Thursday, May 8

The Barron Knights, Palace Theatre, Redditch. Tickets from 65203.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Tickets from 0121 780 3333.

Hollywood and Broadway - The Musicals in Concert, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Until May 10. Tickets from 0870 607 7533.

Taming of the Shrew, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford. Various dates in May. Tickets from 0870 609 1110.

Brand, Swan Theatre, Stratford. Various dates in May. Tickets from 0870 609 1110.

Camille, Festival Theatre, Malvern. Until May 10. Tickets from 01684 8892277.

Ragamuffin, Main House, Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Until May 10. Tickets from 0121 236 4455.

Friday, May 9

Birmingham Jazz: Soweto Kinch Quartet, Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham. Tickets from 0121 440 3838.

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra: Friday Night at the Movies, Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Tickets from 0121 780 3333.

Darwin in Malibu, The Door, Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Until May 31. Tickets from 0121 236 4455.

Saturday, May 10

Redditch Welsh Society: The Aber Valley Male Voice Choir, Palace Theatre, Redditch. Tickets from 65203.

Flute recital by Sir James Galway, Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Tickets from 0121 780 3333.

The Great British Jazz Band, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Tickets from 01905 611427.

The Magnificent Musicals starring Sally Ann Triplett, Forum Theatre, Malvern. Tickets from 01684 892277.

Sunday, May 11

The English Philharmonic Orchestra: The Dambuster Prom, Palace Theatre, Redditch. Tickets from 65203.

Stephen Triffitt celebrates Sinatra with The Nelson Riddle Orchestra , Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Tickets from 0870 607 7533.

Worcestershire Youth Music Gala Concert, Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Tickets from 0121 780 3333.

Monday, May 12

The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Tickets from 0121 780 3333.

Tuesday, May 13

Barber Celebrity Concert: Venice Baroque Orchestra, The Barber Institute, Edgbaston. Tickets from 0121 414 7333.

Animal Farm, Main House, Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Until May 24. Tickets from 0121 236 4455.

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Tickets from 0121 780 3333.

English Touring Opera: Die Fledermaus, Warwicks Arts Centre, Coventry. Also May 15 and May 16. Tickets from 02 7652 4524.

Measure for Measure, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford. Various dates in May. Tickets from 0870 609 1110.

Ridgeriders, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Tickets from 01905 611427.

Wednesday, May 14

Tribute to the Greatest Stars of the Music Hall, Palace Theatre, Redditch. Tickets from 65203.

English Touring Opera: Aridne on Naxos, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry. Also May 17. Tickets from 024 7652 4524.

Midge Ure, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Tickets from 01905 611427.