Put joy into your January at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Shows will come thick and fast following the venue’s pantomime, with big name stars including Jim Davidson, Joe Brown, Jack Dee and Bake Off presenter Sandi Toksvig.

But before they take to the stage, there’ll be a celebration of disco on January 16 with Lost In Music. Fans can relive some of the greatest songs of all time from such artists as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.

The show boasts a sensational live band, incredibly talented cast and stunning vocals and is sure to have fans dancing in the aisles with songs such as Never Can Say Goodbye, On The Radio, Hot Stuff, Car Wash, Boogie Wonderland and many more!

Comedian Jim Davidson will return to one of his favourite towns in Britain on January 17 for Last Man Standing. The masterful, outrageous and hysterically funny performer is embarking on his comedy campaign around the UK in 2020, following the acclaimed sell-out The People Fight Back tour. Who will he upset this time? Which battles will he win, which will he lose? One thing’s for certain, he won’t retreat.

Fellow veteran Joe Brown will follow on January 18 for a night of music and chat. Brown has gone from strength to strength as his contemporary achievements continued to gather momentum. His Very Best Of album achieved Gold Record Status and was on the UK charts for eight weeks staying four weeks in the Top 20 and in the same year as he celebrated his 50th anniversary with a sell-out show at the Royal Albert Hall and his new The Ukulele Album caused a similar stir although branching out internationally and broke new territory for Joe in the download market where he is now a Spotify Legend.

He has continued to break box office records and recently received MOJO magazine’s coveted Outstanding Contribution To Music Award as well as a much deserved MBE.

Joe won over a whole new generation of fans performing on Later With Jools Holland and playing his part closing the show at the Concert For George Harrison. Joe has a new band for this tour however, more eclectic and with a different line up including among others Fiddle virtuoso Tom Leary; Guitar / Mandolin veteran Steve Simpson (a former member of Joe Brown’s Home Brew band in the early 70’s), Ace Bass player Andy Crowdy and Joe’s 27-year stalwart band member, drummer, percussionist and singer Phil Capaldi.

Classical music will feature on January 19 with a Strauss Gala while Jack Dee and friends will bring BBC Radio’s multi award-winning I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue on January 20. The antidote to panel games returns to the stage in 2020 with its sell-out touring show, featuring Tim Brooke-Taylor, Tony Hawks, Marcus Brigstocke, John Finnemore alongside host Dee.

Abba tribute Thank You For The Music will headline on January 23. This international smash-hit tribute show brings all of Abba’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by an all-star cast.

Record-breaking movies, smash-hit West End musicals, chart-topping albums and singles – Abba’s incredible legacy now lives on in concert with this all-new spectacular show.

The show will feature Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme,Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All, Thank You for the Music, Fernando, Money, Money, Money, The Name of the Game, Take A Chance on Me, Chiquitita, SOS, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, Voulez Vous, I Have A Dream, Lay All Your Love On Me, Honey Honey and Ring Ring.

Further tributes are in the offing on January 24 when Talon celebrate The Best of Eagles with their Greatest Hits show. Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and the tour will feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane and many more. This world class seven-piece band are a phenomenon and have truly transcended the tag of ‘tribute’.

Meanwhile, sing-a-longs are in store on January 25 with The Greatest Showman and Bohemian Rhapsody giving people the chance to sing-a-long to the music.

Puccini’s La Boheme will follow on January 26 while Sandi Toksvig will bring her new show to the venue a day later. Sandi realises some people harbour an ambition to be a National Treasure but following a misunderstanding with a friend has decided instead to become a National Trevor – half misprint, half Danish comedian, novelist, actor and broadcaster. Expect tall stories, fascinatingly funny facts, really silly jokes, a quick fire Q&A and a quiz. Don’t expect tap-dancing, leotards or a forward roll.