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Interactive murder mystery experience at Weston Park

Piston launch debut album in hometown Cannock gig

The Sherlocks speak ahead of album release and Birmingham shows

Johnny Lloyd to play Stafford and Birmingham

Doreen's got her hands full as Birmingham Hippodrome panto launched

Frank Skinner, Barbara Nice, Lost Voice Guy and more: Funny Things Festival returns to Wolverhampton

Black Country Museum asks residents to come forward with Dudley's Civic Restaurant memories

Contemporary artist returns to Wolverhampton in new exhibition

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The Blue Orange Theatre 19:00 - 20:45

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Acting Level One (Early Bird)

The Blue Orange Theatre 19:00 - 20:45

Acting, Devising and Performance

Acting, Devising and Performance

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Fans flock to Birmingham for 'first class' Peaky Blinders festival - with PICTURES

Fans flock to Birmingham for 'first class' Peaky Blinders festival - with PICTURES

By order of the Peaky Blinders! Hundreds of fans of the hit BBC show turned out in their flat caps and flapper dresses to Birmingham for the first day of the hotly-anticipated Legitimate Peaky Blinders Festival.

'I know how it’s going to end': Peaky Blinders writer reveals series won't run past WWII

'I know how it’s going to end': Peaky Blinders writer reveals series won't run past WWII

It is six years since Cillian Murphy rode onto our screens astride a huge black horse, casting a brooding stare around the bleak cobbled streets.

Magical fun at Midlands Game Fair - with pictures

Magical fun at Midlands Game Fair - with pictures

It was the stuff of fairy tales for young visitors at Midland Game Fair who had an extra special treat when a 'unicorn' turned up to at this year's event held at Weston Park.

Ariana brings Grande performance to Arena Birmingham - review with pictures

Ariana brings Grande performance to Arena Birmingham - review with pictures

From her perfect lyrics to the fabulous choreography, Ariana Grande dazzled audiences at Arena Birmingham with her fun, sexy and feminist performance.

Cirque Du Soleil bringing new show Crystal to Birmingham

Cirque Du Soleil bringing new show Crystal to Birmingham

Cirque Du Soleil is skating into Birmingham with a new show next year.

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Music

Piston launch debut album in hometown Cannock gig

Piston launch debut album in hometown Cannock gig

Cannock rockers Piston released their debut, self-titled album on Friday, launching it with a hometown show at The Station and then doing a signing event for fans at HMV Wolverhampton the next day. To mark the release, local historian, journalist and writer Richard Pursehouse gives a more intimate look at these events through the eyes of somebody who has watched them grow from their early beginnings.

The Sherlocks speak ahead of album release and Birmingham shows

The Sherlocks speak ahead of album release and Birmingham shows

Indie rockers The Sherlocks are returning to Birmingham for two appearances to mark the release of their second album.

Johnny Lloyd to play Stafford and Birmingham

Johnny Lloyd to play Stafford and Birmingham

Rocker Johnny Lloyd will be playing in Stafford to promote his debut solo album.

Machine Head to bring anniversary tour to Birmingham

Machine Head to bring anniversary tour to Birmingham

Acclaimed metal band Machine Head will bring their 25th anniversary tour to Birmingham next year.

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Dining Out

Food review: Pasta could not be bettered at Il Michaelangelo

Food review: Pasta could not be bettered at Il Michaelangelo

If there is a better combination than pasta and fresh seafood, I’ve yet to try it – and if there is a restaurant in the region serving such a dish better than Il Michelangelo, in Brierley Hill, I’ve yet to find it.

Cheers! Pete's epic pub crawl comes to an end after 35 years

Cheers! Pete's epic pub crawl comes to an end after 35 years

When Peter Hill finished off the dregs of his pint at the Ship and Castle on the Isle of Wight, it marked the end of a 35-year journey which has seen him visit every pub on the British Isles and the 70 islands off the coast of Great Britain.

Peaky Blinders comes to The Ivy Temple Row with limited edition cocktails

Peaky Blinders comes to The Ivy Temple Row with limited edition cocktails

By order of the Peaky Blinders, prepare to be taken back to the roaring twenties at The Ivy Temple Row this weekend.

Wolverhampton food festival celebrates 75 years of modern veganism

Wolverhampton food festival celebrates 75 years of modern veganism

A vegan festival in Wolverhampton helped to celebrate 75 years since modern veganism was born.

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Attractions

Interactive murder mystery experience at Weston Park

Interactive murder mystery experience at Weston Park

Aspiring detectives are being invited to an interactive murder mystery experience at a Shropshire country house.

Black Country Museum asks residents to come forward with Dudley's Civic Restaurant memories

Black Country Museum asks residents to come forward with Dudley's Civic Restaurant memories

The Black Country Museum is appealing to residents for their memories of Dudley's Civic Restaurant for their ambitious new development project Forging Ahead.

Contemporary artist returns to Wolverhampton in new exhibition

Contemporary artist returns to Wolverhampton in new exhibition

A leading contemporary artist is preparing to present a new exhibition.

Alton Towers reveals new scare attractions set to open at this year’s Scarefest

Alton Towers reveals new scare attractions set to open at this year’s Scarefest

Alton Towers has revealed details of new mazes coming to this year's Scarefest.

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This Week In Photos

'I hope other companies will sit up and take not': Birmingham Royal Ballet's A Brief Nostalgia coming to Hippodrome as part of new scheme

Thousands enjoy Blast of a fundraiser at Compton Care run - with pictures

Magical fun at Midlands Game Fair - with pictures

Hozier brings intimate show to Birmingham's Symphony Hall - in pictures

Belles join in vintage fun at Brierley Hill market - with pictures

Ariana brings Grande performance to Arena Birmingham - review with pictures

Theatre & Comedy

Doreen's got her hands full as Birmingham Hippodrome panto launched

Doreen's got her hands full as Birmingham Hippodrome panto launched

The festive season has kicked off early at Birmingham Hippodrome as the star-studded cast officially launched this year’s pantomime.

Frank Skinner, Barbara Nice, Lost Voice Guy and more: Funny Things Festival returns to Wolverhampton

Frank Skinner, Barbara Nice, Lost Voice Guy and more: Funny Things Festival returns to Wolverhampton

The full line-up has been announced for Wolverhampton’s very own festival celebrating Black Country humour.

'I hope other companies will sit up and take not': Birmingham Royal Ballet's A Brief Nostalgia coming to Hippodrome as part of new scheme

'I hope other companies will sit up and take not': Birmingham Royal Ballet's A Brief Nostalgia coming to Hippodrome as part of new scheme

Saudade is a Portuguese word, pronounced ‘sowdadjay’, for which there is no direct English translation. Google offers the word ‘missing’, but that doesn’t come close to describing the bittersweet emotions it conjures up.

Henning Wehn coming to Brierley Hill Civic Hall

Henning Wehn coming to Brierley Hill Civic Hall

TV comic Henning Wehn is to appear on stage in Brierley Hill early next year.

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What's On

Yoga

When? 19 Sep

Where? The Blue Orange Theatre

Youth Theatre

When? 21 Sep

Where? The Blue Orange Theatre

Youth Theatre

When? 21 Sep

Where? The Blue Orange Theatre

Youth Theatre

When? 21 Sep

Where? The Blue Orange Theatre

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