Highlights
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The Molotovs
From busking on the streets of London at the end of lockdown to garnering praise from such industry behemoths as The Libertines and Paul Weller, teenage siblings The Molotovs have moved at an impressi...
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Phil Wang And Guests!
Phil Wang’s first-ever five minutes behind the mic as a stand-up comedian were spent telling other people’s gags. “I thought stand-up was like karaoke with jokes,” he recalls. “Most of the material I...
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The Bluetones
Cast your mind back to the 1990s and you may recall that The Bluetones were teetering on the edge of Britpop greatness. So what went wrong?... Well, fate can sometimes deal a dodgy hand to those asp...
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Alim Beisembayev Piano Recital
Kazakhstan-born Alim rose to international prominence after the Leeds International Piano Competition in 2021, during which his performance of Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini - accompani...
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Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress
Winner of Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024.
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The Halle Orchestra: Viennese New Year
Admired around the world for their extensive orchestral repertoire, the Manchester-based Halle welcome in the new year with a selection of much-loved waltzes and polkas. Stephen Bell is the conducto...
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The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals
When a meteor hits and causes an alien outbreak, an awful Grinch named Paul teams up with a group of pals to try and save the world from his biggest nightmare… musical theatre! Having enjoyed a hit...
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A Celebration Of Father Ted
This is an evening that no self-respecting fan of long-lamented Channel Four sitcom Father Ted will want to miss. Stand-up comedian Joe Rooney presents a screening of The Old Grey Whistle Theft, the e...
Latest...
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Five to headline Trentham Live 2026
The chart-topping boyband will perform on Saturday 22 August.
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Matthew Duckett to star in Stafford Shakespeare's production of Richard III
Playing the Stafford Gatehouse Theatre from 23 June - 4 July 2026.
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Miriam Margolyes brings new tour to the Midlands in 2026
Visiting Wolverhampton and Stoke-on-Trent.
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Dirty Dancing and wine tasting in Lichfield
Taking place at The Hub at St Mary's on Saturday 24 January.
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The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War heads to the Staffordshire Moorlands
The wool art exhibition will be at Great Wood Community Hall, Tean from 1 - 30 December 2025.
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Michael Ball to perform in Stoke in 2026
Performing at the Regent Theatre on Wednesday 16 September.
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Plans for Lichfield's new Linear Park unveiled
The park will run through the Birmingham Road Site.
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McFly announced for Forest Live in Cannock Chase
Playing Sunday 26 June 2026.
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Jersey Boys return to the Midlands on new UK tour
The award-winning musical sets off on its 20th anniversary tour.
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Five to headline Trentham Live 2026
The chart-topping boyband will perform on Saturday 22 August.
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Matthew Duckett to star in Stafford Shakespeare's production of Richard III
Playing the Stafford Gatehouse Theatre from 23 June - 4 July 2026.
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Miriam Margolyes brings new tour to the Midlands in 2026
Visiting Wolverhampton and Stoke-on-Trent.
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Dirty Dancing and wine tasting in Lichfield
Taking place at The Hub at St Mary's on Saturday 24 January.
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The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War heads to the Staffordshire Moorlands
The wool art exhibition will be at Great Wood Community Hall, Tean from 1 - 30 December 2025.
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Michael Ball to perform in Stoke in 2026
Performing at the Regent Theatre on Wednesday 16 September.
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Plans for Lichfield's new Linear Park unveiled
The park will run through the Birmingham Road Site.
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McFly announced for Forest Live in Cannock Chase
Playing Sunday 26 June 2026.
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Jersey Boys return to the Midlands on new UK tour
The award-winning musical sets off on its 20th anniversary tour.
Festive shows
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Sleeping Beauty
Showing at the Gatehouse from 5 December - 4 January.
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Cinderella
This Christmas, Stoke-on-Trent panto favourite, Jonathan Wilkes will star in the legendary role of B...
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A Shoddy Christmas Carol
‘Unhinged retelling’ of A Christmas Carol by Shoddy Theatre
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The Little Mermaid
A beautiful mermaid believes a better life awaits her...
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Captain Sprout And The Christmas Pirates
In the time-honoured tradition of the Grinch, the title character of this swashbuckling yuletide adv...
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Sleeping Beauty
Showing at Wolverhampton Grand this festive season.
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Robin Hood
The ultimate sheriff-busting pantomime extravaganza.
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Cinderella
Once again, this fabulous, festive production will be written by Paul Hendy, directed by Daniel Buck...
Festive events
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A Festive Tale Awaits: The Robin’s Reward at Lichfield Cathedral
Illuminos are back with a new light show
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Winter Wonderland Stoke
Returning for its tenth year of festive fun.
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Magical festive experiences at Severn Valley Railway
Offering two festive-themed attractions this Christmas.
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Winter Funland
Back at the NEC from 6 December - 3 January.
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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
See the film theatrically recreated onboard.
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Storytime With Santa
Thinktank Science Museum’s Santa’s Grotto is back.
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.
Latest Reviews
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Review: Fiddler On The Roof at The Alexandra
"surely the ‘must see’ of the season"
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Review: Sleeping Beauty at the Stafford Gatehouse
"a finely-tuned and fabulous festive treat"
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Review: Cinderella at the Lichfield Garrick
"All the ingredients are here for a big, warm Lichfield hug of a panto"
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Review: Sleeping Beauty at the Wolverhampton Grand
"stunning spectacle and healthy dose of holiday hilarity"
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Family Ties
New exhibition illuminates the life of a South Asian family.
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Wind of Change
The RSC is set to stage the world premiere of a bold new musical.
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Chart Attack
A new musical tells the story of the battle of Britpop.
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Viva España
Birmingham Royal Ballet presents Carlos Acosta’s Don Quixote.
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Catch The Thief
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical visits Birmingham Hippodrome.
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Meet The Stars
Panto time is here again - oh yes it is!
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Dressed To Impress
Gok Wan returns to Birmingham Hippodrome this Christmas.
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Bad Attitude
RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard crosses over to the dark side.
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Big Bang Fun
Brainiac Live! promises to entertain and educate this Christmas.
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Big Ambitions
John Leader talks about taking the lead role in The BFG.
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Rainbow Connection
Circus magic is on offer in a very different version of The Wizard Of Oz this Christmas...
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Sensational Sleuthin
Holmes and Watson solve Christmas crimes at The Rep.
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Animal Antics
My First Musical returns to the Hippodrome with a brand new adventure, No Such Thing As Wolves
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Making A Splash
Bold new staging of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale.
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...
The Twelve Wins of Christmas
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A meal for 2 at 24 Stories Birmingham
Birmingham’s popular skyline restaurant.
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A pair of tickets to see Don Quixote
BRB's production returns to the Hippodrome this February.
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An overnight stay at The Belfry
A one night stay in a Deluxe Room at the hotel.
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Family ticket to see Robin Hood
Showing at Birmingham Hippodrome from 20 December - 1 February.
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Four tickets to Birmingham International Tattoo
At bp Pulse LIVE on 14 & 15 February.
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Freedom of the Line ticket to Severn Valley Railway
Running through 16-miles of beautiful countryside.
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Two tickets to see Legally Blonde
Showing at The Alexandra, Birmingham from 31 March - 4 April.
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Two tickets to see Sherlock Holmes
Showing at The Rep, Birmingham until 18 January.
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Two weekend camping tickets to Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Returning from 28 - 31 August 2026.
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Four tickets to see The BFG
Showing at Royal Shakespeare Theatre until 7 February.
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Two tickets to Strictly Come Dancing Live
Showing at Utilita Arena Birmingham from 23 - 25 January.
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Two weekend tickets to Bearded Theory
Returning to Catton Park, Derbyshire from 20 - 24 May.
Places To Visit across the Midlands
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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...
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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....
What's On Elsewhere
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Festive Gardens
Step into the magic of the North Pole.
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Visiting Wolverhampton as part of an international tour
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Magical festive experiences at Severn Valley Railway
Offering two festive-themed attractions this Christmas.
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The Nutcracker
BRB's acclaimed festive performance
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The BFG
Roald Dahl’s unforgettable story come to life this winter.
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Festive Gardens
Step into the magic of the North Pole.
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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Visiting Wolverhampton as part of an international tour
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Magical festive experiences at Severn Valley Railway
Offering two festive-themed attractions this Christmas.
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The Nutcracker
BRB's acclaimed festive performance
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The BFG
Roald Dahl’s unforgettable story come to life this winter.
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