Highlights
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National Homebuilding & Renovating Show
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YONEX All England Badminton Championships
Over six days visitors can enjoy 50 hours of live badminton with a total of 155 matches...
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Matt Goss
Having risen to fame many a moon ago in the company of his twin brothe, Matt is stopping off at Symphony Hall to perform an evening’s-worth of memorable tunes from across the decades.
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Teddy Swims
Creating music which touches its forelock in the direction of a variety of genres, rising-star Teddy Swims - real name Jaten Collin Dimsdale - has made a big splash in a short time.
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Drone Light Show
The show will light up the night sky above Edgbaston Stadium for one night only.
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Lou Sanders
Back with her new show, No Kissing in the Bingo Hall.
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Boy on the Roof
Vamos Theatre tell the story of an unlikely friendship...
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Boogie Lights Express
An incredible journey consisting of thousands of coloured LED lights, wristbands and more.
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Calamity Jane
Starring West End actor and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher
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Nikita Kuzmin - Midnight Dancer
A brand new show from the rising star of Strictly Come Dancing
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Ore Oduba takes the lead in much-loved family show
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Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds
One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds returns with a musical spectacular like none other.
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Omid Djalili: Namaste
A fella who’s been referred to as “the thinking person’s Iranian comedian”, Omid Djalili is probably one of the most subversive comics currently doing the rounds on the UK comedy circuit.
Latest...
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Priscilla Queen of the Desert comes to Birmingham Hippodrome in 2026
The popular musical shows from Monday 23 - Saturday 28 March.
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Bearded Theory announces third wave of acts for 2025
Including: Public Service Broadcasting, Swim Deep, The Sugarhill Gang & The Furious Five and more.
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Vengaboys and Cascada announced for Birmingham Pride 2025
Birmingham Pride will be held on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May.
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National Youth Theatre and Netflix host free Birmingham workshops for young filmmakers
The workshops are part of Netflix and NYT’s IGNITE Your Creativity programme.
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Smash hit production Dear England shows at Birmingham Hippodrome in 2026
The National Theatre production shows from Tuesday 10 March - Saturday 14 March.
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Additional names announced for Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning
Including Tool, Guns ‘N’ Roses and Rival Sons.
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Three months to go until the biggest Great Birmingham Run in a decade
Taking place across the weekend of Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 May.
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Acorns Children’s Hospice to host first online auction
A spectacular array of prizes will help raise money for Acorns' vital services.
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Black Sabbath - The Ballet returns to Birmingham as part of BRB's 2025/26 season
Showing at Birmingham Hippodrome from 18-27 September.
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Priscilla Queen of the Desert comes to Birmingham Hippodrome in 2026
The popular musical shows from Monday 23 - Saturday 28 March.
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Bearded Theory announces third wave of acts for 2025
Including: Public Service Broadcasting, Swim Deep, The Sugarhill Gang & The Furious Five and more.
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Vengaboys and Cascada announced for Birmingham Pride 2025
Birmingham Pride will be held on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May.
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National Youth Theatre and Netflix host free Birmingham workshops for young filmmakers
The workshops are part of Netflix and NYT’s IGNITE Your Creativity programme.
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Smash hit production Dear England shows at Birmingham Hippodrome in 2026
The National Theatre production shows from Tuesday 10 March - Saturday 14 March.
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Additional names announced for Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning
Including Tool, Guns ‘N’ Roses and Rival Sons.
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Three months to go until the biggest Great Birmingham Run in a decade
Taking place across the weekend of Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 May.
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Acorns Children’s Hospice to host first online auction
A spectacular array of prizes will help raise money for Acorns' vital services.
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Black Sabbath - The Ballet returns to Birmingham as part of BRB's 2025/26 season
Showing at Birmingham Hippodrome from 18-27 September.
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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Using His Loaf
Vampire’s Rock Eternal Love The Musical comes to the Midlands.
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Horse Play
War Horse shows in the Midlands this March.
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Lola Land
Kinky Boots The Musical shows at Birmingham Hippodrome this April.
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The Perfect Thriller
Giovanna Fletcher talks about starring in The Girl On The Train.
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Whip-crack-away
Hit musical Calamity Jane rides into town...
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May The Farce Be With You
Hit theatre production …Earnest? comes to the Midlands.
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A Real Dead Ringer
Bat Out Of Hell: The Musical comes to the Midlands.
Latest Reviews
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Review: BRB's Cinderella at Birmingham Hippodrome
"a superb visual spectacle"
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Review: Hamlet at The RSC
"a pacy and captivating new version of Shakespeare's most famous tragedy"
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Review: Bat out of Hell at The Alexandra
"a well-staged show boasting a talented cast"
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Review: Swan Lake at Birmingham Hippodrome
"stunning, intense, beguiling, and likely to leave you pretty much breathless"
What's On theatres
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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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The Alexandra
The Alexandra is situated in the heart of Birmingham and originally opened in 1901. The theatre host...
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The Old Rep Theatre
The Old Rep is a young people driven theatre situated on Station Street in the centre of Birmingham,...
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Old Joint Stock Theatre
Originally a library, then the Birmingham Joint Stock Bank, the Old Joint Stock was purchased in 188...
Competitions
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Win two tickets to Bearded The...
The well-loved, multi-award winning independent festival Bearded Theory returns to its idyllic homel...
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Win a family ticket to Alderfe...
Firm family favourite AlderFest is returning to popular visitor attraction Alderford Lake on Friday...
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Win two tickets to Bearded The...
The well-loved, multi-award winning independent festival Bearded Theory returns to its idyllic homel...
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Win a family ticket to Alderfe...
Firm family favourite AlderFest is returning to popular visitor attraction Alderford Lake on Friday...
Eat & Drink in Birmingham
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New Greek fine dining restaurant Cylla to open in Birmingham
Alongside contemporary dishes, a Mediterranean-inspired cocktail menu will be on offer.
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Street food and sound take over Albion Square
Heading up the line-up is the renowned Wagyu Burger Truck.
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Tropea and The Rabbit awarded Michelin Bib Gourmands
The award celebrates best value for money restaurants.
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New Mediterranean restaurant Willow opens in Birmingham
The all-day dining venue transports guests to the Mediterranean coast with a menu of vibrant flavour...
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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The Roundhouse
The Roundhouse was built in 1874 and was originally stables and stores for the Birmingham Corporatio...
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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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Cotswold Farm Park
An award-winning visitor attraction on the outskirts of Guiting Power, Gloucestershire. Cotsw...
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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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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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Severn Valley Railway
Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...
What's On elsewhere...
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Only Fools and Horses The Musical
Cherished material from Britain’s best loved TV series.
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SIX The Musical
The wives of Henry VIII take to the stage to tell their own versions of their lives.
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War Horse
The acclaimed production returns in an all-new UK tour.
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Dracula
Adapted for the stage by Nick Lane
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The Rocky Horror Show
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments.
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Only Fools and Horses The Musical
Cherished material from Britain’s best loved TV series.
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SIX The Musical
The wives of Henry VIII take to the stage to tell their own versions of their lives.
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War Horse
The acclaimed production returns in an all-new UK tour.
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Dracula
Adapted for the stage by Nick Lane
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The Rocky Horror Show
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments.
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