Highlights
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Christmas Music by Candlelight
Take an evening to escape the festive rush.
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The Charlatans
Having recently released their 14th studio album, We Are Love - their first in eight years - West Midlands-originated Madchester band The Charlatans return to the region as part of a UK tour. Curre...
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The Little Mermaid
Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairytale tells the much-loved story of a beautiful mermaid princess who believes a better life awaits her out of the water... Adapted for the stage by Theresa Hesk...
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Ed Jeavons: Unearthed
Atmospheric layered abstractions exploring material, process and surface.
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Skinny Lister
From ska to rock, and from folk-punk to traditional shanty, Skinny Lister bring together a wide range of genres, along the way presenting their sound and story in an all-guns-blazing style that’s seen...
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Kinky Boots
The newly appointed manager of his late father’s shoe factory, Charlie Price has got some tough decisions to make as he attempts to save the struggling business. After a chance meeting with drag quee...
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Christmas with Anton Du Beke
An evening with the Ballroom King
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Jesus & The Pope By Robbie Williams
Burslem-born Robbie Williams has teamed up with local ceramic design brand 1882 Ltd to transform two of his ‘inkling’ drawings into abstract works of art depicting Jesus and The Pope. The superstar...
Latest...
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Trentham Live confirmed to return in 2026
Returning from Thursday 20 - Sunday 23 August 2026.
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Fatboy Silm announced for Forest Live in Cannock Chase
Playing on Thursday 25 June 2026.
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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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Brand new immersive experience comes to Burton
Canvas of Light - Starlight by Luxmuralis runs from 18 - 20 December.
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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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McFly announced for Forest Live in Cannock Chase
Playing Sunday 26 June 2026.
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Santa Paws is coming to town at Dobbies’ Gailey
Four-legged family members can meet Santa and his elves.
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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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New shows join New Vic's Spring 2026 line-up
A host of new events have been added.
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Trentham Live confirmed to return in 2026
Returning from Thursday 20 - Sunday 23 August 2026.
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Fatboy Silm announced for Forest Live in Cannock Chase
Playing on Thursday 25 June 2026.
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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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Brand new immersive experience comes to Burton
Canvas of Light - Starlight by Luxmuralis runs from 18 - 20 December.
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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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McFly announced for Forest Live in Cannock Chase
Playing Sunday 26 June 2026.
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Santa Paws is coming to town at Dobbies’ Gailey
Four-legged family members can meet Santa and his elves.
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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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New shows join New Vic's Spring 2026 line-up
A host of new events have been added.
Festive shows
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Cinderella
Performed by Stone Revellers.
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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
If slapstick is the name of your game comedy-wise, then bag yourself a seat for this high-energy sho...
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The Little Mermaid
Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairytale tells the much-loved story of a beautiful mermaid princes...
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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 brand-new Christmas 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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Christmas Food & Gift Fayre
Kickstart your Christmas-shopping mission with a visit to Weston’s festive-season fayre which runs o...
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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: Elf The Musical at the Grand
"you’d have to be a ‘cotton headed ninny muggins’ to miss this feel-good family spectacular"
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Review: Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright at the Regent
"a haunting and hilarious night at the theatre"
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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: Five stars for The Grand Babylon Hotel at the New Vic
"infernally captivating and brilliant throughout"
Features, interviews & blogs...
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Meet The Stars
Panto time is here again - oh yes it is!
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What A Hoot
The Owl Who Came For Christmas shows at Birmingham’s Midlands Arts Centre.
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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
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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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.
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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 extensive national and 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 extensive national and 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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