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Alison Norton

Theatre critic and unofficial 'am dram queen' for the Express & Star and Shropshire Star

December 14, 2024

"Turn Again Whittington." A firm favourite returns to play the role.

Entertainment|Dec 14

December 13, 2024

Have a Pantotastic Time in Am Dram Land this Yuletide!

Entertainment|Dec 13

One of the best and funniest pantos around! FIVE STARS

Entertainment|Dec 13

December 4, 2024

Definitely a "Beauty" not a "Beast!" FIVE STARS!

Entertainment|Dec 4

November 28, 2024

Don't miss out on the Fee-Fi-Fo Fun at the Lichfield Garrick

Entertainment|Nov 28

November 25, 2024

Fan of 1990's hit children's TV show, "Rosie and Jim", visits local filming locations.

Entertainment|Nov 25

November 14, 2024

"Nativity The Musical" Sparkles and Shines at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre!

Entertainment|Nov 14

November 13, 2024

Could you be Birmingham's next Jean Valjean?

Entertainment|Nov 13

November 12, 2024

Iconic 1970's group are heading for Staffordshire venue

Entertainment|Nov 12

November 6, 2024

It's FIVE STARS for the unique "Come From Away" at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Entertainment|Nov 6

November 4, 2024

West End Star recreates "The Music of Dusty Springfield."

Entertainment|Nov 4

I experienced the "Come From Away" musical for real

Entertainment|Nov 4

October 22, 2024

Brownhills Musical Theatre Company are Queens of the Desert

Walsall entertainment|Oct 22

Review: 'Comedy gold' as Only Fools and Horses The Musical comes to Wolverhampton

Entertainment|Oct 22

October 16, 2024

I went to see Becoming Nancy - the beautiful musical at Birmingham Rep - here's my verdict

Theatre & Comedy|Oct 16

October 3, 2024

Pattingham actor takes to the stage at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre in production of 'Wonder Boy'

Entertainment|Oct 3

September 24, 2024

Ultimate love story to remember - An Officer and a Gentleman musical a hit at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Theatre & Comedy|Sep 24

September 19, 2024

Ballet celebrating inspirational Brummy women set to hit the stage at the Hippodrome

Birmingham entertainment|Sep 19

August 28, 2024

It’s rehearsal time in am-dram land ahead of the new season

Wolverhampton entertainment|Aug 28

One of my oldest friends has achieved success on TV and the West End - and her latest project has made me so proud of her

August 14, 2024

We meet the Hamilton musical stage star from Bilston performing at Birmingham Hippodrome

Theatre & Comedy|Aug 14

August 1, 2024

Magical night and great performance as Dorothy and Toto head into Oz

Wolverhampton entertainment|Aug 1

July 19, 2024

Gilbert & Sullivan Society seeking new directors and other performances you can enjoy soon

Entertainment|Jul 19

July 1, 2024

Girls turn their hands to popular musical, plus other shows to come

Theatre & Comedy|Jul 1

June 29, 2024

Review at Birmingham Hippodrome: 'Hamilton was a piece of theatre unlike any other'

Theatre & Comedy|Jun 29

June 26, 2024

Theatre review: ‘Unmissable’ The Mousetrap at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Theatre & Comedy|Jun 26

June 4, 2024

Alison Norton's fantastic am-dram round-up around the region

Theatre & Comedy|Jun 4

May 22, 2024

Birmingham Hippodrome flying high with musical Come From Away

Birmingham entertainment|May 22

May 17, 2024

Some great musicals set to grace stages of venues in the region

Theatre & Comedy|May 17

May 8, 2024

'Outstanding' courtroom play with pacey script is worth a watch - review

Wolverhampton entertainment|May 8

April 30, 2024

Break a leg! Alison Norton's am-dram round-up on performances around region

Theatre & Comedy|Apr 30

April 24, 2024

Show brings power of relationship between Pi and Parker to big stage

Wolverhampton|Apr 24

April 23, 2024

Come From Away musical telling tragic 9/11 story to take stage at Midland theatre cities

Theatre & Comedy|Apr 23

April 17, 2024

'Unmissable' – Our five star review of The Boy at the Back of the Class at Wolverhampton Grand

Entertainment|Apr 17

March 20, 2024

Plays appeal to drama fans in the region

Theatre & Comedy|Mar 20

March 6, 2024

'We all enjoy a trip to the dark side from time to time' – Our four star review of Bonnie and Clyde at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Wolverhampton entertainment|Mar 6

February 28, 2024

Review: Popstar queens keep making 'herstory' in fun-filled production of Six

Theatre & Comedy|Feb 28

February 23, 2024

New season of am dram on the horizon

Theatre & Comedy|Feb 23

February 21, 2024

'An entertaining modern-day thriller' – Our review of 2.22 A Ghost Story at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Theatre & Comedy|Feb 21

February 17, 2024

I learned to drive at the grand age of 61 – what it's like to pass your test after a 44-year wait

Wolverhampton|Feb 17

February 7, 2024

'Bringing fantasy to life purely through movement' – Our five star review of Edward Scissorhands at Birmingham Hippodrome

Entertainment|Feb 7

January 24, 2024

Plenty of laughs for musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Wolverhampton entertainment|Jan 24

January 19, 2024

'Fun and frolics in ever popular Mother Goose' – Our review of 'witty and enjoyable' pantomime

Entertainment|Jan 19

January 11, 2024

Am Dram groups ready for performances as New Year begins

Entertainment|Jan 11

December 7, 2023

'An absolute triumph!' - We give Wolverhampton Grand's pantomime Snow White a five-star review

Wolverhampton entertainment|Dec 7, 2023

November 15, 2023

Review: Jesus Christ Superstar at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Wolverhampton entertainment|Nov 15, 2023

November 6, 2023

Superwoman Kelle Bryan is bringing sass to Wolverhampton Grand's stage

Entertainment|Nov 6, 2023

October 26, 2023

Calamity Jane and Frankenstein among shows coming to stages across region

Theatre & Comedy|Oct 26, 2023

October 18, 2023

Review: Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Wolverhampton entertainment|Oct 18, 2023

September 28, 2023

'Combination of global superstar rock band and classical dance' – Our review of Black Sabbath - the Ballet at Birmingham Hippodrome

Birmingham entertainment|Sep 28, 2023