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Alison Norton

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

June 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dancers ready to hit big stage for classic production

Dancers ready to hit big stage for classic production

May 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Am Dram groups ready for next round of performances

Am Dram groups ready for next round of performances

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 17, 2023

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

Grand Theatre Review: Oliver, with a modern Twist

May 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Modern-day thriller still as fresh as it was three decades ago' – Our review of The Bodyguard at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

'Modern-day thriller still as fresh as it was three decades ago' – Our review of The Bodyguard at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

May 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Musical revivals and plays across the region

Musical revivals and plays across the region

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: 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: Operatic Company seeks a special performer

Operatic Company seeks a special performer

March 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Review: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Review: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

March 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Our review of 'colourful, witty and confident' adaptation of Grease at Wolverhampton Grand

Our review of 'colourful, witty and confident' adaptation of Grease at Wolverhampton Grand

March 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Am Dram groups ready for performances and anniversaries

Am Dram groups ready for performances and anniversaries

March 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'So much more than a jukebox musical' – Our review of Jersey Boys at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

'So much more than a jukebox musical' – Our review of Jersey Boys at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

March 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Review: The King and I musical is something wonderful with inspired casting

Review: The King and I musical is something wonderful with inspired casting

February 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Review: Strictly Ballroom at Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton

Review: Strictly Ballroom at Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton

January 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Music, laughter and a few tears at Mamma Mia! at the Grand

Music, laughter and a few tears at Mamma Mia! at the Grand

January 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: There is nothing like a dame for star of Birmingham Hippodrome pantomime

There is nothing like a dame for star of Birmingham Hippodrome pantomime

December 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: Oh yes it is! Your Christmas am-dram pantomime round-up with Alison Norton

Oh yes it is! Your Christmas am-dram pantomime round-up with Alison Norton

December 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Review: Aladdin at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Review: Aladdin at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

December 1, 2022

Supporting image for story: Your Christmas am-dram round-up with Alison Norton

Your Christmas am-dram round-up with Alison Norton

November 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Our review of Gary Barlow's latest show at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre A Different Stage

Our review of Gary Barlow's latest show at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre A Different Stage

November 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: Review: Operatic group flying high with triumphant Peter Pan at Wolverhampton Grand

Review: Operatic group flying high with triumphant Peter Pan at Wolverhampton Grand

October 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Am-Dram: Nothing better than a night at the theatre to raise the mood in autumn

Am-Dram: Nothing better than a night at the theatre to raise the mood in autumn

October 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Our review of The Cher Show – A walk through the life and loves of this legendary performer

Our review of The Cher Show – A walk through the life and loves of this legendary performer

August 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'Every song is a triumph!' Our review of the 'unmatched' Les Miserables at Birmingham Hippodrome

'Every song is a triumph!' Our review of the 'unmatched' Les Miserables at Birmingham Hippodrome

July 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Am-Dram: New worlds for Mister Tom and the 9 to 5 girls

Am-Dram: New worlds for Mister Tom and the 9 to 5 girls

July 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Review: Cluedo at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Review: Cluedo at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

June 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: Review: Waitress, at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Review: Waitress, at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

June 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Am-Dram: Fair ladies, merry wives and plenty of kinky boots

Am-Dram: Fair ladies, merry wives and plenty of kinky boots

June 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: Am dram: Dagenham, 'Allo 'Allo and Strange Encounters of a Social Kind

Am dram: Dagenham, 'Allo 'Allo and Strange Encounters of a Social Kind

May 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Am-Dram: Shrek, Grease and Murder Afoot

Am-Dram: Shrek, Grease and Murder Afoot

May 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Review: Animal Farm at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Review: Animal Farm at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

May 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Am-Dram: Murder, Messina and macabre musical mayhem

Am-Dram: Murder, Messina and macabre musical mayhem

May 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Review: Kinky Boots at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Review: Kinky Boots at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

April 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Am-Dram: Guys and Dolls with Kinky Boots enjoying The Sound of Music

Am-Dram: Guys and Dolls with Kinky Boots enjoying The Sound of Music

April 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Bedknobs and Broomsticks review: Magic is the name of the game at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Bedknobs and Broomsticks review: Magic is the name of the game at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

April 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: Strictly star Oti Mabuse's inspirational life retold in stage show

Strictly star Oti Mabuse's inspirational life retold in stage show

March 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Review: Calendar Girls at Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton

Review: Calendar Girls at Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton

March 22, 2022

Supporting image for story: Real variety as am dram groups set to stage new productions

Real variety as am dram groups set to stage new productions

March 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Review: The Osmonds is a nostalgic delight at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Review: The Osmonds is a nostalgic delight at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

March 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Beauty and the Beast is perfect escapism as show sprinkles star-dust over Hippodrome

Beauty and the Beast is perfect escapism as show sprinkles star-dust over Hippodrome

March 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: Review: The Da Vinci Code at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Review: The Da Vinci Code at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

March 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: Busy and exciting month for am dram groups

Busy and exciting month for am dram groups

Supporting image for story: X Factor winner Sam Bailey on her role as Mrs Potts in Beauty and the Beast musical

X Factor winner Sam Bailey on her role as Mrs Potts in Beauty and the Beast musical

January 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: A new year full of fun, frolics and farce in am dram world

A new year full of fun, frolics and farce in am dram world

November 26, 2021

Supporting image for story: Am-Dram: Panto time? Oh yes it is!

Am-Dram: Panto time? Oh yes it is!

November 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: Groan Ups take audience on hilarious journey at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Groan Ups take audience on hilarious journey at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

October 26, 2021

Supporting image for story: Slick and completely unmissable Chicago wows Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Slick and completely unmissable Chicago wows Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

October 6, 2021

Supporting image for story: Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - review

Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - review

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