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Alison Norton

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

November 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: West End Star recreates "The Music of Dusty Springfield."

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

Supporting image for story: I experienced the "Come From Away" musical for real

I experienced the "Come From Away" musical for real

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

Supporting image for story: Review: 'Comedy gold' as Only Fools and Horses The Musical comes to Wolverhampton

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

October 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: I went to see Becoming Nancy - the beautiful musical at Birmingham Rep - here's my verdict

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

October 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Hippodrome: Plenty of magic with lavish Disney's Aladdin musical

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

October 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Pattingham actor takes to the stage at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre in production of 'Wonder Boy'

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

September 24, 2024

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

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

September 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ballet celebrating inspirational Brummy women set to hit the stage at the Hippodrome

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

August 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: It’s rehearsal time in am-dram land ahead of the new season

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

Supporting image for story: 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

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

August 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: We meet the Hamilton musical stage star from Bilston performing at Birmingham Hippodrome

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

August 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Magical night and great performance as Dorothy and Toto head into Oz

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

July 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Gilbert & Sullivan Society seeking new directors and other performances you can enjoy soon

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

July 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Girls turn their hands to popular musical, plus other shows to come

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

June 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Review at Birmingham Hippodrome: 'Hamilton was a piece of theatre unlike any other'

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

June 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Theatre review: ‘Unmissable’ The Mousetrap at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

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

June 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Alison Norton's fantastic am-dram round-up around the region

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

May 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Hippodrome flying high with musical Come From Away

Birmingham Hippodrome flying high with musical Come From Away

May 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Some great musicals set to grace stages of venues in the region

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

May 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Outstanding' courtroom play with pacey script is worth a watch - review

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

April 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Break a leg! Alison Norton's am-dram round-up on performances around region

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

April 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Show brings power of relationship between Pi and Parker to big stage

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

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 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Unmissable' – Our five star review of The Boy at the Back of the Class at Wolverhampton Grand

'Unmissable' – Our five star review of The Boy at the Back of the Class at Wolverhampton Grand

March 20, 2024

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

Plays appeal to drama fans in the region

March 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'We all enjoy a trip to the dark side from time to time' – Our four star review of Bonnie and Clyde at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

'We all enjoy a trip to the dark side from time to time' – Our four star review of Bonnie and Clyde at Wolverhampton Grand 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 23, 2024

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

New season of am dram on the horizon

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

February 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: I learned to drive at the grand age of 61 – what it's like to pass your test after a 44-year wait

I learned to drive at the grand age of 61 – what it's like to pass your test after a 44-year wait

February 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Bringing fantasy to life purely through movement' – Our five star review of Edward Scissorhands at Birmingham Hippodrome

'Bringing fantasy to life purely through movement' – Our five star review of Edward Scissorhands at Birmingham Hippodrome

January 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Plenty of laughs for musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Plenty of laughs for musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

January 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Fun and frolics in ever popular Mother Goose' – Our review of 'witty and enjoyable' pantomime

'Fun and frolics in ever popular Mother Goose' – Our review of 'witty and enjoyable' pantomime

January 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Am Dram groups ready for performances as New Year begins

Am Dram groups ready for performances as New Year begins

December 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'An absolute triumph!' - We give Wolverhampton Grand's pantomime Snow White a five-star review

'An absolute triumph!' - We give Wolverhampton Grand's pantomime Snow White a five-star review

November 15, 2023

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

Review: Jesus Christ Superstar at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

November 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Superwoman Kelle Bryan is bringing sass to Wolverhampton Grand's stage

Superwoman Kelle Bryan is bringing sass to Wolverhampton Grand's stage

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 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

September 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Combination of global superstar rock band and classical dance' – Our review of Black Sabbath - the Ballet at Birmingham Hippodrome

'Combination of global superstar rock band and classical dance' – Our review of Black Sabbath - the Ballet at Birmingham Hippodrome

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

Supporting image for story: Singer Anita Harris to bring out new song in time for World Alzheimer’s Day

Singer Anita Harris to bring out new song in time for World Alzheimer’s Day

July 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre: Greatest Days – review

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre: Greatest Days – review

July 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dancing on Ice winner coming to Wolverhampton to star in Greatest Days musical

Dancing on Ice winner coming to Wolverhampton to star in Greatest Days musical

July 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'A show unlike any other' – Our review of The Lion King at Birmingham Hippodrome

'A show unlike any other' – Our review of The Lion King at Birmingham Hippodrome

July 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Calling gents - your am dram company needs you!

Calling gents - your am dram company needs you!

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 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Classic comedy and operatic voices all hit big stage

Classic comedy and operatic voices all hit big stage

June 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Review – Sister Act the Musical

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Review – Sister Act the Musical

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