Solihull Arts Complex

Spring into action with music, dance and comedy performances guaranteed to help banish the winter blues, all taking place in the Studio at The Core. 

On Friday 24 January, former ELO 2 star Phil Bates returns to The Core for a very special acoustic show, with support from Tina McBain & Eamonn Galbraith. Expect smooth blues, Beatles classics, original material and iconic ELO songs.  

Step into the Bollywood Time Machine on Saturday 8 February and find yourself transported through the decades, from the groovy 60s to the hits of today! This music and dance extravaganza will pay homage to timeless melodies and legends like Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Arijit Singh and more. 

Friday 21 February sees award-winning, international touring comedian Nabil Abdulrashid join us with a riotous new stand-up show, fresh from his appearances on Live At The Apollo, Would I Lie To You and The Last Leg.  

From Friday 28 February – Sunday 2 March, Harlequinade presents Silent, But Deadly, a hilarious spoof comedy/murder mystery set in the silent film era. Director F.G. Mackintosh struggles to finish his vampire film as money is running short and his cast and crew hate each other – can Detective Valentin Dupont arrive in time to stop a murder and save the film? 

Then on Friday 14 March – Saturday 15 March, join us for West End Nights, a celebration of musical memories and dreams. Enjoy a magical selection of songs from a wide variety of musicals presented by Knowle Musical Society.  

And on Friday 21 March, don't miss the rockin' and groovin' Blues of Slide Boy Roy as Henry's Blueshouse returns to The Studio! 

There’s lots more to look forward to at The Core, including the reopening of our main theatre auditorium! View our full programme of what’s on in 2025 or call the box office on 0121 704 6962 for more information and to book tickets.