Based on the awesome book by Michael Rosen the Little Angel Theatre brings this thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production.

Visit www.oldreptheatre.co.uk

Perhaps the world’s foremost communicator of all things scientific will take you on a dazzling journey through space and time.

Visit www.thsh.co.uk

With 500 exhibitors on show this is a cracking chance to view the latest trends and unseen products in self-build, from kitchens to gardens and everything in-between.

Visit www.granddesignslive.com

A story of strikes, fights, dinner ladies and commies. Pickets, placards, friendship, love, history, dreams and above all remembering. In a show that involves a wee bit of audience participation this is part theatre, stand up and a bit of activism.

Visit www.macarts.co.uk

One of the most important and influential bands ever are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year with an awesome worldwide tour that pops into the Midlands this month. Original and best.

Visit www.thecopperrooms.com

The inspirational British businesswoman Jo Malone, founder of Jo Malone London and Jo Loves will be speaking about her book My Story (Simon & Schuster) at Town Hall this month.

Jo Malone’s story will be of particular interest to those who know and love her much admired beauty and fashion products and those who are interested in hearing how she was able to create a global business from humble beginnings. Jo left school at fifteen and hit upon her idea for a creative business when she was working in Belgravia. She opened her first shop in 1994, went into Bergdorf Goodman in 1998 and, in 1999, sold out to Estée Lauder while continuing as its creative director.

Jo Malone will be in conversation at Town Hall on Sunday 16 October at 2.30pm.

Visit www.thsh.co.uk

An amazing tribute to the ultimate boy bands, featuring all the huge hits from Take That… Back For Good, Could It Be Magic, Everything Changes & more.

Visit www.nailcotehall.co.uk

The girls became one of the most symbolic British pop groups of the 1990s, achieving five No. 1 singles and two multi-platinum albums in the process. Now on their first UK tour in over 15 years, supporting their latest album, Red Flag.

Visit www.o2academybirmingham.co.uk

Eight chefs, eight dishes, one winner…you decide.

This year the Eden Collection of hotels is celebrating the best of British and revelling in all that is unique about their top chefs at this black tie dinner. Comprising of eight courses paired with Champagne and wines, cooked by the eight Eden head chefs this promises to be a real treat. At the end of the night everyone votes for their favourite dish and one of the chefs will be crowned the victor, before dancing the night away!

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Run by Writing West Midlands, the festival is firmly established as the region’s biggest writing event. With a full programme more than 80 writers taking part including the Waterstones Children’s Laureate, Chris Riddell and famed Brummie poet Benjamin Zephaniah.

Visit www.birminghamliteraturefestival.org