Nickelback, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Robots Live! and more: What's on this weekend in the Midlands and Shropshire
With comedy shows, stadium concerts, Oktoberfest and theatre concerts galore - there's plenty to do in the Midlands and Shropshire this weekend to entertain all the family.
FRIDAY
Nickelback - Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham
Multi-platinum selling rock band Nickelback are set to embark on a UK headline tour, with a date at Birmingham's Barclaycard Arena this weekend.
The tour marks Nickelback's tenth world tour and will see the band performing in 30 cities across Europe this Autumn.
The band are famed for such singles as Photograph, Rockstar, How You Remind Me and Far Away.
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All Saints - O2 Academy, Birmingham
English-Canadian girl group All Saints will play the O2 Academy this weekend as part of their first full UK tour in 15 years.
The group will perform new material from their upcoming album Red Flag along with hits from their career.
Fans can expect hits such as Pure Shores, Never Ever and Black Coffee.
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9 to 5 the Musical - Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Celebrating 80 years of musical theatre in the West Midlands, South Staffs Musical Theatre Company is proud to present 9 to 5 the Musical at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
A huge Broadway and UK hit, the show features Dolly Parton's Oscar, Tony and Grammy Award-nominated score, including Backwoods Barbie, Change It, Shine like the Sun, I Just Might and, of course, her best-loved smash hit, 9 to 5.
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Willy Russel's Blood Brothers - Birmingham Hippodrome
A new production of Willy Russell's Blood Brothers will feature at Birmingham's Hippodrome this Friday.
The show was written by Russell and tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
Lyn Paul will return to the iconic role she has played many times in the West End. She was the show's final Mrs Johnstone when it closed at The Phoenix Theatre in 2012. Paul also starred in Bill Kenwright's tour of Cabaret with Will Young in 2013.
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Rocky Horror Picture Show - New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
The world's favourite rock 'n' roll musical is back by popular demand to thrill fans this weekend at Birmingham's New Alexandra Theatre.
The show features famous musical classics including Science Fiction/Double Feature, Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet and of course, the classic floor filler The Time Warp.
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Bostin' Days Live - Robin 2, Bilston
A two-day music festival and tribute to The Levellers is set to raise the roof in Wolverhampton.
Proceeds will go to Air Ambulance charities.
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Birmingham Oktoberfest - Cannon Hill Park, South Birmingham
Grab your lederhosen and stein to enjoy the atmosphere of Oktoberfest right here in Birmingham.
As well as being able to enjoy authentic beer and cuisine, there will also be live music and entertainment to evoke the lively spirit the festival is known for.
For more information, click here
SATURDAY
Tony Hadley - Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Tony Hadley, legendary solo singer and Spandau Ballet front man brings an orchestra to Symphony Hall on Saturday.
Fans can look forward to Hadley performing some of Spandau Ballet's greatest hits with the Southbank Sinfonia.
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Wilko Johnson - Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Dr Feelgood star Wilko Johnson will bring his solo show to Birmingham's Symphony Hall this weekend.
Wilko commented in a recent interview that he was diagnosed in late 2012 with terminal pancreatic cancer. But despite the doctors' worst predictions he continues to perform.
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Seann Walsh - Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock
Foster's Comedy Award nominee Seann Walsh will bring his brand new show One For the Road to the Edge Arts Centre.
The comedian is a regular face on shows such at 8 out of 10 Cats, Live at the Apollo and the Jonathan Ross Show.
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Robots Live! - Chase Leisure Centre, Huntington
The recently crowned Robot Wars' champions Apollo will be fighting it out live in Cannock among many of the stars of the BBC2's hit returning show.
Joining Apollo will be other famous faces from the new and old series of Robot Wars, including; TR2, Eruption, Gabriel and Behemoth.
They will all be battling to be crowned the Robots Live! champion.
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Llangollen Food Festival - The Llangollen Pavillion
Meet local traders and sample their fine food and drink at the quaint Llangollen Food Festival.
Every kind of food and drink that you can think of will be exhibiting there, from fruit liquors to organic meat and fish.
There will also be a host of cooking demonstrations and talks from local traders.
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Birmingham Oktoberfest - Cannon Hill Park, South Birmingham
Grab your lederhosen and stein to enjoy the atmosphere of Oktoberfest right here in Birmingham.
As well as being able to enjoy authentic beer and cuisine, there will also be live music and entertainment to evoke the lively spirit the festival is known for.
For more information, click here
9 to 5 the Musical - Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Celebrating 80 years of musical theatre in the West Midlands, South Staffs Musical Theatre Company is proud to present 9 to 5 the Musical at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
A huge Broadway and UK hit, the show features Dolly Parton's Oscar, Tony and Grammy Award-nominated score, including Backwoods Barbie, Change It, Shine like the Sun, I Just Might and, of course, her best-loved smash hit, 9 to 5.
For more information, click here
Rocky Horror Picture Show - New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
The world's favourite rock 'n' roll musical is back by popular demand to thrill fans this weekend at Birmingham's New Alexandra Theatre.
The show features famous musical classics including Science Fiction/Double Feature, Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet and of course, the classic floor filler The Time Warp.
For more information, click here
Willy Russel's Blood Brothers - Birmingham Hippodrome
A new production of Willy Russell's Blood Brothers will feature at Birmingham's Hippodrome this Friday.
The show was written by Russell and tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
Lyn Paul will return to the iconic role she has played many times in the West End. She was the show's final Mrs Johnstone when it closed at The Phoenix Theatre in 2012. Paul also starred in Bill Kenwright's tour of Cabaret with Will Young in 2013.
For more information, click here
Bostin' Days Live - Robin 2, Bilston
A two-day music festival and tribute to The Levellers is set to raise the roof in Wolverhampton.
Proceeds will go to Air Ambulance charities.
For more information, click here
SUNDAY
The Feeling - The Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton
English pop rockers The Feeling are set to entertain fans in Wolverhampton this weekend.
The band - known for hits such as Love It When You Call, Sewn and Fill My Little World - will play The Slade Rooms on Sunday.
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Akala - O2 Institute, Birmingham
Award-winning rapper and grime artist Akala is set to wow fans in Birmingham on Sunday to celebrate ten years of Akala.
The artist fuses punk, rap and electro with his lyrical verses to tell a variety of raw stories.
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Jason Byrne - Town Hall, Birmingham
Laugh out loud comedian Jason Byrne returns to the Midlands with his brand new show.
Byrne previously presented a mid-morning radio show on Phantom FM as well as a comedy panel show called The Byrne Ultimatum on RTÉ Two.
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My Friend Lester - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
A show telling the story of the relationship between one of the world's most famous vocalists and her favourite saxophonist comes to Theatre Severn this weekend.
My Friend Lester tells the story of the enigmatic relationship between Billie Holiday and American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist Lester Young.
For more information, click here
Willy Russel's Blood Brothers - Birmingham Hippodrome
A new production of Willy Russell's Blood Brothers will feature at Birmingham's Hippodrome this Friday.
The show was written by Russell and tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
Lyn Paul will return to the iconic role she has played many times in the West End. She was the show's final Mrs Johnstone when it closed at The Phoenix Theatre in 2012. Paul also starred in Bill Kenwright's tour of Cabaret with Will Young in 2013.
For more information, click here
Birmingham Oktoberfest - Cannon Hill Park, South Birmingham
Grab your lederhosen and stein to enjoy the atmosphere of Oktoberfest right here in Birmingham.
As well as being able to enjoy authentic beer and cuisine, there will also be live music and entertainment to evoke the lively spirit the festival is known for.
