http://www.birminghammail.net/authors/ Authors en-gb http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2008/07/04/chim-chim-cher-ee-a-will-be-97319-21264096/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:51:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2008/07/04/chim-chim-cher-ee-a-will-be-97319-21264096/ THE curtain rises on the summer theatre extravaganza next week when Mary Poppins hits town. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2008/07/04/sizing-up-the-competition-97319-21263725/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2008/07/04/sizing-up-the-competition-97319-21263725/ WHEN actor and dancer Daniel Crossley first saw Mary Poppins in London he was immediately keen to play the part of chimney sweep Bert but he thought it would elude him for one reason - his size. "When I watched it, I thought it was an amazing part to play," he recalls. "But directors generally have an idea of the person they want to play certain roles and physically I was very different from the two guys who had already played Bert. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2008/07/04/i-m-reaching-new-heights-97319-21263720/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2008/07/04/i-m-reaching-new-heights-97319-21263720/ THE last time actress Caroline Sheen was on the stage at Birmingham Hippodrome there was no audience - but returning next week as Mary Poppins she is unlikely to be playing to empty houses. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2008/07/01/i-can-not-believe-we-have-grace-but-having-her-doesn-t-take-away-all-the-pain-we-felt-before-97319-21207957/ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2008/07/01/i-can-not-believe-we-have-grace-but-having-her-doesn-t-take-away-all-the-pain-we-felt-before-97319-21207957/ FOUR-MONTH-OLD Grace McMahon is her parents' most precious gift. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2008/07/01/eat-better-not-less-to-get-slim-and-stay-slim-97319-21207955/ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2008/07/01/eat-better-not-less-to-get-slim-and-stay-slim-97319-21207955/ THINKING of losing a few pounds? Then forget calorie-counting and fad diets and look for the root cause says a new book Life-Changing Weight Loss. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/birmingham-shopping/birmingham-shopping-news/2008/06/30/easy-hot-styles-for-summer-97319-21173086/ Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/birmingham-shopping/birmingham-shopping-news/2008/06/30/easy-hot-styles-for-summer-97319-21173086/ WANT the latest summer hair trends? We asked Midlands hair stylist Lisa Shepherd, who is currently appearing on the new series of the television show 10 Years Younger, for some top tips on the latest looks. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2008/06/30/desmond-kelly-gala-night-birmingham-hippodrome-97319-21173085/ Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2008/06/30/desmond-kelly-gala-night-birmingham-hippodrome-97319-21173085/ THIS evening organised for retiring Birmingham Royal Ballet assistant director Desmond Kelly was, to put it simply, just wonderful. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2008/06/27/i-love-dance-and-i-can-t-imagine-not-being-part-of-it-97319-21162527/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2008/06/27/i-love-dance-and-i-can-t-imagine-not-being-part-of-it-97319-21162527/ AFTER more than 40 years as a professional in dance, Birmingham Royal Ballet assistant director Desmond Kelly could be forgiven for wanting to put his feet up. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2008/06/24/growing-lads-and-lasses-97319-21142003/ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2008/06/24/growing-lads-and-lasses-97319-21142003/ DAUD Abdi is hoping that his efforts in helping plan the new school play area will pay off. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2008/06/24/we-have-grounds-for-celebration-97319-21142012/ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2008/06/24/we-have-grounds-for-celebration-97319-21142012/ SHELDON school's efforts to nurture its children, parents and its grounds have come up trumps with it being named a finalist in a national award scheme. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2008/06/24/slim-paula-is-sitting-pretty-97319-21142009/ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2008/06/24/slim-paula-is-sitting-pretty-97319-21142009/ THREE years ago Paula Felce was feeling at rock bottom - having recently given birth to her second child, she was feeling fat, frumpy and unhappy. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2008/06/24/after-battling-cancer-twice-i-m-so-grateful-for-everything-i-have-97319-21142002/ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2008/06/24/after-battling-cancer-twice-i-m-so-grateful-for-everything-i-have-97319-21142002/ MUM Paula Olsson had given birth three weeks ago and should have been on top of the world - but then she was given the devastating news she had cancer. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-gig-reviews/2008/06/23/goldfrapp-birmingham-symphony-hall-97319-21136377/ Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-gig-reviews/2008/06/23/goldfrapp-birmingham-symphony-hall-97319-21136377/ ALISON Goldfrapp and co re-lived the age of flower power with a hippy set filled with blossoms, bunting, psychedelia and even a maypole. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2008/06/20/young-playwrights-to-showcase-their-work-at-the-rep-97319-21124364/ Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2008/06/20/young-playwrights-to-showcase-their-work-at-the-rep-97319-21124364/ YOUNG writers from across the Midlands will be showcased at Birmingham Repertory Theatre's Transmissions Festival which begins next week. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2008/06/20/stepping-into-the-limelight-with-triple-bill-97319-21124356/ Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2008/06/20/stepping-into-the-limelight-with-triple-bill-97319-21124356/ CHOREOGRAPHER Michael Corder brings a new version of Stravinsky's Le Baiser de la fee to Birmingham. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/19/show-of-talent-on-catwalk-97319-21105061/ Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:41:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/06/19/show-of-talent-on-catwalk-97319-21105061/ FASHION stars of the future have been showcasing their work in Birmingham with their designs on the catwalk. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2008/06/17/infectious-enthusiasm-for-health-and-fitness-97319-21088602/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2008/06/17/infectious-enthusiasm-for-health-and-fitness-97319-21088602/ MANY of the older children have helped organise activities. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2008/06/17/wake-up-shake-up-97319-21088609/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/education/2008/06/17/wake-up-shake-up-97319-21088609/ MORE than 200 children and parents are arm waving, twisting, jumping and dancing as the rock band Queen belts out Don't Stop Me Now. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2008/06/17/shock-tactics-helped-me-lose-4-stone-97319-21088608/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2008/06/17/shock-tactics-helped-me-lose-4-stone-97319-21088608/ WHEN Brenda Colebourne attended her first meeting of a weight loss group, she was more than a little shocked to be told she looked like a hippopotamus and she needed to get off her fat backside and do something about it. http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2008/06/13/mary-mania-set-to-sweep-the-nation-97319-21069642/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2008/06/13/mary-mania-set-to-sweep-the-nation-97319-21069642/ AS the West End musical Mary Poppins hits the road this month, Birmingham audiences who saw the London show can expect a few surprises.