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Storyhouse Launches Half Term Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024

Michael Rosen, TV doctor Ranj Singh and author and illustrator Clara Vulliamy are set to appear at the Wayword Festival when it returns to Storyhouse this autumn.

Birmingham Hippodrome Releases Extra Tickets For DEAR SANTA
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2023

After overwhelming demand, Birmingham Hippodrome have announced two extra performances for Dear Santa are now on sale, giving families and theatre lovers another chance to catch this unforgettable Christmas treat.  

Birmingham Hippodrome Reveals Lineup For 2024
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2023

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced a line-up of new productions for 2024 including a stellar line up of West End and Broadway smash-hit musicals.

March Lineup Announced at St Helens Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2022

The stage is set for a marvellous March with St Helens Theatre Royal unveiling a brilliant box of delights to entertain audiences ahead of the Easter break.

St Helens Theatre Royal Announces Spring Season 2022 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2022

Hot on the heels of hugely successful Christmas pantomime Goldilocks And The Three Bears, St Helens Theatre Royal has unveiled its full Spring season of live shows. 

Birmingham Hippodrome Announce Additional Headline Shows For Their New Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2021

The new productions join the previously announced The Cher Show, The Play That Goes Wrong, What The Ladybird Heard and the National Theatre's Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Re Norwell Lapley Productions Announce DEAR SANTA Dates for Christmas 2020
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2020

With support from the Culture Recovery Fund (CRF), Norwell Lapley Productions is excited to announce that against all odds, they are expanding the production base of their festive hit, the stage production of  Dear Santa. 

Riverside Studios Announces 2020 Christmas Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2020

Interim Creative Director, Rachel Tackley today announces Riverside Studios' 2020 Christmas season. Highlights include award-winning actor and comedian Eddie Izzard's solo show; a preview of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. The full programme commences on 2 December and runs until 24 December.

Riverside Studios Announces Family Production of DEAR SANTA LIVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2020

Riverside Studios today announced the first production of their 2020 Christmas season, scheduled to begin following the November lockdown. Norwell Lapley Productions' stage adaptation of Rod Campbell's family-favourite and much-loved picture book, Dear Santa Live, directed by Tim Wallers runs from 2 December until 24 December.

Curve Announces Community Day Line Up And Family Christmas Show
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2020

Leicester's Curve theatre has revealed the full line-up for its Community Day taking place on Sat 14 Nov, as well as details of a Christmas show for families which will run as part of the theatre's reopening season.

Wolverhampton Grand Announces Socially Distanced Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2020

Following hot on the heels of last week's funding success, management at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre have today announced they will re-open in December for a variety of socially distanced performances. 

The Patrick Studio Announces Exciting New Season
by Julie Musbach - Feb 4, 2019

Birmingham Hippodrome's Patrick Studio is gearing up for a jam-packed season of sensational performance where audiences can experience world-class shows in an intimate setting.

Make It A Marvellous May At The Epstein Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2018

May is promising to be a busy month at the Epstein Theatre where there is a packed programme of theatre, music, comedy and family entertainment.

Five Family Shows Come to the Belgrade Theatre for Easter
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2018

With Easter Sunday just around the corner, Coventry's Belgrade Theatre is gearing up for the school holidays with a series of five fantastic family shows.

Belgrade Theatre Announces More Hit Shows For 2018
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2017

The Belgrade Theatre has announced more shows to be added to its Spring 2018 Season, including the multi-award winning West End comedy The Play That Goes Wrong from Mon 19 to Sat 24 March, back by phenomenal demand following a sold out run earlier this year.

New Stage Production Of Classic Children's Book Comes To The Epstein Theatre In 2018
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2017

Author Rod Campbell's best-selling classic lift-the-flap book, Dear Zoo, is being brought to life for the very first time in 2018 as a brilliant new stage production and visits Liverpool's Epstein Theatre in May as part of a UK tour.

BWW Reviews: BANGALORY'S BACK with a Bang at the Baxter
by David Fick - Dec 18, 2015

A revival of the iconic South African children's television show, BANGALORY TIME, adults are able to bring their children and grandchildren to enjoy fondly BANGALORY'S BACK and create some new fans at the same time.

Photo Flash: 'White Christmas' Toronto Opening Night
by BWW - Dec 2, 2007

Irving Berlin's White Christmas, the holiday musical featuring the classic songs of Irving Berlin, is playing the Sony Centre in Toronto through January 5, 2008. It opened on November 30.