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'The Ultimate Christmas Cracker Show' returns to the Midlands

Get ready to ignite your festive spirit and ditch the dull! The show that started in the heart of the West Midlands and exploded into the UK's largest show of its kind, The Ultimate Ladies Night Show, is making a triumphant and spectacular return home, bringing a high-octane celebration like no other.

Your World|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: 'The Ultimate Christmas Cracker Show' returns to the Midlands
Supporting image for story: The Red Shoes: Matthew Bourne’s award winning ballet returns to the Birmingham Hippodrome
The Red Shoes: Matthew Bourne’s award winning ballet returns to the Birmingham Hippodrome
Your World|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Authentic Brazilian dining experience is now open
Authentic Brazilian dining experience is now open
Your World|Dec 2
Supporting image for story: Mumford & Sons return to Birmingham: Setlist, tickets and timings for this week’s Utilita Arena show
Mumford & Sons return to Birmingham: Setlist, tickets and timings for this week’s Utilita Arena show
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Birmingham entertainment|Dec 2
Supporting image for story: 23 spectacular photos showing colourful costumes and big stars as comics and films celebrated at Birmingham Comic Con
23 spectacular photos showing colourful costumes and big stars as comics and films celebrated at Birmingham Comic Con
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Birmingham entertainment|Dec 1
Supporting image for story: Two West Midlands restaurants reach finals of prestigious national kebab awards
Two West Midlands restaurants reach finals of prestigious national kebab awards
Food and Drink|Dec 1
Supporting image for story: 'Try us' - Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight backs new West Midlands TV production offices
'Try us' - Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight backs new West Midlands TV production offices
Politics|Nov 22

More Birmingham entertainment stories

Supporting image for story: Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders
Your essential Christmas entertainment guide for the West Midlands - 41 events revealed, from glittering shows to panto laughs, live music and outdoor winter wonders
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Entertainment|Nov 21
Supporting image for story: Wetherspoons set to open new location in Birmingham in partnership with students union
Wetherspoons set to open new location in Birmingham in partnership with students union
Food and Drink|Nov 21
Supporting image for story: Birmingham City unveil plans for £1.2bn 'Powerhouse' stadium in huge 'statement of intent' for Birmingham and the West Midlands
Birmingham City unveil plans for £1.2bn 'Powerhouse' stadium in huge 'statement of intent' for Birmingham and the West Midlands
Birmingham|Nov 20
Supporting image for story: UK’s biggest railway modelling event returns to NEC Birmingham this weekend for 2025 showcase
UK’s biggest railway modelling event returns to NEC Birmingham this weekend for 2025 showcase
Birmingham entertainment|Nov 20
Supporting image for story: International Irish vocal sensation The Shamrocks head to Birmingham on debut tour
International Irish vocal sensation The Shamrocks head to Birmingham on debut tour
Your World|Nov 18
Supporting image for story: ‘Santa Paws’ is Coming to Town: Birmingham Dogs Home announces fundraising events calendar
‘Santa Paws’ is Coming to Town: Birmingham Dogs Home announces fundraising events calendar
Your World|Nov 18
Supporting image for story: Major UEFA sporting event to be hosted in Birmingham predicted to bring huge cash and ‘morale’ boost
Major UEFA sporting event to be hosted in Birmingham predicted to bring huge cash and ‘morale’ boost
Politics|Nov 18
Supporting image for story: Orchestra to bring light, hope and unity to Birmingham this December
Orchestra to bring light, hope and unity to Birmingham this December
Your World|Nov 17
Supporting image for story: Gary Numan at Birmingham's O2 Academy wasn’t just a nostalgia trip — it was a vivid reminder of how ahead of it's time his 1980 album was - REVIEW
Gary Numan at Birmingham's O2 Academy wasn’t just a nostalgia trip — it was a vivid reminder of how ahead of it's time his 1980 album was - REVIEW
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Your World|Nov 17
Supporting image for story: Black Sabbath’s first manager rejects Sharon Osbourne criticism of his plans to release Ozzy band's 'lost tapes'
Black Sabbath’s first manager rejects Sharon Osbourne criticism of his plans to release Ozzy band's 'lost tapes'
Birmingham entertainment|Nov 16

UK News

Supporting image for story: Kate to stage annual Christmas carol service celebrating love in all forms
Kate to stage annual Christmas carol service celebrating love in all forms
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Young ‘cautious’ over potential reintroduction of wolves and lynx in the wild
Young ‘cautious’ over potential reintroduction of wolves and lynx in the wild
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Friendly Yorkshire market town crowned Britain’s happiest place to live
Friendly Yorkshire market town crowned Britain’s happiest place to live
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Cheese-rolling, ceilidhs and crafts: Call launched for UK ‘living heritage’ list
Cheese-rolling, ceilidhs and crafts: Call launched for UK ‘living heritage’ list
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: UK Government unwilling to support Scottish industry, John Swinney claims
UK Government unwilling to support Scottish industry, John Swinney claims
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project
Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project
UK News|3 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18
Supporting image for story: Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported
Fears of another mass internet outage emerge as problems with X, ChatGPT, Bet365, Canva reported
Science & Technology|Nov 18
Supporting image for story: New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland
New tourism project digitises the sounds of Northern Ireland
Viral news|Nov 6

World News

Supporting image for story: Man charged after arrest connected to January 6 Capitol pipe bombs
Man charged after arrest connected to January 6 Capitol pipe bombs
World News|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Vatican commission opposes ordination of women as deacons
Vatican commission opposes ordination of women as deacons
World News|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Man arrested in connection with pipe bombs placed before US Capitol riot
Man arrested in connection with pipe bombs placed before US Capitol riot
World News|13 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Former EU foreign policy head quits roles amid fraud investigation
Former EU foreign policy head quits roles amid fraud investigation
World News|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first – and only – time
Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first – and only – time
World News|18 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Baby seal waddles into bar in New Zealand
Baby seal waddles into bar in New Zealand
World News|18 hours ago
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