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Alexandra Burke still queen of the night as The Bodyguard comes to Birmingham - review with pictures

Alexandra Burke still queen of the night as The Bodyguard comes to Birmingham - review with pictures

Pop princess Alexandra Burke was once again outstanding in the stage musical adaptation of the Oscar-nominated film The Bodyguard in Birmingham.

Birmingham | Last updated: 15 hours ago

Birmingham Old Rep announces 2020 Christmas show

Birmingham Old Rep announces 2020 Christmas show

Birmingham | Last updated: Jan 22, 2020

Lichfield ready for night of comedy

Lichfield ready for night of comedy

Lichfield | Last updated: Jan 22, 2020

Public speaking workshops to take place at Wolverhampton Grand

Public speaking workshops to take place at Wolverhampton Grand

Wolverhampton | Last updated: Jan 22, 2020

Birmingham Hippodrome puts young people centre stage in new musicals

Birmingham Hippodrome puts young people centre stage in new musicals

Birmingham | Last updated: Jan 22, 2020

'It’s simply a brilliant play': The History Boys cast talk ahead of Wolverhampton Grand shows

'It’s simply a brilliant play': The History Boys cast talk ahead of Wolverhampton Grand shows

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Jan 21, 2020

Timeless comedy from I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue at Wolverhampton Grand - review

Timeless comedy from I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue at Wolverhampton Grand - review

Wolverhampton | Last updated: Jan 21, 2020

Rapunzel makes her way down her tower in Halesowen panto

Rapunzel makes her way down her tower in Halesowen panto

Halesowen | Last updated: Jan 21, 2020

Theatre bosses welcome relaxed shows partnership

Theatre bosses welcome relaxed shows partnership

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Jan 21, 2020

Nottingham comes to Sedgley for pantomime show

Nottingham comes to Sedgley for pantomime show

Sedgley | Last updated: Jan 21, 2020

Dom Joly: Why travel helps TV star keep his finger on the trigger

Dom Joly: Why travel helps TV star keep his finger on the trigger

Entertainment | Last updated: Jan 18, 2020

Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Jan 17, 2020

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre releases first-look images of rehearsals for in-house production The History Boys - in pictures

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre releases first-look images of rehearsals for in-house production The History Boys - in pictures

Wolverhampton | Last updated: Jan 16, 2020

Blindboy to bring live tour to Birmingham

Blindboy to bring live tour to Birmingham

Birmingham | Last updated: Jan 16, 2020

'It’s really a tongue in cheek look at my life': Nick Helm talks ahead of Bilston and Wrexham shows

'It’s really a tongue in cheek look at my life': Nick Helm talks ahead of Bilston and Wrexham shows

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Jan 16, 2020

Samantha Womack joins cast of Dial M For Murder in Birmingham

Samantha Womack joins cast of Dial M For Murder in Birmingham

Wolverhampton | Last updated: Jan 16, 2020

'I'm quite chirpy at the moment. Life is good': Mark Steel talks ahead of Midlands and Shropshire shows

'I'm quite chirpy at the moment. Life is good': Mark Steel talks ahead of Midlands and Shropshire shows

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Jan 15, 2020

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