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Acting Level One

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

The Blue Orange Theatre 21:00 - 22:30

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Halloween 2019: Top events taking place in the Midlands and Shropshire

Halloween 2019: Top events taking place in the Midlands and Shropshire

Double, double, toil and trouble - Halloween is almost upon us.

'The show is the most fun thing I’ve ever, ever done': Joanne Clifton talks ahead of Rocky Horror role in Wolverhampton

'The show is the most fun thing I’ve ever, ever done': Joanne Clifton talks ahead of Rocky Horror role in Wolverhampton

It was inevitable that she’d fall into showbusiness. Joanne Clifton was surrounded by sequins and tiaras from the moment she was born.

Thousands take part in Great Birmingham Run despite route being shortened

Thousands take part in Great Birmingham Run despite route being shortened

A popular half-marathon was cut short over fears of a "suspicious vehicle" on a part of the route, organisers have said.

Secrets of Staffordshire Hoard set to be uncovered in new book

Secrets of Staffordshire Hoard set to be uncovered in new book

From suspected royal treasure to loot from a series of battles – experts have revealed the unheard secrets of the Staffordshire Hoard after a decade of extensive research.

WATCH: Rainbow flags fill city centre for Wolves Pride 2019

WATCH: Rainbow flags fill city centre for Wolves Pride 2019

Equality and diversity were celebrated in style on Saturday as Wolverhampton Pride returned to the city.

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Music

Art Alexakis, Sun Songs - album review

Art Alexakis, Sun Songs - album review

Everclear frontman Art Alexakis has gone solo.

Beverley Knight sings the songs of Stevie Wonder, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - review

Beverley Knight sings the songs of Stevie Wonder, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - review

The ultimate soul sister, Wolverhampton’s very own Beverley Knight, hit the ground running last night at the Birmingham Symphony Hall with a celebration of one of best-loved singer song writers of recent times, the incomparable Stevie Wonder.

Wolverhampton singing sensation Megan Reece opens wellbeing room

Wolverhampton singing sensation Megan Reece opens wellbeing room

A singing superstar from Wolverhampton has opened a unique wellbeing room at a local primary school.

Sir Cliff Richard to bring birthday tour to Birmingham

Sir Cliff Richard to bring birthday tour to Birmingham

Sir Cliff Richard is to embark on a nationwide tour to coincide with his 80th birthday - and he's coming to Birmingham

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Dining Out

Food review: Purnell’s Bistro, Birmingham - five stars

Food review: Purnell’s Bistro, Birmingham - five stars

Yummie Brummie Glynn Purnell remains head and shoulders above the rest of the competition, says food critic Andy Richardson.

We all love vindaloo – and other curry dishes

We all love vindaloo – and other curry dishes

When Keith Allen wanted something quintessentially English to reference in his 1998 World Cup song, he settled on the popular Goan curry dish of vindaloo.

National Curry Week: Local chefs share their best recipes

National Curry Week: Local chefs share their best recipes

As Britain celebrates National Curry Week, our local chefs reveal their favourite recipes.

Record crowds turn up for Stone Food and Drink Festival - with pictures

Record crowds turn up for Stone Food and Drink Festival - with pictures

Tastes from around the world were sampled by thousands of people at a Staffordshire food festival.

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Attractions

Wolverhampton's Light House cinema in urgent business appeal

Wolverhampton's Light House cinema in urgent business appeal

The Light House is reaching out to businesses to help stop the curtain coming down on the cinema after nearly 30 years in the city.

Park lifts bloomin’ marvellous title

Park lifts bloomin’ marvellous title

Hednesford Park has scooped a gold Britain in Bloom Award for the third year running at the Britain in Bloom regional awards ceremony.

Backbone of the museum: What it's like to be the face of Hartlebury Castle

Backbone of the museum: What it's like to be the face of Hartlebury Castle

Offering visitors a warm welcome and a friendly smile is all part of a day’s work for Jonathan Darby.

Get closer look at planes’ cockpits at RAF Museum Cosford weekend

Get closer look at planes’ cockpits at RAF Museum Cosford weekend

The doors to 13 aircraft will be opened during a two-day open cockpits weekend at The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford.

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This Week In Photos

Guillotines, straight jackets and demonic babies: Alice Cooper, Birmingham - review with pictures

GALLERY: An Oasis of memories as Britpop heroes celebrated at Light House exhibition

GALLERY: Terrifyingly good fun at Alton Towers' Scarefest at VIP opening

Record crowds turn up for Stone Food and Drink Festival - with pictures

From one red carpet to another for Sara

Cadbury curator’s collection goes on display to the public at Cadbury World

Theatre & Comedy

The Rocky Horror Show, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - review

The Rocky Horror Show, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - review

It's just a jump to the left, and then a few steps to Wolverhampton Grand to see a cult phenomenon in the flesh - and trust me, there's lots of it.

Gripping play raises awareness of domestic abuse

Gripping play raises awareness of domestic abuse

A hard-hitting performance has been shown to raise awareness of the forms of domestic abuse.

Former soap star takes centre stage in Cannock panto - in photos

Former soap star takes centre stage in Cannock panto - in photos

Former soap star Mark Homer takes centre stage for Cannock's festive production this year.

'The show is the most fun thing I’ve ever, ever done': Joanne Clifton talks ahead of Rocky Horror role in Wolverhampton

'The show is the most fun thing I’ve ever, ever done': Joanne Clifton talks ahead of Rocky Horror role in Wolverhampton

It was inevitable that she’d fall into showbusiness. Joanne Clifton was surrounded by sequins and tiaras from the moment she was born.

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What's On

Yoga

When? 17 Oct

Where? The Blue Orange Theatre

Jack the Ripper: The Victims (24th October - 2nd November)

Performing Arts

Jack the Ripper: The Victims (24th October - 2nd November)

When? 24 Oct

Where? The Blue Orange Theatre

Yoga

When? 24 Oct

Where? The Blue Orange Theatre

Improvisation Class

Improvisation Class

When? 24 Oct to 12 Dec

Where? The Blue Orange Theatre

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