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April 17, 2025

Life of murderer Ruth Ellis to be the subject of Wolverhampton am-dram production

Theatre & Comedy|Apr 17

April 16, 2025

Northern Rascals' show Sunny Side heads to Wolverhampton

Your World|Apr 16

April 14, 2025

Curtis Walker heading to Wolverhampton

Your World|Apr 14

April 13, 2025

Strictly star makes acting debut as blockbuster Kinky Boots hits the stage in Birmingham

Entertainment|Apr 13

April 10, 2025

Comedian Doug to headline night of music and laughter at Cannock's Prince of Wales Theatre. Could it be the last show?

April 7, 2025

Olivier Awards 2025: Fabulous Beverley Knight wows crowds at prestigious award ceremony

April 3, 2025

What's coming up at Brierley Hill Civic Hall this May - including Tony Christie on his Great Farewell tour

Your World|Apr 3

April 1, 2025

Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story returns to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in 2026

Your World|Apr 1

March 31, 2025

Local theatre company celebrate 80th anniversary of VE Day

Your World|Mar 31

March 26, 2025

Inclusive theatre company to embark on first national tour - with two shows in Wolverhampton

Your World|Mar 26

March 25, 2025

Ex-glamour model Katie Price set to join Rainbow favourites in panto in Cannock

March 24, 2025

This cordless electric lawnmower is incredibly cheap at the moment

Affiliates|Mar 24

Bollywood panto Surinderella heading for Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre

Theatre & Comedy|Mar 24

March 20, 2025

With perfect timing The Boys from the Black Stuff march into Birmingham on a red letter day for the dispossessed

Entertainment|Mar 20

March 19, 2025

Review: Carrie Hope Fletcher makes whip-crackin' lead in Calamity Jane at Birmingham Hippodrome

Theatre & Comedy|Mar 19

March 14, 2025

Take a sneak peek at the spectacular War Horse puppets ahead of the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre shows

March 13, 2025

A scrumptious theatrical treat at town hall

Your World|Mar 13

'Last Hurrah' for Cannock Theatre and museum? - Campaigners and MP continue fight to save them

March 12, 2025

Restoke rehearsal images released: Bernadette and other Teenage Folk Tales

Your World|Mar 12

March 10, 2025

Only Fools and Horses The Musical is coming to a West Midlands theatre - here’s what to expect

Calling all Shropshire playwrights!

Your World|Mar 10

Tracy-Ann Oberman stars as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice 1936 at the Repertory Theatre

Your World|Mar 10

March 6, 2025

Dates for your diary - a preview of what's on at Brierley Hill Civic Hall this April

Your World|Mar 6

March 5, 2025

The car is the star in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang but a stellar cast keep the laughs coming

Entertainment|Mar 5

J B Priestly’s They Came to a City at Oldbury Rep

Your World|Mar 5

Tom Fletcher's There's a Monster in Your Show comes to Brierley Hill!

Your World|Mar 5

March 3, 2025

Leader of Wolverhampton Grand Theatre steps down after 'successful and enjoyable' decade in charge

February 19, 2025

Experience Shakespeare under the stars at Wolverhampton museum with The Lord Chamberlain’s Men

February 17, 2025

Teen voices take centre stage in brand new Restoke production

Your World|Feb 17

'I'm so excited' - Beverley Knight coming home to star for the first time at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre

February 16, 2025

West Midlands Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden and her stage partner Carlos reveal the true power of dance

February 12, 2025

Council makes decision over fate of Staffordshire theatre and museum

Co-artistic directors of pioneering theatre company to step down after 28 years

Your World|Feb 12

Have I Got News For You's Ignacio Lopez brings tour to Shrewsbury this week

Your World|Feb 12

Creating Carmen: Opera’s most famous femme fatale unmasked at Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton

Your World|Feb 12

February 7, 2025

Review: Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, Birmingham Hippodrome

Theatre & Comedy|Feb 7

February 6, 2025

Limited ticket availability for a spectacular hospice pantomime featuring star studded cast!

Your World|Feb 6

February 5, 2025

Theatre fans rejoice, new productions take centre stage at Vue Birmingham this February

Your World|Feb 5

February 4, 2025

Legendary Ibiza DJ Judge Jules heading to Brierley Hill Civic

Your World|Feb 4

Katherine Ryan talks about turning 40, making connections with people and taking her dog back home to Wolverhampton

Dancers hopeful of return to Staffordshire's at risk Prince of Wales Theatre

Shropshire|Feb 4

February 3, 2025

Birmingham Hippodrome invites public to see original musicals in development

January 31, 2025

Musical theatre star has a famous brother and she's playing a rip roaring dream role in the West Midlands

Entertainment|Jan 31

January 29, 2025

Guide dog puppies take a trip to Neverland, as they meet cast of Birmingham Hippodrome’s Peter Pan

Your World|Jan 29

Wolverhampton's brightest stars of stage and screen to offer career tips

Wolverhampton|Jan 29

January 25, 2025

Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story heading to the West Midlands

Your World|Jan 25

January 23, 2025

Burlesque show delivers a night of fun but cheeky entertainment

Your World|Jan 23

January 22, 2025

Countdown to astronaut Tim Peake's appearance in the city

Science & Technology|Jan 22

Wolverhampton Literature Festival: Jim Bob talks about Carter USM, the art of song writing and his love of music