Talks & Spoken Word

AN EVENING WITH BOB ODENKIRK Join Emmy-winning writer and Golden Globe-nominated actor, comedian & director Bob Odenkirk as he recounts the twists and turns of his comedy career, Mon 17 April, The Alexandra, Birmingham

TEST MATCH SPECIAL LIVE: THE ASHES

Join Jonathan ‘Aggers’ Agnew and Australia bowling legend Glenn McGrath for an evening of stories, memories, and predictions ahead of a massive Ashes summer, Tues 18 April, Birmingham Town Hall

FRAN LEBOWITZ The cultural satirist and author shares her cutting-edge take on anything and everything, alongside her ‘pet peeves’ - including celebrity culture, tourists and baby strollers... Thurs 20 April, Symphony Hall, Birmingham

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, B’ham

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 B’ham

MINI MOTORISTS MONDAYS - APRIL The celebrations for Bessie the Bus’ 100th birthday continue, Mon 17 April, British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire of wine or two, Tues 18 April, The Church Inn, Birmingham

MUSEUM ON THE MOVE Members of the British Motor Museum will have the unforgettable opportunity to ride in a selection of carefully chosen prestigious cars from the museum’s collection, Fri 21 April, British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire

WILD ESCAPE FOR EARTH DAY Drop-in activities celebrating Earth Day, Sat 22 April, Weoley Castle, Birmingham

ST GEORGE’S DAY EXTRAVAGANZA

Medieval-themed fun, including jousting, archery, a living-history camp, stalls, fairground rides and children’s activities, Sat 22 April, Tamworth Castle Grounds

WILD ESCAPE FAMILY DAY Celebrate the wildlife on your doorstep with free creative family activities - from pottery workshops to pond dipping, Sat 22 April, Compton Verney, Warwickshire

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN WITH WINE

Join movie geek Tony Elvin for a unique showing of the hit musical alongside a unique wine-tasting experience, Sat 22 April, Millennium Point, Birmingham

EASTER STAGE SHOW Join Mr Cadbury’s Parrot on his swashbuckling adventure to find the golden egg in this brand-new live show, Sat 22 - Sun 23 April, Cadbury World, Bournville

UKTTA TATTOO CONVENTION Featuring some of the UK’s top tattoo artists, Sat 22 - Sun 23 April, NEC, B’ham ST GEORGE’S DAY Celebrate the special day with themed activities in the 11th-century castle courtyard, Sat 22 - Sun 23 April, Dudley Zoo & Castle

JEWELLERY CLASSES: EARRING

PENDANT AND KEYRING WORKSHOP Working with silver sheet, get really creative and make a pair of silver earrings, a silver pendant or a personalised silver keyring, Sun 23 April, The Quarterworkshop, Birmingham

AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE Evening of laughter, cabaret, mystery & glamour, Sun 23 April, Lichfield Garrick

THAT’LL BE THE DAY Nostalgic show combining comedy sketches, impersonations and a plethora of musical hits from the 1950s through

FESTIVAL OF THRILLS Celebrating the park’s line-up of rollercoasters, in particular The Smiler as it enters its 10th year, Mon 17 April - Sun 7 May, Alton Towers, Staffordshire

DRINK & DRAW Get creative with a themed brief while enjoying a glass