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Alison Norton

Theatre critic and unofficial 'am dram queen' for the Express & Star and Shropshire Star

April 2, 2025

"You Will Be Found" the cast of "Dear Evan Hansen"

FIVE STAR REVIEW - "Dear Evan Hansen" raises the roof at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre this week!

Entertainment|Apr 2

March 31, 2025

Ryan Kopel in the title role in the current UK touring production of "Dear Evan Hansen."

Broadway and West End Award Winning Musical "Dear Evan Hansen" comes to the Midlands.

Entertainment|Mar 31

March 17, 2025

Janette Manrara as Roxy Hart

Strictly Pro Janette Rocks "Chicago!"

Entertainment|Mar 17

March 12, 2025

Albert and his best friend Joey.

"War Horse" A play which will stay with you forever. FIVE STARS

Entertainment|Mar 12

March 10, 2025

"Stepping Out"

Local Am Dram Group is "Stepping Out" into the spotlight.

Entertainment|Mar 10

March 7, 2025

Jackie Clune

From " TV's Motherland" to theatre's "Rocky Horror," Jackie Clune is a versatile actress.

Entertainment|Mar 7

March 6, 2025

Tim Treloar as Inspector Goole.

The ultimate drama. "An Inspector Calls." FIVE STAR REVIEW

Entertainment|Mar 6

February 25, 2025

Soprano, Zara Donaldson.

New Lead soprano joins Birmingham Savoyards Gilbert & Sullivan Society

Entertainment|Feb 25

February 14, 2025

What can they hear?

Walsall amateur dramatics players who are keeping Gilbert and Sullivan alive

Entertainment|Feb 14

February 4, 2025

Tracy Turnblad, the heroine of "Hairspray!"

"Hairspray" the musical is a delight from start to finish! FIVE STARS!

Entertainment|Feb 4

February 3, 2025

Birmingham Royal Ballet dancer from Stourbridge to appear in "Cinderella."

Entertainment|Feb 3

January 31, 2025

West End Star Carrie Hope Fletcher is the perfect "Calamity Jane."

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

Entertainment|Jan 31

Solomon Davy from Codsall appearing in "Hairspray" at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.

Solomon Davy from Codsall stars in Hairspray at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Entertainment|Jan 31

January 29, 2025

Jenny Stokes as Marion and Dawn Butler as April in "Honest Lies."

"Honest Lies", a brand new play come to the Lichfield Garrick Theatre this February.

Entertainment|Jan 29

January 22, 2025

The outstanding cast of the current UK tour.

Still a must see even after forty years. FIVE STARS!

Entertainment|Jan 22

January 17, 2025

Perton Panto is fun for all the family

Sleeping Beauty is a dream of a pantomime!

Entertainment|Jan 17

December 24, 2024

The amazing cast of "Peter Pan" at the Birmingham Hippodrome.

FIVE STARS! Peter Pan flies into the Birmingham Hippodrome and WOWs audiences!

Entertainment|Dec 24, 2024

December 14, 2024

Jonathon Wilkes saying "Let Me Entertain You!"

"Turn Again Whittington." A firm favourite returns to play the role.

Entertainment|Dec 14, 2024

December 13, 2024

Stars of the Wolverhampton Grand Panto this Christmas time, "Beauty and the Beast."

Have a Pantotastic Time in Am Dram Land this Yuletide!

Entertainment|Dec 13, 2024

One of the best and funniest pantos around! FIVE STARS

Entertainment|Dec 13, 2024

December 4, 2024

The enchanting couple, "Beauty and the Beast."

Definitely a "Beauty" not a "Beast!" FIVE STARS!

Entertainment|Dec 4, 2024

November 28, 2024

Jack and his pals in the Lichfield Garrick Panto

Don't miss out on the Fee-Fi-Fo Fun at the Lichfield Garrick

Entertainment|Nov 28, 2024

November 25, 2024

Children's favourites "Rosie and Jim" aboard their faithful narrowboat.

Fan of 1990's hit children's TV show, "Rosie and Jim", visits local filming locations.

Entertainment|Nov 25, 2024

November 14, 2024

The cast of "Nativity The Musical" Sparkle and Shine on the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre stage!

"Nativity The Musical" Sparkles and Shines at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre!

Entertainment|Nov 14, 2024

November 13, 2024

Could you be Birmingham's next Jean Valjean?

Entertainment|Nov 13, 2024

November 12, 2024

On stage with The Stylistics

Iconic 1970's group are heading for Staffordshire venue

Entertainment|Nov 12, 2024

November 6, 2024

The Cast of "Come From Away"

It's FIVE STARS for the unique "Come From Away" at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Entertainment|Nov 6, 2024

November 4, 2024

West End Star recreates "The Music of Dusty Springfield."

Entertainment|Nov 4, 2024

The current cast of the UK tour of "Come From Away."

I experienced the "Come From Away" musical for real

Entertainment|Nov 4, 2024

October 22, 2024

Brownhills Musical Theatre Company are Queens of the Desert

Walsall entertainment|Oct 22, 2024

Review: 'Comedy gold' as Only Fools and Horses The Musical comes to Wolverhampton

Entertainment|Oct 22, 2024

October 16, 2024

I went to see Becoming Nancy - the beautiful musical at Birmingham Rep - here's my verdict

Theatre & Comedy|Oct 16, 2024

October 11, 2024

Birmingham Hippodrome: Plenty of magic with lavish Disney's Aladdin musical

Theatre & Comedy|Oct 11, 2024

October 3, 2024

Pattingham actor takes to the stage at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre in production of 'Wonder Boy'

Entertainment|Oct 3, 2024

September 24, 2024

Ultimate love story to remember - An Officer and a Gentleman musical a hit at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Theatre & Comedy|Sep 24, 2024

September 19, 2024

Ballet celebrating inspirational Brummy women set to hit the stage at the Hippodrome

Birmingham entertainment|Sep 19, 2024

August 28, 2024

It’s rehearsal time in am-dram land ahead of the new season

Wolverhampton entertainment|Aug 28, 2024

One of my oldest friends has achieved success on TV and the West End - and her latest project has made me so proud of her

Music|Aug 28, 2024

August 14, 2024

We meet the Hamilton musical stage star from Bilston performing at Birmingham Hippodrome

Theatre & Comedy|Aug 14, 2024

August 1, 2024

Magical night and great performance as Dorothy and Toto head into Oz

Wolverhampton entertainment|Aug 1, 2024

July 19, 2024

Gilbert & Sullivan Society seeking new directors and other performances you can enjoy soon

Entertainment|Jul 19, 2024

July 1, 2024

Girls turn their hands to popular musical, plus other shows to come

Theatre & Comedy|Jul 1, 2024

June 29, 2024

Review at Birmingham Hippodrome: 'Hamilton was a piece of theatre unlike any other'

Theatre & Comedy|Jun 29, 2024

June 26, 2024

Theatre review: ‘Unmissable’ The Mousetrap at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Theatre & Comedy|Jun 26, 2024

June 4, 2024

Alison Norton's fantastic am-dram round-up around the region

Theatre & Comedy|Jun 4, 2024

May 22, 2024

Birmingham Hippodrome flying high with musical Come From Away

Birmingham entertainment|May 22, 2024

May 17, 2024

Some great musicals set to grace stages of venues in the region

Theatre & Comedy|May 17, 2024

May 8, 2024

'Outstanding' courtroom play with pacey script is worth a watch - review

Wolverhampton entertainment|May 8, 2024

April 30, 2024

Break a leg! Alison Norton's am-dram round-up on performances around region

Theatre & Comedy|Apr 30, 2024

April 24, 2024

Show brings power of relationship between Pi and Parker to big stage

Wolverhampton|Apr 24, 2024