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FIVE of the most unlikely rock stars took to the stage to muted applause. Oct 01 2009

The reaction when they left it 50-odd minutes later was certainly a lot more appreciative.Read

Birmingham Rep: East is East still has relevant message Oct 01 2009

SET in 1971, this family drama in which a patriarchal Muslim father attempts to control the lives of his wayward children could not be more relevant today.Read

Dragons giving new show a lift Sep 25 2009

IT’S not often that Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones is whisked off his feet – but that’s what happened when he visited one of his more unusual investments.Read

Offer of free Christmas musical is a real present Sep 25 2009

WHO fancies presenting a brand new feel-good musical?Read

East role is familiar one for Belinda Sep 25 2009

AS LONG-SUFFERING mum Bill Porter in the television sitcom 2 Point 4 Children and as a parent herself, Belinda Lang knows the ups and downs that come with parenthood – but even she admits the quandary faced by her character in the drama East is East is difficult.Read

Duran Duran star’s all art Sep 25 2009

Duran Duran’s John Taylor makes for a surprising addition to this year’s Birmingham Comedy Festival.Read

East role is a familiar one for Belinda Sep 25 2009

AS LONG-SUFFERING mum Bill Porter in the television sitcom 2 Point 4 Children and as a parent herself, Belinda Lang knows the ups and downs that come with parenthood – but even she admits the quandary faced by her character in the drama East is East is difficult.Read

REVIEW: Dry Rot at Aldridge Youth Theatre Sep 19 2009

DRY ROTRead

Nicholas Parsons' fascinating life Sep 19 2009

NICHOLAS PARSONSRead

Nathaniel Morrison returns to home city as Stevie Wonder in Motown musical Sep 18 2009

STEPPING into the shoes of a legend like Stevie Wonder is a daunting prospect, but Nathaniel Morrison found his inspiration close to home.Read

Shobna serves up a fun plate of comedy in Dinnerladies at Wolverhampton Grand Sep 18 2009

A DECADE after they made a big impact on our TV screens, the Dinnerladies are still serving up laughs – but this time in theatres up and down the land.Read

Review: Twin tale is a real winner Sep 12 2009

REVIEWRead

Cancer tales strike a chord with Sarah Manners Sep 11 2009

ACTRESS Sarah Manners knows all about the tragedy of cancer.Read

Solihull Arts Complex: Donald Sinden a legend in own lifetime Sep 11 2009

ACTOR Donald Sinden has been to Birmingham many times – but the one he remembers most is when he sat through 20 minutes of the wrong play.Read

Strictly Come Dancing: The dancers get close for tour Sep 04 2009

THEY are about to take to the dance floor and our screens for another series of one of the most popular shows on TV.Read

Tales of the unexpected in theatres Sep 04 2009

THE delightful thing about going to the theatre on a regular basis is that you never quite know what is going to happen – however many times you have seen the show in question.Read

A Grand history revealed Sep 04 2009

MY earliest memories of the theatre are of pantomime at Wolverhampton Grand when I was hardly big enough to take up a whole seat.Read

From the most hated to total psychopath Sep 04 2009

HE has been voted the “most hated soap villain” and now he is playing an evil dentist, so does actor Alex Ferns worry that he may be at risk of type-casting?Read

Naomi Gilbert steps up for curtain call Sep 02 2009

THE cast of a Birmingham-based theatre company is showing its own courage to ensure the show must go on.Read

Crescent show celebrates 85 years on stage Aug 28 2009

IT’S suddenly pretty special to be 85 years old.Read

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