What's on round-up: 25th September to 1st October

From theatrical productions and heritage walks, to live comedy and cathedral music, here is what is happening across the local area over the next seven days.

🎭 Theatre, Stage & Comedy

• Hadestown - Teen Edition | Lichfield Garrick
  • When: 25th September, 7.30pm, & 26th September, 2.30pm, & 7.30pm.
  • Details: Lichfield Musical Youth Theatre brings the Tony Award-winning mythic musical blending ancient Greek legend with folk and jazz to life.
• Murder Under the Big Top | Thyme Kitchen
  • When: 26th September, 6pm
  • Details: An immersive circus-themed murder mystery dinner experience paired with local food.
• Manford's Comedy Club | Burntwood Memorial Hall
  • When: 26th September, 8pm
  • Details: Enjoy a hilarious evening of stand-up featuring top circuit comedians.
• Made In Dagenham | Lichfield Garrick
  • When: 29th September, 30th September & 1st October, 7.30pm
  • Details: Walsall Operatic Society presents an uplifting feel-good musical comedy based on the true story of the 1968 Ford sewing machinists' strike.
• Jules O’Brian | The Hub at St Mary's
  • When: 30th September, 8pm
  • Details: Catch an engaging performance from the Midlands-based stand-up comic
• What Would Victoria Do? | Lichfield Garrick
  • When: 1st October, 7.45pm
  • Details: A witty and affectionate comedic performance celebrating the legacy and spirit of Victoria Wood.

🎸 Live Music & Nightlife

• Candlelit Supper Concert | St John's Church
  • When: 25th September, 7.30pm
  • Details: An atmospheric evening combining live musical performances with a candlelit supper.
• Black Beards Tea Party | Lichfield Guildhall
  • When: 25th September, 8pm
  • Details: A high-energy folk-rock band serving up sea shanties, heavy riffs, and infectious dance rhythms.
• Undercover Heroes | The Feathers
  • When: 25th September, 9pm
  • Details: Enjoy an energetic evening of live covers and rock anthems. (Free Event)
• Melrose Quartet | Lichfield Guildhall
  • When: 26th September, 7.30pm
  • Details: An acclaimed folk four-piece delivers rich vocal harmonies and lively acoustic instrumentation.
• No Limit | The Feathers
  • When: 26th September, 9pm
  • Details: A night of energetic live music performance at The Feathers. (Free Event)
• Bert Imperator | The Quill and Scholar
  • When: 27th September, 2pm
  • Details: Relax with an afternoon acoustic performance. (Free Event)
• The Stonnall Singers – The Last Rose of Summer | Trinity Methodist Church
  • When: 27th September, 3pm
  • Details: A late-afternoon choral concert celebrating the closing notes of summer.
• The Music of Luther Vandross - The Candlelight Concert | Lichfield Cathedral
  • When: 1st October, 7.30pm
  • Details: Experience the iconic soul classics of Luther Vandross performed live under the glow of candlelight inside the cathedral.

🏛️ Heritage, Talks & Exhibitions

• A Life in Letters | Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
  • When: Until 1st October
  • Details: Explore the personal correspondence and fascinating written world of Samuel Johnson in this ongoing exhibition.
• Darwin Society - Human Population | Erasmus Darwin House
  • When: 30th September, 7.30pm
  • Details: An insightful society talk exploring human population dynamics and historical impacts.
• Lunar Lecture – William Strutt FRS: A tradesman of some eminence | Erasmus Darwin House
  • When: 1st October, 7pm
  • Details: Uncover the life, innovations, and heritage of 18th-century inventor and cotton manufacturer William Strutt.

🤝 Community & Family

• Apple Day | Crossroads
  • When: 26th September, 10am – 1pm
  • Details: Celebrate the autumn harvest with community activities, pressing, and seasonal fun.

For more events, check out the Lichfield Live Events Calendar.