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January 8, 2019

Supporting image for story: Tributes to ventriloquist star of TV’s Tiswas

Tributes to ventriloquist star of TV’s Tiswas

January 4, 2019

Supporting image for story: Darren Day sails onto panto stage in Birmingham

Darren Day sails onto panto stage in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Cinderella proves a hit at Telford theatre

Cinderella proves a hit at Telford theatre

January 2, 2019

Supporting image for story: Birmingham's LEGOLAND Discovery Centre recreates classic children's character to celebrate Town Hall show

Birmingham's LEGOLAND Discovery Centre recreates classic children's character to celebrate Town Hall show

Supporting image for story: Panto favourite Matt Slack honoured with dedicated seat at Birmingham Hippodrome

Panto favourite Matt Slack honoured with dedicated seat at Birmingham Hippodrome

Supporting image for story: Jason Manford, Andre Rieu, Ranulph Fiennes and more: Top theatre shows heading to Shropshire

Jason Manford, Andre Rieu, Ranulph Fiennes and more: Top theatre shows heading to Shropshire

January 1, 2019

Supporting image for story: University of Wolverhampton students get advice from theatre expert

University of Wolverhampton students get advice from theatre expert

December 31, 2018

Supporting image for story: Jimmy Osmond suffers stroke after Birmingham Hippodrome panto performance

Jimmy Osmond suffers stroke after Birmingham Hippodrome panto performance

December 29, 2018

Supporting image for story: I spent a year on Cloud Nine: Ore Oduba talks about winning Strictly Come Dancing ahead of hosting the live tour heading to Birmingham

I spent a year on Cloud Nine: Ore Oduba talks about winning Strictly Come Dancing ahead of hosting the live tour heading to Birmingham

December 28, 2018

Supporting image for story: Hair raising show for Telford panto pair

Hair raising show for Telford panto pair

Supporting image for story: Sandi Toksvig talks ahead of Birmingham shows

Sandi Toksvig talks ahead of Birmingham shows

Supporting image for story: Julian Clary talks ahead of Midlands and Shropshire shows

Julian Clary talks ahead of Midlands and Shropshire shows

Supporting image for story: The 1975, Frank Turner, Snow Patrol and more: Top shows coming to the Midlands and Shropshire in January

The 1975, Frank Turner, Snow Patrol and more: Top shows coming to the Midlands and Shropshire in January

December 26, 2018

Supporting image for story: Special treat as panto favourite Brad Fitt makes 500th appearance at Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn

Special treat as panto favourite Brad Fitt makes 500th appearance at Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn

Supporting image for story: Curtain set to rise on Aladdin panto at Bridgnorth’s Theatre on the Steps

Curtain set to rise on Aladdin panto at Bridgnorth’s Theatre on the Steps

Supporting image for story: Celebrity deaths: Aretha Franklin and Dale Winton among stars lost in 2018

Celebrity deaths: Aretha Franklin and Dale Winton among stars lost in 2018

December 23, 2018

Supporting image for story: Violet Chachki, Kim Chi, Aquaria and more: RuPaul's Drag Race tour Werq The World coming to Birmingham

Violet Chachki, Kim Chi, Aquaria and more: RuPaul's Drag Race tour Werq The World coming to Birmingham

December 22, 2018

Supporting image for story: Meera Syal talks about appearing in Birmingham Hippodrome's pantomime

Meera Syal talks about appearing in Birmingham Hippodrome's pantomime

December 21, 2018

Supporting image for story: Peter Pan, Birmingham Hippodrome - review with pictures

Peter Pan, Birmingham Hippodrome - review with pictures

Supporting image for story: Elf: A Christmas Spectacular, Resorts World Arena, Birmingham - review

Elf: A Christmas Spectacular, Resorts World Arena, Birmingham - review

Supporting image for story: Winter wonderland of seasonal shows in the Midlands and Shropshire

Winter wonderland of seasonal shows in the Midlands and Shropshire

December 20, 2018

Supporting image for story: Cinderella pays magical visit to brave Elspeth's bedside

Cinderella pays magical visit to brave Elspeth's bedside

Supporting image for story: Curtain up on Musical Theatre course at University Centre Shrewsbury

Curtain up on Musical Theatre course at University Centre Shrewsbury

December 19, 2018

Supporting image for story: Jimmy Osmond, Meera Syal and more fly into Birmingham for swashbuckling panto - in pictures

Jimmy Osmond, Meera Syal and more fly into Birmingham for swashbuckling panto - in pictures

December 18, 2018

Supporting image for story: Newport's community panto has moved venue - oh yes it has!

Newport's community panto has moved venue - oh yes it has!

December 17, 2018

Supporting image for story: Cinderella, Oakengates Theatre, Telford - review

Cinderella, Oakengates Theatre, Telford - review

December 15, 2018

Supporting image for story: Debbie McGee talks about her role in the Wolverhampton Grand's panto Sleeping Beauty

Debbie McGee talks about her role in the Wolverhampton Grand's panto Sleeping Beauty

December 14, 2018

Supporting image for story: Oh yes it is! Panto stars talk ahead of shows across West Midlands

Oh yes it is! Panto stars talk ahead of shows across West Midlands

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

Your Midlands and Shropshire am dram guide

Supporting image for story: Our am dram ‘star’ this week is Spotlight Youth Productions

Our am dram ‘star’ this week is Spotlight Youth Productions

December 12, 2018

Supporting image for story: A Christmas Carol, RSC, Stratford - review with pictures

A Christmas Carol, RSC, Stratford - review with pictures

Supporting image for story: Birmingham comedy gig for I'm A Celebrity runner-up Emily Atack

Birmingham comedy gig for I'm A Celebrity runner-up Emily Atack

December 11, 2018

Supporting image for story: Wem's one way traffic scheme is no joke for comic Greg Davies

Wem's one way traffic scheme is no joke for comic Greg Davies

Supporting image for story: Panto season begins in Telford tonight

Panto season begins in Telford tonight

December 8, 2018

Supporting image for story: I’m Hooked on playing baddies: We chat to Jimmy Osmond ahead of his appearance in Birmingham Hippodrome's panto Peter Pan

I’m Hooked on playing baddies: We chat to Jimmy Osmond ahead of his appearance in Birmingham Hippodrome's panto Peter Pan

December 7, 2018

Supporting image for story: Ben Elton to bring first tour in 10 years to Birmingham

Ben Elton to bring first tour in 10 years to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: We chat to the stars of Birmingham Hippodrome's The Nutcracker

We chat to the stars of Birmingham Hippodrome's The Nutcracker

December 5, 2018

Supporting image for story: Birmingham's Dragpunk to host Christmas show in city

Birmingham's Dragpunk to host Christmas show in city

Supporting image for story: RuPaul's Drag Race star Adore Delano to bring new headline tour to Birmingham

RuPaul's Drag Race star Adore Delano to bring new headline tour to Birmingham

Supporting image for story: New chair takes to the stage at Birmingham Hippodrome

New chair takes to the stage at Birmingham Hippodrome

Supporting image for story: Benidorm Live, The Alexandra, Birmingham - review with pictures

Benidorm Live, The Alexandra, Birmingham - review with pictures

Supporting image for story: Oh yes she has: Shrewsbury actress Megan gets panto role

Oh yes she has: Shrewsbury actress Megan gets panto role

November 30, 2018

Supporting image for story: New celebratory season announced at Birmingham Hippodrome for its 120th anniversary

New celebratory season announced at Birmingham Hippodrome for its 120th anniversary

Supporting image for story: Benidorm Live arrives at The Alexandra in Birmingham

Benidorm Live arrives at The Alexandra in Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Theatres stage 'relaxed' performances of pantomimes in Wolverhampton, Telford and Birmingham

Theatres stage 'relaxed' performances of pantomimes in Wolverhampton, Telford and Birmingham

Supporting image for story: The Wizard of Oz, Birmingham REP - review with pictures

The Wizard of Oz, Birmingham REP - review with pictures

November 28, 2018

Supporting image for story: Eddie Izzard to bring new tour to Birmingham

Eddie Izzard to bring new tour to Birmingham

November 26, 2018

Supporting image for story: Birmingham's The Alexandra to host first ever film festival

Birmingham's The Alexandra to host first ever film festival

November 23, 2018

Supporting image for story: Birmingham-born comedian John Oliver to star in The Lion King remake

Birmingham-born comedian John Oliver to star in The Lion King remake

Supporting image for story: We’re following the Yellow Brick Road - the Wizard of Oz arrives at Birmingham REP

We’re following the Yellow Brick Road - the Wizard of Oz arrives at Birmingham REP

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