The Vamps, Staffordshire Day celebrations, Reef and more: What's on this weekend in the Midlands and Shropshire
From Staffordshire Day events, to theatre shows, festivals, comedy gigs and more, there's plenty to do this Bank Holiday from across the Midlands and Shropshire.
FRIDAY
The Vamps - Genting Arena, Birmingham
Pop icons The Vamps are heading to Birmingham.
The quintet have released three full-length studio albums and are best known for hit singles such as Somebody to You, Oh Cecilia and All Night.
Tickets start from £15.03.
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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Eastenders star Phil Daniels will appear in the twisted tale of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre.
During one of his audacious experiments trying to separate good from evil, the kind and gifted Dr Jekyll inadvertently unleashes an alternative personality of evil, known as the mysterious Mr Hyde, who wreaks havoc across London.
The production will also take place on Saturday, May 5.
Tickets start from £15.
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Katiefest 2018 - Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge
A variety of local music acts will be taking part in the annual Katiefest in Stourbridge.
Acts that will appear at the event include Eddy Morton Band, Effigy For Sleep, Giant & The Georges, Marble Search Party, Teddy Matthws Band and Esther Turner.
Tickets cost £3.
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Crazy For Gershwin - Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Enjoy Broadway glamour and toe-tapping tunes at Crazy For Gershwin.
Featuring Jacob Bradford and Danielle O'Reilly, the show will incorporate songs and dance renditions to Rhapsody in Blue, Shall We Dance, S'Wonderful and I Got Rhythm.
Tickets start from £17.50.
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Tom Stade - Oakengates Theatre, Telford
Canadian comedian Tom Stade is set to bring his brand new show I Swear to Telford's Oakengates Theatre.
The star is best known for his appearances on TV shows such as Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, The John Bishop Show and C4's Comedy Gala.
Tickets cost £18.50.
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SATURDAY
Reef, The Wildhearts and Terrorvision - Digbeth Arena
Rock icons Reef, The Wildhearts and Terrorvision will play the Birmingham leg of Britrock Must Be Destroyed.
Glastonbury group Reef formed in 1993, and are best known for songs such as Come Back Brighter, Yer Old, and Place Your Hands.
Newcastle upon Tyne quartet The Wildhearts, fronted by Ginger Wildheart, formed in 1989 and have released eight full-length studio albums.
The group are best known for songs such as Caffeine Bomb, Suckerpunch, and I Wanna Go Where the People Go.
Terrorvision formed in Keighley in 1987, before disbanding in 2001. The band reformed in 2005, and are known for songs like Pretend Best Friends, Discotheque Wreck and Alice What's the Matter.
Tickets cost £32.45.
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Staffordshire Day - Alton Towers
Alton Towers are offering visitors half price admission to celebrate Staffordshire Day.
You can take advantage of this deal by attending the attraction with a Staffordshire Knot, or even a photo or drawing of one.
Enjoy the weekend on the classic coasters at the theme park, including the brand new Wicker Man, and win some great prizes too by keeping your eyes open for the hundreds of hidden Golden Staffordshire Knots.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Famous Folk of Staffordshire - Gladstone Pottery Museum, Stoke-on-Trent
Gladstone Pottery Museum are set to celebrate Staffordshire Day by reflecting on all of the famous faces that have come from the area.
Kath Reynolds will host a talk at the attraction - from Philip Astley and his circus to Shane Meadows and his film - before you enjoy a visit to the rest of the museum.
This event is free and normal admission applies to the rest of the museum.
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VE Day Celebration - Museum of Cannock Chase, Rugeley
Now in its third year, the popular VE Day Celebration returns to the Museum of Cannock Chase.
The event includes Lindy hop lessons, the Henderson big band, arts and crafts, Dig for Victory corner, wartime choir, rationed food and more.
This event is free to attend.
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Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope - Stafford Gatehouse Theatre
The much-acclaimed Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope is coming to Stafford's Gatehouse Theatre.
The tale explores the global notoriety of the Surrey writer - from times spent in his Chelsea flat, to entertaining audiences in 1990s New York.
Tickets cost £15.
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Vaisakhi Celebration - The New Art Gallery, Walsall
Come and celebrate the birth of Khalsa and Harvest time in Punjab at Walsall's New Art Gallery.
Visitors will be able to enjoy live music and traditional performances, as well as learning the importance of the Sikh holiday.
This event is free to attend.
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Soul and Motown Party with The Love Supremes - Oakengates Theatre, Telford
Put your dancing shoes on for a soul and motown party at Telford's Oakengates Theatre.
The Love Supremes will be performing a variety of classic motown hits, with support from Tanya.
Tickets cost £12.
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The Wind in the Willows - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
The Wind in the Willows is set to delight theatre fans of all ages in Shrewsbury.
The cast features the likes of Rufus Hound, Simon Lipkin, Neil McDermott, Craig Mather, Denise Welch and Gary Wilmot
Telling the tale of anthropomorphised animals in Edwardian England, the classic story will be retold by Oscar-winning screenwriter and creator of Downton Abbey, Julian Fellowes.
Tickets start from £10.
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SUNDAY
We Are Scientists - O2 Institute 3, Birmingham
Ahead of the release of new album Megaplex, We Are Scientists are set to play Birmingham's O2 Institute 3.
The New York duo formed in 1999 and are best known for singles such as After Hours, Rules Don't Stop, It's a Hit and Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt.
Tickets cost £18.15.
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Apparition - Robin 2, Bilston
Symphonic metal band Apparition host a day of female-fronted metal to celebrate the release of their third album The Awakening.
The quintet will be joined by Winter In Eden, Serpentyne, Control The Storm, Alice In Wonderland and The Loved and Lost.
The event will also be hosted by DJ;s Beerman and Tayla Dickinson.
Tickets cost £12.50 in advance and £15 on the door.
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Staffordshire Day - Alton Towers
Alton Towers are offering visitors half price admission to celebrate Staffordshire Day.
You can take advantage of this deal by attending the attraction with a Staffordshire Knot, or even a photo or drawing of one.
Enjoy the weekend on the classic coasters at the theme park, including the brand new Wicker Man, and win some great prizes too by keeping your eyes open for the hundreds of hidden Golden Staffordshire Knots.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Vintage Fair - National Memorial Arboretum, Burton Upon Trent
Enjoy classic tunes, dance workshops and vintage stalls this weekend at National Memorial Arboretum's Vintage Fair.
Visitors can also enjoy vintage hairstyling, and the ever-popular Curly Magpie Vintage and Handmade Market.
The fair will also take place on Monday, May 7.
This event is free to attend.
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Joe Boden and The Remnant Kings - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
Former Bellowhead lead singer Joe Boden will appear at Shrewsbury's Theatre Seven with his new band The Remnant Kings.
The group features the likes of former Bellowhead band mates Sam Sweeney and Paul Sartin, Leveret's Rob Harbron, as well as Ben Nicholls and Richard Warren of King of The South Seas.
Tickets cost £21.50.
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MONDAY
Danny Bryant - Robin 2, Bilston
Blues soloist Danny Bryant is bringing his Revelation tour to Bilston's Robin 2.
The tour comes in support of his tour-titled fourth studio album, which was released last month.
Tickets cost £15 in advance and £17 on the door.
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NF: Perception World Tour - O2 Institute 2, Birmingham
Due to popular demand, NF's Perception World Tour has been upgraded to o2 Institute 2.
The soloist will also be supported by Nightly.
Tickets start from £12.50.
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Staffordshire Day - Alton Towers
Alton Towers are offering visitors half price admission to celebrate Staffordshire Day.
You can take advantage of this deal by attending the attraction with a Staffordshire Knot, or even a photo or drawing of one.
Enjoy the weekend on the classic coasters at the theme park, including the brand new Wicker Man, and win some great prizes too by keeping your eyes open for the hundreds of hidden Golden Staffordshire Knots.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Caravan Grand Prix - Hednesford Hills Raceway
The annual Caravan Grand Prix returns to Hednesford Hills Raceway.
The event will also feature the Caravan Destruction Derby, Bangers Gold Rush Events 3 and 2.0 Hot Rods Midland Championship.
Tickets start from £7.
