Highlights
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The Band
Written by Tim Firth and featuring the music of Take That, The Band is a story about the power which music can have over people. For five teenage girls, their favourite boyband and the music they pl...
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Peter Kay
Performing his final arena show.
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Festival of Sport
Perfect for families who live for sport, and those yet to find their favourite, Festival of Sport is a high-energy, fun-packed weekend.
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The Festival of Brilliant
The children's book festival returns to Biddulph Old Hall.
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Waitress
The five-star musical returns, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher.
Latest...
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New outdoor exhibition opens in Bethesda Gardens
Highlights include paintings by John Currie, June Burnett, Roderic O’Conor and Ethel Gabain.
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Gladstone Pottery Museum named as one of the best museums to visit in the UK
The museum ranked in the top 3 on Time Out's list.
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Tamworth Family Fun Festival comes to the Castle Grounds this July
Kick-starting the summer holidays on Sunday 19 July.
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Casting announced for UK tour of Burlesque
Touring the Midlands' theatres in 2026/27.
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Appetite invites young performers to be part of The Big Feast 2026
The festival returns to Hanley city centre on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August.
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Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park returns this September
The open-air concert returns on Saturday 5 September 2026.
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Walk to Remember returns to Shugborough this September
The family-friendly event will take place on Saturday 26 September.
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Bill Bailey is back at the Regent Theatre
With his brand-new show Vaudevillean this November.
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RAF Museum named Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards winner for 2026
Recognised amongst Tripadvisor’s top 10% of attractions worldwide.
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New outdoor exhibition opens in Bethesda Gardens
Highlights include paintings by John Currie, June Burnett, Roderic O’Conor and Ethel Gabain.
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Gladstone Pottery Museum named as one of the best museums to visit in the UK
The museum ranked in the top 3 on Time Out's list.
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Tamworth Family Fun Festival comes to the Castle Grounds this July
Kick-starting the summer holidays on Sunday 19 July.
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Casting announced for UK tour of Burlesque
Touring the Midlands' theatres in 2026/27.
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Appetite invites young performers to be part of The Big Feast 2026
The festival returns to Hanley city centre on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August.
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Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park returns this September
The open-air concert returns on Saturday 5 September 2026.
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Walk to Remember returns to Shugborough this September
The family-friendly event will take place on Saturday 26 September.
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Bill Bailey is back at the Regent Theatre
With his brand-new show Vaudevillean this November.
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RAF Museum named Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards winner for 2026
Recognised amongst Tripadvisor’s top 10% of attractions worldwide.
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
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...
Festivals
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Warwick Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Eddie Reader and Fisherman's Friends.
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Penkridge Open Air
Line-up includes: The Drifters, ABC and 2 Unlimited.
Latest Reviews
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Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream at The Rep
"a tangled web of love, madness and mischief, with a distinctly Brummie flavour"
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Review: Richard III at Stafford Gatehouse
"a bold, enjoyable production with some great performances and a flair for the dramatic"
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Review: Mamma Mia! at Birmingham Hippodrome
"high-energy, lighthearted and brilliantly choreographed"
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Review: Annie The Musical at The Alexandra
"the ultimate feelgood family musical"
Features, interviews & blogs...
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World Class Acts in Lichfield
Featuring internationally renowned performers, family favourites, fascinating spoken-word events and...
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Feature: Go Wild
Enjoy the summer at Dudley Zoo & Castle...
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Feature: Cutting It
Ramin Karimloo talks about taking the title role in a new production of Sweeney Todd...
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Feature: Grown Up
Matilda The Musical returns to Birmingham.
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Feature: Summer of Content
Matthew Duckett talks about playing Richard III in this year’s Stafford Shakespeare production...
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Feature: Cherry on the Cake
Bill Pullman talks about making his RSC debut.
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Feature: Dancing Legend
Birmingham Royal Ballet are celebrating Sir Peter Wright’s centenary year...
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Feature: Kid Stuff
The Karate Kid musical brings the legendary film to life on stage.
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Feature: Take Notes
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra knows exactly who it’s playing for...
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Feature: Dream On
A new version of Shakespeare’s magical comedy is set to delight children this summer...
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Feature: Judy Craymer talks Mamma Mia!
A feelgood musical with a score of irresistible ABBA songs
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Feature: Pop Party
A collection of works by the Pop Art icon will go on display in the city.
What's On Theatres
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Regent Theatre
When the Regent first opened its doors, it wasn’t a theatre at all but a cinema, presenting its firs...
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Lichfield Garrick
The purpose-built Lichfield Garrick Theatre opened in 2003 and has a main auditorium seating more th...
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New Vic Theatre
Purpose-built as a theatre-in-the-round and opened in 1986, the New Vic is the regional producing th...
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Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
Opening in 1982, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre programmes both professional and amateur shows, and thro...
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Crown Wharf Theatre
The Crown Wharf Theatre is a brand new arts & community space located in the heart of Stone, Staffor...
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Regent Theatre
When the Regent first opened its doors, it wasn’t a theatre at all but a cinema, presenting its firs...
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Lichfield Garrick
The purpose-built Lichfield Garrick Theatre opened in 2003 and has a main auditorium seating more th...
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New Vic Theatre
Purpose-built as a theatre-in-the-round and opened in 1986, the New Vic is the regional producing th...
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Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
Opening in 1982, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre programmes both professional and amateur shows, and thro...
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Crown Wharf Theatre
The Crown Wharf Theatre is a brand new arts & community space located in the heart of Stone, Staffor...
Competitions
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Two tickets to see Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street
Showing at The Rep from Sat 4 July - Sat 15 August.
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Two tickets to see The Karate Kid The Musical
Showing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from Tues 21 - Sat 25 July.
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Two tickets to see The Last Laugh
Showing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 9 - 12 September.
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Win tickets to a gig at University Of Wolverhampton at The Halls
Two tickets to The Flaming Lips or Fun Lovin' Criminals Live with The DiFontaine Orchestra.
Places To Visit across the Midlands
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Lichfield Cathedral
Lichfield Cathedral is one of the oldest places of Christian worship, the burial place of Anglo-Saxo...
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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...
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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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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Dog Man: The Musical
Dog Man: The Musical is the hilarious new musical based on the worldwide bestselling book series fro...
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Vintage Transport Extravaganza
The SVR’s vehicular spectacular bursts into life across a whole weekend, as the Vintage Transport Ex...
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Mrs. Doubtfire
The UK tour of Mrs. Doubtfire will star Gabriel Vick as Daniel Hillard following his acclaimed perfo...
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Two Lionesses
An exhibition of paintings 'occupying spaces together'...
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Line-up includes: Andy Fairweather Low and Ferocious Dog.
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Dog Man: The Musical
Dog Man: The Musical is the hilarious new musical based on the worldwide bestselling book series fro...
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Vintage Transport Extravaganza
The SVR’s vehicular spectacular bursts into life across a whole weekend, as the Vintage Transport Ex...
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Mrs. Doubtfire
The UK tour of Mrs. Doubtfire will star Gabriel Vick as Daniel Hillard following his acclaimed perfo...
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Two Lionesses
An exhibition of paintings 'occupying spaces together'...
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