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		<title>Risque Carr in gags on Jackson</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/27/risque-carr-in-gags-on-jackson/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/06/27/risque-carr-in-gags-on-jackson/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:05:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Leggett</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Quick-fire comedian Jimmy Carr returned to Wolverhampton's Civic Hall for the fourth time in just seven months - and once more kept a packed audience laughing for hours.]]></description>
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		<title>Rock and laugh with Lennny</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/05/12/rock-and-laugh-with-lennny/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/05/12/rock-and-laugh-with-lennny/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 10:38:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Harvey</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Rock with Laughter is back at the NEC this Christmas with a new face at the helm, TV favourite Lenny Henry.]]></description>
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		<title>Gervais bringing Science to Brum</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/05/10/gervais-bringing-science-to-brum/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/05/10/gervais-bringing-science-to-brum/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 10:18:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Harvey</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Multi-talented superstar comedian Ricky Gervais will bring his new show, called Science, to Birmingham NIA Academy later this year.]]></description>
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		<title>Civic and Wulfrun set for year-round giggles</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/14/civic-and-wulfrun-set-for-year-round-giggles/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/04/14/civic-and-wulfrun-set-for-year-round-giggles/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[al murray]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[chris addison]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[dave spikey]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[rob brydon]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[stewart lee]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Wolverhampton Civic and Wulfrun Halls are gearing up for a laughter-packed 2009 as they announce a dazzling comedy line up for the months ahead. Check out who's on in our gallery.]]></description>
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		<title>Kane coming back to Wolverhampton</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/03/25/kane-coming-back-to-wolverhampton/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Fresh-faced comedian Russell Kane, one of the most hotly tipped acts at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival and host of BBC Radio 2's Out To Lunch, is making a welcome return to Wolverhampton after a packed-out show last month. ]]></description>
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		<title>Comics turn back clock to Sunday school days</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/03/04/comics-turn-back-clock-to-sunday-school-days/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/03/04/comics-turn-back-clock-to-sunday-school-days/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Walters</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Two comedians who star in their own TV and radio shows have revealed the secret of their success – they first honed their talents at a Wolverhampton Sunday School.]]></description>
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		<title>Dodd is Dud-lay crowd&#8217;s darling</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/03/02/dodd-is-dud-lay-crowds-darling/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/03/02/dodd-is-dud-lay-crowds-darling/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:25:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Harvey</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[More than 1,000 faithful fans were tickled pink by Ken Dodd's latest epic performance in  Dudley.]]></description>
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		<title>McIntyre laughing all the way to NIA</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/02/12/69177/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:54:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Harvey</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Described as the "comedy sensation of 2008",  Michael McIntyre sets out on his first ever UK arena tour this year and will be calling in at Birmingham’s NIA on Friday, October 9, 2009.]]></description>
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		<title>Eddie gets Stripped for action</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/01/30/eddie-gets-stripped-for-action/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/01/30/eddie-gets-stripped-for-action/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:50:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Harvey</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Comedian Eddie Izzard is taking his record-breaking Stripped show on the road for a UK tour which takes in Birmingham's NIA later this year.]]></description>
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		<title>Russell&#8217;s Brand of humour still wins</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/01/24/russells-brand-of-humour-still-wins/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/01/24/russells-brand-of-humour-still-wins/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 11:06:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Leggett</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[walsall]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On the back of 'Manuelgate', there had to be a good reason for missing Jonathan Ross's BBC comeback last night. And Russell Brand's Scandalous tour date at the Birmingham NIA was it.]]></description>
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		<title>Rob and Ross to bring Grand laughs</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/01/02/rob-and-ross-to-bring-grand-laughs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2009/01/02/rob-and-ross-to-bring-grand-laughs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:29:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Walters</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon and comedian Ross Noble are among the stellar line-up which has been revealed for Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre this year.]]></description>
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		<title>Fans left tickled by Ken&#8217;s long show</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/12/15/fans-left-tickled-by-kens-long-show/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/12/15/fans-left-tickled-by-kens-long-show/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:32:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Walters</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Veteran comedian Ken Dodd pulled off another of his legendary marathon shows before a packed Civic Hall in Wolverhampton.]]></description>
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		<title>Ken Dodd and fans at the Civic</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/12/15/ken-dodd-and-fans-at-the-civic/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/12/15/ken-dodd-and-fans-at-the-civic/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:03:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Walters</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Pictures of Ken Dodd and his fans at Wolverhampton's Civic Hall.]]></description>
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		<title>Carr makes it three for the Civic</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/11/27/carr-makes-it-three-for-the-civic/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/11/27/carr-makes-it-three-for-the-civic/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:55:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Harvey</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Wolverhampton just can't seem to get enough of Jimmy Carr. On the eve of two sold-out shows at the Civic Hall on Friday and Saturday a third date has been announced for next June.]]></description>
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		<title>Russell Brand in second NIA date</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/11/26/russell-brand-in-second-nia-date/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/11/26/russell-brand-in-second-nia-date/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Harvey</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Controversial comic Russell Brand has announced a second date at Birmingham's NIA due to phenomenal demand.]]></description>
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		<title>Carr in town for two-date show</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/11/18/carr-in-town-for-two-date-show/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/11/18/carr-in-town-for-two-date-show/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lara Page</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[To mark Jimmy Carr's forthcoming appearance at the Civic as part of his Joke Technician tour, we've unearthed 10 of his most chuckle-worthy, if slightly controversial, gags.]]></description>
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		<title>Back to black for film star Walters</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/11/14/back-to-black-for-film-star-walters/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/11/14/back-to-black-for-film-star-walters/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:59:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Leggett</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[She may be a Bafta-winning star but Julie Walters is Black Country through and through - and she's proud of it.]]></description>
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		<title>Delight as Rich Hall&#8217;s Otis returns</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/11/10/delight-as-rich-halls-otis-returns/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/11/10/delight-as-rich-halls-otis-returns/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:24:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Leggett</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Fans of American funnyman Rich Hall were treated to a special night of nostalgia and comedy at Wolverhampton's Wulfrun Hall.]]></description>
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		<title>Ken Dodd to bring happiness to Civic</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/11/03/ken-dodd-to-bring-happiness-to-civic/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/11/03/ken-dodd-to-bring-happiness-to-civic/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:32:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Leggett</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Veteran comic Ken Dodd will be bringing his unique brand of humour to the Wolverhampton Civic Hall on December 14.]]></description>
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		<title>Lee has very big impact on fans</title>
		<link>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/10/10/lee-has-very-big-impact-on-fans/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/10/10/lee-has-very-big-impact-on-fans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:05:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Leggett</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The name of the tour is 'Big' and Lee Evans brings big laughs on a big stage.]]></description>
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