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Real life Fiddler on the Roof spotted in Birmingham - as the award winning musical wows audiences

Amazing footage shows a real life fiddler on the roof in Birmingham while the Olivier award-winning musical plays at The Alexandra Theatre

Supporting image for story: Real life Fiddler on the Roof spotted in Birmingham - as the award winning musical wows audiences

Supporting image for story: The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review

The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review

Supporting image for story: Robin Hood panto heads to Dormston Mill Theatre in January

Robin Hood panto heads to Dormston Mill Theatre in January

Supporting image for story: 'There's no place like Walsall!' Walsall Arena celebrates 'biggest panto to date' as more than 8,000 attend Wizard of Oz spectacular

'There's no place like Walsall!' Walsall Arena celebrates 'biggest panto to date' as more than 8,000 attend Wizard of Oz spectacular

Supporting image for story: Review: Stafford Gatehouse Theatre's panto Sleeping Beauty is a fantastic barrel of laughs

Review: Stafford Gatehouse Theatre's panto Sleeping Beauty is a fantastic barrel of laughs

Supporting image for story: Review: Cinderella at Lichfield Garrick has 'something for all'

Review: Cinderella at Lichfield Garrick has 'something for all'

Supporting image for story: 30 amazing photos showing the behind-the-scenes magic of Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's panto

30 amazing photos showing the behind-the-scenes magic of Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's panto

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Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton theatre ready to get in the Steps as Faye Tozer joins the cast of Mean Girls The Musical

Wolverhampton theatre ready to get in the Steps as Faye Tozer joins the cast of Mean Girls The Musical

Supporting image for story: Review: Wizard production is magical treat for all

Review: Wizard production is magical treat for all

Supporting image for story: ‘It’s not Christmas without panto’: Steps star Faye Tozer and fashion expert Gok Wan give us the lowdown on the Birmingham Hippodrome festive showstopper

‘It’s not Christmas without panto’: Steps star Faye Tozer and fashion expert Gok Wan give us the lowdown on the Birmingham Hippodrome festive showstopper

Supporting image for story: ‘I love Birmingham’: Christopher Biggins heaps praise on the West Midlands has he returns to perform in panto for the first time in 50 years

‘I love Birmingham’: Christopher Biggins heaps praise on the West Midlands has he returns to perform in panto for the first time in 50 years

Supporting image for story: Stars of global hit series The Next Step dance into Wolverhampton

Stars of global hit series The Next Step dance into Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: From Netherton to Oz: The Link Academy presents the The Wiz

From Netherton to Oz: The Link Academy presents the The Wiz

Supporting image for story: Gnosall Comedy Festival 2026 lineup revealed

Gnosall Comedy Festival 2026 lineup revealed

Supporting image for story: ‘I’m bringing my dance show MÁM - inspired the gaelic language and Irish landscape - to Birmingham Hippodrome, here’s what audiences can expect

‘I’m bringing my dance show MÁM - inspired the gaelic language and Irish landscape - to Birmingham Hippodrome, here’s what audiences can expect

Supporting image for story: Snooze or You’ll Lose! Sleeping Beauty panto at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - a Christmas cracker with FIVE STARS!

Snooze or You’ll Lose! Sleeping Beauty panto at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - a Christmas cracker with FIVE STARS!

Supporting image for story: From feast to fun: January 2026 pantomime and entertainment hits Brierley Hill Civic

From feast to fun: January 2026 pantomime and entertainment hits Brierley Hill Civic

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Supporting image for story: Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day

Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

Supporting image for story: NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation

NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation

Supporting image for story: Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says

Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says

Supporting image for story: ‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say

‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say

Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display

In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display

Viral News

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

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Supporting image for story: Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period

Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Supporting image for story: Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting

Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting

Supporting image for story: Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting

Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting

Supporting image for story: At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan

At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan

Supporting image for story: Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security

Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security