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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