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February 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Experience Shakespeare under the stars at Wolverhampton museum with The Lord Chamberlain’s Men

Experience Shakespeare under the stars at Wolverhampton museum with The Lord Chamberlain’s Men

February 17, 2025

Teen voices take centre stage in brand new Restoke production

Supporting image for story: 'I'm so excited' - Beverley Knight coming home to star for the first time at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre

'I'm so excited' - Beverley Knight coming home to star for the first time at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre

February 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden and her stage partner Carlos reveal the true power of dance

West Midlands Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden and her stage partner Carlos reveal the true power of dance

February 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Council makes decision over fate of Staffordshire theatre and museum

Council makes decision over fate of Staffordshire theatre and museum

Supporting image for story: Co-artistic directors of pioneering theatre company to step down after 28 years

Co-artistic directors of pioneering theatre company to step down after 28 years

Supporting image for story: Have I Got News For You's Ignacio Lopez brings tour to Shrewsbury this week

Have I Got News For You's Ignacio Lopez brings tour to Shrewsbury this week

Supporting image for story: Creating Carmen: Opera’s most famous femme fatale unmasked at Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton

Creating Carmen: Opera’s most famous femme fatale unmasked at Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton

February 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Review: Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, Birmingham Hippodrome

Review: Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, Birmingham Hippodrome

February 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Limited ticket availability for a spectacular hospice pantomime featuring star studded cast!

Limited ticket availability for a spectacular hospice pantomime featuring star studded cast!

February 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Theatre fans rejoice, new productions take centre stage at Vue Birmingham this February

Theatre fans rejoice, new productions take centre stage at Vue Birmingham this February

February 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Legendary Ibiza DJ Judge Jules heading to Brierley Hill Civic

Legendary Ibiza DJ Judge Jules heading to Brierley Hill Civic

Supporting image for story: Dancers hopeful of return to Staffordshire's at risk Prince of Wales Theatre

Dancers hopeful of return to Staffordshire's at risk Prince of Wales Theatre

Supporting image for story: Katherine Ryan talks about turning 40, making connections with people and taking her dog back home to Wolverhampton

Katherine Ryan talks about turning 40, making connections with people and taking her dog back home to Wolverhampton

February 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Hippodrome invites public to see original musicals in development

Birmingham Hippodrome invites public to see original musicals in development

January 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Musical theatre star has a famous brother and she's playing a rip roaring dream role in the West Midlands

Musical theatre star has a famous brother and she's playing a rip roaring dream role in the West Midlands

January 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Guide dog puppies take a trip to Neverland, as they meet cast of Birmingham Hippodrome’s Peter Pan

Guide dog puppies take a trip to Neverland, as they meet cast of Birmingham Hippodrome’s Peter Pan

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton's brightest stars of stage and screen to offer career tips

Wolverhampton's brightest stars of stage and screen to offer career tips

January 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story heading to the West Midlands

Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story heading to the West Midlands

January 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Burlesque show delivers a night of fun but cheeky entertainment

Burlesque show delivers a night of fun but cheeky entertainment

January 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Countdown to astronaut Tim Peake's appearance in the city

Countdown to astronaut Tim Peake's appearance in the city

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Literature Festival: Jim Bob talks about Carter USM, the art of song writing and his love of music

Wolverhampton Literature Festival: Jim Bob talks about Carter USM, the art of song writing and his love of music

January 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Irish musician and improv comedian Abandoman added to Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival 2025 line-up

Irish musician and improv comedian Abandoman added to Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival 2025 line-up

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Literature Festival: Shaparak Khorsandi talks about ADHD, finding a connection with people and being an aspiring psychotherapist

Wolverhampton Literature Festival: Shaparak Khorsandi talks about ADHD, finding a connection with people and being an aspiring psychotherapist

January 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Northern Soul play 'Do I Love You?' comes to Theatre Severn in April

Northern Soul play 'Do I Love You?' comes to Theatre Severn in April

January 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Strictly Come Dancing tour to kick off in Birmingham

Strictly Come Dancing tour to kick off in Birmingham

January 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Stafford panto breaks records for venue - with extra dates due to demand

Stafford panto breaks records for venue - with extra dates due to demand

January 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings thanks to a special discount code

Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings thanks to a special discount code

January 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Halesowen to transform into Oz as classic pantomime set to hit the stage

Halesowen to transform into Oz as classic pantomime set to hit the stage

January 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Brierley Hill Civic Hall heading for a busy 2025 - see what's on...

Brierley Hill Civic Hall heading for a busy 2025 - see what's on...

December 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Brilliant from start to finish': Review of The Jingleclaw at Birmingham Hippodrome

'Brilliant from start to finish': Review of The Jingleclaw at Birmingham Hippodrome

December 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: 14 stunning behind-the-scenes photos of Wolverhampton Grand's spectacular Beauty and the Beast panto

14 stunning behind-the-scenes photos of Wolverhampton Grand's spectacular Beauty and the Beast panto

December 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ed Byrne extends his tour of British Comedy Guide's 'Best Comedy Show 2023' and heads to Wolverhampton next month

Ed Byrne extends his tour of British Comedy Guide's 'Best Comedy Show 2023' and heads to Wolverhampton next month

December 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Tributes to Birmingham Royal Ballet boss Caroline Miller who has passed away after long illness

Tributes to Birmingham Royal Ballet boss Caroline Miller who has passed away after long illness

December 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Another season of festive panto fun for Mark Rhodes as he joins Jack in tackling the beanstalk

Another season of festive panto fun for Mark Rhodes as he joins Jack in tackling the beanstalk

December 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance announces West Midlands dates for anniversary tour

Michael Flatley's Lord Of The Dance announces West Midlands dates for anniversary tour

December 10, 2024

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

See what's coming up at Brierley Hill Civic Hall...

December 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Uplifting, offensive and hilarious - The Book of Mormon is wonderfully wicked

Uplifting, offensive and hilarious - The Book of Mormon is wonderfully wicked

December 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: 21 stunning photos of Wolverhampton Grand's Beauty and The Beast

21 stunning photos of Wolverhampton Grand's Beauty and The Beast

December 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Masked Singer and pop star Charlie to battle Martian invasion...

Masked Singer and pop star Charlie to battle Martian invasion...

November 20, 2024

Leading humanitarian charity's much-loved comedy tour is coming to the West Midlands

Star casting announced for Peter James' brand new stage production

November 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Brierley Hill Civic - take a look at what's on this December

Brierley Hill Civic - take a look at what's on this December

October 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Stafford village to host major comedy festival next spring

Stafford village to host major comedy festival next spring

Supporting image for story: Saturday Night Fever is coming to Stourport!

Saturday Night Fever is coming to Stourport!

October 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Mark Thomas brings critically acclaimed show to region!

Mark Thomas brings critically acclaimed show to region!

October 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Live shows in Wolverhampton: 30 photos showing superstars who have graced stages in our great city

Live shows in Wolverhampton: 30 photos showing superstars who have graced stages in our great city

October 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Brownhills Musical Theatre Company are Queens of the Desert

Brownhills Musical Theatre Company are Queens of the Desert

October 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Former EastEnders favourite joins Mary Stevens Hospice pantomime

Former EastEnders favourite joins Mary Stevens Hospice pantomime

October 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Broadway hit The Book of Mormon coming to West Midlands

Broadway hit The Book of Mormon coming to West Midlands

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