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Our Finest Hour – Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain – Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Conductor: Barry Forgie Reviewer: David Robinson Dunkirk and The Battle of Britain, two of the most pivotal moments in World…
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Stage Door Johnny: Less Miserable – Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham
Reviewer: James Garrington Cabaret artist Stage Door Johnny is, he says, a fan of musical theatre and Less Miserable is…
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Brighton Rock – The HOUSE, Birmingham REP
Writer: Bryony Lavery, from the book by Graham Greene Director: Esther Richardson Reviewer: Selwyn Knight There’s a power vacuum in Brighton’s…
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Jethro Tull 50th Anniversary Tour – Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Reviewer: Selwyn Knight It’s not entirely obvious now exactly when Jethro Tull was formed. A group of Blackpool musicians, including…
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This House – Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Writer: James Graham Director: Jeremy Herrin Reviewer: Dave Smith Local boy James Graham (who is from the village of Annesley…
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Wicked – Birmingham Hippodrome
Music and Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz Book: Winnie Holzman Director: Joe Mantello Reviewer: Nicole Craft With Wicked having won over 100…
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Holes – Nottingham Playhouse
Writer: Louis Sachar Director: Adam Penford Reviewer: Dave Smith Having got his tenure as Artistic Director at Nottingham Playhouse off to…
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The Twisted Tale of Hansel and Gretel – The Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome
Writer and Director: Esther Simpson Reviewer: Selwyn Knight The Twisted Tale of Hansel and Gretel is a bold choice for Birmingham Hippodrome’s first…
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FESTIVAL PREVIEW: B-SIDE Hip-Hop festival set to take over Birmingham Hippodrome for third year
Birmingham Hippodrome’s free annual Hip-Hop festival, B-SIDE, is to return for its third year from 9-13 May 2018. Taking place…
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Fat Friends – The Musical – New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Book, Lyrics and Director: Kay Mellor Music: Nick Lloyd Webber Reviewer: Clare White It’s been 18 years since ITV drama…
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