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Review - Trinity players, Beauty and the Beast
Trinity Players is an award‑winning amateur theatre society based in Sutton Coldfield, performing high‑quality shows for an impressive 50 years. Formed in 1975, they have grown into a thriving group that now stages three productions each year. This season, they present Beauty and the Beast. The story itself has many incarnations—from its French fairy‑tale origins to Disney’s iconic animated film and the later Broadway musical. The stage adaptation, featuring Alan Menken’s bel
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Jun 22 min read


LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO - Review
LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO are on their uk tour. They are currently performing at Wolverhampton grand theatre. For 50 years, the all-male comedy ballet company affectionately known as “The Trocks” has been delighting audiences of all ages at sell-out performances featuring their fabulous sense of fun and their flawless dancing. Originally from New York, the Trocks are loved world-wide for their sassy spoofs and hilarious homages to classical ballet, where the dance
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May 151 min read


Operation Mincemeat - Review
Operation Mincemeat is on in Birmingham. It boasts an Olivier Award for Best New Musical, a record-breaking number of five‑star reviews, and now a Tony Award to its name. Set in 1943, the musical retells the true covert operation that helped turn the tide of the Second World War—an audacious plan involving a stolen corpse, forged documents, and a fabricated romance designed to fool Hitler. The production leans into the sheer absurdity of the mission, blending old‑school music
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May 112 min read


Review - Single White Female
Based on the memorable 90s psychological thriller, Single White Female makes its world premiere on stage in a modern reimagining that feels both nostalgic and sharply contemporary. Adapted by Rebecca Reid and directed by Gordon Greenberg, this production updates the familiar story for the age of social media, exploring themes of loneliness, identity, and obsession. The result is a gripping, if at times slightly bonkers, theatrical experience that leans into its own hyperbole
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May 51 min read


The Talented Mr Ripley – Theatre Review
“I never wanted to murder anyone. It was necessary.” This dramatic line sets the tone for a production that moves effortlessly between sun‑drenched charm and psychological darkness. This new stage adaptation of The Talented Mr Ripley plunges the audience into Patricia Highsmith’s world of deception, desire, and dangerously fluid identity—and it does so with striking confidence. Tom Ripley begins as a nobody: forging signatures, crafting lies, and drifting through New York wi
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Apr 202 min read


The Rocky Horror Picture Show- Review
The Rocky Horror Show has never been a production that tiptoes onto a stage — it struts, shimmies, and unapologetically owns the room. It’s a larger than life production that proves once again why this cult classic continues to seduce audiences decade after decade. This is a show that knows exactly what it is and delivers with total confidence. From the moment Brad and Janet’s fateful breakdown leads them to that infamous mansion, the audience is swept into a world of glitter
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Apr 132 min read


Death on The Nile - Review
The latest stage adaptation of Death on the Nile sails in with confidence, style, and a clear affection for Agatha Christie’s enduring mystery. Following the success of Murder on the Orient Express , this European premiere reunites writer Ken Ludwig and director Lucy Bailey—an artistic pairing that once again proves they understand how to translate Christie’s intricate plotting into gripping, theatrical storytelling. Set aboard a luxurious cruise drifting along the Nile, the
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Apr 72 min read


Review: Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat arrives in Wolverhampton with an extraordinary reputation behind it: an Olivier Award for Best New Musical, a record-breaking number of five‑star reviews, and now a Tony Award to its name. What could have been a straightforward wartime tale becomes a gleefully anarchic, sharply written, and unexpectedly heartfelt piece of theatre. Set in 1943, the musical retells the true covert operation that helped turn the tide of the Second World War—an audacious plan
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Mar 172 min read


Review- Fiddler on the Roof
Completely sold out at the Barbican in London, this unmissable production arrives direct from the West End—a rare chance to experience one of the greatest musicals of all time. From the powerhouse creative team directed by Jordan Fein (Oklahoma, Young Vic), choreographed by Julia Cheng (Cabaret), and designed by Tom Scutt (2025 Olivier Award winner for Fiddler on the Roof), this staging is both audacious and deeply moving. Set in 1905 in the small village of Anatevka, the sto
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Dec 10, 20251 min read


Sleeping Beauty pantomime
The Wolverhampton Grand Theatre’s annual pantomime has long been a cherished fixture of the festive season, and this year’s Sleeping Beauty more than lives up to tradition. The production blends classic panto magic with sharp humour, impressive musicality, and a vibrant cast, resulting in a joyful night of theatre that captures the spirit of Christmas perfectly. This retelling of the beloved tale follows Princess Beauty as she faces the curse placed upon her by the wicked fa
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Dec 3, 20252 min read
Review - Surinderella
Surinderella reimagines the Cinderella fairytale with a full Bollywood makeover — sparkling costumes, high-energy dance numbers, and...
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Sep 29, 20251 min read


Review - The Bodyguard
Returning once again to the stage, The Bodyguard delivers a thrilling mix of romance, danger, and powerhouse vocals. Starring...
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Sep 23, 20251 min read
Review: Calamity Jane
The whip-crackin’ musical comedy classic Calamity Jane has thundered into Wolverhampton, bringing all the charm, humour, and heart of...
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Sep 9, 20252 min read
Review: Stage Experience presents West Side Story
For their 20th anniversary, Stage Experience has chosen one of musical theatre’s crown jewels — West Side Story . Inspired by...
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Aug 14, 20251 min read
Theatre Review: Guys and Dolls – Trinity Players
The Trinity Players have done it again. With their latest production of Guys and Dolls , the award-winning amateur theatre society brings...
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Jun 4, 20252 min read
Theatre Review: Marie and Rosetta
"God don’t want the Devil to have all the good music." With that defiant declaration, Sister Rosetta Tharpe bursts onto the stage in...
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May 27, 20251 min read


Theatre Review: Ghost the Musical
Bringing one of cinema’s most iconic love stories to the stage is no small feat, but Ghost the Musical manages to capture the heart and...
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Apr 1, 20252 min read
The Rocky Horror Show - Review
Richard O’Brien’s legendary The Rocky Horror Show has returned to Birmingham as part of its new world tour, and once again, it proves...
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Mar 18, 20252 min read


Review - An Inspector Calls
Stephen Daldry’s multi-award-winning National Theatre production of An Inspector Calls makes a triumphant return, and it’s easy to see...
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Mar 4, 20252 min read
Review: Bat Out of Hell The Musical
Rock anthems, high-octane performances, and theatrical spectacle collide as Bat Out of Hell – The Musical roars back onto UK stages in...
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Feb 11, 20252 min read
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