5 things to do in the West Midlands this weekend

NOT sure what to get up to this last weekend in January? From theatre to guided walks, there’s plenty to do in the West Midlands over the next few days.

1. Frankenstein
Date: Until February 11
Location: The Cresent Theatre, Birmingham
Nick Dear’s 2011 adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel is a thrilling, deeply disturbing gothic tale. Cast out into a hostile world, meeting cruelty wherever he goes, Frankenstein’s creature – childlike in innocence, grotesque in form – learns the ways of humans: how to ruin, how to hate, how to debase and finally, how to lie. A moving exploration of scientific responsibility and of the very nature of good and evil.

2. Positively Birmingham Walking Tours
Date: Saturday February 4
Location: Library of Birmingham
This weekend, join in on one of the city’s regular guided walks and discover the city for yourself.  Learn about the importance of the canals and the Industrial Revolution and see the impact of the Victorians visible in the buildings around us.

3. Chinese New Year
 Date: Saturday February 4
Location: Lower Precinct shopping centre, Coventry
The celebrations for the Year of the Rooster continue this weekend with a free day out suitable for all the family including lion dance performances, tasty Chinese treats, Bubble Tea from Bubble Boba, carefully crafted Chinese cards, face painting, traditional lantern decorating workshops, martial arts demonstrations and prizes to be won!

4. Swan Lake
Date: Until Monday February 6
Location: The Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent
Experience the artistry of the renowned Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet on their UK tour. With classical training and technique accompanied by a full orchestra, Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece is set to come alive with this adaptation. The play follows the tragic tale of love and betrayal as Prince Siegfried and his love for Odette who, tricked by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart and his daughter Odile, would rather die together then live apart. 

5. Potter’s Wheel Workshop 
Date: Saturday February 4
Location: Eastnor Pottery, Ledbury, Herefordshire
Ever yearned to go hands on with a potter’s wheel, or perhaps you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and seven electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance.