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August 29, 2019

Supporting image for story: Ocean Film Festival World Tour coming to Shrewsbury

Ocean Film Festival World Tour coming to Shrewsbury

August 28, 2019

Supporting image for story: ‘Intense and powerful’: The Girl On The Train pulls into The Alexandra Theatre - review

‘Intense and powerful’: The Girl On The Train pulls into The Alexandra Theatre - review

Supporting image for story: Top names at Shropshire museum’s comedy and curry night

Top names at Shropshire museum’s comedy and curry night

Supporting image for story: Auditions for Wizard of Oz in Bridgnorth

Auditions for Wizard of Oz in Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Murder mystery at Telford theatre

Murder mystery at Telford theatre

August 24, 2019

Supporting image for story: Ancient Newport play in modern revival – 134 years on

Ancient Newport play in modern revival – 134 years on

August 22, 2019

Supporting image for story: Dru clowning around back home in Oswestry after Edinburgh Fringe success

Dru clowning around back home in Oswestry after Edinburgh Fringe success

Supporting image for story: Musicians head for Cardingmill Valley for season finale

Musicians head for Cardingmill Valley for season finale

Supporting image for story: Black Country comedian Darren Harriott to play Midlands dates on new tour

Black Country comedian Darren Harriott to play Midlands dates on new tour

August 20, 2019

Supporting image for story: Broccoli, Brexit and the art of good gags

Broccoli, Brexit and the art of good gags

August 17, 2019

Supporting image for story: Last few tickets to see Rob Beckett in Telford

Last few tickets to see Rob Beckett in Telford

August 15, 2019

Supporting image for story: Grease is the word as hit show comes to Birmingham Hippodrome - review with pictures

Grease is the word as hit show comes to Birmingham Hippodrome - review with pictures

August 14, 2019

Supporting image for story: Stumble out of bed and head to Birmingham for 9 to 5 The Musical

Stumble out of bed and head to Birmingham for 9 to 5 The Musical

Supporting image for story: 'The Hippodrome is such a beautiful theatre': Peter Andre prepares for Grease role in Birmingham

'The Hippodrome is such a beautiful theatre': Peter Andre prepares for Grease role in Birmingham

August 9, 2019

Supporting image for story: It’s the one that we want: The cast of Grease talk ahead of Birmingham run

It’s the one that we want: The cast of Grease talk ahead of Birmingham run

Supporting image for story: Laughs aplenty as Celeste Barber comes to Birmingham Town Hall - review

Laughs aplenty as Celeste Barber comes to Birmingham Town Hall - review

Supporting image for story: Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

August 7, 2019

Supporting image for story: Cast for Blood Brothers at Birmingham Hippodrome announced

Cast for Blood Brothers at Birmingham Hippodrome announced

Supporting image for story: Singin' In The Rain pours in to Birmingham

Singin' In The Rain pours in to Birmingham

August 6, 2019

Supporting image for story: As You Like It coming to Severn Valley Country Park

As You Like It coming to Severn Valley Country Park

August 3, 2019

Supporting image for story: Elephant puppets, aerial artists, contortionists and more: Line up announced for Circus 1903 coming to Birmingham

Elephant puppets, aerial artists, contortionists and more: Line up announced for Circus 1903 coming to Birmingham

August 2, 2019

Supporting image for story: Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

August 1, 2019

Supporting image for story: Cast announced for An Inspector Calls - coming to Shrewsbury

Cast announced for An Inspector Calls - coming to Shrewsbury

July 31, 2019

Supporting image for story: Birmingham actress Annette Badland announced as a new patron of The Old Rep

Birmingham actress Annette Badland announced as a new patron of The Old Rep

Supporting image for story: The Tempest to be performed at Montgomery Castle

The Tempest to be performed at Montgomery Castle

Supporting image for story: Whitney Houston musical coming to Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Dudley and Cannock

Whitney Houston musical coming to Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Dudley and Cannock

July 25, 2019

Supporting image for story: Birmimgham's Alexandra Theatre announces Autumn season

Birmimgham's Alexandra Theatre announces Autumn season

July 24, 2019

Supporting image for story: Sir Michael Palin cancels Birmingham show as he undergoes heart surgery

Sir Michael Palin cancels Birmingham show as he undergoes heart surgery

July 23, 2019

Supporting image for story: Comic Lee Nelson cheers up Telford hospital patients on way to Shrewsbury comedy fest - in pictures

Comic Lee Nelson cheers up Telford hospital patients on way to Shrewsbury comedy fest - in pictures

Supporting image for story: As You Like It coming to Severn Valley Country Park

As You Like It coming to Severn Valley Country Park

July 21, 2019

Supporting image for story: Cast and creative team announced for The Snow Queen in Birmingham

Cast and creative team announced for The Snow Queen in Birmingham

July 19, 2019

Supporting image for story: What it means to be really chuffed: Strictly Come Dancing stars talk ahead of Birmingham show

What it means to be really chuffed: Strictly Come Dancing stars talk ahead of Birmingham show

Supporting image for story: Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

July 18, 2019

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury panto auditions for young actors

Shrewsbury panto auditions for young actors

Supporting image for story: RuPaul's Drag Race and UNHhhh star Katya to perform in Birmingham

RuPaul's Drag Race and UNHhhh star Katya to perform in Birmingham

July 17, 2019

Supporting image for story: Little Miss Sunshine finds 'fun in dysfunctional' at Alexandra Theatre - review with pictures

Little Miss Sunshine finds 'fun in dysfunctional' at Alexandra Theatre - review with pictures

July 12, 2019

Supporting image for story: Story of Dame Vera Lynn returning to Shrewsbury

Story of Dame Vera Lynn returning to Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

July 11, 2019

Supporting image for story: Life is a Cabaret for stars heading to Shrewsbury

Life is a Cabaret for stars heading to Shrewsbury

July 8, 2019

Supporting image for story: Boom in visitors at county libraries and Theatre Severn

Boom in visitors at county libraries and Theatre Severn

July 6, 2019

Supporting image for story: Musical that chronicles life during the First World War is heading to the Midlands

Musical that chronicles life during the First World War is heading to the Midlands

July 5, 2019

Supporting image for story: Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

July 3, 2019

Supporting image for story: West End hit SIX coming to Birmingham

West End hit SIX coming to Birmingham

July 2, 2019

Supporting image for story: Sir Ian McKellen raises £140,000 for Birmingham REP

Sir Ian McKellen raises £140,000 for Birmingham REP

July 1, 2019

Supporting image for story: Deadtown, Birmingham REP - review with pictures

Deadtown, Birmingham REP - review with pictures

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Hippodrome welcomes two new trustees

Birmingham Hippodrome welcomes two new trustees

June 29, 2019

Supporting image for story: Ambitious remodelling for Birmingham REP to mark 50th anniversary

Ambitious remodelling for Birmingham REP to mark 50th anniversary

June 28, 2019

Supporting image for story: Why Sam's still suffering the baby blues: Sam Avery talks ahead of Shrewsbury show

Why Sam's still suffering the baby blues: Sam Avery talks ahead of Shrewsbury show

Supporting image for story: Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

June 27, 2019

Supporting image for story: Young Shifnal dancer Isobel beats hundreds to join last 20 vying for top role

Young Shifnal dancer Isobel beats hundreds to join last 20 vying for top role

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