To mark the centenary of Armistice Day this special exhibition profiles artworks made by soldiers from the 19th century to the present day and reveals intimate glimpses of their lives – from the heroic to the mundane.

Visit www.comptonverney.org.uk

Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international best-selling novel, this haunting tale of friendship which spans cultures and continents, follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption.

Visit www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

This seven-day festival will treat audiences to more than 60 inspiring events exploring art, science and the spaces between. This year’s theme of Stop Start! prompts a diverse programme exploring time, movement, migration, behaviours, life, death and much more.

Visit www.artsandsciencefestival.co.uk

A special evening with the founder and lead singer of alternative rock band Suede and one of the most iconic musicians of the 90’s as he discusses his evocative memoir of his childhood and early life, Coal Black Morning.

Visit www.thsh.co.uk

Simply the biggest and best dog show in the world! More than 22,000 canines will take part – with the ultimate prize being the title of Best in Show!

Visit www.crufts.org.uk

A tribute to Dire Straits like no other before. Prepare to be captivated by the authentic sounds of one of the most successful rock bands of all time. Performing classic hits such as Money for Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, Sultans of Swing and So Far Away drawn from six platinum albums.

Visit www.atgtickets.com/birmingham

Verdi’s epic opera is told through a rousing score that includes the instantly familiar Overture popularised through its use in classic film scores and advertisements. This new production is conducted by Laureate Carlo Rizzi.

Visit www.birminghamhippodrome.com

The world’s best athletes are back in Birmingham! With just limited tickets still up for grabs you can come and see more than 400 athletes from 150 countries competing to become champions.

Visit www.theticketfactory.com

In an attempt to prevent the fiercely independent duchess from marrying the man she loves, her corrupt brothers go on a disturbing quest to destroy her. A revenge tragedy that’s remarkable for its inventive and grotesque violence, yet also full of dark humour.

Visit www.rsc.org.uk

This weekend, Qatar Airways and Birmingham Airport are bringing a luxury experiential activity to Birmingham. From 9am to 7pm visitors at The Mailbox shopping centre will have the chance to enjoy the world’s best Business Class seat. The event will take place at Birmingham’s premium shopping centre to celebrate the second anniversary of the start of Qatar Airways’ flights from Birmingham in 2016.

As part of the experience, visitors will be attended by Qatar Airways hosts and will be able to sit back and relax, enjoying the comfort of Qatar Airways state of the art 787 Dreamliner seat. From reclining in the luxurious lie-flat bed to using the top-class amenities such as Bose noise cancelling headsets and Castello Monte Vibiano Vecchio toiletries, to enjoying the extensive inflight entertainment system Oryx One, offering more than 4,000 options. With a wealth of different menus and dining choices, visitors will also be able to taste the exotic and exquisite food available on board.

This will also be the opportunity to enter a competition to win a luxury holiday to Doha including return flights in Business class and three nights stay at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in partnership with Qatar Tourism Authority. The trip will offer the perfect chance to visit the dynamic city of Doha, taking in its stunning and constantly developing skyline and unique culture.

Qatar Airways offers a daily flight from Birmingham airport to Doha. From Doha’s Hamad International Airport, Birmingham passengers flying with Qatar Airways can connect to more than 150 destinations, including Tokyo, Sydney, Auckland, Bangkok and Beijing.