Blogs and reviews

Comedy legend Su Pollard headline's the Wolverhampton Grand's 'Dick Whittington' as the villainous 'Queen Rat'. photo by Tim Thursfield, Express & Star.

REVIEW: DICK WHITTINGTON at the Wolverhampton Grand

Halloween Horror Visits 2019 - XTREME SCREAM PARK, Leicester (REVIEW)

Halloween Horror Visits 2019 - XTREME SCREAM PARK, Leicester (REVIEW)

Halloween Horror Visits 2019 - XTREME SCREAM PARK, Leicester (REVIEW)

Halloween Horror Visits 2019: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Wolverhampton Grand REVIEW

Halloween Horror Visits 2019: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Wolverhampton Grand REVIEW

Halloween Horror Visits 2019: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Wolverhampton Grand REVIEW

Halloween Horror Visits 2019: THE EXORCIST at The Alexandra, Birmingham (REVIEW)

Halloween Horror Visits 2019: THE EXORCIST at The Alexandra, Birmingham (REVIEW)

Halloween Horror Visits 2019: THE EXORCIST at The Alexandra, Birmingham (REVIEW)

Halloween Horror Visits - SCREAMFEST, Burton-on-Trent (REVIEW)

Halloween Horror Visits - SCREAMFEST, Burton-on-Trent (REVIEW)

Halloween Horror Visits - SCREAMFEST, Burton-on-Trent (REVIEW)

Dolly Parton's '9 to 5 the Musical' - based on the 1980 comedy of the same title - kickstarts it tour at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre this week.

Dolly Parton's '9 to 5 the Musical' - based on the 1980 comedy of the same title - kickstarts it tour at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre this week.

REVIEW: '9 to 5' at the Alexandra is a veritable Dolly mixture of musical joy and razmatazz.

Stourbridge-based 'Pop-Up Theatre' present an intimate, claustrophobic take on Dennis Kelly's 2005 post-nuclear drama.

Stourbridge-based 'Pop-Up Theatre' present an intimate, claustrophobic take on Dennis Kelly's 2005 post-nuclear drama.

REVIEW - 'After the End' by Pop-Up Theatre (Stourbridge)

REVIEW: Sweeping, fantastical 'Distant Worlds' at the Royal Albert Hall reminds us why 'Game of Thrones' isn't the only fantasy music heavyweight. photo © Kyle Pedley 2019.

REVIEW: Sweeping, fantastical 'Distant Worlds' at the Royal Albert Hall reminds us why 'Game of Thrones' isn't the only fantasy music heavyweight. photo © Kyle Pedley 2019.

REVIEW: Sweeping, fantastical 'Distant Worlds' at the Royal Albert Hall reminds why 'Game of Thrones' isn't the only fantasy music heavyweight.

'Britain's Got Talent' winners, and 'World's No1 Musical Theatre Group' Collabro brought their latest tour to the Wolverhampton Grand this week.

'Britain's Got Talent' winners, and 'World's No1 Musical Theatre Group' Collabro brought their latest tour to the Wolverhampton Grand this week.

REVIEW: Collabro bring 'Royal Albert Hall' spectacular to Wolverhampton

THEATRE REVIEW - London's new 9/11 musical 'Come From Away' has landed, but does it impress?

THEATRE REVIEW - London's new 9/11 musical 'Come From Away' has landed, but does it impress?

THEATRE REVIEW - London's new 9/11 musical 'Come From Away' has landed, but does it impress?

Prenger and TV Favourites bring the 'Party' to Birmingham this New Year - Theatre Preview

Prenger and TV Favourites bring the 'Party' to Birmingham this New Year - Theatre Preview

Prenger and TV Favourites bring the 'Party' to Birmingham this New Year - Theatre Preview

'COMPANY' (London) REVIEW - Marianne Elliott's stunning re-take on Sondheim proves the gender flip doesn't have to be just a cynical publicity stunt.

'COMPANY' (London) REVIEW - Marianne Elliott's stunning re-take on Sondheim proves the gender flip doesn't have to be just a cynical publicity stunt.

REVIEW: COMPANY (London) - Marianne Elliott's stunning re-take on Sondheim proves the gender flip doesn't have to be a publicity stunt.

Local favourite Doreen Tipton (right) joins forces with Childrens' TV fave Sooty and Richard Cadell (left) in this year's 'Sleeping Beauty' at the Wolverhampton Grand. photo © Tim Thursfield, Express & Star 2018.

Local favourite Doreen Tipton (right) joins forces with Childrens' TV fave Sooty and Richard Cadell (left) in this year's 'Sleeping Beauty' at the Wolverhampton Grand. photo © Tim Thursfield, Express & Star 2018.

SLEEPING BEAUTY at the Wolverhampton Grand - Panto Review

Nativity Rocks! - Film Review

Nativity Rocks! - Film Review

'Nativity Rocks!' once again brings music, mayhem and Midlands talent to the big screen - Film Review

REVIEW | ZOMBIE INFECTION: THE CENTRE - Halloween Horror Visits 2018

REVIEW | ZOMBIE INFECTION: THE CENTRE - Halloween Horror Visits 2018

REVIEW | ZOMBIE INFECTION: THE CENTRE (Milton Keynes) - Halloween Horror Visits 2018

'Strictly' star Debbie McGee, Children's TV favourite Sooty and Midlands viral superstar Doreen 'Lazy Cow' Tipton launch the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's glittering 2018 pantomime, 'Sleeping Beauty'

'Strictly' star Debbie McGee, Children's TV favourite Sooty and Midlands viral superstar Doreen 'Lazy Cow' Tipton launch the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's glittering 2018 pantomime, 'Sleeping Beauty'

Wolverhampton launches its 'Beauty' of a Pantomime for 2018... with an extra dash of 'Lazy' and 'Lovely'!

KINKY BOOTS at the Wolverhampton Grand - Theatre Review

KINKY BOOTS at the Wolverhampton Grand - Theatre Review

KINKY BOOTS at the Wolverhampton Grand - Theatre Review

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL at The Alexandra, Birmingham - Theatre Review

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL at The Alexandra, Birmingham - Theatre Review

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL at The Alexandra, Birmingham - Theatre Review

REVIEW: SCREAMFEST, Burton-Upon-Trent - Halloween Horror Visits 2018

REVIEW: SCREAMFEST, Burton-Upon-Trent - Halloween Horror Visits 2018

REVIEW: SCREAMFEST, Burton-Upon-Trent - Halloween Horror Visits 2018

WAR HORSE at the Birmingham Hippodrome - Theatre Review

WAR HORSE at the Birmingham Hippodrome - Theatre Review

WAR HORSE at the Birmingham Hippodrome - Theatre Review

Milton Mowbray's terrifying 'Xtreme Scream Park' returns for another Halloween of frights and delights... but is it as good as last year's seminal season?

Milton Mowbray's terrifying 'Xtreme Scream Park' returns for another Halloween of frights and delights... but is it as good as last year's seminal season?

REVIEW: XTREME SCREAM PARK, Leicester - Halloween Horror Visits 2018

THE BETRAYAL OF CLUETANKHAMUN at Clue HQ, Birmingham - REVIEW

THE BETRAYAL OF CLUETANKHAMUN at Clue HQ, Birmingham - REVIEW

THE BETRAYAL OF CLUETANKHAMUN at Clue HQ, Birmingham - REVIEW

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?

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.

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

'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

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.

'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

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!

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)

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.

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

'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) (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.

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)

BIG FISH THE MUSICAL - Theatre Review (London)

GREASE - Theatre Review (UK Tour)

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

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'

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 - 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.

'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

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?

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!

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!

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.

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'.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

'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

Travel: Find your favourite part of Poland

BRASSED OFF (Wolverhampton Grand) - Theatre Review

BRASSED OFF (Wolverhampton Grand) - Theatre Review

BRASSED OFF (Wolverhampton Grand) - Theatre Review

Read more articles