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Puccini’s classic tale of Parisian love and loss. Sung in Italian with English surtitles, Sat 15 April, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Kids Theatre

HEY DUGGEE THE LIVE THEATRE SHOW

Interactive family show bursting with music, puppetry and laughs aplenty, Mon 10 - Wed 12 April, Birmingham Town Hall

THE THREE LITTLE PIGS Lost The Plot

Theatrical present an interactive show for younger audiences, Wed 12 April, The Core Theatre, Solihull

THE LITTLE MERMAID Scott Ritchie Productions present a brand-new version of a classic and much-loved story, Wed 12 April, Lichfield Garrick

MORGAN AND WEST: UNBELIEVABLE

SCIENCE ‘Captivating chemistry, phenomenal science and bonkers biology’ come together in a science extravaganza for all the family, Thurs 13 April, The Core Theatre, Solihull

Events

PEPPA PIG AT SEA LIFE Meet Peppa as she dives into a new adventure, making new friends with thousands of sea creatures, until Fri 2 June, National SEA LIFE Centre, Birmingham

LEGO CITY Join the Lego City

Minifigure team - Ricky Rocket Racer, Mech-Max, Go-To Gary and Fearless Fi - as they set epic missions for you to complete, until Sat 9 July, Legoland Discovery Centre

Birmingham

EASTER FAMILY FUN DAY Free activities and free entry for kids, Mon 10 April, Wolverhampton Racecourse

EASTER FUN AT HADEN HILL HOUSE

Easter crafts and trails, family entertainment and games, Mon 10 April, Haden Hill House Museum and Park, Cradley Heath

EASTER KIDS ACTIVITIES Get crafty and create some art with your little ones, Mon 10 - Fri 14 April, Lichfield

Cathedral

ECLECTIC ELECTRICS SCIENCE BUSKING

Have fun with favourite gadgets and gizmos, all powered by electricity, Mon 10 - Fri 14 April, Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

FANTASY COMIC BOOK WORKSHOP

Create your own comic book inspired by JRR Tolkien, Wed 12 April, Sarehole Mill, Birmingham

ART AT THE HEART CIC - EASTER

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Participants in this paper engineering workshop will learn how to transform a flat piece of paper into a delicate and beautiful 3D sculpture, Wed 12 April, The Core Theatre, Solihull

Bewdley, Nr Kidderminster

A TASTE OF HANDSWORTH WALKING

TOUR From Georgian treats to Ethiopian coffee, tickle your tastebuds and learn about Handsworth’s fascinating food history, Sat 15 April, Soho House, Birmingham

SHREWSBURY STEAMPUNK

MOG THE FORGETFUL CAT First ever stage adaptation of Judith Kerr’s bestselling Mog picture books, Thurs 13 - Sat 15 April, The Rep, Birmingham

THE JUNGLE BOOK Immersion Theatre fuse music, comedy and audience interaction in a musical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s iconic tale, Fri 14 April, Old Rep, Birmingham

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS

Pantomime-style entertainment featuring circus and speciality acts, colourful sets and a post-show meet & greet, Sun 16 April, Old Rep, Birmingham

Dance

ROMEO & JULIET Presented by Ballet Theatre UK, Sat 15 April, The Core Theatre, Solihull

Light Entertainment

KOKE DA LASHKARA VAISAKHI MELA

Bringing Punjab to the UK with traditional dancers and artists, to celebrate Vaisakhi, Sat 15 April, Symphony Hall, Birmingham

CHEMISTORIES - GOODNIGHT OPPY! Try out family-friendly hands-on chemistry experiments, bringing to life the work of Opportunity, a robotic rover on the surface of Mars, Mon 10 - Fri 14 April, Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

KIDS JEWELLERY WORKSHOP Design and create either a bracelet or pendant with the help of the museum’s learning officers, Tues 11 April, Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

MEGASLAM WRESTLING 2023 LIVE TOUR

Team Megaslam take on Team Nasty in a series of high-energy matches, Tues 11 April, Lichfield Garrick

Theatre

BRITISH OPEN SQUASH 2023 One of the most prestigious and historic tournaments in professional squash, this year being held in Birmingham for the first time in over two decades, Tues 11 - Sun 16 April, The Rep, Birmingham

EASTER ADVENTURE QUEST Explore the grounds and gardens to hunt for clues and challenges, and discover traditional Easter games, Tues 11Sun 16 April, Kenilworth Castle

TALL TALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD: GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS

Interactive telling of Goldilocks And The Three Bears, Wed 12 April, Blakesley Hall, Birmingham

FAMILY CRAFT: BUNTING OF THE COMMONWEALTH Create a series of triangular flags using paper and plastic to represent the countries of the Commonwealth, Wed 12 April, Soho House, Birmingham

CRAFTY THURSDAYS: EASTER ARTS

Kids’ craft activity session, making bracelets with many types of beads, Thurs 13 April, Blakesley Hall, Birmingham

NATURE EXPLORERS: TREASURE HUNT

Explore the natural world in the grounds of Sarehole by taking part in a treasure hunt, Thurs 13 April, Sarehole Mill, Birmingham

TALL TALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Storytelling session, Fri 14 April, Aston Hall, Birmingham

MATTHEW JUKES 100 BEST AUSTRALIAN WINES ROADSHOW Try all the wines at the show, with Matthew on hand to answer questions, Fri 14 April, Millenium Point, Birmingham

EASTER EVENINGS Check out the Easter farm trail, enjoy a storytelling session and help the farmers put the animals to bed, Fri 14 - Sat 15 April, Forge Mill Farm, West Bromwich

SPRING STEAM GALA Three-day intensively timetabled extravaganza featuring guest trains alongside the Valley’s resident steam fleet, Fri 14Sun 16 April, Severn Valley Railway,

SPECTACULAR Day of entertainment featuring a market and plenty of Steampunk, Sat 15 April, St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury

YOUNG DRIVER CLASSIC CAR

EXPERIENCES Classic-car experiences for the young and young-at-heart, Sat 15 April, British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire

EASTER DOGGY FAIR New event featuring fun competitions, stalls, speakers, dog walks and more, Sat 15 April, Sandwell Valley Showground, West Bromwich

INTERNATIONAL LIVING HISTORY

Experience the best in living history, from the Bronze Age to the Cold War, Sat 15 - Sun 16 April, Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove

HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE GLOW PARTY Featuring monster trucks, a dance party, laser shows and toy giveaways, Sat 15 - Sun 16 April, Utilita Arena Birmingham

TOY COLLECTORS FAIR Featuring more than 500 stalls packed with thousands of collectables for sale, Sun 16 April, NEC, Birmingham

POPUP PAINTING: SIP & PAINT Sip, paint and create your very own painting, Sun 16 April, Rose Villa Tavern, Birmingham