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Behind the Kenneth Williams persona

ONE of Britain’s best-known comedians comes under the spotlight with the one man show Think No Evil Of Us: My Life with Kenneth Williams.Read

Theatre is outdoors in Stratford-upon-Avon

WILLIAM Shakespeare’s plays come in a host of different guises at The Dell open air theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon this summer.Read

Postcard sets playwright on the path of a mystery

PLAYWRIGHT Francesca Millican-Slater was set on the trail of the mystery when she bought a postcard in a knick knack shop in Devon.Read

Free theatre in Birmingham city centre

FREE theatre will be on the streets of Birmingham as part of the Hippodrome Theatre’s Six Summer Saturdays.Read

Outside Edge, The Circle Players, Aldridge Youth Theatre: Verdict ***

THIS Richard Harris comedy about a village cricket team and the women behind the players gets off to a very slow start. Read

Theatre: Grand mystery and suspense during Summer Play Season

THERE is murder and suspense on stage at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre during the four-show Summer Play Season.Read

Theatre: Stellar cast for Birmingham cancer show

ACTORS Les Dennis, Linda Robson and Sarah Manners have been announced in the cast for a Birmingham-based show aiming to raise cash for cancer charities.Read

THEATRE: The Birmingham Mail's Urban Walk columnist Mohini Howard watches as a play is performed... in her own house.

DING Dong Avon Calling… Oh hello, a performance in my living room was about to begin!Read

Review: Avon Calling at Mohini Howard's house

Ding Dong Avon Calling… Oh hello, a performance in my living room was about to begin!Read

Theatre: Chris follows the yellow brick road

WHEN Chris Keating steps on stage in The Wiz tonight, it will be his third performance as a munchkin following the yellow brick road.Read

Theatre: Brimingham Royal Ballet back at the Hippodrome

BIRMINGHAM Royal Ballet is back on home turf after a whirlwind three week tour of Japan.Read

Theatre: David's sequel to Macbeth

WRITER David Greig was watching a production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth when it set him thinking – what happens afterwards?Read

Opera: Cosi-ing up with hot young talent

WELSH National Opera’s latest tour to Birmingham is set to give audiences a chance to experience some of the world’s hottest new stars.Read

Theatre: Treyc Cohen goes from X Factor to the Wiz

TREYC Cohen was singing in Midlands pubs and clubs for more than ten years – but it took her appearance on the TV talent show X Factor for her to become a household name.Read

Theatre: Rhydian is spitting image for police chief in We Will Rock You

AS a music student in Birmingham, Rhydian Roberts was often in the audience at the city’s Hippodrome Theatre – and this summer he returns to be on its stage.Read

Dance: Strictly stars' flirty dancing

VINCENT Simone has one piece of advice for guys looking to find their ideal woman – put on your dancing shoes.Read

Dom Joly Review Birmingham Town Hall

THE master of the hidden camera goes completely under the spotlight in his first ever live stage tour.Read

Sausage and samosa help search for true love

Helping Eva to find a mateRead

Theatre: Avenue Q star Matthew J Henry explains why the show is too rude for kids

THE family and friends of actor Matthew J Henry will be out in force to support the local lad when he returns to Birmingham this month.Read

Theatre: Simon Williams prepares to say Yes, Prime Minister on stage

AS a young actor, Simon Williams was happy to show his public support for the Liberal Party.Read