Highlights
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Kenny Thomas
“Live gigs are one of the most enjoyable aspects of being a musician,” says British soul star and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Kenny Thomas.
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The Boy At The Back Of The Class
A thought-provoking exploration of the power of friendship and kindness - experienced in a world that doesn’t always make sense.
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Stratford Literary Festival
The 17th edition of the Stratford Literary Festival is set to take audiences on a journey from Ancient Rome to China, from the corridors of power to the power of the imagination of some of the country...
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
A highlight of any folk fan’s calendar, this four-day fest brings together centuries of musical tradition in one picturesque setting.
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ALSO Festival
Leading lights in the worlds of music, comedy, wellness and food and nature, are among those appearing at Warwickshire’s ALSO Festival – celebrating this year’s theme of Heavenly Bodies.
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Beautiful Evil Things
Beautiful Evil Things is a high-energy one-woman show from Ad Infinitum, combining physical storytelling with cut-throat wit.
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Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Cheltenham celebrates all genres of jazz and is carefully curated to showcase up-and-coming new artists alongside international jazz icons.
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Titanic Exhibition: Birmingham
The display features brand-new interactive exhibits, footage of the wreckage and more.
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Shrewsbury Flower Show
As well as its abundance of glorious blooms, the show also features talks, demonstrations, performances and plenty more.
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After The End Of History: Contemporary Working-Class Photography 1989 - 2024
The challenges, beauty and diversity of contemporary working-class life - as depicted by working-class artists using the medium of photography - are explored in this fascinating new exhibition.
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Victorian Radicals
From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts and Crafts Movement
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Bryan Adams
Bryan's song writing has garnered him numerous awards and accolades including three Academy Award nominations, five Golden Globe nominations and a Grammy Award and 20 Juno Awards.
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International Watercolour Masters 2024
Exhibition and festival featuring the world's best watercolour artists.
Latest...
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UK Slot Car Festival comes to British Motor Museum
Sponsored by Scalextric, the popular event takes place on 11 & 12 May.
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Hundreds of book lovers flock to University of Warwick for celebration of reading
The free event is part of Coventry's Resonate Festival.
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The Belfry Hotel & Resort begins multi-million-pound expansion
The impressive project is due for completion in autumn 2025.
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New Oliver Bonas store to open at Touchwood
Offering a range of fashion, homeware and accessories and more.
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Belgrade Theatre announces 2024/25 season
General sale tickets are available from Monday 15 April.
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RSC celebrates Shakespeare's birthday with programme of events
Much of what’s on offer has been created with the involvement of the local community.
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Giffords Circus brings new Avalon show to Sudeley Castle
The show combines poetry, music and performing arts.
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Ghost the Musical embarks on new UK tour
The tour will stop off at Coventry's Belgrade Theatre and Stoke-on-Trent's Regent Theatre.
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45th Warwick Folk Festival returns this summer
Headline acts include The Unthanks, Oysterband and Spooky Mens Chorale.
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UK Slot Car Festival comes to British Motor Museum
Sponsored by Scalextric, the popular event takes place on 11 & 12 May.
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Hundreds of book lovers flock to University of Warwick for celebration of reading
The free event is part of Coventry's Resonate Festival.
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The Belfry Hotel & Resort begins multi-million-pound expansion
The impressive project is due for completion in autumn 2025.
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New Oliver Bonas store to open at Touchwood
Offering a range of fashion, homeware and accessories and more.
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Belgrade Theatre announces 2024/25 season
General sale tickets are available from Monday 15 April.
-
RSC celebrates Shakespeare's birthday with programme of events
Much of what’s on offer has been created with the involvement of the local community.
-
Giffords Circus brings new Avalon show to Sudeley Castle
The show combines poetry, music and performing arts.
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Ghost the Musical embarks on new UK tour
The tour will stop off at Coventry's Belgrade Theatre and Stoke-on-Trent's Regent Theatre.
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45th Warwick Folk Festival returns this summer
Headline acts include The Unthanks, Oysterband and Spooky Mens Chorale.
Latest Reviews
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Review: Jesus Christ Superstar
This masterpiece of musicality and atmosphere was met with a standing ovation.
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Review: Love Labour's Lost at Royal Shakespeare Theatre
"Sumptuous, sharp and riotously funny"
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Review: The Boy At The Back Of The Class
Imaginatively told and impressively presented, this is a truly wonderful work of theatre.
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Review: Life of Pi
Life of Pi, an innovative and exciting production based on Yann Martel’s Man Booker Prize winning no...
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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Get looking! Visual arts across the Midlands
Check out some of the fantastic exhibitions showing across the region this month.
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Havin' a laugh!
Get your ribs well and truly tickled over the next few weeks...
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Let's get classical
concerts to check out across the Midlands this month...
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Rotten To The Core
John Lydon - aka the Sex Pistols’ Johnny Rotten - is out on tour...
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To Laugh Or Cry
Ed Byrne's Tragedy Plus Time visits multiple Midlands venues.
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Iconic Film Moments
Six Chick Flicks shows at multiple Midlands venues.
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Making a Splash
Swim, Aunty, Swim! shows at The Belgrade from Monday 20 May - Saturday 1 June.
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Forever Friends
Come From Away shows at Birmingham Hippodrome and Wolverhampton Grand.
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A Life in Music
Leamington Music Festival runs from 2-6 May.
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Great Entertainment Amplified
Utilita Arena hosts jaw-dropping events and the biggest names in music and comedy.
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Heads and Tales
Beautiful Evil Things shows at Warwick Arts Centre this May.
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Death In Venice
WNO joins forces with contemporary circus company NoFit State.
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A Life In Their Hands
Twelve Angry Men shows at Lichfield Garrick and Wolverhampton Grand.
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Labour of Love
Love’s Labour’s Lost shows at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from Thursday 11 April - Saturday 18 May...
What's On Arts Venues
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
The home of the Royal Shakespeare Company was originally opened in 1932 as the Shakespeare Memorial...
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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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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...
Places To Visit
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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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British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of historic British cars. Take a...
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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
Operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley and Kidderminster, this m...
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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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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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Cotswold Farm Park
Cotswold Farm Park is an award-winning visitor attraction on the outskirts of Guiting Power, Glouces...
Competitions
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Two tickets to see 101 Dalmati...
Telling the story of fashionista Cruella de Vil’s attempts to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in tow...
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A family ticket to Brick Fest...
For the first time ever, the world's largest hands-on LEGO event of its kind catapults from the US t...
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Two tickets to see 101 Dalmati...
Telling the story of fashionista Cruella de Vil’s attempts to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in tow...
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A family ticket to Brick Fest...
For the first time ever, the world's largest hands-on LEGO event of its kind catapults from the US t...
Eat & Drink in Warwickshire
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Brazilian restaurant Beleza Rodizio to open in Stratford
The restaurant will be offering an ‘all you can eat’ steakhouse menu.
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New Italian restaurant Tavola to open in Leamington
The first glimpse of the new design has been unveiled.
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Digbeth Dining Club bring Summer Tour to the Midlands
Traders include Fat Snags, Stripclub Streetfood, Buddha Belly, Disco Fries, Tacos El Pap and more.
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Award-winning Leamington brewery Windmill Hill opens new taproom
It's opened underneath the Arches at Victoria Business Park.
What's On elsewhere in the West Midlands...
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101 Dalmatians: The Musical
The smash hit family musical - Direct from London.
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Penkridge Open Air
Line-up includes Five, Viggo Venn and Blazin' Squad.
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Life of Pi
Life of Pi is the acclaimed and hugely popular adaptation of an epic journey of endurance and hope.
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An Evening With Anton Du Beke
With live band, guest singer and dancers.
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RHS Malvern Spring Festival
This year’s theme is ‘Gardening for Change’.
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101 Dalmatians: The Musical
The smash hit family musical - Direct from London.
-
Penkridge Open Air
Line-up includes Five, Viggo Venn and Blazin' Squad.
-
Life of Pi
Life of Pi is the acclaimed and hugely popular adaptation of an epic journey of endurance and hope.
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An Evening With Anton Du Beke
With live band, guest singer and dancers.
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RHS Malvern Spring Festival
This year’s theme is ‘Gardening for Change’.
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