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January 5, 2019

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre at 125: The Wisdom to book Norman

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre at 125: The Wisdom to book Norman

January 4, 2019

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne, Wolverhampton Literature Festival, Tears For Fears and more: Top shows coming to the Midlands and Shropshire as we welcome 2019

Ozzy Osbourne, Wolverhampton Literature Festival, Tears For Fears and more: Top shows coming to the Midlands and Shropshire as we welcome 2019

Supporting image for story: Darren Day sails onto panto stage in Birmingham

Darren Day sails onto panto stage in Birmingham

January 3, 2019

Supporting image for story: Tiger Who Came to Tea Live, Birmingham Town Hall - review

Tiger Who Came to Tea Live, Birmingham Town Hall - review

January 2, 2019

Supporting image for story: Birmingham's LEGOLAND Discovery Centre recreates classic children's character to celebrate Town Hall show

Birmingham's LEGOLAND Discovery Centre recreates classic children's character to celebrate Town Hall show

Supporting image for story: Panto favourite Matt Slack honoured with dedicated seat at Birmingham Hippodrome

Panto favourite Matt Slack honoured with dedicated seat at Birmingham Hippodrome

January 1, 2019

Supporting image for story: "Panto is as important as Shakespeare": Wolverhampton Grand's Ian Adams shows us what it takes to transform into a pantomime dame - with VIDEO and PICTURES

"Panto is as important as Shakespeare": Wolverhampton Grand's Ian Adams shows us what it takes to transform into a pantomime dame - with VIDEO and PICTURES

Supporting image for story: University of Wolverhampton students get advice from theatre expert

University of Wolverhampton students get advice from theatre expert

December 31, 2018

Supporting image for story: Jimmy Osmond suffers stroke after Birmingham Hippodrome panto performance

Jimmy Osmond suffers stroke after Birmingham Hippodrome panto performance

Supporting image for story: Churchill speech and Chaplin’s stagecraft: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre celebrates 125 years

Churchill speech and Chaplin’s stagecraft: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre celebrates 125 years

December 29, 2018

Supporting image for story: I spent a year on Cloud Nine: Ore Oduba talks about winning Strictly Come Dancing ahead of hosting the live tour heading to Birmingham

I spent a year on Cloud Nine: Ore Oduba talks about winning Strictly Come Dancing ahead of hosting the live tour heading to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Saturday night at the Queens: The rock 'n' roll Wolverhampton ballroom

Saturday night at the Queens: The rock 'n' roll Wolverhampton ballroom

Supporting image for story: From Wolverhampton Grand to Sydney Opera House for Kinver choreographer

From Wolverhampton Grand to Sydney Opera House for Kinver choreographer

December 28, 2018

Supporting image for story: Sandi Toksvig talks ahead of Birmingham shows

Sandi Toksvig talks ahead of Birmingham shows

Supporting image for story: Julian Clary talks ahead of Midlands and Shropshire shows

Julian Clary talks ahead of Midlands and Shropshire shows

Supporting image for story: The 1975, Frank Turner, Snow Patrol and more: Top shows coming to the Midlands and Shropshire in January

The 1975, Frank Turner, Snow Patrol and more: Top shows coming to the Midlands and Shropshire in January

December 27, 2018

Supporting image for story: Doreen Tipton is living the dream on stage in Wolverhampton Grand panto - with VIDEO and PICTURES

Doreen Tipton is living the dream on stage in Wolverhampton Grand panto - with VIDEO and PICTURES

December 22, 2018

Supporting image for story: Grand Arena Youth Theatre perform accessible performance in Wolverhampton

Grand Arena Youth Theatre perform accessible performance in Wolverhampton

December 21, 2018

Supporting image for story: Winter wonderland of seasonal shows in the Midlands and Shropshire

Winter wonderland of seasonal shows in the Midlands and Shropshire

December 20, 2018

Supporting image for story: Stourbridge date for comedian Matt Forde

Stourbridge date for comedian Matt Forde

December 15, 2018

Supporting image for story: Debbie McGee talks about her role in the Wolverhampton Grand's panto Sleeping Beauty

Debbie McGee talks about her role in the Wolverhampton Grand's panto Sleeping Beauty

December 14, 2018

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

Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

Supporting image for story: Our am dram ‘star’ this week is Spotlight Youth Productions

Our am dram ‘star’ this week is Spotlight Youth Productions

December 12, 2018

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's 2019 season announced for 125th anniversary celebrations

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's 2019 season announced for 125th anniversary celebrations

December 10, 2018

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Hippodrome announces 2019/2020 panto

Birmingham Hippodrome announces 2019/2020 panto

Supporting image for story: Walsall rising star to perform in Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet at Birmingham Hippodrome

Walsall rising star to perform in Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet at Birmingham Hippodrome

December 9, 2018

Supporting image for story: Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of War of The Worlds, Resorts World Arena, Birmingham - review

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of War of The Worlds, Resorts World Arena, Birmingham - review

Supporting image for story: Sleeping Beauty, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre panto - review and pictures

Sleeping Beauty, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre panto - review and pictures

December 8, 2018

Supporting image for story: I’m Hooked on playing baddies: We chat to Jimmy Osmond ahead of his appearance in Birmingham Hippodrome's panto Peter Pan

I’m Hooked on playing baddies: We chat to Jimmy Osmond ahead of his appearance in Birmingham Hippodrome's panto Peter Pan

December 7, 2018

Supporting image for story: Ben Elton to bring first tour in 10 years to Birmingham

Ben Elton to bring first tour in 10 years to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: David O'Doherty, Town Hall, Birmingham - review

David O'Doherty, Town Hall, Birmingham - review

Supporting image for story: We chat to the stars of Birmingham Hippodrome's The Nutcracker

We chat to the stars of Birmingham Hippodrome's The Nutcracker

Supporting image for story: Am dram star of the week is Liam Hewitt, who's playing The Artful Dodger in Starstruck Theatre Company’s production of Oliver! in Sedgley

Am dram star of the week is Liam Hewitt, who's playing The Artful Dodger in Starstruck Theatre Company’s production of Oliver! in Sedgley

December 6, 2018

Supporting image for story: 'Save Dudley Hippodrome': Campaigners in final plea ahead of crunch meeting

'Save Dudley Hippodrome': Campaigners in final plea ahead of crunch meeting

Supporting image for story: 'Oh yes it is!' - Our list of the big pantos in the West Midlands and Shropshire

'Oh yes it is!' - Our list of the big pantos in the West Midlands and Shropshire

December 5, 2018

Supporting image for story: Birmingham's Dragpunk to host Christmas show in city

Birmingham's Dragpunk to host Christmas show in city

Supporting image for story: RuPaul's Drag Race star Adore Delano to bring new headline tour to Birmingham

RuPaul's Drag Race star Adore Delano to bring new headline tour to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: New chair takes to the stage at Birmingham Hippodrome

New chair takes to the stage at Birmingham Hippodrome

Supporting image for story: Benidorm Live, The Alexandra, Birmingham - review with pictures

Benidorm Live, The Alexandra, Birmingham - review with pictures

Supporting image for story: Grand Theatre lodges plans for pop-up venue at ex-Post Office site

Grand Theatre lodges plans for pop-up venue at ex-Post Office site

December 4, 2018

Supporting image for story: Home Alone In Concert, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - review

Home Alone In Concert, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - review

Supporting image for story: Family-friendly fun heralds the season in Wolverhampton

Family-friendly fun heralds the season in Wolverhampton

December 1, 2018

Supporting image for story: We chat to David Essex and Martine McCutcheon ahead of Elf: A Christmas Spectacular in Birmingham

We chat to David Essex and Martine McCutcheon ahead of Elf: A Christmas Spectacular in Birmingham

November 30, 2018

Supporting image for story: New celebratory season announced at Birmingham Hippodrome for its 120th anniversary

New celebratory season announced at Birmingham Hippodrome for its 120th anniversary

Supporting image for story: Rehearsals begin for Wolverhampton Grand panto - in pictures

Rehearsals begin for Wolverhampton Grand panto - in pictures

Supporting image for story: Benidorm Live arrives at The Alexandra in Birmingham

Benidorm Live arrives at The Alexandra in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Theatres stage 'relaxed' performances of pantomimes in Wolverhampton, Telford and Birmingham

Theatres stage 'relaxed' performances of pantomimes in Wolverhampton, Telford and Birmingham

Supporting image for story: The Wizard of Oz, Birmingham REP - review with pictures

The Wizard of Oz, Birmingham REP - review with pictures

November 28, 2018

Supporting image for story: Eddie Izzard to bring new tour to Birmingham

Eddie Izzard to bring new tour to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich Operatic Society's West Side Story, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - review with pictures

West Bromwich Operatic Society's West Side Story, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - review with pictures

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