Arts and Entertainment

Cats, at Birmingham Hippodrome

Will slick new production appeal to a new generation of Cats people?

Sun In Splendour will take to the stage at PACK in Wolverhampton on Friday, November 20. (L-R: Joseph Westfield, Cait Niven, Harry Edgar, Bailey Smith, Zak Burton)

Rising Manchester band with West Midlands roots set for headline gig

Birmingham's German Market is a colourful and vibrant one, with lots of unique decorations

Birmingham German Christmas Market: everything else you need to know

Cast members of the Accrington Pals, at Wolverhampton Arts Centre

Poignant play looks at the home front during the First World War

Wallace & Gromit Lego set

15 Wallace & Gromit gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday

WMSP New Safari Lodges

Safari park gets green light for new rhino and cheetah lodges

Tributes to Liam Payne at the bandstand in West Park, Wolverhampton

Liam Payne fans in Wolverhampton mark second anniversary of his death

The event promises good music and festive treats. Photo: WV1FEST

Fans urged to get tickets for massive Wolverhampton music festival

The new Peaky Blinders tour at Black Country Living Museum.
Reporter Emma Hynes sits next to the gates used in the Peaky Blinders series.
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I visit real-life Peaky Blinders sets at Black Country Living Museum

The new Peaky Blinders tour at Black Country Living Museum.
Leo Kosanovic who tavelled all the way from Croatia to see the tour!
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Croatian Peaky Blinders fan who came all the way to Dudley for tour

The Car Man by Matthew Bourne

Review: Lots of brawling and sex in gritty update of Bizet's Carmen

Wolverhampton musician Scott Matthews

Wolverhampton singer Scott Matthews marks 20th anniversary with tour

Liberty X will join East 17, Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and other pop favourites at Boybands vs Girlbands at a Parkdean Resorts holiday weekend, ahead of their Popstars: The Originals tour with Hear'Say next year.

Liberty X fans can see the group at weekend event before reunion tour

Pics offer first look at TV series The Cadburys filmed in West Mids

Jody Craddock lifts the Championship trophy in 2009

Ex-Wolves captain showcases latest artwork in new exhibition

Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker outside Wordsley Manor

Region is UK’s top filming location as Mayor confirms £100m investment

Tegen Kimbley

Heartbreak over Banks's closure inspires Wolverhampton exhibition
The exhibition features photographs taken inside the brewery from 2019
Dan Stacey

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Wolverhampton's historic Grand Theatre needs £8.5 million repairs

Jason Titley has organised a show at the Aquarius Ballroom, Cannock, to raise money for Stand By Me mental health group and Birmingham Children's Hospital. Comedienne Our Trace will star.
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Our Trace among acts lined up for Cannock charity cabaret night

Preparing for Murder on a Budget are Mayhem Theatre's Alan Growcott, as Inspector Drake, Same Lowe as Eileen Badley, and Ken Baker as Roger the butler

Theatre's comedy double bill by Doreen Tipton creator David Tristram

Beverley Knight said there was a continued relevance to playing Emmeline Pankhurst in Sylvia.

Beverley Knight explains Sylvia's relevance ahead of Birmingham show

Sian Meenan, 19, at Search for a Star

Teen lands £5k contract after leaving talent show judges 'speechless'

PWEI.40's Adam Mole and artist Cal

Stourbridge artist announces live art project with PWEI.40

Black Country Type curated artwork installed at Dockworks Waterfront

Digbeth Dining Club’s Brierley Hill venue celebrates six months

The courtyard at The Night Owl in Digbeth, Birmingham

Birmingham music acts unite to help save Digbeth venue The Night Owl

A 1969 Reliant Regal Supervan III used throughout the first two series of Only Fools and Horses

Three-wheeler from Only Fools and Horses set to fetch £40k at auction

Halloween Nights at Black Country Living Museum

Half-term: Eight family activities across Black Country and Shropshire

The organisers behind WV1FEST are preparing a winter festival

Festive music festival with a twist announced for Wolverhampton
The festival aims to bring a winter wonderland with a difference to Wolverhampton.
James Vukmirovic

Disco in Wolverhampton

Famous Wolverhampton disco photograph subjects reunited 48 years on

Rock legends Slade to be immortalised with statue in Wolverhampton

The popular annual event will take place on Saturday, November 7

Walsall Arboretum Fireworks Spectacular to return next month

People enjoying a watch party at F1 Arcade

I tried out F1 Arcade and changed my Lottery spending plans Derek Bish

I visit beautiful English village sprinkled with Hollywood star-dust

Lee Southerton from Volksmagic, Oldbury gets set for VDubs in the Valley, which will take place in Bewdley.
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Christmas comes early as huge VW festival returns to Shropshire

Councillor Celia Hibbert, centre, will be among the contestants spending four weeks living in an abandoned town

Councillor swaps Wolverhampton for apocalyptic ghost town in TV series

Councillor Celia Hibbert, centre, is among the contestants spending four weeks living in an abandoned town

Councillor accused of putting reality TV show before constituents

The Sunbeam, Wolverhampton

Pub near Wolverhampton station reopens with new departures board

Black Country funnyman Doug Parker returns with musicians Martin Lewis and Steve Ashcroft for the Music and Laughter Show

New venue for variety show after closure of Prince of Wales Theatre

Beverley Knight and the Sylvia cast go through their paces during rehearsals

Behind the scenes of Beverley Knight and cast's musical rehearsal

The immersive experience Dine with the Dead invites guests to a twisted dinner party hosted by Lord Vincent and Lady Lucinda Vile. Photo: Alton Towers Resort

Alton Towers Resort announces all-new spine-tingling dining experience

The Sex Pistols feat. Frank Carter will bring the hits to the O2 Academy in December. Photo: Laurie Lynn Stark

Legendary punk rockers coming to Brum for 50th anniversary tour (aff)

Christiane Jenkins and Johnny Maguire both said the event was about coming together to celebrate their friend

Friends get ready for festival in friend's memory at Wolverhampton pub

Joan Armatrading will return to her home city this September to present a special concert with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Joan Armatrading to lead special 50th anniversary Birmingham concert

Mrs Doubtfire at Birmingham Hippodrome

Mrs Doubtfire, Birmingham Hippodrome - funny jape banishes doubts

Pete Boddis at Claptrap in 2024

Tribute to Stourbridge 'musical institution' who 'touched many lives'

The shortlist for the prestigious annual award has been revealed

Birmingham Comedy Festival's 2026 Breaking Talent Award shortlist

Ageing M42 Junction 6 bridge to be demolished and rebuilt to keep drivers safe

M42 bridge in West Midlands to be demolished due to defects

WV Fest event at West Park, Wolverhampton.
Bonnie Taylor and Ruby Whitehouse.
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All the colour and energy of WV1Fest 2026 in 24 photos

Landlady Sarah Gibson, with Nick J Townsend, who will be returning with his band WEAK13 to perform at The Boars Head, Kidderminster, which banned the band 20 years ago because they were ‘far too loud’

Rock band to play at pub - 20 years after being banned for being loud

Lee Sargent was sentenced to 18 years and 10 months after a woman was left with life-changing injuries after she was attacked in Telford

Horrific Telford attempted murder featured in BBC documentary series

Glenn Hughes has announced his retirement from live performances and touring

Black Sabbath legend issues health update as retirement announced

After-hours exploration at Afterglow at Chester Zoo

I spent five magical hours at Chester Zoo with this half-price tip

Django Chutney will play a midday set as part of the festival

Jazz and free bites on offer at pub in support of city centre festival

Phil Ellis said his comedy life started in the Midlands

Phil Ellis talks comedy, Midlands Fringe and love for the region

Youtuber Tom Scott. Photo: Matt Gray/CC BY-SA 4.0

YouTuber reveals 'weird conspiracy theory' about Iron Bridge

Re-enactments and exhibitions breathe new life into Warwick Castle's living history.

School's out: Top Midlands days out for families this summer

Brendan Hawthorne poses with his new book 'Menagerie of Lost Souls', which features a unique stable of characters presenting a tantalising view into tortured souls

Black Country entertainer on getting older as new book is released

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