A guide to what's on this week
Our sparkling new entertainment section makes it easier than ever to find out what's going on in your area - take a look at our gallery to see who's coming to a stage near you this week!
Our sparkling new entertainment section makes it easier than ever to find out what's going on in your area - take a look at our gallery to see who's coming to a stage near you this week!
NOVEMBER 19 - Elton John will bring his outrageous Las Vegas show The Red Piano to Birmingham's NIA, with an additional date on Tuesday December 16. Conceptualised by David LaChapelle, The Red Piano has been running at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to packed houses since 2004. Call the ticket hotline on 0844 3388000 or click here for more.
NOVEMBER 19-22 - The ever popular Vienna Festival Ballet visit the Lichfield Garrick to perform Tchaikovsky's magical ballet Swan Lake. Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars and glorious music make this a night not to be missed. Performances 7.30pm each night with a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday, November 22. Tickets priced £19 (full) - click here for more.nextpageCliff Richard will be at the NIA for four nights (picture courtesy of PA Wire)" class="imageframe imgaligncenter" height="300" src="http://www.shropshirestar.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/cliff-richard-cr-pa-wire.jpg" width="450"/>
NOVEMBER 20-23 - Living legend Cliff Richard visits Birmingham's NIA for a four-date concert as part of his 50th Anniversary Tour celebrating a remarkable fifty years in the music industry. Tickets are priced £50 and £45 subject to booking and transaction fees. Call the ticket hotline on 0844 3388000 or click here for more.nextpage
NOVEMBER 20 - The 'original CBSO in miniature', the Little Big Time Band, make a welcome stop at Shrewsbury's Music Hall. This six-piece ensemble will play highlights from their huge repertoire of orchestral favourites, arranged in the band's unique style. Starts at 7.30pm, tickets priced £10 with proceeds going to the Mayor's charity. Call the box office on (01743) 281281 or click here for more.
NOVEMBER 21 - 'Modfather' Paul Weller will play Birmingham's LG Arena on Friday, November 21. Described as the greatest and hardest working singer-songwriter of his generation, Paul will perform highlights from his new album 22 Dreams and a sprinkling of classics from his extensive back catalogue. Call the ticket hotline on 0844 3388000 or click here for more.
NOVEMBER 22 - Comedian Charlie Chuck, who is known and loved for both his part in the television advert for Double Decker chocolate bars and his legendary stints on Vic & Bob's The Smell of Reeves & Mortimer, will perform at Wolverhampton's Little Civic. Doors open at 7.30pm, tickets are priced £8. Call the box office on 0870 3207000 or click here for more.nextpage
NOVEMBER 22 - Due to the continuous success of his world tour, 1960s singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen has extended his schedule to include a performance at Birmingham's LG Arena. Tickets are priced at £75 and £60, plus booking and transaction fees. Call the ticket hotline on 0844 3388000 or click here for more.nextpageJoe Pasquale (picture courtesy of Ian West / PA)" class="imageframe imgaligncenter" height="370" src="http://www.shropshirestar.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/joe-pasquale-cr-ian-west-pa.jpg" width="300"/>
NOVEMBER 23 - Comedian Joe Pasquale pops into Oakengates Theatre as part of his Back on the Road tour. The show will see Joe regale the audience with tales of his sabbatical last year, from the great white elephants of Africa to life with a tribe. Show starts 7.30 and tickets are £17. Call the box office on (01952) 382382.