Solihull Arts Complex

Supercharge your summer with unmissable music, spectacular cinema and fun for the whole family at The Core this July! Here’s what’s coming up…

For fans of Bollywood music, Lata & Asha: Purane Gaane… Side A | Side B comes to The Core Theatre on Sunday 5 July. Go on a musical journey honouring the legacy of singers Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.

Celebrate Frida Kahlo’s 119th birthday on Monday 6 July with Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo. Uncover the true story of Kahlo’s rebellious and passionate life in this cinematic documentary.

Next up in our National Theatre Live programme is NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses, screening on Wednesday 8 July and Wednesday 29 July.

Step back in time and rediscover the soundtrack of a generation on Thursday 16 July with The Ragdolls, a sensational tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

Remembering the genius of David Hockney, enjoy a special screening of Exhibition On Screen: David Hockney at The Royal Academy of Arts on Tuesday 21 July. Experience two of his exhibitions and hear from the artist himself in this unmissable documentary.

Travel back to a decade of iconic superstars and unforgettable anthems with Let’s Rock the 70s on Thursday 23 July. Expect hits from legends like David Bowie, Elton John, Queen and more in this electrifying live show! Then, The Ultimate Mod Revue will feature the very best of sing-along Mod hits on Friday 24 July.

Make the summer holidays spectacular on Saturday 25 July with a fantastic outdoor show in Brueton Park – The Sword in the Stone. This magical show about friendship and courage will be fun for the whole family!

Continuing with the legacy of The Searchers, lead vocalist and guitarist Spencer James presents The Searchers Experience on Sunday 26 July – a show that recreates the magic from a band which successfully spanned five decades.

Experience the greatest prehistoric show on Earth with Dinosaur Adventure Live on Tuesday 28 July. This awe-inspiring interactive performance will be an unforgettable Jurassic experience for everyone to enjoy.

Part of our ‘Summer Solidays’ programme of activities for children and families at The Core, animated film GOAT is showing on Wednesday 29 July. A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to play roarball alongside the fiercest and fastest animals in the world.

Also on Wednesday 29 July, Hong Kong Cinema continues with animated fantasy drama film Another World. A spirit guide helps those in the afterlife navigate their souls towards reincarnation in this Cantonese language film with English subtitles.

'Get Back' to the swinging 60s with The Upbeat Beatles on Thursday 30 July! Finally, on Friday 31 July, enjoy the timeless songs of Billie Holiday with Lady Sings The Blues, presented in partnership with Birmingham Jazz and Blues Festival.

View the full programme here.