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Review: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Birmingham Rep - 'visual spectacle left me breathless'
Christmas
Christmas show The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe runs at Birmingham Rep until January 28, 2024
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RSC The Box Of Delights Stratford-upon-Avon review: 'Magical nostalgic Christmas adventure'
Christmas
RSC's Christmas play The Box Of Delights runs at Stratford upon Avon's Royal Shakespeare Theatre until January 7 2024
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Review Ainadamar at Birmingham Hippodrome - 'Flamenco and passion in captivating political opera'
Birmingham Hippodrome
Welsh National Opera's Ainadamar featuring Flamenco dancing at Birmingham Hippodrome as part of WNO week of performances
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The Book of Mormon is coming to Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre - here's how you can get tickets
Alexandra Theatre Birmingham
The smash-hit musical will return to the city in December next year
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Rupert Everett in Voyage Round My Father at Malvern Theatres review: 'Hollywood star oozes class'
Worcestershire
Rupert Everett stars at Malvern Theatres in A Voyage Round My Father until Saturday November 4
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I watched Twelve Angry Men at The Alexandra - and its message was more powerful than ever
Alexandra Theatre Birmingham
Twelve Angry Men is at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre until November 4 - and touring elsewhere in the UK after
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Agatha Christie And Then There Were None Malvern Theatres review 'most gruesome finale I've ever seen'
Worcestershire
Agatha Christie murder mystery And Then There Were None runs at Malvern Theatres until Saturday October 28
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Cowbois RSC review: 'Wild sexy queer western that shoots straight to your heart'
LGBTQ+
Gender fluid western Cowbois runs at RSC Swan Theatre in Stratford upon Avon until November 18
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Black Sabbath star declares new love and fans rush to support him saying 'gave me goosebumps'
Black Sabbath
Ozzy Osbourne's Birmingham band mate Tony Iommi puts out statement after Black Sabbath The Ballet premiere tour ends
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Pretty Woman at The Alexandra reviewed: 'The Hollywood rom-com is perfect for the stage'
Alexandra Theatre Birmingham
Pretty Woman is at Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham until Saturday, October 28 - and will return in August 2024
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James Martin Live at Birmingham Symphony Hall reviewed - 'like Saturday Morning show on steroids'
James Martin
Smelling his butter-soaked food waft across Symphony Hall was tantalising yet torture as he smirked 'enjoy your kebab on the way home'.
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Hit musical & Juliet is coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - featuring songs from Britney and Katy Perry
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
&Juliet was a huge hit on the West End stage between 2019 and 2023
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Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at The Hippodrome is utterly scrumdiddlyumptious
Theatre
A clever refresh of an old favourite, the production will transport you to a world of pure imagination
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A new musical is coming to The Alexandra theatre in 2024 and Disney fans will love it
Alexandra Theatre Birmingham
The classic story was animated by Disney back in 1961 and is now being adapted for the stage
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Romeo + Juliet at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre reviewed - 'Intensely romantic and heart-wrenching ballet'
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet is on at the Wolverhampton theatre until Saturday, October 21
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RuPaul's Drag Race tour in Birmingham was sheer fabulousness with an important message - review
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Some of the biggest queens from RuPaul's Drag Race brought the glitz and glamour of drag to Birmingham's Utilita Arena
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Strictly Come Dancing star to join The Wizard of Oz cast at Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome
He will play the Wicked Witch of the West
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Ailey 2 at Birmingham Hippodrome review - best dance in world puts Strictly Come Dancing in shade
Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome saw Alvin Ailey's American dance group that nurtures Black dancers for first time in a decade
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Sinatra The Musical at Birmingham Rep reviewed - ‘To be Frank this is a must-watch show’
Repertory Theatre Birmingham
Matt Doyle takes on the iconic role of Frank Sinatra at Birmingham Rep
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I tried to interview Alison Hammond - but she just wanted to set me up
Alison Hammond
I was given only seven minutes with the Queen of Brum and knew what I wanted to ask... but things didn't go as planned
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Review Black Sabbath The Ballet - Ozzy one-liners, sex, drugs and rock'n'roll with pirouettes
Black Sabbath
Birmingham Royal Ballet fusion of Black Sabbath heavy metal with classical dance at Birmingham Hippodrome until Saturday September 30
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Review Merchant of Venice 1936 at RSC - EastEnders star in powerful Peaky Blinders style retelling
Royal Shakespeare Company
EastEnders and Doctor Who actress plays Shylock at RSC Swan Theatre and Malvern Theatres for tour of Merchant of Venice 1936 until February 10
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Sharon Osbourne and Tony Iommi turn out for opening night of Black Sabbath - The Ballet in Birmingham
Birmingham Hippodrome
Members of Black Sabbath returned to their hometown of Birmingham for the sold-out world premiere production of Black Sabbath - The Ballet
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The Birmingham attraction that drew 150,000 visitors over the summer
Birmingham Hippodrome
They turned up in their droves to one of the most historic spots in the city
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Cadbury
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Moseley
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Cadbury brings back iconic chocolate just in time for Christmas - sending fans wild
Cadbury
The popular food blogging social media channel also shared a snap of a five-pack Creme Egg box, along with a half-eaten white chocolate egg.
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Marks & Spencer
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UK households to get £130 paid directly into bank accounts for cost of living
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DWP
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Martin Lewis
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Stamp Duty could be cut in the Autumn Statement as experts predict rule changes
The Budget
Reports suggest that the Conservatives are looking at some sort of Stamp Duty reduction with experts saying it would make it easier for older homeowners to downsize and free up larger family homes
National Insurance cut to give UK households up to £500 extra in their bank accounts
The Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt expected to announce cut during Autumn Statement
'Significant' warning issued to 1.2 million British Gas, Ovo, Octopus, EDF energy customers
Your Money
The energy regulator and watchdog will review standing charges after calls from consumer groups and experts.
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West Midlands Ambulance Service
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