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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. Cirque du Magique...
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Nov 1, 20243 min read


REVIEW: Awful Auntie
David Walliams’ Awful Auntie is brought to spectacular life by Birmingham Stage Company. Awful Auntie is now playing at The Alexandra...
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Oct 17, 20243 min read


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


REVIEW: Mercury - The Ultimate Queen Tribute
The legend of Freddie Mercury continues to delight audiences as a flamboyant tribute show celebrates its 25h Anniversary. Mercury - The...
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Sep 25, 20242 min read


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...
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Sep 23, 20243 min read


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


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...
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Aug 21, 20243 min read


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...
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Aug 1, 20244 min read


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...
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Jul 23, 20242 min read


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....
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Jul 11, 20242 min read


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


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...
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Jun 26, 20243 min read


REVIEW: Ballet Black Heroes
Award-winning dance company Ballet Black showcases a poetic double-bill that celebrates humanity and asks fundamental questions about the...
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Jun 13, 20242 min read


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...
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Jun 12, 20243 min read


REVIEW: Frankie Goes to Bollywood
A truly magical, topical, and toe-tapping musical ushers in the summer season at the theatre with a spicy show. Frankie Goes to Bollywood...
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Jun 12, 20242 min read


REVIEW: The 39 Steps
A raucous version of The 39 Steps, which has been running in the West End for nearly a decade, now comes to the Birmingham stage. The 39...
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Jun 4, 20242 min read


REVIEW: Liberation Squares
A provocative and courageous new drama called Liberation Squares, which explores how Islamophobia is being normalised, comes to the...
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May 17, 20243 min read


REVIEW: Sister Act the Musical
A musical based upon Hollywood blockbuster Sister Act comes to Birmingham in a powerhouse new production that ripples with energy. Sister...
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May 13, 20242 min read


REVIEW: Shrek the Musical
Photo: © Hugo Glenndinning The musical version of much-loved animated film Shrek romps onto the Birmingham stage. Shrek the Musical is now playing at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham. This Broadway musical, based on the critically-acclaimed Dreamworks Animation studio film, opened way back in 2008 and became an instant hit with audiences of all ages. The successful show soon found its way into London's West End, and is currently on a new tour across the country. Th
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Apr 10, 20242 min read


REVIEW: I Should Be So Lucky
A glittery stage musical based on the legendary back catalogue of Stock Aitkin Waterman comes to Birmingham in a toe-tapping production....
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Apr 2, 20242 min read
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