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that uncover the true stories of Ruth Ellis and Edith Thompson, hanged and executed for murder, Tues 9 May, Bridge House Theatre, Warwick

SISTER ACT Solihull Theatre Company present an amateur version of the divine musical comedy, Tues 9 - Sat 13 May, The Core Theatre, Solihull

UNEXPECTED TWIST A contemporary new musical, based on a novel by children’s author Michael Rosen, Tues 9 - Sat 13 May, Malvern

Theatres

Dianne Buswell; Vito Coppola; Carlos Gu; Karen Hauer; Neil Jones; Nikita Kuzmin; Gorka Marquez; Luba Mushtuk; Jowita Przystal; and Nancy Xu, Sat 13 - Sun 14 May, Birmingham Hippodrome

Light Entertainment

A NIGHT OF STARS Jasper Carrott hosts an evening of famous faces, music & comedy in celebration of local news anchorman Bob Warman’s 50 years in TV, Tues 9 May, The Rep, B’ham

ALL OUR YESTERDAYS ‘Ultimate feelgood experience’ with music and choreography celebrating the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, Wed 10 May, Palace Theatre, Redditch

SCOTTISH FALSETTO SOCKS:

DR LOUISE NEWSON: IN CONVERSATION

VAUX ALL A celebration of all things

THE BODYGUARD Melody Thornton stars as Rachel Marron alongside Ayden Callaghan as her bodyguard, Frank Farmer, Tues 9 - Sat 13 May, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

A PLAY FOR THE LIVING IN A TIME OF EXTINCTION Miranda Rose Hall’s onewoman show confronts’ the urgent ecological disaster unfolding around us’, Wed 10 - Sat 13 May, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

NANA’S KNICKERS Phoenix Players present an amateur version of Andi Hardy’s lighthearted look at family life ‘when it goes a bit wrong’, Wed 10Sat 13 May, Bear Pitt Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

BOUNCERS The Worcester Repertory Company present an amateur version of the John Godber classic, Wed 10Sat 13 May, Swan Theatre, Worcester

KINKY BOOTS Amateur version presented by Coventry Musical Theatre Society, Thurs 11 - Sun 14 May, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

THE POLAR BEAR (IS DEAD) A show ‘about loss and being alone that’s ultimately full of hope’. Note that the production engages with themes of death and bereavement, Fri 12 May, Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Birmingham

Kids Theatre

IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE Fun-filled family show complete with puppetry, enchanting music and a very special visit from the amazing flying Pinky Ponk, Mon 8 - Wed 10 May, Birmingham Hippodrome

Dance

STRICTLY COME DANCING: THE PROFESSIONALS Featuring stars from the popular BBC show, including:

EUROVISION Earth’s funniest footwear are back with their latest comedy hour, Fri 12 May, Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham

PRISCILLA - QUEEN OF DISASTER Join Susie - a mother of two boys - as she shares her story of becoming a mum, Fri 12 May, Swan Theatre, Worcester

THE TASHI LHUNPO MONKS Sacred dance and music from Tibet, Fri 12 May, The Roses, Tewkesbury

A YEAR OF BIRDSONG & BIRD SONGS

Anthony Harris and Ajay Tegala - one singer and one ornithologist - share their passion for birdsong and the natural world, Fri 12 May, Number 8, Pershore

THE NOISE NEXT DOOR: MYSTERIOUS MANSIONS OF MYSTERY Anarchic entertainment that promises to be ‘a little bit spooky, a little bit stupid and a whole lot funny’, Sat 13 May, Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), B’ham

THE NOISE NEXT DOOR: HOMETOWN

HEROES Evening of off-the-cuff songs, scenes and characters, Sat 13 May, Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), B’ham

Talks & Spoken

Word

DR JULIE SMITH: IN CONVERSATION Find out more about the clinical psychologist’s personal blueprint for optimal health & wellbeing. Audience questions welcomed at the end, Tues 9 May, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry

BEN FOGLE: WILD Join the intrepid explorer as he shares stories from extraordinary encounters, in both the human and the natural world, Wed 10 May, Malvern Theatres

AN EVENING WITH RICHARD E GRANT A unique event in which the Withnail And I actor tells stories from his life, Thurs 11 May, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry

Join one of the UK’s leading medical experts on menopause as she shares her mission to educate everyoneincluding men - on the subject, Thurs 11 May, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry

Events

BIG BANK HOLIDAY FAMILY RACEDAY

Celebrating all things royal and British in commemoration of the coronation of King Charles, Mon 8 May, Worcester Racecourse

KING CHARLES III CORONATION

Coronation celebration with Bewdley Concert Band, Mon 8 May, Bewdley Museum, Worcestershire

A CORONATION CELEBRATION Featuring a falconry display, a royal trail and more, Mon 8 May, Hartlebury Castle, Worcestershire

GAYDON GATHERING Free event for motoring enthusiasts, Tues 9 May, British Motor Museum, Gaydon

DAWN CHORUS WALK AND TALK Guided walk identifying birdsong from local and migrating birds, Wed 10 May, Bodenham Arboretum, Kidderminster

MINDFUL MAY YOGA Five weeks of gentle and nurturing yoga, breathing and mindfulness, Wed 10 May, Coventry Cathedral

WONDER A new worship community for those who love the arts, Wed 10 May, Coventry Cathedral

RHS MALVERN SPRING FESTIVAL

Featuring a star-studded line-up of TV gardners, authors and celebrity chefs, Thurs 11 - Sun 14 May, Three Counties Showground, Malvern

WORCESTER BALLOON FESTIVAL

Worcester’s first-ever balloon festival, Fri 12 - Sat 13 May, Worcester

Racecourse

THE BABY SHOW With over 300 leading baby brands in attendance, the show has everything from buggies and bouncers to cribs and car seats, Fri 12 - Sun 14 May, NEC, Birmingham

Vauxhall, Opel and Bedford, Sat 13 May, British Motor Museum, Gaydon

BIRMINGHAM BRICK FESTIVAL Lego fan event dedicated to all things brick, Sat 13 May, The Bond Company, Birmingham

BEADED JEWELLERY MAKING

WORKSHOP Artist-led workshop in which you can make a sculptural piece of beaded jewellery, Sat 13 May, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum

MEET THE EXPERT: HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE YOUTH ORGANISATION Meet an ambassador from the Huntington’s Disease Youth Organisation during Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month, Sat 13 May, Thinktank

Birmingham Science Museum

OPEN DAYS AT SHELSLEY MILL Enjoy a guided tour and demonstration of Worcestershire’s only working waterpowered corn mill, Sat 13 - Sun 14 May, Shelsley Walsh

MAKERS CENTRAL Featuring crafters, inventors, hobbyists and artists, Sat 13 - Sun 14 May, NEC, Birmingham

ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS FAIR Browse a variety of stalls offering quality, collectable and eclectic items, Sun 14 May, Hartlebury Castle, Worcestershire

FUNTOPIA Fun-filled festival designed especially for the under-10s, Sun 14 May, Arrow Valley Country Park, Redditch

THE INSANE FESTIVAL A series of artsfocused events, activities and wellbeing workshops designed for young people during Mental Health Awareness Week, Sun 14 - Mon 15 May, Swan Theatre, Worcester