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Classical Music

ROYAL BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE CHAMBER CHOIR Julian Wilkins & Jeffrey Skidmore conduct. Programme includes works by Arbeau, Britten, Debussy, Fauré, Finzi, Howells, Le Jeune, Lalande, de Lassus, Machaut, Messiaen, Monteverdi, Saint-Saëns & Whitacre, Tues 13 June, St Mary’s Church, Warwick

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CONDUCTS ELGAR’S FIRST SYMPHONY

Also featuring Ian Bostridge (tenor), Elspeth Dutch (horn) & the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Programme includes works by Howard, Britten & Elgar, Wed 14 June, Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Gigs

PLACEBO + CRUEL

HEARTS CLUB Mon 12

June, O2 Academy, Birmingham

THE BEAT + BOW WOW

WOW Mon 12 June, Birmingham Town Hall

ENOLA GAY Tues 13

June, Hare & Hounds, Birmingham

SPIERS & BODEN Tues

13 June, Symphony Hall, Birmingham

PINK Tues 13 June, Villa Park, Birmingham

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC Tues

13 June, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry

MARK HARRISON Tues

13 June, The Fleece Inn, Bretforton, Nr Evesham

THE ARISTOCRATS Wed

14 June, hmv Empire, Coventry

AMON AMARTH + BLEED

FROM WITHIN Wed 14

June, The Civic at The Halls Wolverhampton

LUKAS NELSON + POTR

Wed 14 June, The

Wulfrun at The Halls

Wolverhampton

GOO GOO DOLLS Thurs

15 June, O2 Institute, Birmingham

BONNIE RAITT Thurs 15

June, Birmingham

Town Hall

TERRORVISION Thurs 15

June, hmv Empire, Coventry

ELLIE GOWERS Thurs 15

June, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry

GNOSS Thurs 15 June, The Fleece Inn, Bretforton, Nr Evesham

KARINE POLWART Thurs

15 June, Huntingdon

Hall, Worcester

LOREN GRAY Fri 16

June, O2 Institute, Birmingham

PORKPIE Fri 16 June, O2 Academy, B’ham

MANOS PUESTAS TRIO

Fri 16 June,

Temperance, Leamington Spa

GORDON HENDRICKS -

THE KING’S VOICE Fri 16

June, The Rialto, Coventry

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND Fri 16 June, Villa Park, Birmingham

HEAVEN 17 Fri 16 June, hmv Empire, Coventry

TONY HADLEY Fri 16

June, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry

GEOFF TATE + DAXX & ROXANNE + BURNT OUT

WRECK Fri 16 June, Queens Hall, Nuneaton

TOM ROBINSON Fri 16

June, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester

THE ELO EXPERIENCE Fri 16 June, Malvern

Theatres

U2-2 + AKA NOEL

GALLAGHER Fri 16 June, 45Live, Kidderminster

MCFLY Fri 16 June, The Civic at The Halls Wolverhampton

THE SHIRES Fri 16 June, The Wulfrun at The Halls Wolverhampton

SABRINA CARPENTER

Sat 17 June, O2

Academy, Birmingham

STEVE EARL Sat 17

June, Birmingham

Town Hall

PETER GABRIEL Sat 17

June, Utilita Arena

Birmingham

T’PAU + KATRINA + CUTTING CREW Sat 17

June, The Rialto, Coventry

THE EVERLY BROTHERS

STORY Sat 17 June, Albany Theatre, Coventry

TRIGGER Sat 17 June, Queens Hall, Nuneaton

ALL OR NOTHING

EXPERIENCE Sat 17

June, Regal, Tenbury Wells

DARK SIDE OF THE WALL

- PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE Sat 17 June, Swan

Theatre, Worcester

THE MONKEES TALE Sat

17 June, Palace

Theatre, Redditch

ROY ORBISON AND THE TRAVELING WILBURYS

EXPERIENCE Sat 17

June, Malvern Theatres

RISING FROM THE DEEP Sat 17 June, 45Live, Kidderminster

THE EVERLY BROTHERS

STORY Sun 18 June, The Alexandra, B’ham

CLARINET MARMALADE

Sun 18 June, The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury

EMMA MCGANN Sun 18

June, Temperance, Leamington Spa

EX CATHEDRA: SUMMER MUSIC BY CANDLELIGHT Featuring Sarah Latto (conductor). Programme includes works by William Byrd, George Gershwin, Alec Roth & Herbert Howells, Wed 14 June, Hereford Cathedral

RBC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Featuring Barry Wordsworth & Daniele Rosina (conductors) & Grace Lupson-Darnell (mezzo-soprano). Programme includes works by Wolters, Ravel & Zenobia Powell Perry, Fri 16 June, The Bradshaw Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

THE MUSIC OF ZIMMER VS WILLIAMS

Performed by the London Concert Orchestra, Sat 17 June, Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Comedy

THOMAS GREEN, ROB DEERING, JAY CORCORAN & COMIC TBC Thurs 15 June, The Glee Club, Birmingham

TEZ ILYAS Fri 16 June, The Glee Club, Birmingham

THOMAS GREEN, ROB DEERING, JO

ENRIGHT, HANNAH WEETMAN & ROGER

O’SULLIVAN Fri 16 June, The Glee Club, Birmingham

CURTIS WALKER Fri 16 June, The Glee Club, Birmingham

JONNY AWSUM, DAVE LONGLEY, ANDY WHITE & BARRY DODDS Fri 16 June, Abbey Theatre, Nuneaton

THOMAS GREEN, ROB DEERING, JO

ENRIGHT & COMIC TBC Sat 17 June, The Glee Club, Birmingham

ALFIE MOORE Sat 17 June, The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury

RHYS NICHOLSON Sun 18 June, Old Rep, Birmingham

Theatre

WISH YOU WERE DEAD Clive Mantle and George Rainsford star in Peter James’ hit thriller, Mon 12 - Sat 17

June, Malvern Theatres

NELL GWYNN BY JESSICA SWALE

Amateur version presented by The Nonentities, Mon 12 - Sat 17 June, The Rose Theatre, Kidderminster

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL Birmingham

Musical Operatic Society present an amateur version of the Dolly Parton musical, Tues 13 - Sat 17 June, The Alexandra, Birmingham

THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO Christy Lefteri’s powerful and compassionate story of connection between family, friends and strangers... Tues 13 - Sat 17 June, The Rep, Birmingham

SUCKER PUNCH Roy Williams’ ‘tender, bruising and funny play’, which explores the experience of being young and black in the 1980s, Tues 13 - Fri 16 June, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

THE MISANTHROPE Master wordsmith Roger McGough dips his quill into a Moliere classic, Tues 13 - Sat 17

June, Malvern Theatres

THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL Join Belinda Lang, Paul Nicholas, Tessa Peake-Jones and Graham Seed in a joyous comedy about taking risks, finding love and embracing second chances, Tues 13 - Sat 17 June, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

I, DANIEL BLAKE Based on Ken Loach’s iconic film, described as ‘one of the most important stories of a generation’, Tues 13 - Sat 24 June, The Rep, Birmingham

THE ADDAMS FAMILY: A NEW MUSICAL Amateur version presented by Queensbridge Musical Theatre Society (QMTS), Wed 14 - Sat 17

June, The Core Theatre, Solihull CONFETTI Will Jackson’s Edinburgh Fringe smash-hit follows weddingplanner Felix on his personal journey on the road to romance, Thurs 15 June, Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Birmingham

DIARY OF A NOBODY One-man show in which Jonathan Goodwin plays the beleaguered lead character from Victorian novel Mr Pooter’s Diary, Thurs 15 June, The Civic, Stourport 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL Based on the popular 1980s musical and featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, Thurs 15 - Sat 17 June, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry

ANNIE JNR Amateur version of the much-loved rags-to-riches musical, Thurs 15 - Sun 18 June, Playbox Theatre, The Dream Factory, Warwick BLACK IS THE COLOR OF MY VOICE

Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed play follows a successful singer and civil rights activist as she seeks redemption after the untimely death of her father. The story is inspired by the life of Nina Simone and features some of her most iconic songs performed live, Fri 16 June, Albany Theatre, Coventry

BAD DAD Heartbreak Productions present an open-air version of David Walliams’ warm-hearted tale about a father/son relationship, Sat 17 June, Bewdley Museum

SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET Amateur version of Stephen Sondheim’s cut-throat musical, Sat 17 - Sat 24 June, Criterion Theatre, Coventry

AS YOU LIKE IT Geraldine James stars in Omar Elerian’s playful new take on one of Shakespeare’s most joyous tales, Sat 17 June - Sat 5 Aug, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratfordupon-Avon

Kids Theatre

WINNIE THE POOH New musical based on AA Milne’s much-loved characters and their adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood, Fri 16 - Sun 18 June, Birmingham Hippodrome

FOOTBALL FREDDIE New show for children, telling the story of a little girl with a big love of the beautiful game, Sun 18 June, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry

Dance

BREAKIN’ CONVENTION Showcasing inspiring performances from internationally celebrated poppers, lockers, b-boys and b-girls, with local talent performing alongside global sensations, Tues 13 - Wed 14 June, Birmingham Hippodrome

Light Entertainment

HOT BROWN HONEY - THE REMIX Theatre and social activism combine as a posse of World First Nations women smash stereotypes in ‘an unapologetic celebration of our similarities and differences’, Wed 14Sat 17 June, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR Nostalgic evening of entertainment featuring hits from the 1950s and ’60s, Fri 16 June, Palace Theatre, Redditch

TOSCANA STRINGS: MONKEY PUZZLE AND PETER AND THE WOLF - STORIES SET TO MUSIC Music & dance accompany the reading of two wellknown children’s classics. Sophie Price narrates a performance by BRB soloist Laura Tye, Sun 18 June, Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space, Symphony Hall, Birmingham

SUBLIME SONDHEIM A celebration of the music & lyrics of Stephen Sondheim, Sun 18 June, The Loft Theatre Company, Leamington Spa

Talks & Spoken Word

THE MAKING OF A MURDERER Scottish detective David Swindle shares his unique insight into the minds of some of Britain’s biggest serial killers, Thurs 15 June, Birmingham Town Hall

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SERIAL KILLERS

Join expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees to explore one of forensic psychology’s most troubling topics, Thurs 15 June, Palace Theatre, Redditch

Events

GAYDON GATHERING An opportunity for petrolheads to indulge in their passion with like-minded people, Tues 13 June, British Motor Museum, Gaydon

PLANETARIUM LATES: PARTICLE/WAVE A look at gravitational waves via a collaboration between poets, musicians, sound & video artists and scientists, Thurs 15 June, Thinktank

Birmingham Science Museum

FINDS DAY AT ASTON HALL Take along your archaeological finds so that they can be identified and recorded by an expert, Thurs 15 June, Aston Hall, Birmingham

BBC GARDENERS’ WORLD LIVE

Featuring top TV gardeners, including Alan Titchmarsh, shopping opportunities and expert advice, Thurs 15 - Sun 18 June, NEC, Birmingham

BBC GOOD FOOD SHOW SUMMER

Featuring hundreds of brands, plenty of inspiration and a line-up of popular chefs and experts, Thurs 15 - Sun 18 June, NEC, Birmingham

EXPLORE ASTON HALL Immerse yourself in 400 years of history as you learn about the people who lived in the Hall, Fri 16 June, Aston Hall, Birmingham

WESTON PARK AIR SHOW

INTERNATIONAL Featuring model and full-sized aircraft displays, off-road and circuit model car racing, model boats and helicopters, Fri 16 - Sun 18 June, Weston Park, Shropshire

MINI GOLF IN THE COMMANDERY’S

GARDENS A game of nine-hole minigolf in the grounds of one of Worcester’s most historic buildings, Sat 17 June, The Commandery,

Worcester

WESTON PARK FIREWORK & AERIAL

PYRO SPECTACULAR The organisers of the Weston Park Air Show International bring you ‘a very special aerial show’, Sat 17 June, Weston Park, Shropshire

CHEESE BANQUET & WINE SAMPLING

Wine tasting followed by an ‘all you can eat’ feast, Sat 17 June, Bodenham Arboretum, Kidderminster

FIRING UP FOR FATHERS DAY WEEKEND

A weekend of activities for dads and families, including heritage vehicles and milling displays, Sat 17 - Sun 18 June, Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove

ANIMECON UK A showcase of the best of Asian pop culture, Sat 17 - Sun 18 June, NEC, Birmingham

NATIONAL CYCLING SHOW A show aiming to educate, inspire and motivate, Sat 17 - Sun 18 June, NEC,

Birmingham

STRAWBERRY PICKING Pick your own punnet of strawberries to take home, Sat 17 - Sun 18 June, Hatton Adventure World, Warwick

THE RIVER FESTIVAL COVENTRY Brand new event featuring a varied programme of events from local artists, Sat 17 - Sun 18 June, Millennium Place, Coventry

FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION Treat Dad to a ‘gentleman’s afternoon tea’ for Father’s Day, Sun 18 June, Bodenham Arboretum, Kidderminster

FATHER’S DAY LOCAL BEER FESTIVAL

Enjoy live music, good food and local beers, cider and gins, Sun 18 June, Arley Arboretum, Worcestershire

BANBURY RUN Featuring motorcycles and three-wheelers produced before

1931, with up to 500 entrants starting their run from the museum, Sun 18 June, British Motor Museum, Gaydon

FATHER’S DAY DUCK RACE Celebrate

Father’s Day by getting all the family together to sponsor a duck in Coughton’s traditional duck race down the River Arrow, Sun 18 June, Coughton Court, Warwickshire

FATHER’S DAY WEAPONRY THROUGH THE AGES See how weapons evolved over the centuries, Sun 18 June, Harvington Hall, Worcestershire

Festivals in the Midlands

NOCTURNE LIVE AT BLENHEIM PALACE Line-up includes Lionel Richie, Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics, Gregory Porter, Emeli Sande, Wed 14 - Sun 18 June, Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

BEARDY FOLK FESTIVAL Line-up includes Skerryvore, Seth Lakeman, Rusty Shackle, Valtos, Thurs 15 - Sun 18 June, Hopton Court, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire

SONIC ROCK SOLSTICE Line-up includes Henge, Keepers Brew, Eat Static, David Smale, Thurs 15 - Mon 19 June, Stoke Prior Sports and Country Club, Bromsgrove

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