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March 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Black Country thespians step into the Oscar-winning shoes of Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Coleman for Oldbury Rep's production of The Father

Black Country thespians step into the Oscar-winning shoes of Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Coleman for Oldbury Rep's production of The Father

March 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Stafford’s Gatehouse Theatre awarded ‘Advanced’ sustainability rating for Sleeping Beauty

Stafford’s Gatehouse Theatre awarded ‘Advanced’ sustainability rating for Sleeping Beauty

March 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Black Country comedian believes human performance beats AI

Black Country comedian believes human performance beats AI

February 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: Midlands Heroes: Dudley boy Sir Lenny Henry is 'Still at Large'

Midlands Heroes: Dudley boy Sir Lenny Henry is 'Still at Large'

February 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth theatre’s latest company prepares for its first performance

Bridgnorth theatre’s latest company prepares for its first performance

February 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: We speak with Jason Donovan ahead of Wolverhampton show about the hits, being famous as a young man and Doin' Fine nowadays

We speak with Jason Donovan ahead of Wolverhampton show about the hits, being famous as a young man and Doin' Fine nowadays

February 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: Review: The Hound of the Baskervilles at the New Vic

Review: The Hound of the Baskervilles at the New Vic

Supporting image for story: Young stars from Rooftop Studios set to rock The Crown Wharf Theatre

Young stars from Rooftop Studios set to rock The Crown Wharf Theatre

February 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'I've gone from school plays to my own show at the Grand' - Sophie Clayton talks growing up surrounded by music, performing with Gary Barlow and putting on a show in her home town

'I've gone from school plays to my own show at the Grand' - Sophie Clayton talks growing up surrounded by music, performing with Gary Barlow and putting on a show in her home town

February 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: Big night and new dawn for Black Country Championship Wrestling as it prepares for first show at new Wolverhampton venue

Big night and new dawn for Black Country Championship Wrestling as it prepares for first show at new Wolverhampton venue

Supporting image for story: Midlands Heroes: School's out for summer with comedy legend Greg Davies

Midlands Heroes: School's out for summer with comedy legend Greg Davies

February 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Review: 'The Battle at The Rep'

Review: 'The Battle at The Rep'

February 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Two West Midlands dates for hip-hop show which offers peace and Persian tea

Two West Midlands dates for hip-hop show which offers peace and Persian tea

Supporting image for story: 'The Father' at Oldbury Rep: a twisting, thought-provoking thriller

'The Father' at Oldbury Rep: a twisting, thought-provoking thriller

February 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Pure nostalgia as Fawlty Towers opens its doors at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - review

Pure nostalgia as Fawlty Towers opens its doors at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - review

Supporting image for story: Tributes to Bridgnorth’s ‘booming voice’ and community stalwart John Gordon James who has died aged 90

Tributes to Bridgnorth’s ‘booming voice’ and community stalwart John Gordon James who has died aged 90

February 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Tenth anniversary tour of Welsh classic heading to Wolverhampton

Tenth anniversary tour of Welsh classic heading to Wolverhampton

February 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: The X Factor favourite and popular comedian to star in Stourbridge hospice’s giant of a pantomime

The X Factor favourite and popular comedian to star in Stourbridge hospice’s giant of a pantomime

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Wolverhampton Literature Festival 2026 featuring Dr Hilary and Blur drummer Dave Rowntree

In pictures: Wolverhampton Literature Festival 2026 featuring Dr Hilary and Blur drummer Dave Rowntree

February 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Get ready to have the time of your life - Dirty Dancing in Concert is coming to Birmingham

Get ready to have the time of your life - Dirty Dancing in Concert is coming to Birmingham

February 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Cannock Chase Conservative council leader condemns 'railroaded' decision over Prince of Wales Theatre

Cannock Chase Conservative council leader condemns 'railroaded' decision over Prince of Wales Theatre

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Smash-hit comedy Clementine heading to Wolverhampton

Smash-hit comedy Clementine heading to Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Everybody's Talking About Jamie as show prepares to come to Wolverhampton Grand for 10th anniversary

Everybody's Talking About Jamie as show prepares to come to Wolverhampton Grand for 10th anniversary

February 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Veteran comedian Simon Evans to perform at Lichfield Garrick

Veteran comedian Simon Evans to perform at Lichfield Garrick

January 31, 2026

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Literature Festival 2026: Everything you need to know as popular event is set to return

Wolverhampton Literature Festival 2026: Everything you need to know as popular event is set to return

January 30, 2026

Supporting image for story: Theatre-goers promised night of sequins, seduction and self-discovery when Burlesque The Musical hits Wolverhampton theatre

Theatre-goers promised night of sequins, seduction and self-discovery when Burlesque The Musical hits Wolverhampton theatre

January 29, 2026

Supporting image for story: From Corrie to Easy Street: Claire Sweeney joins cast of Annie as legendary musical prepares to come to Wolverhampton Grand

From Corrie to Easy Street: Claire Sweeney joins cast of Annie as legendary musical prepares to come to Wolverhampton Grand

Supporting image for story: Diary of a Wimpy Kid musical adaptation heads to Rugeley

Diary of a Wimpy Kid musical adaptation heads to Rugeley

January 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Dudley comic Sir Lenny Henry ready to return to stand-up with exclusive performance at major music and comedy festival

Dudley comic Sir Lenny Henry ready to return to stand-up with exclusive performance at major music and comedy festival

Supporting image for story: Strictly Live Tour 2026 launches in Birmingham tonight - here's a sneak peek at the action fans will see on stage at Utilita Arena

Strictly Live Tour 2026 launches in Birmingham tonight - here's a sneak peek at the action fans will see on stage at Utilita Arena

Supporting image for story: TV legends and stage stars join cast ready to bring story of courage, love and a good pie to Wolverhampton theatre

TV legends and stage stars join cast ready to bring story of courage, love and a good pie to Wolverhampton theatre

January 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: Over 60 young performers attend Wicked workshop with West End star

Over 60 young performers attend Wicked workshop with West End star

Supporting image for story: The Strictly Come Dancing tour 2026 is on its way to Birmingham - here’s what to expect from the Utilita Arena Show including ticket information

The Strictly Come Dancing tour 2026 is on its way to Birmingham - here’s what to expect from the Utilita Arena Show including ticket information

January 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: Review: It’s a SIX star review for SIX at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre!

Review: It’s a SIX star review for SIX at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre!

January 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Brace yourselves' as cheeky adult pantomime is set to bring laughs to Lichfield and Wolverhampton

'Brace yourselves' as cheeky adult pantomime is set to bring laughs to Lichfield and Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Snow White promises magic and giggles at Brierley Hill Civic Hall

Snow White promises magic and giggles at Brierley Hill Civic Hall

January 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: The best show bar Nun! Bridgnorth theatre group gets ready for Sister Act - how to get your tickets

The best show bar Nun! Bridgnorth theatre group gets ready for Sister Act - how to get your tickets

January 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: We catch up with comedy legend Ruby Wax ahead of her visit to the West Midlands and Shropshire with her Absolutely Famous tour and talk about I'm a Celeb and Donald Trump

We catch up with comedy legend Ruby Wax ahead of her visit to the West Midlands and Shropshire with her Absolutely Famous tour and talk about I'm a Celeb and Donald Trump

January 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Three bears spotted on Sainsbury’s car park in Perton - it must be panto time!

Three bears spotted on Sainsbury’s car park in Perton - it must be panto time!

January 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Janet Jackson Superbowl controversy story comes to Wolverhampton

Janet Jackson Superbowl controversy story comes to Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Cartoon Circus Live - half term family fun

Cartoon Circus Live - half term family fun

January 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: A new surreal comedy with music pits writer PL Travers against her own creation, Mary Poppins

A new surreal comedy with music pits writer PL Travers against her own creation, Mary Poppins

Supporting image for story: John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play visits Wolverhampton

John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play visits Wolverhampton

January 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Watch: Vivid costumes and fun show planned as Aldridge Youth Theatre ready to put on Dick Whittington panto

Watch: Vivid costumes and fun show planned as Aldridge Youth Theatre ready to put on Dick Whittington panto

January 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Comedian Frank Skinner's meteoric rise from Tipton Pie Factory - from £20 a night to a £20 million chat show

Comedian Frank Skinner's meteoric rise from Tipton Pie Factory - from £20 a night to a £20 million chat show

December 24, 2025

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

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

December 23, 2025

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

December 22, 2025

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

Robin Hood panto heads to Dormston Mill Theatre in January

December 20, 2025

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

December 19, 2025

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