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I saw Minority Report sci-fi at Birmingham Rep and now I'm full of dread for AI
Repertory Theatre Birmingham
I review world premiere of Minority Report at Birmingham's The Rep running until April 6 and is new adaptation of Philip K Dick's story that was made into a Tom Cruise film
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I saw The Boy at the Back of the Class in Malvern and was blubbering mess at refugee tale
Worcestershire
Review of Malvern Theatres staging of Onjali Q. Raúf novel The Boy at the Back of the Class that runs until March 23, 2024, on World Premiere tour and later at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
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I saw RSC’s Ben and Imo at Swan Theatre and it's a revelation on LGBTQ musical genius
Royal Shakespeare Company
Royal Shakespeare Company's Ben and Imo by Mark Ravenhill runs at Swan Theatre in Stratford upon Avon until April 6, 2024
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I saw São Paulo Dance Company in Wolverhampton and couldn't believe what I was seeing
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Review of São Paulo Dance Company at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in its first UK tour by Dance Consortium that runs until tonight, Saturday March 16
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Madagascar The Musical will make you move it all over again
Alexandra Theatre Birmingham
The zany animation blasts onto stage jam packed with classic laughs from the film
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Wicked at Birmingham Hippodrome review - '20-year-old musical still has audiences under its spell'
Birmingham Hippodrome
The Wizard of Oz prequel has swooped into Birmingham with a former West End Elphaba at the helm
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I saw hot new musical Bonnie and Clyde in Wolverhampton and it made me blush
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
I reviewed Bonnie and Clyde musical at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre that runs until Saturday March 9 and will be at Birmingham Hippodrome from September 3 to 7
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I went to see Six the Musical at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre and it was worth the wait
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Six the Musical is at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre until Saturday, March 3, before heading to Birmingham Hippodrome between Tuesday, June 18, and Saturday, June 22
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I saw Bhangra Nation musical UK premiere in Birmingham and it feels like TV show Glee is back
Repertory Theatre Birmingham
I reviewed Bhangra Nation musical on at Birmingham Rep Theatre until March 16 that's based on American hit theatre show
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I saw new Officer and a Gentleman musical in Birmingham and it left me very confused
Alexandra Theatre Birmingham
I reviewed An Officer and a Gentleman the musical is at Birmingham Alexandra Theatre until Saturday March 2 during UK tour including Wolverhampton, Manchester, Liverpool and Stoke on Trent
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I saw Sleeping Beauty ballet at Birmingham Hippodrome and it glitters beyond belief
Birmingham Royal Ballet
Sleeping Beauty review from Carlos Acosta's Birmingham Royal Ballet that runs at Birmingham Hippodrome until March 2
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I went to see 2:22 A Ghost Story at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre and it left me on the edge of my seat
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
2:22 A Ghost Story is at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre until Saturday, February 24
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I saw Life of Pi at Birmingham Hippodrome and the stunning puppets were the stars of the show
Birmingham Hippodrome
Life of Pi has arrived at Birmingham Hippodrome - and the thrilling spectacle has been worth the wait
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at RSC review 'an absolute riot from beginning to end'
Royal Shakespeare Company
Horrible Histories' star Matthew Baynton is a comic genius in this modern day version of Shakespeare's comedy
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I saw Woman in Black at the Alexandra Theatre and children were screaming in terror
Alexandra Theatre Birmingham
Stephen Mallatratt's stage adaptation of Susan Hill's book is playing at the Alex from now until Saturday, February 10
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I went to see Edward Scissorhands at Birmingham Hippodrome and was moved to tears
Birmingham Hippodrome
Our review of Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands - which is at Birmingham Hippodrome until Saturday, February 10
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The Full Monty at The Alexandra Theatre reviewed - 'brash, heartfelt romp better than any hen night'
Alexandra Theatre Birmingham
Simon Beaufoy balances the laughs and tears in this classic tale of men desperate to feel needed again
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I went to gorgeous 'best place to live' town near Birmingham where only gripe is traffic
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I found what everyday life is like in pretty Warwickshire town near Birmingham named a best place to live in UK
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I saw 2:22 A Ghost Story at the Alexandra Theatre and it still haunts me
Alexandra Theatre Birmingham
Here's my spoiler free review of Danny Robins' stage play which is currently on at the Alexandra Theatre and will also be at Wolverhampton Grand
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Hidden Birmingham Hippodrome - pictures of Alison Hammond and Matt Slack audiences don't see
Birmingham Hippodrome
Jack and the Beanstalk is at Birmingham Hippodrome until Sunday 28 January
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Top theatre cancels shows for second night and says 'we are very sorry'
Royal Shakespeare Company
The Box of Delights and The Fair Maid of the West have been cancelled two nights in a row due to 'rising water levels'
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'Too adult' panto cancelled after 'unprecedented number of complaints'
Worcestershire
Midlands tourist town's adult panto forced to cancel final two performances by Stourport's The Civic bosses
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I saw Jack and the Beanstalk at Birmingham Hippodrome and want to make one simple demand
Birmingham Hippodrome
Jack and the Beanstalk, starring Alison Hammond and Matt Slack, runs at Birmingham Hippodrome until Sunday, January 28, 2024
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Alison Hammond halts Birmingham pantomime and tells audience 'I feel her presence'
Birmingham Hippodrome
Alison Hammond is starring as the Spirit of the Beans in Jack and the Beanstalk at Birmingham Hippodrome and was given a round of applause after telling the audience about her mum Maria
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Martin Lewis
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Marks & Spencer
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HMRC
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BBC
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