughout the autumn and spring
-
British Motor Museum to host two exciting STEM Career Days this Autumn
The days will be packed with hands-on activities, interactive tours and inspirational talks
-
Free tickets available for BBC New Comedy Awards in Coventry
Enjoy three epic nights of FREE comedy this month at FarGo Village
-
RSC releases rehearsal images for Middlemarch
The two-part production of George Eliot’s expansive study on provincial life is adapted by Nina Rain...
-
Full cast announced for As You Like It starring Jonathan Groff
The RSC production is directed by the Theatre's Co-Artistic Director, Daniel Evans
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The return of Heritage Open Days in Warwickshire and Worcestershire
They're back this September...
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Warwick Arts Centre announces Autumn/Winter 2026-27 Season
British Art Show 10, Once Upon A Time In Sokoto, Reece Shearsmith, Michael Rosen, Ward Thomas and mo...
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...
Latest Reviews
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Review: Wilko: Love and Death and Rock N’ Roll at the Belgrade
"a hugely enjoyable show"
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Review: The Cherry Orchard at the RSC's Swan Theatre
"a spiralling, surreal, but very human drama, with stellar performances"
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Review: Sweeney Todd at The Rep
"a gripping and gruesome production - the audience were on their feet immediately"
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Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream at The Other Place
"the perfect summer treat, and a wonderful introduction to the world of Shakespeare"
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Feature: Bostin' Tay Party
Jonny Cole chats about his spectacular rise to fame...
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Feature: Gloriously Graceful
Birmingham Royal Ballet presents Sir Peter Wright and Galina Samsova’s retelling of Swan Lake.
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Feature: Hobbits in the Shire
A brand-new Tolkien-inspired festival is taking place at Weston Park.
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Feature: A Curious Tale
Joe McFadden talks about starring in a new version of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-T...
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Feature: Sister Suffragette
Beverley Knight will star in acclaimed musical Sylvia when it visits Birmingham Hippodrome.
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Feature: A Half-Century of Theatre
Local playwright David Edgar looks back at 50 years of collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Comp...
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Feature: Feelgood Factor
Jonathan Maitland’s new play pays tribute to Dr Feelgood legend Wilko Johnson...
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Feature: Perfect Getaway
Find your happy place at Compton Verney.
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Feature: Canny Nanny
Hit West End musical Mrs Doubtfire is heading out on a national tour.
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Feature: What's New
Coventry to showcase exceptional art from the last five years in British Art Show 10...
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Feature: Go Wild
Enjoy the summer at Dudley Zoo & Castle...
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Feature: Cherry on the Cake
Bill Pullman talks about making his RSC debut.
What's On Arts Venues
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Belgrade Theatre
The Belgrade was built in 1958 as part of the city’s reconstruction after the Second World War. The...
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Royal Shakespeare Company
Three major theatre venues in the heart of Shakespeare's hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Albany Theatre
The Albany is a beautiful Art Deco theatre in the heart of Coventry which stages in-house and profes...
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Warwick Arts Centre
One of the largest multi-artform venues in the UK, Warwick Arts Centre first opened its doors in 197...
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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Opening Hours; Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 12pm-4pm
Places To Visit
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The Wave
The Wave is one of the UK’s largest and newest indoor waterparks and offers something for all the fa...
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Compton Verney Art Gallery & Park
Compton Verney is widely considered to be an art gallery of international standing. The Georgian hou...
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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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Coventry Transport Museum
This popular museum not only houses the largest publicly owned collection of British vehicles on the...
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Severn Valley Railway
Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...
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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...
Competitions
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Four tickets to see The Snowman
At Birmingham Rep from Tuesday 20 October – Sunday 1 November.
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Four tickets to see Peter Pan
Showing at The Rep from Wed 18 November – Sun 17 January.
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Two tickets to see Burlesque The Musical
Showing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tues 6 - Sat 17 October.
What's On elsewhere in the West Midlands...
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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Explore the fascinating lives of ancient Egyptians
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The Nutcracker
Presented by Imperial Classical Ballet.
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Anastacia
See Anastacia live on her #NTKTour...
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Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious
An undeniable live comedy powerhouse and natural storyteller
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Cheltenham Literature Festival
The world’s longest-running Literature Festival returns
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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Explore the fascinating lives of ancient Egyptians
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The Nutcracker
Presented by Imperial Classical Ballet.
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Anastacia
See Anastacia live on her #NTKTour...
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Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious
An undeniable live comedy powerhouse and natural storyteller
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Cheltenham Literature Festival
The world’s longest-running Literature Festival returns
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