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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

Supporting image for story: Small mound of rubble is all that remains of flattened Dudley Hippodrome

Small mound of rubble is all that remains of flattened Dudley Hippodrome

November 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Jesus Christ Superstar cast shares excitement about performing at Wolverhampton Grand

Jesus Christ Superstar cast shares excitement about performing at Wolverhampton Grand

November 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Review: Jesus Christ Superstar at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Review: Jesus Christ Superstar at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

November 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 110: A visitor arrives

Leeford Village episode 110: A visitor arrives

October 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 109: The butcher and his mom

Leeford Village episode 109: The butcher and his mom

October 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Trotters heading to Wolverhampton in smash hit Only Fools and Horses musical

Trotters heading to Wolverhampton in smash hit Only Fools and Horses musical

October 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Calamity Jane and Frankenstein among shows coming to stages across region

Calamity Jane and Frankenstein among shows coming to stages across region

October 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical at Birmingham Hippodrome

Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical at Birmingham Hippodrome

October 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Drama group on track for ghostly performances

Drama group on track for ghostly performances

October 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Review: Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Review: Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

October 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 108: (A meaty issue)

Leeford Village episode 108: (A meaty issue)

October 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Cult film Withnail And I will be brought to the stage in Birmingham

Cult film Withnail And I will be brought to the stage in Birmingham

October 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: RuPaul's Drag Race UK star to take on 'dream' role at Wolverhampton theatre

RuPaul's Drag Race UK star to take on 'dream' role at Wolverhampton theatre

Supporting image for story: Watch: Frankenstein's Monster rampages through streets of Bridgnorth

Watch: Frankenstein's Monster rampages through streets of Bridgnorth

October 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Maureen Nolan among panto cast bringing Snow White to Cannock this Christmas

Maureen Nolan among panto cast bringing Snow White to Cannock this Christmas

October 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Homecoming for Pop Idol star as he prepares for panto

Homecoming for Pop Idol star as he prepares for panto

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton's 2023 panto Snow White promises to be the fairest of them all

Wolverhampton's 2023 panto Snow White promises to be the fairest of them all

Supporting image for story: Ken Dodd to Tommy Cooper, and a Roy Orbison finale: Proud history of Dudley Hippodrome

Ken Dodd to Tommy Cooper, and a Roy Orbison finale: Proud history of Dudley Hippodrome

October 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 107: Friends – let’s eat

Leeford Village episode 107: Friends – let’s eat

September 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Cast of Ocean at The End of The Lane share excitement ahead of Wolverhampton Grand production

Cast of Ocean at The End of The Lane share excitement ahead of Wolverhampton Grand production

September 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Alison Hammond among cast of well-loved Jack and the Beanstalk panto coming to Birmingham

Alison Hammond among cast of well-loved Jack and the Beanstalk panto coming to Birmingham

September 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: How three lads from Dublin became internet sensations and hottest ticket in town

How three lads from Dublin became internet sensations and hottest ticket in town

September 18, 2023

Russell Brand's upcoming tour date in Wolverhampton postponed amid sexual assault allegations

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 106: Next customer, please!

Leeford Village episode 106: Next customer, please!

September 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Super vet Noel Fitzpatrick ready to bring uplifting story to Dudley town hall stage

Super vet Noel Fitzpatrick ready to bring uplifting story to Dudley town hall stage

September 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Comedian ready to bring fast-paced, fast clicking show to region

Comedian ready to bring fast-paced, fast clicking show to region

September 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Hear the story of a forgotten Elizabethan star on the big stage

Hear the story of a forgotten Elizabethan star on the big stage

September 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 105: A Ghost of a Chance

Leeford Village episode 105: A Ghost of a Chance

August 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Lichfield Festival will celebrate classical music

Lichfield Festival will celebrate classical music

August 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Magical musical comedy among shows set to be staged in coming weeks

Magical musical comedy among shows set to be staged in coming weeks

August 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: New volunteer scheme a way to help bring people together

New volunteer scheme a way to help bring people together

August 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 104: Who's there?

Leeford Village episode 104: Who's there?

August 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Funding boost for dementia-friendly film club

Funding boost for dementia-friendly film club

August 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 103: To bin or not to bin

Leeford Village episode 103: To bin or not to bin

July 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Having a laugh? Star reporter wrestles nerves to deliver stand-up routine

Having a laugh? Star reporter wrestles nerves to deliver stand-up routine

July 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Review: The Wind in the Willows at Lichfield Garrick

Review: The Wind in the Willows at Lichfield Garrick

July 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Leeford Village episode 102: Which George?

Leeford Village episode 102: Which George?

July 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Song and dance with loveable ogre Shrek

Song and dance with loveable ogre Shrek

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