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There’s plenty happening across the West Midlands this month, from a much-loved comedy at Birmingham Hippodrome and classical ballet to Jane McDonald’s huge arena show and one of the city’s biggest history events. Find out what’s coming up in our latest What’s On guide.

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00:00Let's start your what's on guide at the NEC where Autumn Fair brings together the retail
00:05industry for a major event covering home, gift, garden and fashion. The organisers say more than
00:11800 brands will be represented across the show with around 13,000 buyers expected.
00:17At Birmingham Hippodrome, Mrs Doubtfather Musical continues its UK and Ireland tour.
00:23The production is based on the story made famous by the film,
00:27following out of work actor Daniel as he creates the alter ego of a Scottish nanny
00:33in an attempt to remain close to his children after a divorce.
00:36The stage version combines comedy, music and choreography and the Birmingham run continues
00:42through September. And there's also Birmingham Royal Ballet's Swan Lake also at the Hippodrome.
00:48The production tells the familiar story of Prince Seacred and a debt set to Tchaikovsky's score.
00:54The Hippodrome lists performances from late September into October, including an audio
01:00described performance. It's a chance to see the best known works in the classical ballet
01:06repertoire performed by Birmingham's own internationally recognised company.
01:11The beloved entertainer Jane MacDonald brings her living the dream tour to Utilita Arena Birmingham.
01:17The singer and television presenter is touring in support of a new album of the same name,
01:23with the project drawing on her interest in country music. The Birmingham date forms part of a wider UK tour,
01:30giving audiences a chance to see the performer in one of the city's largest indoor venues.
01:35The tour follows the release of her 11th studio album, which was recorded in Nashville.
01:41There's also an opportunity to explore Birmingham's past during Birmingham Heritage Week.
01:45It's organised by Birmingham Museums Trust and the programme includes tours, walks, exhibitions, talks,
01:52and other activities right across the city. Among the events listed are tours of historic buildings
01:59and industrial sites, heritage walks in areas including Digmoth and the Jewelry Quarter,
02:04and opportunities to explore locations that are not usually open in the same way. The programme runs across
02:1010 days and includes events in different parts of the city. It also includes free events, family
02:16activities and tours, with listings searchable by area and category. And finally, Dance takes the centre
02:24stage at the Alexandra, where Lord of the Dance's 30th anniversary arrives as part of its UK tour.
02:31The production marks 30 years of the show. Can you believe it's been that long? With Irish dance,
02:38music, theatrical staging and updated technology promised. The Birmingham engagement runs from late
02:44September into early October, with performances right across the week. And that's your what's on.
02:51There's loads to get up to and whatever you decide to do, do make sure you do have a lovely
02:56time.
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