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Matthew Douglas as Toad in The Wind in the Willows. Picture by Robert Day.

Wind in the Willows Crescent Theatre, Birmingham I’M not a big fan of the pantomime that’s served up like an over-generous helping of Christmas pudding at this time of year so I always seek out the alternative festive family show. ... More»

Jools Holland regular to play jazz club in Coventry

A POPULAR performer will be returning to the Corner Pocket Jazz and Blues Club. Carl Sinclair, who has a permanent residency at Jools Holland's Jam House in Birmingham, will be ... More»

Broadway hit Gypsy brings down 2012 curtain at The Criterion

A BROADWAY musical based on the memoirs of famous burlesque stripper Gypsy Rose Lee is the final production of 2012 at The Criterion Theatre in Earlsdon. Gypsy tells the story ... More»

Phoenix Players offering a curious case

A CASE of mistaken identity is the subject of the next production from the Phoenix Players. At the Sign of the Crippled Harlequin, a thriller by Norman Robbins, is set ... More»

The Selecter set for return to Coventry

LEGENDARY ska band The Selecter are set to perform at the Ricoh Arena for the first time. Their 2013 UK tour stops off in their hometown on Sunday, March 31 ... More»

You'll love to Boogie: T-Rex musical wows Belgrade

SEX, drugs and rock 'n' roll have returned to Coventry with the Belgrade Theatre's latest production. A musical inspired by the life of T Rex's Marc Bolan is the inspiration ... More»

Interview: Sky Blues fan Lucy Rose set to hit big time

FORGET star strikers or rock-hard centre backs: Coventry City has a new superstar and her name is Lucy Rose. If you haven't heard of her - or her catchy songs ... More»

Album Review: Like I Used To a magical debut from Lucy Rose

IT MAY have been recorded in a makeshift village studio, but Lucy Rose's debut album is one Abbey Road's producers will be proud of. That's because after laying down tracks ... More»

A world of music at the Town Hall and Symphony

JAZZ, folk, world and roots will feature in the most extensive season of music from around the world at the Town Hall and Symphony Hall Birmingham. Over the next three ... More»

Comedy names showcase their talent

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Dinosaurs comes to life at The Herbert

A great : Victorian amusement park still pulling in the crowds

A great : Go on safari to Cotswold Wildlife Park

A GREAT : Truly Britain's ultimate castle

Peter Hook plays classic Joy Division album at Kasbah gig

A great : Youth revisited at Drayton Manor

Panto legend to return to the Belgrade stage

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Danny Bhoy takes letter campaign on tour

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A great : Piggy backing the popularity of a child phenomenon

Christmas with Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad in The Wind

A luxury playground I could get used to and the

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