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Theatre: Batman Live spectacular show flies into Birmingham

KAPOW! What Birmingham needs now is a crimefighting superhero – and look who’s flying into town.Read

Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream, at Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

PERCHANCE to dream of a cast that gel together effortlessly, have perfect comic timing and a director that brings a fresh gothic edge to the piece. Read

Theatre: It's off to work for Sam and Linda

HEIGH-ho, heigh-ho it’s off to work they go.Read

Theatre review: The Homecoming, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

The Homecoming is Harold Pinter at his best. Read

Theatre: Neil Toon is a Legally Blonde bad guy

BEFORE taking on the role of drug dealing kidnapper Kyle Ryder in Hollyoaks, actor Neil Toon sought advice from the experts.Read

Theatre: Old rivalries resurface in Bette and Joan

TWO Hollywood icons will come alive in a new show in Birmingham this weekend.Read

Theatre: Dirty Dancing is Cinderella for modern times

IT may be a bit steamy and just a little bit naughty, but the story of Dirty Dancing is a modern day Cinderella, according to the producer of the stage show Karl Sydow.Read

Theatre: Hannah Waterman signs up for Survive!

ACTRESS Hannah Waterman is the latest performer to be announced in the line-up for the fund-raising musical Survive!Read

Theatre: Doctors star Donnaleigh Bailey sets up drama workshops for kids

BORED kids looking for something to do during the summer holidays might want to sign up for a new drama project.Read

Theatre: The Lost Happy Endings returns to mac

A FAIRY tale with a difference returns to Birmingham’s mac this Christmas.Read

Theatre in the open air

ACTRESS Katy Allen has joined forces with Chapterhouse Theatre Company for an open-air production of Snow White.Read

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

Asian wedding comes to West Bromwich

BOLLYWOOD goes Kiwi with the comedy production D’Arranged Marriage, which comes to The Public, in West Bromwich, next weekend.Read

Pinocchio in the park in Solihull

FAMILIES are invited to pack a picnic and enjoy an outdoor performance of the classic children’s tale Pinocchio.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

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

An Ideal Husband, Crescent Theatre Touring Company, Botanical Gardens

YOU have to admire the spirit of people who organise open-air events during an English summer, and this company’s 2011 tour has opened in what could be called typical weather.Read

Theatre: Ian Reddington is a late Queen fan

IAN Reddington is a familiar face on television for his roles of Richard ‘Tricky Dicky’ Cole in EastEnders and Vernon Tomlin in Coronation Street.Read

Dreamboats and Petticoats - Birmingham Hippodrome

A PRETTY blonde girl from the Black Country blossoms to star in this cracking musical featuring a string of great rock ‘n’ roll hits from the ‘60s.Read

Another One Bites The Dust - but Brian May hopes it's not him

QUEEN guitarist Brian May plans to be in Birmingham for the opening night of We Will Rock You – but hopes he does not bite the dust as he nearly did on his last visit.Read