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October 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: A Celtic Christmas UK tour comes to Staffordshire

A Celtic Christmas UK tour comes to Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Ghostly goings on for Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton in 2:22 A Ghost Story at Birmingham Alex

Ghostly goings on for Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton in 2:22 A Ghost Story at Birmingham Alex

Supporting image for story: Coronation Street star entertains fans in talk as part of Bewdley arts festival

Coronation Street star entertains fans in talk as part of Bewdley arts festival

October 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Smethwick comic still amazed about 'surreal' award - but Ryan Lewis not resting on his laurels as he looks to become pioneer for the Midlands

Smethwick comic still amazed about 'surreal' award - but Ryan Lewis not resting on his laurels as he looks to become pioneer for the Midlands

October 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Review: Black Tie Ball at the New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Review: Black Tie Ball at the New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-under-Lyme

October 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Beverley Knight to bring big hits and theatre favourites to Wolverhampton at big home town gig at end of national tour

Beverley Knight to bring big hits and theatre favourites to Wolverhampton at big home town gig at end of national tour

October 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sandwell comic named as winner of major award at Birmingham Comedy Festival

Sandwell comic named as winner of major award at Birmingham Comedy Festival

October 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Strictly Alert: 'Strictly The Professionals UK Tour' is back - coming to Birmingham

Strictly Alert: 'Strictly The Professionals UK Tour' is back - coming to Birmingham

September 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mamma Mia! Wolverhampton Grand Theatre to host timeless Abba musical classic - here's when

Mamma Mia! Wolverhampton Grand Theatre to host timeless Abba musical classic - here's when

Supporting image for story: Sips & Giggles – Birmingham’s new comedy night launches in Moseley

Sips & Giggles – Birmingham’s new comedy night launches in Moseley

September 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: We go behind the scenes at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for an exciting look at the 2025 panto rehearsals

We go behind the scenes at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for an exciting look at the 2025 panto rehearsals

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Heroes by Gérald Sibleyras Translated by Tom Stoppard heading to Oldbury Rep

Heroes by Gérald Sibleyras Translated by Tom Stoppard heading to Oldbury Rep

September 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Adam Garcia stars in the title role in 'The Bodyguard' at the Birmingham Alex

Adam Garcia stars in the title role in 'The Bodyguard' at the Birmingham Alex

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Coming up in October at the Civic, Brierley Hill

Coming up in October at the Civic, Brierley Hill

September 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: New 'whodunnit' debuts in Wollaston

New 'whodunnit' debuts in Wollaston

September 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Cowboy hats and curtain calls': Calamity Jane rides into Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre and it's a triumph!

'Cowboy hats and curtain calls': Calamity Jane rides into Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre and it's a triumph!

September 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: New generation of dancers bring the traditions of Riverdance to a new audience in night of colour and music at Birmingham theatre

New generation of dancers bring the traditions of Riverdance to a new audience in night of colour and music at Birmingham theatre

September 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Charitable foundation boosts theatre's travel fund for schools so children can enjoy 'the magic of theatre'

Charitable foundation boosts theatre's travel fund for schools so children can enjoy 'the magic of theatre'

September 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre: Drag Race winner and top TV impressionist lead celebrity line up for panto Sleeping Beauty

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre: Drag Race winner and top TV impressionist lead celebrity line up for panto Sleeping Beauty

August 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: 13 joyfully creative pictures from Birmingham Weekender featuring music, dance and theatre

13 joyfully creative pictures from Birmingham Weekender featuring music, dance and theatre

August 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Keelan Wright launches debut UK theatre tour blending food, fun and famous faces

Keelan Wright launches debut UK theatre tour blending food, fun and famous faces

Supporting image for story: 'I watched one of Netflix's most popular programmes be filmed live - here is what I thought'

'I watched one of Netflix's most popular programmes be filmed live - here is what I thought'

August 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'This isn't over' - Cannock Chase Theatre Trust issues new statement after report rules it can not run Prince of Wales Theatre

'This isn't over' - Cannock Chase Theatre Trust issues new statement after report rules it can not run Prince of Wales Theatre

August 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Autumn entertainment at the Civic, Brierley Hill: Comedy, live acts and the return of Martin Kemp

Autumn entertainment at the Civic, Brierley Hill: Comedy, live acts and the return of Martin Kemp

August 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Come Together for a night to celebrate the music of the greatest band of our lives!

Come Together for a night to celebrate the music of the greatest band of our lives!

August 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire talent takes centre stage in spectacular ‘Believe!’ show at The Regent Theatre

Staffordshire talent takes centre stage in spectacular ‘Believe!’ show at The Regent Theatre

August 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Grand Theatre takes centre stage with award-winning marketing campaign

Grand Theatre takes centre stage with award-winning marketing campaign

August 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton, Sandwell & Dudley comedy acts nominated for major Birmingham Comedy Festival award

Wolverhampton, Sandwell & Dudley comedy acts nominated for major Birmingham Comedy Festival award

July 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Midlands Fringe Review - The Death of Dr Black

Midlands Fringe Review - The Death of Dr Black

Supporting image for story: Review: There’s no denying it, Prateek puts on a good show at Midlands Fringe

Review: There’s no denying it, Prateek puts on a good show at Midlands Fringe

Supporting image for story: Review: Theatrical fun at Midlands Fringe

Review: Theatrical fun at Midlands Fringe

July 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Review: Last Night at The Fringe - Looking for Wolverhampton's Latin Quarter

Review: Last Night at The Fringe - Looking for Wolverhampton's Latin Quarter

July 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: £20k donation boosts trust's hopes of taking on theatre

£20k donation boosts trust's hopes of taking on theatre

Supporting image for story: Review: Tom Allsopp performs his new show at Midlands Fringe

Review: Tom Allsopp performs his new show at Midlands Fringe

Supporting image for story: See what's coming up at Brierley Hill Civic Hall during August

See what's coming up at Brierley Hill Civic Hall during August

July 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Review: Laura Liptrot at the Midlands Fringe

Review: Laura Liptrot at the Midlands Fringe

Supporting image for story: Review: Full English by Melanie Branton

Review: Full English by Melanie Branton

Supporting image for story: Review: Corin Rhys Jones wows as Renfield in Midlands Fringe

Review: Corin Rhys Jones wows as Renfield in Midlands Fringe

Supporting image for story: Review: It's just an opinion - Stephen K Amos at the Arena Theatre

Review: It's just an opinion - Stephen K Amos at the Arena Theatre

Supporting image for story: Review: Brendan Hawthorne at the Midlands Fringe

Review: Brendan Hawthorne at the Midlands Fringe

Supporting image for story: Review: Midlands Fringe Festival - The Tanner

Review: Midlands Fringe Festival - The Tanner

Supporting image for story: Midlands Fringe organisers delighted with successful first event and already looking ahead to future

Midlands Fringe organisers delighted with successful first event and already looking ahead to future

July 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lucy Porter on menopause and 'letting herself go' in hilarious life-affirming show at Midlands Fringe Festival

Lucy Porter on menopause and 'letting herself go' in hilarious life-affirming show at Midlands Fringe Festival

July 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Big names from past and present set to bring laughs as popular comedy festival returns to Birmingham

Big names from past and present set to bring laughs as popular comedy festival returns to Birmingham

July 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Local performing arts teacher opens inclusive school to inspire Stafford’s next generation

Local performing arts teacher opens inclusive school to inspire Stafford’s next generation

July 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet Carlos Acosta CBE receives honorary degree

Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet Carlos Acosta CBE receives honorary degree

Supporting image for story: Frozen comes to life at Ellowes Hall Sports College: One of only 11 schools worldwide chosen by Disney

Frozen comes to life at Ellowes Hall Sports College: One of only 11 schools worldwide chosen by Disney

July 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'm a Black Country wench and proud': But local legend Our Trace admits to speaking with a northern twang on occasions ahead of Black Country Day - here's why

'I'm a Black Country wench and proud': But local legend Our Trace admits to speaking with a northern twang on occasions ahead of Black Country Day - here's why

July 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Black Country Day 2025: All about the huge festival and the key events to celebrate across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell

Black Country Day 2025: All about the huge festival and the key events to celebrate across Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell

July 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Strictly star Neil Jones's new dance show to premiere in Lichfield

Strictly star Neil Jones's new dance show to premiere in Lichfield

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