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REVIEW: Supernatural
Midland Opera’s spooky and compelling new show comes to Birmingham.    Supernatural  was performed at The Blue Orange Theatre .  ...
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Feb 165 min read
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REVIEW: Bat Out of Hell - The Musical
© Chris Davis Studio A jukebox musical based on one of the world’s bestselling rock opera albums comes to the Birmingham stage.  Bat Out...
opera787
Feb 103 min read
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REVIEW: Murder on the Orient Express
© Jay Brooks To keep the dark wintery nights at bay a legendary Agatha Christie detective story arrives steaming onto the Birmingham...
opera787
Jan 292 min read
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REVIEW: Nutcracker in Havana
© Johan Persson Charismatic ballet legend Carlos Acosta brings his red hot new production of The Nutcracker to the cold winter heart of...
opera787
Jan 144 min read
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REVIEW: Beauty and the Beast
An incredibly witty and thrilling new panto comes to the West Midlands in a production that sprinkles magic and fairytale delights. Â ...
opera787
Dec 5, 20243 min read
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REVIEW: A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story
A spine-tingling adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Mark Gatiss arrives in Birmingham as the spirit of the festive season sprinkles magic...
opera787
Nov 21, 20245 min read
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REVIEW: Cirque du Magique
As Halloween wings its way across the nation a magical show ignites the imagination of the audience in Wolverhampton. Â Cirque du Magique...
opera787
Nov 1, 20243 min read
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REVIEW: Awful Auntie
David Walliams’ Awful Auntie is brought to spectacular life by Birmingham Stage Company.  Awful Auntie is now playing at The Alexandra...
opera787
Oct 17, 20243 min read
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REVIEW: Lord of the Dance - A Lifetime of Standing Ovations
Michael Flatley’s worldwide smash-hit show Lord of the Dance, which has delighted over 60 million people around the world, comes to...
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Sep 30, 20245 min read
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REVIEW: Mercury - The Ultimate Queen Tribute
The legend of Freddie Mercury continues to delight audiences as a flamboyant tribute show celebrates its 25h Anniversary. Â Mercury - The...
opera787
Sep 25, 20242 min read
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REVIEW: An Officer and a Gentleman
One of the most romantic movies of the 1980’s comes to the stage in a crowd pleasing jukebox musical version.  An Officer and a...
opera787
Sep 23, 20243 min read
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REVIEW: Here You Come Again
A jukebox musical based around the songs of Dolly Parton heads into Birmingham. Here You Come Again is now playing at The Alexandra...
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Sep 10, 20242 min read
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REVIEW: Pretty Woman - The Musical
The Julia Roberts and Richard Gere smash-hit film comes to the Birmingham stage in a stunning musical version that had audiences whooping...
opera787
Aug 21, 20243 min read
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REVIEW: The Wizard of Oz
One of the best-loved family films of all time comes to the stage in a production brimming with magic and music. The Wizard of Oz is now...
opera787
Aug 1, 20244 min read
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REVIEW: Cluedo 2 – The Next Chapter
Hot on the heels of classic murder-mystery show Cluedo in 2022 comes a splapstick sequel to the Birmingham stage.  Cluedo 2 – The Next...
opera787
Jul 23, 20242 min read
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REVIEW: Unfortunate - The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch
A playful and witty musical based on the iconic sea witch Ursula from Disney’s The Little Mermaid is merrily sailing onto the stage....
opera787
Jul 11, 20242 min read
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REVIEW: 101 Dalmatians - The Musical
A cute and charming musical version of 101 Dalmations starring Coronation Street’s Kym Marsh is delighting audiences in Birmingham. 101...
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Jul 2, 20242 min read
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REVIEW: Rush - A Joyous Jamaican Journey
A topical and vibrant theatrical show celebrating the beautiful and melodious impact of Jamaican culture upon Britain is making audiences...
opera787
Jun 26, 20243 min read
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REVIEW: Ballet Black Heroes
Award-winning dance company Ballet Black showcases a poetic double-bill that celebrates humanity and asks fundamental questions about the...
opera787
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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REVIEW: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
An uplifting family show based on Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory comes to the stage in a bright and colourful new...
opera787
Jun 12, 20243 min read
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