This critically-acclaimed festival returns with another celebration of ‘film’ in all its forms, crossing over into music and the arts. Expect the usual boundary-defying cinematic fun and games in venues across Birmingham.

For a full schedule visit www.flatpackfestival.org.uk

Puccini’s opera is one of his most popular with ravishing music and a heart-breaking story of a loving geisha deserted by a callous American husband. A cracking cast conducted by acclaimed Royal Opera music director Antonio Pappano.

Visit www.macarts.co.uk

What could be better than treating everyone’s favourite person to a delicious tea surrounded by some of the most fascinating and beautifully landscaped gardens in the country? Finger sandwiches, scones, cakes and your lovely mum. Perfect.

Visit www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk

Celebrating its 21st anniversary, the Circus takes to the road with its latest incarnation featuring an amazing amalgamation of bizarre, brave and beautiful acts, all woven into an Alice in Horrorland type story. Age advisory 16+ as this contains some nudity, bad language and is not suitable for children.

Visit www.atgtickets.com/birmingham

Put on your Western wear and get ready for a ‘Honkin Tonkin’ good time! Sue Lowry perfectly captures the velvet country voice of a record-breaking recording artist who spent 251 weeks in the Country Music Album charts. Pure country magic!

Visit www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk

Possibly the most talked about return to music by an artist in decades! Millions of album sales, top 10 hits galore and multi-platinum across the globe, Craig David is back and selling out headline tours in seconds.

Visit www.theticketfactory.com

Returning with his second album, Back From The Edge encompasses Arthur’s experiences over the past few years and reflects his true, honest self.

Visit www.o2academybirmingham.co.uk

The perfect first experience of Shakespeare for anyone aged eight years and over. Includes a fully interactive introduction to the world of the play. Fun, fantasy and sorcery collide in this gripping story of how love and reconciliation can conquer fear and control.

Visit www.rsc.org.uk

Don’t miss this evening of sophisticated entertainment celebrating the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Private Dancer, Steamy Windows, Proud Mary and so many more cracking anthems to enjoy.

Starring Tasita d’Mour

Visit www.thejamhouse.com

Ever wondered what it’s like to sing live at Symphony Hall with the full CBSO? Now’s your chance to find out in this one-off performance of Mendelssohn’s Elijah, written especially for Birmingham in 1846. Conducted by Simon Halsey CBE.

Visit www.thsh.co.uk