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One of Musical Theatre's biggest success stories - 'Wicked' - comes to Birmingham this week for a SOLD OUT, month-long stay at the Hippodrome. But can the show still cast its magic?

WICKED at the Birmingham Hippodrome - Theatre Review

Madalena Alberto returns in stunning form to the role of Argentinian First Lady Eva Peron in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's 'EVITA', which returns to Birmingham this week.

EVITA at the Birmingham Hippodrome - Theatre Review

'KEY QUEST: THE CELLAR' at Laser Quest Stourbridge - REVIEW

'KEY QUEST: THE CELLAR' at Laser Quest Stourbridge - REVIEW

MAMMA MIA! at the Wolverhampton Grand - Theatre Review

MAMMA MIA! at the Wolverhampton Grand - Theatre Review

'Skyfall' star Ben Whishaw (left) and 'Game of Thrones' star Michelle Fairley (right) head up a truly electric and immersive Julius Caesar at director Nicholas Hytner's Bridge Theatre, London.

JULIUS CAESAR at the Bridge Theatre, London - REVIEW

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Soul Singer Beverley Knight, 'Strictly Come Dancing' and 'Hollyoaks' star Danny Mac, and Birmingham favourite Matt Slack are amongst the star wattage lighting up Birmingham Hippodrome's stunning 'Cinderella' this Christmas and New Year!

CINDERELLA at the Birmingham Hippodrome - Theatre Review (Panto)

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE - Theatre Review (West End)

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE - Theatre Review (West End)

Mark Hamill (pictured) returns as Jedi Master Luke Skywalker in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi', released in UK Cinemas today.

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI - Film Review

'Emmerdale' and 'Loose Women' star Lisa Riley (left) and 'Pop Idol' heartthrob Gareth Gates (right) are full of beans in the Wolverhampton Grand's 2017/18 panto, 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. photo credit © Graeme Braidwood 2017

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK - Theatre Review (Panto)

THE HUNDRED AND ONE DALMATIANS - Theatre Review (Birmingham REP) (photo credit: Graeme Braidwood)

THE HUNDRED AND ONE DALMATIANS - Theatre Review (Birmingham REP)

Alton Towers resort is offering magical festive getaways as they build upon their popular 'Santa Sleepovers' this year with all-new experiences for families to enjoy this Christmas.

PREVIEW: Alton Towers resort prepares to serve up a true winter wonderland for its 'Santa Sleepover' getaways this Christmas!

BIG FISH THE MUSICAL - Theatre Review (London)

BIG FISH THE MUSICAL - Theatre Review (London)

GREASE - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

GREASE - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

Bilston Operatic Company bring their take on the musical adaptation of Dickens classic 'A Christmas Carol' to Wolverhampton audiences this week. photo credit © John George

A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Theatre Review (Bilston Operatic Company)

PUPPIES, PUPPETS & PONDERING CRUELLA - Behind-the-Scenes with the Birmingham REP's beautiful new production of 'The Hundred and One Dalmatians'

PUPPIES, PUPPETS & PONDERING CRUELLA: Behind-the-Scenes with the Birmingham REP's beautiful new production of 'The Hundred and One Dalmatians'

THE VAUDEVILLIANS - Theatre Review

THE VAUDEVILLIANS feat. Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales - Theatre Review

SUNSET BOULEVARD - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

'Eastenders' star Rita Simons steals the show in the latest touring production of 'Legally Blonde: The Musical', based on the hit 2001 Reese Witherspoon film.

LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

Jane McDonald: Hold The Covers Back - Album Review

JANE MCDONALD: HOLD THE COVERS BACK - Album Review

NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

Two new mazes, countless new scares... do the new additions to Milton Mowbray's 'Xtreme Scream Park' make it an even more frightening Halloween visit than last year?

HALLOWEEN HORROR VISITS 2017 - Xtreme Scream Park, Leicester

PREVIEW - Alton Towers prepare for their biggest Fireworks Spectacular yet!

PREVIEW - Alton Towers prepare for their biggest Fireworks Spectacular yet!

Viral sensation Doreen Tipton returns to the Grand with another hilarious, one-woman show... just don't tell the Job Centre!

DOREEN: RISE OF THE YAM-YAM - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

Fantastic performances from Carrie Hope Fletcher (left) and Cameron Blakely (right) are just two (of many) reasons why 'The Addams Family' is the perfect early Halloween treat running at the Wolverhampton Grand all week.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY: THE MUSICAL COMEDY - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

It's a case of life-imitating-art-imitating-life for newcomer Kara Lily Hayworth as she puts in a star making turn in 'Cilla the Musical'.

CILLA THE MUSICAL - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

Alton Towers' popular Scarefest celebrations return this Halloween, with a terrifying new addition - 'The Welcoming: Be Chosen' - which also serves as a prequel to their upcoming, mysterious 'SW8' project.

HALLOWEEN HORROR VISITS 2017 - Alton Towers' Scarefest & 'The Welcoming: Be Chosen' Review.

HAIRSPRAY (UK TOUR) - Theatre Review

HAIRSPRAY (UK TOUR) - Theatre Review

WATCH: Gareth Gates talks co-stars, shirtless scenes & magic beans ahead of Wolverhampton panto!

WATCH: Gareth Gates talks co-stars, shirtless scenes & magic beans ahead of Wolverhampton panto!

A new forest-themed Scare Maze and a sneak peak at 2018's mysterious 'SW8' are amongst the new highlights at this year's 'Scarefest' celebrations at the Alton Towers resort.

Preview: Alton Towers to give guests a terrifying new 'Welcoming' this Halloween!

'Strictly' star Flavia Cacace creates more dance magic on stage with 'Tango Moderno', even with partner Vincent Simone temporarily out of the show due to an injury.

TANGO MODERNO - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

Travel: Find your favourite part of Poland

Travel: Find your favourite part of Poland

BRASSED OFF (Wolverhampton Grand) - Theatre Review

BRASSED OFF (Wolverhampton Grand) - Theatre Review

WELCOME TO DREAMLAND: Behind-the-Scenes with the Miss Saigon UK Tour

WELCOME TO DREAMLAND: Behind-the-Scenes with the 'Miss Saigon' UK Tour.

FUNNY GIRL featuring NATASHA J. BARNES - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

FUNNY GIRL featuring NATASHA J. BARNES - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

Ashley Shaw gives a star-making turn in Sir Matthew Bourne's 'luminous' The Red Shoes, at the Birmingham Hippodrome until Saturday. Photograph courtesy of DaveM @ DanceTabs

Matthew Bourne's THE RED SHOES - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

Amy Evans as 'Abuela' (left) and Jack Christou as 'Usnavi' (right) in BITA's production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In The Heights' © James Ogden

IN THE HEIGHTS - Theatre Review (BITA)

THIS IS THE HOUR - The Music, Memories and Message of the Miss Saigon UK Tour.

THIS IS THE HOUR: The Music, Memories and Message of Miss Saigon (UK Tour Preview)

Review: 10 years on, 'Wicked' London continues to defy gravity and expectations.

Review: 10 years on, 'Wicked' London continues to defy gravity and expectations.

Review: La Cage Aux Folles (UK Tour)

Review: La Cage Aux Folles (UK Tour)

Eastenders' Samantha Womack heads up 'The Addams Family' at the Birmingham Hippodrome this week until Saturday!

THE ADDAMS FAMILY - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

PREVIEW: 'THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL' IS A WITCHES' BREW OF OLD, NEW, CREEPY AND KOOKY.

PREVIEW: 'THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL' IS A WITCHES' BREW OF OLD, NEW, CREEPY AND KOOKY.

THE WEDDING SINGER - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

THE WEDDING SINGER - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

THE WOMAN IN BLACK - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

THE WOMAN IN BLACK - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

EVITA - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

EVITA - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

FUNNY GIRL - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

FUNNY GIRL - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

'Holby City' and 'Strictly Come Dancing' star Tom Chambers helped launch the incredible new season at the Birmingham Hippodrome on Thursday.

'The West End in the West Midlands' and more as Strictly's Tom helps launch Hippodrome's new season!

TV veterans Clive Mantle and Jack Shepherd bring 'The Verdict' to Wolverhampton this week.

THE VERDICT - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

SUNNY AFTERNOON - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

SUNNY AFTERNOON - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

JUST ARRIVED by The Theatre Collective - Theatre Review

JUST ARRIVED by The Theatre Collective - Theatre Review

BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

ELECTRICITY AND DRIVE - Behind-the-Scenes with BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL at the Birmingham Hippodrome

ELECTRICITY AND DRIVE - Behind-the-Scenes with BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL at the Birmingham Hippodrome

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