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July 4, 2019

Supporting image for story: Soap star Ian Reddington to appear in Stafford Gatehouse panto

Soap star Ian Reddington to appear in Stafford Gatehouse panto

July 3, 2019

Supporting image for story: West End hit SIX coming to Birmingham

West End hit SIX coming to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: The Merchant of Venice, Stafford Festival Shakespeare, Stafford Castle - review with pictures

The Merchant of Venice, Stafford Festival Shakespeare, Stafford Castle - review with pictures

July 1, 2019

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Jeremy a box office attraction

Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Jeremy a box office attraction

Supporting image for story: Deadtown, Birmingham REP - review with pictures

Deadtown, Birmingham REP - review with pictures

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Hippodrome welcomes two new trustees

Birmingham Hippodrome welcomes two new trustees

June 29, 2019

Supporting image for story: Ambitious remodelling for Birmingham REP to mark 50th anniversary

Ambitious remodelling for Birmingham REP to mark 50th anniversary

June 28, 2019

Supporting image for story: Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

June 27, 2019

Supporting image for story: Isobel in final 20 for role in Nativity! The Musical at Wolverhampton Grand

Isobel in final 20 for role in Nativity! The Musical at Wolverhampton Grand

Supporting image for story: 'Drag Race UK is going to be so amazing': RuPaul's Drag Race star Nina West talks ahead of #DXP19 tour coming to Birmingham

'Drag Race UK is going to be so amazing': RuPaul's Drag Race star Nina West talks ahead of #DXP19 tour coming to Birmingham

June 26, 2019

Supporting image for story: So emotional: The Bodyguard heads to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

So emotional: The Bodyguard heads to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

June 24, 2019

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Cleaning up on theatre nostalgia

Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Cleaning up on theatre nostalgia

Supporting image for story: Dita Von Teese to bring new show to Birmingham

Dita Von Teese to bring new show to Birmingham

June 21, 2019

Supporting image for story: Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

June 15, 2019

Supporting image for story: Aaron James joins cast of Dick Whittington at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Aaron James joins cast of Dick Whittington at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Supporting image for story: John Partridge to star in Cabaret at Wolverhampton Grand

John Partridge to star in Cabaret at Wolverhampton Grand

June 14, 2019

Supporting image for story: Derren Brown, Sandi Toksvig, Boeing-Boeing and more: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announces new season

Derren Brown, Sandi Toksvig, Boeing-Boeing and more: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announces new season

Supporting image for story: Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

June 12, 2019

Supporting image for story: Cast announced for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Birmingham Hippodrome

Cast announced for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Birmingham Hippodrome

June 11, 2019

Supporting image for story: Pupils brush up on the bard for Stafford Festival Shakespeare

Pupils brush up on the bard for Stafford Festival Shakespeare

June 9, 2019

Supporting image for story: Stories of the Midlands armed forces community shared in new play

Stories of the Midlands armed forces community shared in new play

June 8, 2019

Supporting image for story: Puss in Boots a ballet for children, Northern Ballet, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - review

Puss in Boots a ballet for children, Northern Ballet, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - review

Supporting image for story: Youth theatre must find new home or face closure

Youth theatre must find new home or face closure

Supporting image for story: Central Youth Theatre fighting for its future in Wolverhampton

Central Youth Theatre fighting for its future in Wolverhampton

June 7, 2019

Supporting image for story: Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

June 6, 2019

Supporting image for story: Star names pull together for Curtains at Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre

Star names pull together for Curtains at Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre

Supporting image for story: Young performers meet musical theatre stars

Young performers meet musical theatre stars

Supporting image for story: Theatre fans can explore Birmingham REP in open day event

Theatre fans can explore Birmingham REP in open day event

Supporting image for story: Jim Jefferies to bring new tour to Birmingham

Jim Jefferies to bring new tour to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Choreographer Didy Veldman talks ahead of [Un]leashed show Sense of Time in Birmingham

Choreographer Didy Veldman talks ahead of [Un]leashed show Sense of Time in Birmingham

June 4, 2019

Supporting image for story: TV's Alice Roberts to tell of her wonderland of discoveries about the past

TV's Alice Roberts to tell of her wonderland of discoveries about the past

June 3, 2019

Supporting image for story: Jennlee Shallow to join Alexandra Burke in Bodyguard role at Wolverhampton Grand

Jennlee Shallow to join Alexandra Burke in Bodyguard role at Wolverhampton Grand

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Flying the flag for coronation

Wolverhampton Grand at 125: Flying the flag for coronation

Supporting image for story: David Walliams' Grandpa’s Great Escape stage show coming to Birmingham

David Walliams' Grandpa’s Great Escape stage show coming to Birmingham

June 1, 2019

Supporting image for story: Cast of Calendar Girls plant special flowers at Birmingham’s Winterbourne House and Gardens

Cast of Calendar Girls plant special flowers at Birmingham’s Winterbourne House and Gardens

May 31, 2019

Supporting image for story: It’s The Final Countdown for Rock of Ages at Wolverhampton Grand

It’s The Final Countdown for Rock of Ages at Wolverhampton Grand

Supporting image for story: Venice Preserved, Swan Theatre, Stratford - review

Venice Preserved, Swan Theatre, Stratford - review

Supporting image for story: Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

May 30, 2019

Supporting image for story: Captain Corelli's Mandolin, Birmingham REP - review with pictures

Captain Corelli's Mandolin, Birmingham REP - review with pictures

Supporting image for story: The Office US star Creed Bratton to bring new show to Birmingham

The Office US star Creed Bratton to bring new show to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Shakespeare brought to life in historic Manor House

Shakespeare brought to life in historic Manor House

May 29, 2019

Supporting image for story: Bring Your Own Baby Comedy show coming to Birmingham

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy show coming to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Calendar Girls The Musical, Birmingham Hippodrome - review with pictures

Calendar Girls The Musical, Birmingham Hippodrome - review with pictures

Supporting image for story: Nigel Slater's memories of growing up in Wolverhampton to tour UK stages

Nigel Slater's memories of growing up in Wolverhampton to tour UK stages

May 28, 2019

Supporting image for story: Exclusive performances of West End show heading to Wolverhampton Grand

Exclusive performances of West End show heading to Wolverhampton Grand

May 27, 2019

Supporting image for story: Hundreds audition for a part in Nativity! The Musical in Wolverhampton

Hundreds audition for a part in Nativity! The Musical in Wolverhampton

May 25, 2019

Supporting image for story: Young drama stars from Wolverhampton to take to the London stage

Young drama stars from Wolverhampton to take to the London stage

May 24, 2019

Supporting image for story: Cast announced for The Rocky Horror Show coming to Wolverhampton

Cast announced for The Rocky Horror Show coming to Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Bill Bailey, Arena Birmingham - review

Bill Bailey, Arena Birmingham - review

Supporting image for story: Curtain-up on Orwell classic at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Curtain-up on Orwell classic at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

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