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Diane Parkes

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Ladies' night at Birmingham Hippodrome theatre

A NEW group for women in Birmingham is aiming to raise money for the city’s Hippodrome Theatre.Read

Coffee, cake and chat for women in Birmingham

WOMEN are invited to a coffee, cake and co-creating networking evening in Birmingham.Read

Young talent on stage at Crescent Theatre

STAGE2 Youth Theatre perform Willy Russell’s Our Day Out at The Crescent Theatre in Birmingham until Saturday.Read

Youngsters chance to be in the limelight

YOUNG performers have the chance to develop their theatre skills this summer.Read

Support for deaf cancer patients in Birmingham

A NEW service has been launched in Birmingham for people who are deaf and have been diagnosed with cancer.Read

Video: Reporter takes to stage in We Will Rock You at Birmingham Hippodrome

Birmingham MAil reporter Diane Parkes makes her stage debut in We Will Rock You at the Birmingham HippodromeRead

Dance: All aboard for new Rosie Kay show The Great Train Dance

DANCER and choreographer Rosie Kay goes off the beaten track with a new production on the Severn Valley Railway.Read

Kings Heath knitter to decorate Skegness pier

A BIRMINGHAM ‘guerrilla knitter’ is to decorate Skegness Pier – with giant crochet work.Read

Dirty Dancing ready to roll in Birmingham

AUDIENCES in Birmingham are being promised the time of their lives when the hit West End musical Dirty Dancing arrives in the city next summer.Read

Supernanny Jo Frost gives tips to Midland parents

SUPERNANNY Jo Frost is in the West Midlands today sharing her no nonsense advice – but parents need have no fear of a tongue-lashing.Read

Special report: The changing face of AIDS

MATTHEW Keogh is a charity worker who runs courses to support people diagnosed with HIV. And he can empathise with those facing the uncertainty this disease can bring – as he has lived with HIV for 14 years.Read

Theatre: Keith Gray was a reluctant reader but is now a playwright

WHEN the new play Ostrich Boys opens in Birmingham next week, one person in the audience will have a particular interest in the show.Read

Theatre: Andrew Dunn dons Dinnerladies' hat

ANDREW Dunn became synonymous with the lovable canteen boss Tony in the hit television series Dinnerladies – so he was more than happy to return to the role for the stage show.Read

Brian May set to appear at Birmingham's We Will Rock You show tonight

QUEEN guitarist Brian May is expected to be at Birmingham’s Hippodrome theatre tonight for the press performance of the musical We Will Rock You.Read

Youngsters turn back time in Birmingham

CHILDREN are turning back the clock for a new drama War Play to be performed this month.Read

Clothes Show Live promises a fashion extravaganza

THIS year’s Clothes Show Live has announced its celebrity line-up which includes girl band Parade, radio presenter George Lamb and Dancing on Ice competitor Jeff Brazier.Read

Theatre comes to local Birmingham libraries

LIBRARY-goers will be able to pick up acting tips alongside their book loans as the Birmingham Repertory Theatre comes out into local communities.Read

Summer school for would-be actors

WOULD-BE Daniel Radcliffes and Emma Watsons can pick up acting tips at a summer school in Digbeth, Birmingham. Summer Spark is running groups for children aged 8-13 and 14-19 and holding performances during August.Read

Residents fury over Erdington Sainsbury's supermarket plans

RESIDENTS blasted plans for a new Sainsbury’s store in the city at a packed meeting.Read

Army major put through his paces in ballet class

AN ARMY Major was put through his paces with pirouettes as part of a ballet class.Read

Author Profile

Diane Parkes has worked in journalism for 14 years and has been with the Birmingham Mail for ten. She is Women's Editor covering health, fitness, education, fashion and beauty features. As Dance and Theatre Editor she is also responsible for professional arts coverage across the region.