Highlights
Latest...
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DR1VR show returns to the British Motor Museum by popular demand
Enjoy a relaxed day out with live music and hundreds of modified cars.
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The Woodsman to host exclusive tasting evening
The event features wines from Welcombe Hills Vineyard.
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New escape room opens in Warwick
Nottah Temple promises to take aspiring adventurers on a jungle expedition.
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Edgbaston host thrilling T20 Finals Day
Witness the crowning of the champions on Saturday 14 September.
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The RSC's popular Holloway Garden Theatre returns this summer
The theatre presents a programme of theatre and family workshops.
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Epic drone light show takes place in Birmingham this autumn
The family-friendly light show is built around a narrated story which starts with the Big Bang.
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Enjoy the summer at Compton Verney
With everything from bubbles to workshops, and Zoolab to the Circus!
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Summer Fun at Coventry’s Herbert Art Gallery and Museum
Featuring craft workshops, Dino Delights and Joy... inspired by nature.
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Environmentally-friendly days out in south Warwickshire
Shakespeare’s England has unveiled its top tips on how to travel sustainably.
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DR1VR show returns to the British Motor Museum by popular demand
Enjoy a relaxed day out with live music and hundreds of modified cars.
-
The Woodsman to host exclusive tasting evening
The event features wines from Welcombe Hills Vineyard.
-
New escape room opens in Warwick
Nottah Temple promises to take aspiring adventurers on a jungle expedition.
-
Edgbaston host thrilling T20 Finals Day
Witness the crowning of the champions on Saturday 14 September.
-
The RSC's popular Holloway Garden Theatre returns this summer
The theatre presents a programme of theatre and family workshops.
-
Epic drone light show takes place in Birmingham this autumn
The family-friendly light show is built around a narrated story which starts with the Big Bang.
-
Enjoy the summer at Compton Verney
With everything from bubbles to workshops, and Zoolab to the Circus!
-
Summer Fun at Coventry’s Herbert Art Gallery and Museum
Featuring craft workshops, Dino Delights and Joy... inspired by nature.
-
Environmentally-friendly days out in south Warwickshire
Shakespeare’s England has unveiled its top tips on how to travel sustainably.
Latest Reviews
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Review: Hamilton
The smash-hit musical phenomenon tours to Birmingham Hippodrome
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Review: The Music Of Bond at Coventry Cathedral
Great tunes and some genuinely terrific vocal performances.
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Review: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds at Warwick Castle
Gallagher and his huge backing band brought their A game.
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Review: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Shakespeare's suburban comedy runs riot at the RSC
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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Jump For Joy
Talawa Theatre Company present a retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
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A World Of Glass
International Glass Festival returns to the historic Stourbridge Glass Quarter this month...
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Making An Entrance
Tamara Harvey talks about leadership, collaboration, and directing a new production of Pericles...
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Queen Of The Blues
Elkie Brooks talks to What’s On ahead of her Shrewsbury Folk Festival debut...
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A singular sensation
Hit musical A Chorus Line dances into Birmingham Hippodrome
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The Wicked Witch of the West
The Vivienne chats to What's On about starring in The Wizard of Oz.
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Cooking with Rosemary
We catch up with celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager ahead of her appearance at Shrewsbury Flower Show
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Making It Up
Birmingham Improv Festival returns to the city this autumn
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Poet Of The People
mac is set to host a celebration of Birmingham-born writer & dub poet Benjamin Zephaniah.
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Three Choirs Festival
Three Choirs is back with a week-long programme of world-class musicmaking.
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The Room Where It Happens...
Birmingham Hippodrome is this month welcoming blockbuster musical Hamilton for the summer season...
What's On Arts Venues
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
The home of the Royal Shakespeare Company was originally opened in 1932 as the Shakespeare Memorial...
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Belgrade Theatre
The Belgrade was built in 1958 as part of the city’s reconstruction after the Second World War. The...
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Albany Theatre
The Albany is a beautiful Art Deco theatre in the heart of Coventry which stages in-house and profes...
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Warwick Arts Centre
One of the largest multi-artform venues in the UK, Warwick Arts Centre first opened its doors in 197...
Places To Visit
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Compton Verney Art Gallery & Park
Compton Verney is widely considered to be an art gallery of international standing. The Georgian hou...
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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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Coventry Transport Museum
This popular museum not only houses the largest publicly owned collection of British vehicles on the...
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Severn Valley Railway
Beautiful railway operating mainly steam-hauled passenger trains between Bridgnorth, Bewdley & Kidde...
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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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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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Cotswold Farm Park
An award-winning visitor attraction on the outskirts of Guiting Power, Gloucestershire. Cotsw...
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West Midlands Police Museum
Discover stories about some of Birmingham’s most notorious criminals, including the real Peaky Blind...
Competitions
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A family ticket to Thinktank B...
Located in the heart of Birmingham, Thinktank offers a great day out for visitors of all ages. From...
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Win a session for up to eight...
What’s On Magazine has teamed up with Hatton Country World in Warwick to offer a free escape room ex...
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A family ticket to Thinktank B...
Located in the heart of Birmingham, Thinktank offers a great day out for visitors of all ages. From...
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Win a session for up to eight...
What’s On Magazine has teamed up with Hatton Country World in Warwick to offer a free escape room ex...
Eat & Drink in Warwickshire
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Review: Five stars for Warwickshire's Fleur de Lys
This hidden gem encapsulates everything that’s great about the modern-day countryside inn.
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Stratford-upon-Avon's The Woodsman awarded 2 AA Rosettes
Delivering an exceptional dining experience with focus on sustainability, seasonality and more.
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Shakespeare Distillery releases new Old Tom Gin
The new tipple has a 'Puss & Mew' twist...
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Handcrafted liqueur from Alcester named ‘World’s Best’
St Maur elderflower liqueur was described by judges as ‘close to perfection’.
What's On elsewhere in the West Midlands...
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101 Dalmatians: The Musical
The smash hit family musical - Direct from London.
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The Beach
The seaside comes to Lichfield Cathedral.
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Titanic Exhibition: Birmingham
Featuring new interactive exhibits, footage of the wreckage and more.
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
A highlight of any folk fan's calendar.
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Autumn Steam Gala
A bumper four days of intensive timetabling.
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101 Dalmatians: The Musical
The smash hit family musical - Direct from London.
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The Beach
The seaside comes to Lichfield Cathedral.
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Titanic Exhibition: Birmingham
Featuring new interactive exhibits, footage of the wreckage and more.
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
A highlight of any folk fan's calendar.
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Autumn Steam Gala
A bumper four days of intensive timetabling.
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