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From seaside to city for TV stars as Benidorm heads to Birmingham

From seaside to city for TV stars as Benidorm heads to Birmingham

The nation’s most outrageous TV sitcom is heading to the West Midlands – and the stars of the show say they can’t wait.

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: 23 hours ago

Dave Gorman brings his comedy show to Birmingham

Dave Gorman brings his comedy show to Birmingham

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Nov 16, 2018

The world's oldest playwright? Gareth, 82, takes tour on the road in south Shropshire

The world's oldest playwright? Gareth, 82, takes tour on the road in south Shropshire

Ludlow | Last updated: Nov 15, 2018

Curtain goes up on £1.8m revamp of Ludlow Assembly Rooms

Curtain goes up on £1.8m revamp of Ludlow Assembly Rooms

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Nov 13, 2018

Birmingham theatre date for Sir Ian McKellen's 80th birthday show

Birmingham theatre date for Sir Ian McKellen's 80th birthday show

Mid Wales entertainment | Last updated: Nov 9, 2018

An Audience with Nigella Lawson, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - review

An Audience with Nigella Lawson, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - review

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Nov 9, 2018

Ex-Corrie star Kevin Kennedy talks about his role in Rock of Ages at Birmingham Alexandra Theatre

Ex-Corrie star Kevin Kennedy talks about his role in Rock of Ages at Birmingham Alexandra Theatre

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Nov 9, 2018

Klub Kids Presents: Roast Battles, O2 Academy, Birmingham - review

Klub Kids Presents: Roast Battles, O2 Academy, Birmingham - review

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Nov 9, 2018

Our am dram star of the week is Cannock director and actor is David Gethin

Our am dram star of the week is Cannock director and actor is David Gethin

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Nov 9, 2018

'Remarkable evening' in Shrewsbury remembers poet Wilfred Owen - review

'Remarkable evening' in Shrewsbury remembers poet Wilfred Owen - review

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Nov 7, 2018

RuPaul's Drag Race queens to compete in Roast Battles tour coming to Birmingham tomorrow

RuPaul's Drag Race queens to compete in Roast Battles tour coming to Birmingham tomorrow

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Nov 7, 2018

Jinkx Monsoon talks competing on future seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race, gender, upcoming projects and more ahead of Birmingham and Stafford shows

Jinkx Monsoon talks competing on future seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race, gender, upcoming projects and more ahead of Birmingham and Stafford shows

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Nov 7, 2018

Russell Howard to perform in Birmingham next year

Russell Howard to perform in Birmingham next year

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Nov 5, 2018

Is this the way to Tony’s tour? Tony Christie talks ahead of Wolverhampton Grand gig

Is this the way to Tony’s tour? Tony Christie talks ahead of Wolverhampton Grand gig

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Nov 3, 2018

Alison Hammond to star in The Rocky Horror Show coming to Birmingham

Alison Hammond to star in The Rocky Horror Show coming to Birmingham

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Nov 2, 2018

The Alarm talk ahead of Birmingham gig

The Alarm talk ahead of Birmingham gig

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Nov 2, 2018

Charlotte Beaumont talks ahead of The Lovely Bones role at Birmingham REP

Charlotte Beaumont talks ahead of The Lovely Bones role at Birmingham REP

Theatre & Comedy | Last updated: Nov 2, 2018

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Andrew Marr tells senior Labour figure ‘don’t patronise me’ in tense interview

Andrew Marr tells senior Labour figure ‘don’t patronise me’ in tense interview

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MPs being asked to endorse ‘blindfold Brexit’, says Sturgeon

MPs being asked to endorse ‘blindfold Brexit’, says Sturgeon

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Richard Leonard: Indy2 turmoil would be worse than Brexit

Richard Leonard: Indy2 turmoil would be worse than Brexit

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Viral news

‘Follow the money’: William Goldman’s most famous lines

‘Follow the money’: William Goldman’s most famous lines

Viral news | Last updated: Nov 16, 2018

Social media taken over by hilarious viral ‘dog cheese’ game

Social media taken over by hilarious viral ‘dog cheese’ game

Viral news | Last updated: Nov 16, 2018

Take a look at the winners of the 2018 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Take a look at the winners of the 2018 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Viral news | Last updated: Nov 16, 2018

Watch: Lucky dog knocks over owner after helping him to lottery win

Watch: Lucky dog knocks over owner after helping him to lottery win

Viral news | Last updated: Nov 16, 2018

World News

Netanyahu in last ditch bid to save Israeli coalition

Netanyahu in last ditch bid to save Israeli coalition

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China-US divisions widen as no communique is reached at Pacific summit

China-US divisions widen as no communique is reached at Pacific summit

World News | Last updated: 4 hours ago

Special guest drops in on Michelle Obama’s book show

Special guest drops in on Michelle Obama’s book show

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Democrat concedes defeat as bid to become Florida’s first black governor fails

Democrat concedes defeat as bid to become Florida’s first black governor fails

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