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April 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Come From Away musical telling tragic 9/11 story to take stage at Midland theatre cities

Come From Away musical telling tragic 9/11 story to take stage at Midland theatre cities

April 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Steps-tacular new musical hits the stage

Steps-tacular new musical hits the stage

April 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Rep's artistic director to step down this summer

Birmingham Rep's artistic director to step down this summer

April 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Review: Dead Donkey reawakened for 21st century

Review: Dead Donkey reawakened for 21st century

March 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Brum Rep succeeded where Tom Cruise failed, brave production of futuristic Minority Report worryingly close to present day

Brum Rep succeeded where Tom Cruise failed, brave production of futuristic Minority Report worryingly close to present day

March 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'A magical performance' - Our review of Birmingham Royal Ballet's Tchaikovsky Classics at Symphony Hall

'A magical performance' - Our review of Birmingham Royal Ballet's Tchaikovsky Classics at Symphony Hall

March 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolves is the butt of the joke as I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue lands at the Grand Theatre

Wolves is the butt of the joke as I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue lands at the Grand Theatre

March 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: It's news, but not as we know it says Dead Donkey creator Andy Hamilton amid stage adaptation

It's news, but not as we know it says Dead Donkey creator Andy Hamilton amid stage adaptation

March 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Julian Clary delighted to able to show off his outrageous side on visit to Shrewsbury and Birmingham

Julian Clary delighted to able to show off his outrageous side on visit to Shrewsbury and Birmingham

March 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Plays appeal to drama fans in the region

Plays appeal to drama fans in the region

March 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Night of mirth and music with Black Country funnyman

Night of mirth and music with Black Country funnyman

March 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 118: (Grandfathers)

Leeford Village episode 118: (Grandfathers)

March 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Actors to embark on journey of a lifetime as new play travels to Staffordshire theatre

Actors to embark on journey of a lifetime as new play travels to Staffordshire theatre

February 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Review: Popstar queens keep making 'herstory' in fun-filled production of Six

Review: Popstar queens keep making 'herstory' in fun-filled production of Six

February 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Tears at council meeting over cuts to Birmingham's ‘cultural heartbeat’

Tears at council meeting over cuts to Birmingham's ‘cultural heartbeat’

February 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Strictly judge Anton Du Beke brings his singing and dancing tour to the West Midlands and Shropshire

Strictly judge Anton Du Beke brings his singing and dancing tour to the West Midlands and Shropshire

February 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: New season of am dram on the horizon

New season of am dram on the horizon

February 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: New partnership brings authentic touch to Shakespearean classic

New partnership brings authentic touch to Shakespearean classic

Supporting image for story: The Sleeping Beauty weaves magical spell on audience – Our five star review of Birmingham Royal Ballet

The Sleeping Beauty weaves magical spell on audience – Our five star review of Birmingham Royal Ballet

February 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'An entertaining modern-day thriller' – Our review of 2.22 A Ghost Story at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

'An entertaining modern-day thriller' – Our review of 2.22 A Ghost Story at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Supporting image for story: Dream show for Disney fans to hit Birmingham this year - how to get tickets

Dream show for Disney fans to hit Birmingham this year - how to get tickets

February 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 117: Does he know?

Leeford Village episode 117: Does he know?

February 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Comedian Andy Parsons staying optimistic ahead of tour visit to West Midlands and Shropshire

Comedian Andy Parsons staying optimistic ahead of tour visit to West Midlands and Shropshire

February 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Comedian Jim Davidson heading to Stafford with stand-up show

Comedian Jim Davidson heading to Stafford with stand-up show

February 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Netflix star joins Stafford Shakespeare cast

Netflix star joins Stafford Shakespeare cast

February 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Audience did Wolverhampton proud for Rocky Horror's Show return

Audience did Wolverhampton proud for Rocky Horror's Show return

February 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 116: (Thanks, Billy!)

Leeford Village episode 116: (Thanks, Billy!)

Supporting image for story: Love of books a great way to bring festival to a close

Love of books a great way to bring festival to a close

February 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Review: Why Bluey's Big Play at Birmingham Hippodrome is a ten out of ten kids show

Review: Why Bluey's Big Play at Birmingham Hippodrome is a ten out of ten kids show

Supporting image for story: The many roles of Grange Hill, Eastenders and Dancing in Ice star Todd Carty as he prepares for The Mousetrap at Grand Theatre

The many roles of Grange Hill, Eastenders and Dancing in Ice star Todd Carty as he prepares for The Mousetrap at Grand Theatre

January 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 115: Merger? Surely not.

Leeford Village episode 115: Merger? Surely not.

January 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Beverley Knight on whether stage performing or being a pop star is harder

Beverley Knight on whether stage performing or being a pop star is harder

January 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Britain's Got Talent star Amy Lou joins enchanting cast of Black Country pantomime

Britain's Got Talent star Amy Lou joins enchanting cast of Black Country pantomime

Supporting image for story: A new way to enjoy a bump in the night - a paranormal podcaster's fictional ghost story

A new way to enjoy a bump in the night - a paranormal podcaster's fictional ghost story

January 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: 17 magical photos from behind the scenes at the region’s biggest pantomime featuring Alison Hammond

17 magical photos from behind the scenes at the region’s biggest pantomime featuring Alison Hammond

Supporting image for story: Ombersley Dramatic Society promises plenty of laughs with Sleeping Beauty pantomime

Ombersley Dramatic Society promises plenty of laughs with Sleeping Beauty pantomime

January 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Stafford panto Beauty and The Beast pulls in record audience

Stafford panto Beauty and The Beast pulls in record audience

January 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 114: (Today’s coffee will be late)

Leeford Village episode 114: (Today’s coffee will be late)

January 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Cinderella proves to be Walsall venue's best-selling panto ever

Cinderella proves to be Walsall venue's best-selling panto ever

December 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: A peak behind the curtain at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre pantomime Snow White

A peak behind the curtain at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre pantomime Snow White

Supporting image for story: The Full Monty goes on tour – the cast reveals the naked truth about stage show

The Full Monty goes on tour – the cast reveals the naked truth about stage show

December 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: A Christmas Getaway to enjoy at Lichfield's Garrick

A Christmas Getaway to enjoy at Lichfield's Garrick

December 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Limited tickets remain to see Tom Odell at The Halls in Wolverhampton

Limited tickets remain to see Tom Odell at The Halls in Wolverhampton

December 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 112: (Simon smells the coffee)

Leeford Village episode 112: (Simon smells the coffee)

December 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Beauty and the Beast is a wonderfully silly show that lights up Lichfield's Garrick Theatre

Beauty and the Beast is a wonderfully silly show that lights up Lichfield's Garrick Theatre

December 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announces next year's panto will be Beauty and the Beast

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announces next year's panto will be Beauty and the Beast

Supporting image for story: Powerpoint high priest delivers another excellent performance and big laughs

Powerpoint high priest delivers another excellent performance and big laughs

November 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Campaign to make theatre more accessible launches

Campaign to make theatre more accessible launches

November 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Cleudo makes it to the stage – a show of laughter and inevitable death

Cleudo makes it to the stage – a show of laughter and inevitable death

November 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Magical, mystical and spectacular' – Our review of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at Birmingham Rep

'Magical, mystical and spectacular' – Our review of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at Birmingham Rep

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