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BALLET BLACK: PIONEERS Double-bill featuring new and original work by award-winning choreographers Will Tuckett & Mthuthuzeli November, Wed 3 - Thurs 4 May, The Rep, Birmingham

Light Entertainment

ALYSSA EDWARDS ON TOUR An epic must-see, tell-all, dance-all story about Alyssa’s extraordinary drag career and incredible journey to finding love, Tues 2 May, Birmingham Town Hall

A CORONATION CELEBRATION Cannock Wood & Gentleshaw Music Society present an evening of music ‘fit for a king’. Expect a mixture of music from Last Night of the Proms, British musical theatre and well-known choral pieces, Wed 3 - Fri 5 May, Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock

DEEP FILL DOUBLE BILL: A COMEDY

CABARET WITH FATT BUTCHER & GINNY

LEMON Featuring ‘unforgettable music, outrageous laughs and surprise performances’, Thurs 4 May, Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham

D-DAY DARLINGS - THE SONGS THAT WON THE WAR Re-live the nostalgic days of wartime Britain as the delightful D-Day Darlings Trio take you on a musical journey back to 1940s wartime Britain, Fri 5 May, Sutton Coldfield Town Hall

RAT PACK - SWINGIN’ AT THE SANDS Sun

7 May, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Talks & Spoken Word

ANTON DU BEKE The Strictly judge takes to the stage for an evening of song, dance & laughter, Thurs 4 May, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury discusses what creates a serial killer, Fri 5 May, Dudley Town Hall

Events

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

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

THE GREAT BRITISH FOOD FESTIVAL

Featuring celebrity-chef demos, an artisan market, street-food stalls, bars and more, Sat 29 April - Mon 1 May, Trentham Estate, Staffordshire

SPRING PLANT FAIR Offering an opportunity for gardening enthusiasts to check out plants from specialised, family-run nurseries, Sun 30 AprilMon 1 May, Weston Park, Shropshire

THE FABULOUS 40S An afternoon in the 1940s with costumed characters, live music, Punch & Judy shows, demonstrations and more, Mon 1 May, Haden Hill House Museum, Cradley Heath

STAFFORDSHIRE DAY TRAIL Take this family trail to discover more about legends, folklore and ‘fantastic Staffordshire facts’, Mon 1 May, Tamworth Castle

KINGS CHARLES III CORONATION

AFTERNOON TEA Afternoon tea with the mayor celebrating the King’s coronation, Tues 2 May, Wolverhampton Art Gallery

CORONATION STREET PARTY British street party with entertainment throughout the day, Fri 5 - Mon 8 May, Drayton Manor Theme Park, Tamworth

BOXXER PRESENTS FIGHT NIGHT

BIRMINGHAM Undefeated lightheavyweight contender Joshua Buatsi headlines in a showdown with undefeated Polish rival Pawel Stepien, Sat 6 May, Resorts World Arena, Birmingham

INTERNATIONAL GARDEN

PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

EXHIBITION One of the world’s most respected photography competitions and exhibitions, particularly within the genres of garden, plant, flower and botanical photography, Sat 6 May, Birmingham Botanical Gardens

THE KING’S CORONATION: A VERY BRITISH CELEBRATION Featuring a live DJ, picnic tables, freshly baked goods from the Courtyard Cafe and cocktails at Sixtowns, Sat 6 May, World of Wedgwood, Stoke-on-Trent

CORONATION DAY CELEBRATIONS A right royal day of celebrations at the Kidderminster station, Sat 6 May, Severn Valley Railway, Bewdley, Nr Kidderminster

THE KINGS CHARLES III CORONATION

CHILDREN’S PARTY Little ones can get involved and be a king or queen for the day as they celebrate the coronation, Sat 6 May, Bantock House Museum, Wolverhampton

KING’S CORONATION MARKET Royalthemed market on The Stones, Sat 6 May, The Stones, Newcastle-underLyme

CORONATION EVENING VARIETY SHOW

An evening of singing, dancing, comedy and music, Sat 6 May, Severn Valley Railway, Bewdley, Nr Kidderminster

BEST OF BRITISH - ROYAL CORONATION

CELEBRATION Enjoy a traditionally English afternoon tea whilst watching the coronation live on the big screen, Sat 6 May, British Ironwork Centre, Oswestry, North Shropshire

SPRING MODEL RAILWAY WEEKEND

Many of the UK’s most popular displays and layouts will be on display at the Highley Visitor Centre, Sat 6 - Sun 7 May, Severn Valley Railway, Bewdley, Nr Kidderminster

THE REALM CORONATION INFLATABLE

CHALLENGE Large-scale inflatable designed specifically for children up to 12 years of age, Sat 6 - Sun 7 May, Tamworth Castle Grounds

KING’S CORONATION WEEKEND

Quintessentially British entertainment, with a big screen displaying the coronation, vintage fairground rides and games, Sat 6 - Sun 7 May, Trentham Estate, Staffordshire

A ROYAL CHEER - A CELEBRATION TO MARK THE CORONATION OF KING

CHARLES III Discover how Black Country folk celebrated the UK’s kings and queens through the years, Sat 6 - Mon 8 May, The Black Country Living Museum, Dudley

A KING’S CHALLENGE Test your skills in kingly pursuits, learn about the successes of those who lived to be great kings and the fate of those who did not, Sat 6 - Mon 8 May, Tamworth Castle

CORONATION WITH THE CHARACTERS

Celebrate the bank holiday with character meet & greets, party games and a royal disco, Sat 6 - Mon 8 May, National Forest Adventure Farm, Burton upon Trent

MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS A joint celebration of the ancient festival of Mayday and the coronation of King Charles III, Sun 7 May, Sarehole Mill, Birmingham

INTERNATIONAL DAWN CHORUS DAY

Enjoy the orchestra of birdsong as Trentham opens its doors from 4.30am, Sun 7 May, Trentham Estate, Staffordshire

CORONATION DAY PHOTOGRAPHY

WORKSHOP Unique workshop to capture the atmosphere of the railway as it celebrates the coronation, Sun 7 May, Severn Valley Railway, Bewdley, Nr Kidderminster

THE CORONATION BIG PICNIC LUNCH

Tale along your sandwiches, snacks and drinks and join the Mayor in celebrating the King’s coronation, Sun 7 May, Sandwell Valley

CORONATION CELEBRATION Enjoy a glass of fizz, a two-course Best of British buffet and music from Tony & The Sapphires Band joined by Treyc Cohen, Sun 7 May, National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire

CORONATION CROWN TRAIL Spot the crowns hidden in paintings and plasterwork, on ceilings and furniture - how many will you find?

Sat 6 - Mon

8 May, Powis Castle, Welshpool

SUNDAY ART CLUB Pop along to make a fancy crown, an orb and a sceptre in this coronation-themed session, Sun 7 May, The New Art Gallery, Walsall