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June 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Alison Norton: Gilbert and Sullivan a real treat for am dram fans

Alison Norton: Gilbert and Sullivan a real treat for am dram fans

June 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Bold, bonkers and wildy fun' - Our review of The SpongeBob Musical at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

'Bold, bonkers and wildy fun' - Our review of The SpongeBob Musical at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

June 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 100: Monkeying around

Leeford Village episode 100: Monkeying around

June 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dawn French urges us to embrace our own foolishness with new tour

Dawn French urges us to embrace our own foolishness with new tour

June 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Steve-O talks life and x-rated stunts ahead of city show

Steve-O talks life and x-rated stunts ahead of city show

June 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Gary Powndland has a surprise guest ready for homecoming Civic Hall gig

Gary Powndland has a surprise guest ready for homecoming Civic Hall gig

Supporting image for story: Smack The Pony star and co-writer bringing stand-up tour to Stafford and Stourbridge

Smack The Pony star and co-writer bringing stand-up tour to Stafford and Stourbridge

June 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Full of charm, laughter and joy': Our review of Disney's Winnie the Pooh the Musical

'Full of charm, laughter and joy': Our review of Disney's Winnie the Pooh the Musical

Supporting image for story: Theatre review: the agonising truth of the welfare system laid bare by I, Daniel Blake at The Rep

Theatre review: the agonising truth of the welfare system laid bare by I, Daniel Blake at The Rep

June 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Clive Anderson talks Macbeth, Tony Blair and the Bee Gees ahead of Shrewsbury show

Clive Anderson talks Macbeth, Tony Blair and the Bee Gees ahead of Shrewsbury show

June 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Take a peek behind the scenes of the Wolverhampton theatre group still helping kids after 40 years

Take a peek behind the scenes of the Wolverhampton theatre group still helping kids after 40 years

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 99: The vicar, in the study, with a telephone

Leeford Village episode 99: The vicar, in the study, with a telephone

June 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Stars of musical spread the love across city

Stars of musical spread the love across city

June 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Tickets on sale for classic tale 'Kes' at Oldbury Rep

Tickets on sale for classic tale 'Kes' at Oldbury Rep

June 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Penn & Teller: The First Final Farewell Tour at The Halls Wolverhampton – review

Penn & Teller: The First Final Farewell Tour at The Halls Wolverhampton – review

Supporting image for story: Stars of Drop The Dead Donkey reunited for Midland stage show

Stars of Drop The Dead Donkey reunited for Midland stage show

May 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Award-winning musical Come From Away landing in Wolverhampton next year

Award-winning musical Come From Away landing in Wolverhampton next year

Supporting image for story: No regrets for Bridgnorth showwoman as she brings Edith Piaf to town

No regrets for Bridgnorth showwoman as she brings Edith Piaf to town

May 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 98: Justin from Porlock

Leeford Village episode 98: Justin from Porlock

May 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Hard work is paying off for Walsall-born actress

Hard work is paying off for Walsall-born actress

May 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Rock of Ages at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - review

Rock of Ages at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - review

Supporting image for story: Cameron is ready to rock at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre

Cameron is ready to rock at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre

May 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Lichfield Garrick appealing for memories of the theatre to help celebrate 20th anniversary

Lichfield Garrick appealing for memories of the theatre to help celebrate 20th anniversary

May 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Grand Theatre Review: Oliver, with a modern Twist

Grand Theatre Review: Oliver, with a modern Twist

May 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 97: The job, the church and the farm shop

Leeford Village episode 97: The job, the church and the farm shop

May 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shakespeare with a Wolves twist

Shakespeare with a Wolves twist

May 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: TV’s George part of ‘excited’ cast bringing thriller to theatre audiences

TV’s George part of ‘excited’ cast bringing thriller to theatre audiences

May 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand worker wins Dementia Hero Award from Alzheimer's Society

Wolverhampton Grand worker wins Dementia Hero Award from Alzheimer's Society

May 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 96: He’s incensed, Frank!

Leeford Village episode 96: He’s incensed, Frank!

Supporting image for story: Free theatre screenings set for Wolverhampton library

Free theatre screenings set for Wolverhampton library

April 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'It's never happened before': Inside the making of the Black Sabbath ballet

'It's never happened before': Inside the making of the Black Sabbath ballet

April 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Hippodrome to become first UK theatre with in-house musical theatre department

Birmingham Hippodrome to become first UK theatre with in-house musical theatre department

April 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Review: Home I'm Darling at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham

Review: Home I'm Darling at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham

April 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton theatre employee nominated for award for work helping visitors with dementia

Wolverhampton theatre employee nominated for award for work helping visitors with dementia

April 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ex-Pussycat Doll star speaks out about life on the stage as The Bodyguard heads to Wolverhampton

Ex-Pussycat Doll star speaks out about life on the stage as The Bodyguard heads to Wolverhampton

April 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Review: Titanic the Musical at Birmingham Hippodrome

Review: Titanic the Musical at Birmingham Hippodrome

April 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dolly Parton musical and BBC sitcom become focus of latest Am Dram shows

Dolly Parton musical and BBC sitcom become focus of latest Am Dram shows

April 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Hamilton coming to Birmingham Hippodrome for 10-week run

Hamilton coming to Birmingham Hippodrome for 10-week run

Supporting image for story: 'Grease is the word!': Secret Cinema making Birmingham debut with Grease: The Live Experience

'Grease is the word!': Secret Cinema making Birmingham debut with Grease: The Live Experience

Supporting image for story: Interview: Craig Revel Horwood shares what it's like to play Miss Hannigan

Interview: Craig Revel Horwood shares what it's like to play Miss Hannigan

April 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 95: What is that beeping noise?

Leeford Village episode 95: What is that beeping noise?

April 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Funnyman Doug fronts an evening of song and laughter

Funnyman Doug fronts an evening of song and laughter

April 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Magnificent performances reflect story of Shakespeare's lost son

Magnificent performances reflect story of Shakespeare's lost son

April 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Gather la Familia!' – Our review of Sing-a-long Encanto at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

'Gather la Familia!' – Our review of Sing-a-long Encanto at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Supporting image for story: Record response as more than 5,000 actors apply for Stafford Shakespeare roles

Record response as more than 5,000 actors apply for Stafford Shakespeare roles

Supporting image for story: From am dram in Telford to the big stage – Wolverhampton's Emily looks forward to a Titanic role

From am dram in Telford to the big stage – Wolverhampton's Emily looks forward to a Titanic role

April 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Beverley Knight praises Wolverhampton theatre scene as she picks up award for musical role

Beverley Knight praises Wolverhampton theatre scene as she picks up award for musical role

Supporting image for story: Comedian Jack Dee bringing 'Funny Beeseness' to the Black Country this weekend

Comedian Jack Dee bringing 'Funny Beeseness' to the Black Country this weekend

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 94: ‘Insubby what?’

Leeford Village episode 94: ‘Insubby what?’

March 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Audiences at Birmingham Micky Flanagan show told to lock phones away in pouches

Audiences at Birmingham Micky Flanagan show told to lock phones away in pouches

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