Highlights
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The Rocky Horror Show
Richard O Brien’s scantily clad and seductive cult musical
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Titanic Exhibition
Featuring new artefacts, enhanced immersive experiences, and deeper insight into the true story of the world’s most famous ship.
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Last Unicorn Airways
Adapted from Hans Christian Andersen‘s timeless story,
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John Mulaney: Mister Whatever
American stand-up comedian John Mulaney has certainly taken up his fair share of column inches in the last few years, courtesy not only of numerous tours and television specials but also as a result o...
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Haunted Shadows
Although best known for penning classic family-favourite novel The Railway Children, Edith Nesbit also wrote stories in the gothic-horror genre - and this critically acclaimed production brings togeth...
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Jonny Cole
The Black Country comedian brings Armagudd'n to the region
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Ex Cathedra: The Garden Of Love
“[Our concert] celebrates Spring and the season of beauty and love with a programme of ravishing music to delight the senses; a ‘grand tour’ of earthly delights.” So says Ex Cathedra’s founder & cond...
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Easter Holiday Fun
Easter at the Black Country Living Museum (BCLM) sees characters going about the task of spring cleaning - and sharing some old-fashioned tips and techniques along the way. Visitors can meet the rag...
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Gnome
Belgian stoner rock/metal band Gnome combine irresistible hooks and thundering guitars, drums & bass to excellent effect. Led by Rutger Verbist, they released debut and experimental album Father Of...
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AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run
The Midlands’ biggest and most exciting mass-participation running event, returns this May.
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The Undercover Hippy
Billy Rowan (aka The Undercover Hippy) brings together acoustic guitar, soulful vocals, infectious reggae rhythms and the lyrical delivery of a talented MC. Billy and his bandmates are visiting Stou...
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Joy Labinjo: A Place Of Our Own
British Nigerian artist Joy Labinjo is clear about her purpose with new exhibition A Place Of Our Own; she is reclaiming the nude, and celebrating identity, belonging, and Black womanhood through the...
Latest News
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Alison Moyet announces Wolverhampton show
Playing The Halls Wolverhampton on Thursday 12 November 2026.
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The New Art Gallery Walsall to reopen Art Library
A free Art Library, featuring thousands of art books and resources, will reopen to the public.
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Tenth annual Mayor’s Fest to rock the city this April
Mayor’s Fest 2026 takes place from Friday 10 until Sunday 12 April.
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Ed Gamble brings new tour to the Midlands
The comedian brings 'Fresh Hell' to four Midlands venues.
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Lime to launch in the West Midlands
Lime will be available in Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Dudley and Walsal...
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Wolverhampton Art Gallery presents a major exhibition of works by Andy Warhol
A chance to see drawings, screenprints, paintings and photographs spanning the 1950s-1980s.
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New location and transition plans confirmed for Walsall Leather Museum
Walsall Leather Museum will relocate to a new, more central location within Walsall town centre.
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Grease The Musical returns to Wolverhampton in 2027
Showing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 17 – 22 May 2027.
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1960s Evenings return to Black Country Living Museum
Transport yourself back to the vibrant sounds of the 1960s this May, as Black Country Living Museum...
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Alison Moyet announces Wolverhampton show
Playing The Halls Wolverhampton on Thursday 12 November 2026.
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The New Art Gallery Walsall to reopen Art Library
A free Art Library, featuring thousands of art books and resources, will reopen to the public.
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Tenth annual Mayor’s Fest to rock the city this April
Mayor’s Fest 2026 takes place from Friday 10 until Sunday 12 April.
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Ed Gamble brings new tour to the Midlands
The comedian brings 'Fresh Hell' to four Midlands venues.
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Lime to launch in the West Midlands
Lime will be available in Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Dudley and Walsal...
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Wolverhampton Art Gallery presents a major exhibition of works by Andy Warhol
A chance to see drawings, screenprints, paintings and photographs spanning the 1950s-1980s.
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New location and transition plans confirmed for Walsall Leather Museum
Walsall Leather Museum will relocate to a new, more central location within Walsall town centre.
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Grease The Musical returns to Wolverhampton in 2027
Showing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 17 – 22 May 2027.
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1960s Evenings return to Black Country Living Museum
Transport yourself back to the vibrant sounds of the 1960s this May, as Black Country Living Museum...
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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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.
Festivals
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Bearded Theory
Line-up includes: Pixies, Garbage and Skunk Anansie.
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Glastonbudget
Line-up includes: Flash and Antarctic Monkeys.
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Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Celebrating 30 years of Jazz in Cheltenham.
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Penkridge Open Air
Line-up includes: The Drifters, ABC and 2 Unlimited.
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Cafe Mambo Ibiza Classics
Line-up includes: Groove Armada, Roger Sanchez and Chicane.
Latest reviews
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Review: Fawlty Towers at Wolverhampton Grand
"like putting on your favourite old cardigan"
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Review: Here & Now at Wolverhampton Grand
"a disarmingly moving and exceedingly fun night out - it’s simply Step-tacular!"
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Review: Dear England at Birmingham Hippodrome
"fun, vital, joyous"
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Review: Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at the Hippodrome
"packed to the brim with pop classics and dazzling dance routines"
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Feature: Questions For Cash
Christopher Ryan Grant and Christina Bianco chat Johnny and June.
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Feature: In The Pink
Legally Blonde: The Musical visits the Midlands.
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Feature: In A League Of His Own
Mark Gatiss makes his RSC debut in a role he’s always wanted to play...
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Feature: Puck In Brum
Adam Carver talks about starring in a very different version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream...
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Feature: Making Mincemeat
Hit musical Operation Mincemeat is set to cause a splash in the Midlands...
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Feature: Crocs Away
Roald Dahl’s Enormous Crocodile slides onto the stage.
What's On Theatres & Arts Centres
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Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
The Wolverhampton Grand is one of the Midlands’ best-established theatres. Opening in 1894, the venu...
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Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome is one of the country’s biggest theatres, staging top West End shows all year...
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Walsall Arena & Arts Centre
The Walsall Arena is one of the most technically advanced venues in the West Midlands and stages a v...
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Wolverhampton Arts Centre
Wolverhampton Arts Centre presents a wide range of entertainment across the year, including music, t...
Competitions
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A family ticket to see Zog
Flying into Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, this May.
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Tickets to see Omar
Playing Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, on Thursday 18 June.
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A family ticket to Fireman Sam
Heading to Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, on Sunday 26 April.
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Two tickets to see Death On The Nile
Showing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from 7 - 11 April.
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Two tickets to see Driftwood
Showing at The Other Place from Fri 17 April - Sat 30 May.
Places To Visit
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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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Severn Valley Railway
Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...
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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....
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Weston Park
Weston Park is a house set in 1,000 acres of Capability Brown-landscaped parkland, making it the per...
What's On elsewhere...
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Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
The brand new show will visit four Midlands' venues.
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Driftwood
One wrong move and everything could shatter
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The Constant Wife
This sparkling new show stars Kara Tointon and features original music composed by multi award- winn...
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RHS Malvern Spring Festival
Plants & gardens inspiring gardening enthusiasts
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Disenchanted!
The musical fairytale that bites back!
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Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
The brand new show will visit four Midlands' venues.
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Driftwood
One wrong move and everything could shatter
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The Constant Wife
This sparkling new show stars Kara Tointon and features original music composed by multi award- winn...
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RHS Malvern Spring Festival
Plants & gardens inspiring gardening enthusiasts
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Disenchanted!
The musical fairytale that bites back!
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