10 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 20 – 21 February Alexandra Theatre - Horrible Histories: The Concert For the very first time, your favourite songs and actors from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series will be appearing live (and dead!) on stage in a very special production! When William Shakespeare is asked to create the greatest show on earth, he’s no idea how much trouble he’ll get from monstrous monarchs like King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria! Things hot up when Death appears – and now Boudica and Cleopatra want to take over! Can things get any worse? Of course they can! Don’t miss this unique chance to see the amazing TV actors Richard David-Caine, Harrie Hayes, Inel Tomlinson, Ethan Lawrence and Verona Rose singing the sensational TV songs, including Charles II, Dick Turpin, The Monarchs Song and many more! www.atgtickets.com 21 February Herbert Art Gallery & Museum – Doze Under Dippy Come and experience a truly unique family experience with our Doze Under Dippy sleepovers. During the event you will snooze under the feet of a 26-foot Diplodocus, take part in a torchlit treasure hunt around the museum, get creative with arts and crafts, take on the mission to rescue dinosaurs with LEGO bricks, wind down for a short film and handle fossils, enjoy a tasty breakfast to start the day, stretch, shake, and play with dino-themed activities. www.theherbert.org 22 February Birmingham – Chinese New Year Celebrations Birmingham’s Chinese New Year Celebrations will take place Sun 22 Feb to welcome the Year of the Horse. Chinese New Year Festival shines a spotlight on the fantastic talent within our region and promises to wow audiences with both traditional and modern music, dance and theatre performances. www.birminghamhippodrome.com What’s On? Winter 2026 24 – 28 February Birmingham Hippodrome - The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical When 16-year-old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined. With newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want and a whole mythology textbook’s worth of mythical monsters on his tail, Percy must learn what it means to be a hero. The future of the world hangs in the balance as Percy and his friends embark on an epic adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat. www.birminghamhippodrome.com 25 – 28 February Belgrade Theatre – The Boy at the Back of the Class After delighting audiences across the country, the smash-hit, joyful play based on the best-selling novel is back with a celebration of friendship kindness and compassion. After learning that he has fled his own war-torn country, Ahmet’s classmates have ‘The Greatest Idea in the World’ – a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his family. An unexpected and often hilarious adventure follows, all topped off with a terrific twist. Told from a child’s perspective, balancing heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class highlights the power of good friends and courage in a world that doesn’t always make sense and reminds us that everyone needs a place to call home. www.belgrade.co.uk 8 March Royal Spa Centre - Family Concert: The Storm Whale This musical story follows the adventures of Noi, the son of a fisherman who finds a baby whale on the beach and takes it home to care for it. Based on the colourful children’s book by Benji Davies, with specially composed music by Paul Rissmann, this tale of family and unforgettable friendship is a wonderful way to introduce children to live music, with plenty of audience participation in songs and actions, and projections of images from the story. Our Family Concert is ideal for ages 3-7 but great fun for everyone! www.leamingtonmusic.org
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