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Birmingham show for Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.

Birmingham show for Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.

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Improvisation Level 1 & 2

Improvisation Level 1 & 2

The Blue Orange Theatre 19:30 - 21:30

EVEN MORE CHOICE FOR WALSALL FOOTBALLERS

EVEN MORE CHOICE FOR WALSALL FOOTBALLERS

Walsall Sports Centre 16:00 - 22:00

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Bodyguard creator Jed Mercurio reveals there could be four more seasons of the show following explosive finale

Bodyguard creator Jed Mercurio reveals there could be four more seasons of the show following explosive finale

Millions tuned into the finale of hit BBC One drama Bodyguard last night, and creator Jed Mercurio has hinted there could be four more seasons to come.

Tributes paid to lead singer Chas Hodges

Tributes paid to lead singer Chas Hodges

Black Country comedian Lenny Henry was among the celebrities who paid tribute to musician Chas Hodges who died at the age of 74.

Jurassic Park In Concert, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - review

Jurassic Park In Concert, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - review

Dinosaurs ruled the Earth once more yesterday as Birmingham Symphony Hall screened Steven Spielberg classic Jurassic Park with a live orchestra.

Wolves Pride postponed until 2019

Wolves Pride postponed until 2019

Wolves Pride has been cancelled just three weeks before it was due to take place.

EastEnders’ Samantha Womack to star in new show Girl on the Train at Wolverhampton Grand

EastEnders’ Samantha Womack to star in new show Girl on the Train at Wolverhampton Grand

Former EastEnders star Samantha Womack is heading to Wolverhampton as the lead role in a gripping thriller visiting the Grand Theatre next year.

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Music

Shania Twain, Arena Birmingham - review and pictures

Shania Twain, Arena Birmingham - review and pictures

She’s renowned for her strong vocals, beauty and catchy tunes - and last night Canadian Queen of Country Pop gave fans everything they could have hoped for and more at her stunning Birmingham show.

Halestorm, O2 Academy, Birmingham - review and pictures

Halestorm, O2 Academy, Birmingham - review and pictures

'We’re all freaks Birmingham!’

Hozier to play Birmingham

Hozier to play Birmingham

Award-winning singer/songwriter Hozier is coming to Birmingham.

Birmingham show for Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.

Birmingham show for Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.

Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. has hit fans with a double announcement - a special two-disc deluxe edition of his latest album Young Adult and a tour which hits Birmingham next month.

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Dining Out

Food review: The Seven Stars, Brocton, Stafford

Food review: The Seven Stars, Brocton, Stafford

Gorgeous grub along with a sprinkling of glitz and glamour down your local? Lisa Harrison has found a place that’s shooting for the stars. . .

Food review: Amantia, Bennetts Hill, Birmingham – 4/5 stars

Food review: Amantia, Bennetts Hill, Birmingham – 4/5 stars

Serving up traditional Spanish food in stylish surroundings, Amantia is just the spot for a romantic meal, James Driver-Fisher finds out more. . .

Food review: The Grill Inn, Drayton Manor Park, near Tamworth, Staffs – 3/5 stars

Food review: The Grill Inn, Drayton Manor Park, near Tamworth, Staffs – 3/5 stars

After the thrills of a day at Drayton Manor Park, Emily Bridgewater takes the family for a slap-up meal at The Grill Inn. Here’s what she thought . . .

No meat, no problem! Our verdict on new pub burger

No meat, no problem! Our verdict on new pub burger

It's supposed to be the closest you can get to a 'real' burger, without being one.

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Attractions

Magic is taking over West Midland Safari Park

Magic is taking over West Midland Safari Park

Young wizards can create their own nifty wands and put their spell-casting to the test at West Midland Safari Park.

Nearly 2,500 attend Sandwell exhibition for Beano and Dandy artist

Nearly 2,500 attend Sandwell exhibition for Beano and Dandy artist

An exhibition celebrating the life of a Sandwell-born artist has attracted nearly 2,500 visitors from across the region.

Volkswagens descend on Himley Hall for festival

Volkswagens descend on Himley Hall for festival

Thousands turned out in their Volkswagen vans for a new Black Country festival.

Duchess a shining star at Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala - with pictures

Duchess a shining star at Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala - with pictures

It's full steam ahead this weekend as hundreds of train enthusiast gather for the annual Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala.

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This Week In Photos

Shania Twain, Arena Birmingham - review and pictures

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Only Fools and Horses watch sells for £28,000 in Dudley

Star Wars auction is just out of this world - with video

Biffy Clyro, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - review with pictures

Panto stars fly into Birmingham to launch Peter Pan - with pictures

Theatre & Comedy

EastEnders’ Samantha Womack to star in new show Girl on the Train at Wolverhampton Grand

EastEnders’ Samantha Womack to star in new show Girl on the Train at Wolverhampton Grand

Former EastEnders star Samantha Womack is heading to Wolverhampton as the lead role in a gripping thriller visiting the Grand Theatre next year.

Guz Khan, Tez Ilyas, Tommy Sandhu and more at Desi Central Comedy Night, Glee Club, Birmingham - review

Guz Khan, Tez Ilyas, Tommy Sandhu and more at Desi Central Comedy Night, Glee Club, Birmingham - review

Tongue-in-cheek humour and outrageously comical takes on culture made for some light-hearted relief when the Desi Central tour returned to Birmingham yesterday.

Nish Kumar to perform at Dudley Town Hall

Nish Kumar to perform at Dudley Town Hall

Nish Kumar, the host of BBC Two's The Mash Report has extended his nationwide tour into 2019 - including a Dudley date.

Cast announced for Les Misérables coming to Birmingham Hippodrome

Cast announced for Les Misérables coming to Birmingham Hippodrome

The cast has been announced for Les Misérables coming to Birmingham Hippodrome next year.

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What's On

The Beatles Tribute Band - Two Beatles Birmingham

Music & Nightlife

The Beatles Tribute Band - Two Beatles Birmingham

When? 26 Sep

Where? Bierkeller

Dracula

When? 11 Oct

Where? The Blue Orange Theatre

Dracula

When? 12 Oct

Where? The Blue Orange Theatre

Dracula

When? 13 Oct

Where? The Blue Orange Theatre

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