The cast rehearse. Photo by Manuel Harlan. Peter Pan written by J M Barrie, adapted by Phil Porter, music by Ruth Chan, directed by Joe Murphy, at the Birmingham REP from 19 November 2026 to 17 January 2027 Preview Birmingham Rep has released rehearsal images for its forthcoming festive production of Peter Pan, J M Barrie’s much-loved children’s story, which runs between Thursday 19 November 2026 and Sunday 17 January 2027. This new production of Peter Pan is adapted by Phil

Julius Caesar Company. Photo by Helen Maybanks. Landmark RSC and KPPL Production of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare arrives at The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon after five-week tour of schools around U.K. This Phyllida Lloyd production will also include a series of After Show Talks. Running from 5 November to 28 November. Preview The Royal Shakespeare Company, in partnership with KPPL Productions, will see Phyllida Lloyd’s acclaimed all-female production of Julius C

Photo courtesy of The Belgrade. The Belgrade Theatre partners with Coventry creative agency Ode Creatives to nurture the next generation of local talent. The new partnership will support the theatre’s Digital Media Academy programme, expanding opportunities in audio storytelling while connecting emerging creatives with Coventry’s wider creative community. Artistic Director Corey Campbell, interim CEO Emma Flatley, and the whole team at the Belgrade Theatre are delighted to an

Little Shop of Horrors. Photo courtesy of the Belgrade Theatre. From free detective-themed activities and an interactive murder mystery to the deliciously dark musical Little Shop of Horrors, the Belgrade Theatre has plenty to entertain families in Coventry this October half term. Families looking for ways to keep children entertained over the school holidays can enjoy a packed programme of activities and theatre at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre, with something for budding dete

Monarch butterflies. Photo courtesy of Stratford Butterfly Farm. During October half term, from 24 October – 1 November, Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm will be celebrating the amazing migration story of the Monarch Butterfly, and why they are associated with Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). The Monarch Butterfly is recognised for its bright orange wings, with black and white markings. Each year, millions migrate up to 3,000 miles from Canada and the USA to the forests of

Image courtesy of Playbox Theatre. Massacre at Paris presented by Playbox at The Dream Factory, Warwick from 15 - 17 October 2026 at 7pm. Christopher Marlowe's drama depicting events surrounding St Bartholomew's Day massacre of 1572. Preview In 1592, just twenty years after the streets of Paris ran with the blood of Protestants on St Bartholomew’s Day, Marlowe wrote a play that was too dangerous to print whole. Only actor’s mangled memories and audience’s varying recollection

Photo courtesy of the BMM. Are you ready for an October Half-Term to remember? From 24 October – 1 November, the British Motor Museum is bringing a full calendar of activities and experiences to enjoy, inspired by Forza Horizon 6: The Experience. This exciting new exhibition, which opened in May, gives visitors the chance to discover a fantastic line-up of cars from the new game and get behind the wheel of a state-of-the-art racing simulator to test their mettle in the digit

Miniature weight by Three Dandy. Photo by Rob Tysall Pro Photography. The Miniatura Show takes place this weekend, 10 – 11 October 2026 at Stoneleigh NAEC near Coventry. Open from 10am to 4pm. Preview It’s Miniatura time once more! The fabulous show of all things miniature crafted by some of the best miniaturists in the country. Make sure you have your tickets to enjoy this incredible event. Miniatura has been running since 1983, founded by Muriel and Bob Hopwood and now unde

Voila! Theatre Festival announces 2026 lineup: London’s Multi-Venue, Panlingual Fringe Festival. Eight London Venues,101 Shows and Events, 60 Languages, 450 Artists. Running from 2 - 22 November 2026. Preview. Theatre in 60 different languages will take over eight London venues this year, as 450 artists come together for Voila! Theatre Festival’s exhilarating programme of 101 shows and events. Reflecting contemporary flows of cultures, stories and aesthetics, this vibrant ce

Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Photo courtesy of Birmingham REP. The Birmingham Rep is delighted to have received four award nominations in the forthcoming UK Theatre Awards and Asian Media Awards. The Rep’s recent record-breaking and critically acclaimed production of Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is nominated for ‘Best Musical Production’ in the UK Theatre Awards. Small Island, a co-production with Leeds Playhouse and Nottingham Playhouse i

Dafila Scott SWLA working underwater. Photo courtesy of SWLA. “The Natural Eye” 2026 – Society of Wildlife Artists’ Annual Exhibition from Thursday 1 October to Saturday 10 October 2026, 10am – 5pm at the Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1. (Admission £7. Free for Friends of Mall Galleries and under 25s. No booking required.) Preview Great wildlife art begins in the field, with artists often battling inclement weather and challenging conditions to closely observe and expe

Playbox Theatre Open Day. Photo credit Playbox. From a hotel room in Leek Wootton to the Dream Factory — four decades of theatre exclusively for young people In September 1986 Mary King created Playbox Theatre in a hotel room in Leek Wootton, Warwickshire. Always designed to be unique in being a young people’s theatre, exclusively for them from very young to early twenties. By 1988 performing in Warwick and Kenilworth, by 1989 Balsall Common, the same year Stewart McGill join

Richard Jones begins his show. Photo courtesy of the artist. Richard Jones – The Soldier of Illusion and winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2016 – the only magician in the history of the show incidentally to have taken the top spot, brought his incredible magic to The Albany Theatre last night. Richard who spent 12 years in the British Army currently tours with three different shows, Mission Magic, Masters of Deception and The Sound of Magic which was the show at the Albany Theat

One of the many tanks at The Tank Museum. Photo courtesy of Rob Levett-Millett. The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset. Review by Rob Levett-Millett A collection of over 300 military vehicles sets a high bar of expectation which The Tank Museum somehow obliterates with heavy ordinance. You may look at a map of Bovington, Dorset and see the Museum, its neighbour Monkey World, and assume you have a plan for a two-stage day out. You will assume wrong. There will be no time for Monke

St John Rosse_Nicholas_Powwow on the Beach. Royal Society of Marine Artists Annual Exhibition 2026, held at the Mall Galleries, London, from 16 to 26 September 2026 from 10am to 5pm. Admission: £7 (Free for Friends of Mall Galleries and under 25s, concessions available). No booking required Preview As the Royal Society of Marine Artists’ (RSMA) prepares for its 81st Annual Exhibition at the Federation of British Artists’ Mall Galleries this September, new figures reveal a suc

Dial M For Murder. Photo credit Danny Kaan. Dial M For Murder written by written by Frederick Knott will be at The Belgrade Theatre from Tuesday 22 September to Saturday 26 September. Directed by Josh Mathieson. Phil&Ben Productions announce a UK tour of Dial M for Murder supported by PW Productions as part of a long-term commitment to revitalising touring drama Phil&Ben Productions are delighted to announce a new production of Frederick Knott’s classic thriller Dial M For

The Company of Middlemarch. Photo (c) Johan Persson. Middlemarch Parts 1 & 2 By Nina Raine. From the novel by George Eliot. A co-production with Second Half Productions. Directed by Jeremy Herrin. At The Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from Saturday 10 October until Saturday 16 January 2027. Preview The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has released rehearsal photography for the upcoming production of Middlemarch, George Eliot’s expansive study on provincial life, adapted

EA participants. Photo courtesy of the BMM. This autumn, the British Motor Museum will partner with Playground Games to host two exciting STEM Careers Days for KS2 students. Held on 13 & 14 October, the days will be packed with hands-on activities, interactive tours, and inspirational talks. These events will give students the chance to explore real-world STEM skills and discover how their interests and school studies could lead to future careers. Each day runs from 9:30am to

The Retro Truck Show held at the weekend. Photo courtesy of the BMM. The British Motor Museum has even more key motoring shows coming up this Autumn. The Museum has already hosted a packed calendar of events throughout the summer months including last weekend's Retro Truck Show on 5 & 6 September. Still to come are the MX-5 Owners Club National Rally on 13 September, DR1VR Show on 20 September, Rustival on 26 September, Jaguars at Gaydon on 27 September, Porsche Boxster 30t

See finely detailed furniture such as this by Tony Dunham. Photo by Rob Tysall Pro Photography. Miniatura - The Dolls' House Show at the National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, Stoneleigh NAEC, near Coventry. On Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October 2026. Preview We’re getting closer and closer to the Autumn Miniatura Show. This magical exhibition that brings you some of the world’s very best artisans when it comes to making dolls houses, dolls houses furnishings and the actual sc

Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry announces what’s coming up this Autumn/Winter 2026/27 season. Preview Astronaut Tim Peake. Photo courtesy of Warwick Arts Centre. There’s monstrous tales, award-winning theatre, electrifying dance and some of the brightest visual art stars set for Warwick Arts Centre’s Autumn/Winter 2026-2027 Season. The UK’s most significant exhibition of contemporary art, British Art Show 10, opens in Coventry on 2 October 2026 (until 10 Jan 2027), with Warwi