The Selecter set for return to Coventry

LEGENDARY ska band The Selecter are set to perform at the Ricoh Arena for the first time. Their 2013 UK tour stops off in their hometown on Sunday, March 31 on what is believed to be the first time in ... More»

Phoenix Players offering a curious case

A CASE of mistaken identity is the subject of the next production from the Phoenix Players. At the Sign of the Crippled Harlequin, a thriller by Norman Robbins, is set ... More»

The Wind in the Willows comes to life this Christmas

ALAN Bennett's hugely popular live adaptation of children's classic The Wind In The Willows will be staged in Birmingham this Christmas. The charming tale of Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad ... More»

African Children's Choir sing at Coventry's Methodist Church

THE famous African Children’s Choir will sing at Coventry's Central Hall Methodist Church. Their show on Friday, December 14 is part of a 23-date tour of the UK and comes ... More»

A fine selection at Birmingham's Town Hall and Symphony Hall

THERE are festive treats aplenty at Birmingham's Town Hall and Symphony Hall this Christmas with popular and classical music, carol singing and dance, acappella and folk to big band. Highlights ... More»

You'll love to Boogie: T-Rex musical wows Belgrade

SEX, drugs and rock 'n' roll have returned to Coventry with the Belgrade Theatre's latest production. A musical inspired by the life of T Rex's Marc Bolan is the inspiration ... More»

Interview: Sky Blues fan Lucy Rose set to hit big time

FORGET star strikers or rock-hard centre backs: Coventry City has a new superstar and her name is Lucy Rose. If you haven't heard of her - or her catchy songs ... More»

Album Review: Like I Used To a magical debut from Lucy Rose

IT MAY have been recorded in a makeshift village studio, but Lucy Rose's debut album is one Abbey Road's producers will be proud of. That's because after laying down tracks ... More»

A world of music at the Town Hall and Symphony

JAZZ, folk, world and roots will feature in the most extensive season of music from around the world at the Town Hall and Symphony Hall Birmingham. Over the next three ... More»

Comedy names showcase their talent

Album review: The afterlife feels like heaven for eternally great Pet Shop

Review: A stark and beautiful collection from Cate

Dinosaurs comes to life at The Herbert

A great : Victorian amusement park still pulling in the crowds

A great : Go on safari to Cotswold Wildlife Park

A GREAT : Truly Britain's ultimate castle

Peter Hook plays classic Joy Division album at Kasbah gig

A great : Youth revisited at Drayton Manor

Panto legend to return to the Belgrade stage

Review: Pinewood on Wilmslow Hotel gets the Observer thumbs up

Danny Bhoy takes letter campaign on tour

Review: Warwick proves a tough nut for Craic for Dara O'Briain

A great : Piggy backing the popularity of a child phenomenon

Christmas with Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad in The Wind

A luxury playground I could get used to and the

Review: A glittering career sparkles in Simple Minds boxset

Review: Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales, The Old Rep

Review: CBeebies Live - a who's who of children's TV royalty