Glorious! The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins
A theatrical production tells the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the famously unconventional opera singer.
Home · Events in Royal Sutton Coldfield This Week
You can find a range of community-focused gatherings in Royal Sutton Coldfield this week, from casual family sessions held at local halls to live music performances featuring regional artists performing in intimate spaces such as The Old Fire Station. These events reflect the town's steady rhythm, neither hurried nor quiet, but full of small moments worth marking on your calendar. Activities are designed for participation rather than passive observation: shared storytelling evenings hosted by residents with decades-long ties to the area; guided creative workshops at Sutton Coldfield Library involving local craft traditions like basket weaving and printmaking; comedy nights held in village halls that draw from everyday experiences rooted in Midlands life.
This week offers a chance to step into spaces where conversation, connection, and civic engagement matter. You might meet neighbours over tea at an open-access gathering on Lower Queen Street, discover emerging talent through cask ale evenings hosted by local pubs like The Oak & Thistle, or pause mid-week with something quietly engaging, perhaps attending the Heritage Trail’s new seasonal audio walk that references 18th-century records from Sutton Coldfield Parish Registers. There is no grand spectacle here; just genuine moments shaped by character: thoughtful, grounded.
You can see what's happening across Royal Sutton Coldfield this week in full, times and venues listed below.
A theatrical production tells the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the famously unconventional opera singer.
Sharonjit Sidhu leads a meditation session at Mere Green Community Centre on April 30.
The Luna Duo, a seasoned two-piece band, performs at Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern in Birmingham.
BJCE performs upstairs at The Good Intent, with a request to purchase a drink.