Chrissy Symmons catches up with the region’s best unsigned acts and meets the musical stars of tomorrow – this week it’s Viva La Revolution from Halesowen, Shrewsbury’s Andy Lowe and Stafford-based Carnypig. 

Our am dram guru Alison Norton casts her expert eye over the shows that you should be looking out for this week.

Stand-up comic Chris Addison is best known for his lecture-style shows. He played Ollie in the BBC2 satire The Thick of It. He is a University of Birmingham graduate and appears at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre on November 16.

Halloween is on its way and this weekend you can find some creepy events to keep you entertained.

Our am dram guru Alison Norton casts her expert eye over the shows that you should be looking out for – including a couple of Gilbert and Sullivan productions, a “jolly hockey sticks” comedy, a night of West End hits, a thriller and Arthur Miller’s  classic drama The Crucible.

Staffordshire funnyman Dave Gorman brings his latest stand-up show to Shrewsbury tonight and Stafford on Monday.

Our am dram guru Alison Norton takes a look at upcoming productions in Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Telford and Sutton Coldfield.

As you put the long summer nights behind you, cheer yourself up with a trip to the theatre.

Ryan Jarvis bagged a stunner and missed a penalty as Walsall edged past Shrewsbury in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy at the Banks’s Stadium.

Walsall midfielder Adam Chambers today warned the Saddlers not to underestimate Shrewsbury if they want to avoid being the Shrews’ next cup scalp.