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Nicky takes flight just like ‘Evil Queen’ Linda Lusardi

Express & Star video journalist Nicky Butler proves she has a head for heights as she finds out how the Evil Queen, played by Linda Lusardi, flies through the air and over the audience on her magic broomstick during Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.


Snow White has plenty of strings to her bow

Linda Lusardi, Sam Kane, the Grumbleweeds, Niki Evans and the seven Dwarfs have been grabbing all the headline at this year’s hugely successful pantomime at Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre.


Grease is definitely still the word

It’s one of the greatest musicals of all time and we just can’t seem to get enough.


Lewis family receive the best Christmas present

They work on Christmas Day so they can bring pressies in for their favourite animals.


Season’s Greetings offers big star cast

One frustrated housewife, a seductive stranger, two eccentric uncles and a mechanical monkey make up this festive treat.


Museum’s nostalgic trip through historic advertising

A special illustrated talk at Walsall Museum explored the eye-catching posters and marketing material created by local firm the Walsall Lithographic Co for well-known firms and businesses across the country.


Cirque Eloize show off their breathtaking tricks

One of the world’s most acclaimed urban circus companies has arrived in Birmingham as part of a two week stay in the City.


Pets compete to be top dogs at Midland Counties Canine Show

Thousands of pets are competing to be the top dogs at a canine championship show in Staffordshire this weekend.


Basil Brush prepares for Cinderella appearance

Basil Brush is one of the stars of Cinderella at the Birmingham Hippodrome over the festive season.


One-handed guitarist hitting all the right notes

Singer songwriter Sam Draisey from Codsall is hitting all the right notes after self-releasing his first album. A terrific feat for Sam who has one hand.

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