Disney On Ice, Insomnia62, Pantomania and more: What's on this weekend in the Midlands and Shropshire
From Disney On Ice, to a gaming festival, pantomime performances, cover bands and Easter fairs, there are loads of events to keep you entertained this weekend.
FRIDAY
Champions of Rock - Wolverhampton Grand
Enjoy the music of rock sensations Queen in Champions Of Rock.
Featuring tribute act Mercury, the two-hour show will see a variety of the band's greatest hits played live, such as Crazy Little Thing Called Love, I Want to Break Free, Somebody to Love, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You and Bohemian Rhapsody.
Tickets start from £18.50.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Grumpy Old Women To The Rescue - Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford
Jenny Eclair, Dillie Keane and Lizzie Roper are heading to Stafford's Gatehouse Theatre for Grumpy Old Women To The Rescue.
The show follows the format of the hit BBC show that began in 2005 and saw the stars tackle a range of topics that made them frown.
Tickets cost £25.50.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Harry Jones' Easter Fun Fair - West Park, Wolverhampton
A whole host of Easter fun is coming to Wolverhampton's West Park.
The event will have a variety of adult and children's rides food stalls, and seasonal characters for little ones to meet.
Harry Jones' Easter Fun Fair runs from March 30 to April 15.
For more information, click here
Flatline Stereo - Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton
Flatline Stereo are set to rock Wolverhampton's Slade Rooms this Friday.
The show follows the release of the band's critically acclaimed new E.p Bright Eyes, and is their biggest headline show to date.
The band will be supported by Wolf Slang, David Young, and The Midnight Chorus.
Tickets cost £7.88.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Klub Kids Twisted Circus - O2 Academy, Birmingham
RuPaul's Drag Race fans are in for a treat when the Twisted Circus comes to Birmingham.
Presented by Klub Kids, the show will see a variety of different performances from contestants that have starred on the show.
Shea Coulee, Kim Chi, Milk, Chad Michaels, Violet Chachki, Farrah Moan and Amanda Lepore will all perform at the show.
Tickets cost £25.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Disney On Ice: Worlds of Enchantment - Genting Arena, Birmingham
Disney on Ice returns to Birmingham with a brand new show this Easter weekend.
See high-speed stunts with Lightning McQueen, dive into the deep with Ariel, see the Toy Story gang escape daycare and experience the magic of Frozen in Worlds of Enchantment.
Fans can also enjoy the Fit to Dance pre-show party which will kick-start the excitement.
Tickets start from £21.05.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Insomnia62 - NEC, Birmingham
The UK's biggest gaming festival returns to Birmingham this weekend.
Caspar Lee, Game Grumps, Syndicate, Pyrocynical and more will make special guest appearances at the event throughout the weekend.
There will also be a variety of gaming tournaments, retail stalls, live performances and more across a number of different themed zones.
Tickets start from £26.14.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Pantomania - Oakengates Theatre, Telford
Telford favourites Ian Billings and Phil Butler join panto legend Philip Meeks in a fun filled family show to celebrate 50 years of Telford.
The show is produced by Mr Millerman Presents, the company behind the hit West End Musical, YANK!.
The pantomime adventure will be based on the popular tale of Dick Whittington and his search for fame and fortune.
Tickets start from £8.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
SATURDAY
Dementia Aware Fest - The Station, Cannock
A festival that is set to raise money for Dementia Aware is coming to Cannock's The Station venue this Saturday.
Live acts at the event include Hell's Addiction, Falling Red, White Tyger, Reece, Devil's Revolver, Tear It Down and Tomorrow Is Lost.
Tickets cost £5.50.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Big Fish Little Fish - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
The Big Fish Little Fish crew are bringing their award-winning, critically acclaimed family rave to Theatre Severn.
DJ Gershwin will be spinning music to the multi-sensory dancefloor filled with club visuals, glitter cannons, bubbles, bouncy balloons, free glowsticks and more.
The event will also have transfer tattoos, a face painting stall, and a parachute dance for families to participate in.
Tickets cost £10.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
T-Rexstasy - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
T-Rexstasy are set to celebrate the music of Marc Bolan and his band T.Rex at Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn.
The band will play a variety of T-Rex's greatest hits, such as Love to Boogie, Telegram Sam, Jeepster and 20th Century Boy.
Tickets cost £22.50.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
How Sweet It Is - Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton
The ultimate celebration of motown is coming to Wolverhampton.
Fans will be Dancing On The Ceiling listening to live covers of songs from artists such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many more.
Tickets start from £19.50.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Sister Act Live - Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Sister Act Live comes to Birmingham's Symphony Hall this weekend.
The event will see iconic songs from the musical film brought to life in a unique screening, accompanied by 35-piece choir Uplifted Voices.
Sister Act tells the story of Vegas lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier who, after witnessing a murder at the hands of her boyfriend, has to enter witness protection to avoid a similar fate.
She turns to the one place that she hopes he will never look - a convent, and finds her voice in the group’s choir.
Tickets start from £21.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Pantomania - Oakengates Theatre, Telford
Telford favourites Ian Billings and Phil Butler join panto legend Philip Meeks in a fun filled family show to celebrate 50 years of Telford.
The show is produced by Mr Millerman Presents, the company behind the hit West End Musical, YANK!.
The pantomime adventure will be based on the popular tale of Dick Whittington and his search for fame and fortune.
Tickets start from £8.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Grumpy Old Women To The Rescue - Stafford Gatehouse
Jenny Eclair, Dillie Keane and Lizzie Roper are heading to Stafford's Gatehouse Theatre for Grumpy Old Women To The Rescue.
The show follows the format of the hit BBC show that began in 2005 and saw the stars tackle a range of topics that made them frown.
Tickets cost £25.50.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Harry Jones' Easter Fun Fair - West Park, Wolverhampton
A whole host of Easter fun is coming to Wolverhampton's West Park.
The event will have a variety of adult and children's rides food stalls, and seasonal characters for little ones to meet.
Harry Jones' Easter Fun Fair runs from March 30 to April 15.
For more information, click here
Disney On Ice: Worlds of Enchantment - Arena Birmingham
Disney on Ice returns to Birmingham with a brand new show this Easter weekend.
See high-speed stunts with Lightning McQueen, dive into the deep with Ariel, see the Toy Story gang escape daycare and experience the magic of Frozen in Worlds of Enchantment.
Fans can also enjoy the Fit to Dance pre-show party which will kick-start the excitement.
Tickets start from £21.05.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Insomnia62 - NEC, Birmingham
The UK's biggest gaming festival returns to Birmingham this weekend.
Caspar Lee, Game Grumps, Syndicate, Pyrocynical and more will make special guest appearances at the event throughout the weekend.
There will also be a variety of gaming tournaments, retail stalls, live performances and more across a number of different themed zones.
Tickets start from £26.14.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
SUNDAY
Oases versus The Stone Roses - Robin 2, Bilston
Two of the UK's biggest bands will be going head-to-head in a cover show coming to Bilston's Robin 2.
Oasis tribute band Definitely Might Be will performing alongside Stone Roses tribute Adored for a night of live entertainment.
Tickets cost £9 in advance and £11 on the door.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Disney On Ice: Worlds of Enchantment - Arena Birmingham
Disney on Ice returns to Birmingham with a brand new show this Easter weekend.
See high-speed stunts with Lightning McQueen, dive into the deep with Ariel, see the Toy Story gang escape daycare and experience the magic of Frozen in Worlds of Enchantment.
Fans can also enjoy the Fit to Dance pre-show party which will kick-start the excitement.
Tickets start from £21.05.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Insomnia62 - NEC, Birmingham
The UK's biggest gaming festival returns to Birmingham this weekend.
Caspar Lee, Game Grumps, Syndicate, Pyrocynical and more will make special guest appearances at the event throughout the weekend.
There will also be a variety of gaming tournaments, retail stalls, live performances and more across a number of different themed zones.
Tickets start from £26.14.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Pantomania - Oakengates Theatre, Telford
Telford favourites Ian Billings and Phil Butler join panto legend Philip Meeks in a fun filled family show to celebrate 50 years of Telford.
The show is produced by Mr Millerman Presents, the company behind the hit West End Musical, YANK!.
The pantomime adventure will be based on the popular tale of Dick Whittington and his search for fame and fortune.
Tickets start from £8.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Motorfest - Weston Park, Shifnal
The hugely-popular Motorfest returns to Weston Park this Easter weekend.
With an interactive arena timetable throughout the day featuring vehicles from the 1950’s to the 1980’s, American vehicles, classic tractors and fire engines plus the famous ‘Decibel Duel’, there will be fun on offer for all the family.
Tickets start from £5.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Easter Sunday Afternoon Tea - Weston Park, Shifnal
Enjoy a great day out and a classic afternoon tea this Easter Sunday. at Weston Park.
Afternoon tea will be served in the Victorian Orangery with a delicious twist. Classic finger sandwiches will be followed by Easter inspired sweet treats including mini hot cross buns and creme egg cheesecake.
Following this, tea guests are welcome to tour the historic rooms of the House and take a look at the vintage cars on display at Motorfest.
Tickets start from £27.50.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Cirque Du Hilarious - Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton
Back by popular demand, Clive Webb and Danny Adams return to Wolverhampton with Cirque Du Hilarious.
The fast-paced show has a variety of comedy sketches, magic, dancing, and international circus acts for all of the family to enjoy.
Tickets start from £12.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
MONDAY
Persefone - Asylum Venue, Birmingham
Andorran prog-death metal band Persefone are coming to Birmingham's Asylum Venue.
The tour follows the release of 2017 album Aathma.
Tickets cost £16.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Game Grumps Live - O2 Academy, Birmingham
YouTubers Arin Hanson and Dan Avidan, known collectively a Game Grumps, will be bringing their live show to Birmingham this weekend.
The event will see the duo playing games, having fun with the audience, and taking part in a question and answer session.
Tickets cost £34.25.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Carrot Crafts and Vintage Bunnies - Weston Park, Shifnal
Easter themed crafts will be entertaining youngsters at Weston Park,
Follow the Vintage Bunny Hunt through the woods and discover the rabbit’s favourite treats in an Easter-themed trail.
The wider estate is open so you can run wild in the adventure playground, jump aboard the miniature railway and explore the park on foot or by bike.
Tickets start from £4.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Insomnia62 - NEC, Birmingham
The UK's biggest gaming festival returns to Birmingham this weekend.
Caspar Lee, Game Grumps, Syndicate, Pyrocynical and more will make special guest appearances at the event throughout the weekend.
There will also be a variety of gaming tournaments, retail stalls, live performances and more across a number of different themed zones.
Tickets start from £26.14.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Pantomania - Oakengates Theatre, Telford
Telford favourites Ian Billings and Phil Butler join panto legend Philip Meeks in a fun filled family show to celebrate 50 years of Telford.
The show is produced by Mr Millerman Presents, the company behind the hit West End Musical, YANK!.
The pantomime adventure will be based on the popular tale of Dick Whittington and his search for fame and fortune.
Tickets start from £8.
