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Alison Norton

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

March 20, 2024

Plays appeal to drama fans in the region

Theatre & Comedy|Mar 20, 2024

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, 2024

February 28, 2024

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

Theatre & Comedy|Feb 28, 2024

February 23, 2024

New season of am dram on the horizon

Theatre & Comedy|Feb 23, 2024

February 21, 2024

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

Theatre & Comedy|Feb 21, 2024

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, 2024

February 7, 2024

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

Entertainment|Feb 7, 2024

January 24, 2024

Plenty of laughs for musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Wolverhampton entertainment|Jan 24, 2024

January 19, 2024

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

Entertainment|Jan 19, 2024

January 11, 2024

Am Dram groups ready for performances as New Year begins

Entertainment|Jan 11, 2024

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

August 25, 2023

Magical musical comedy among shows set to be staged in coming weeks

Theatre & Comedy|Aug 25, 2023

Singer Anita Harris to bring out new song in time for World Alzheimer’s Day

Showbiz|Aug 25, 2023

July 18, 2023

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre: Greatest Days – review

Theatre & Comedy|Jul 18, 2023

July 17, 2023

Dancing on Ice winner coming to Wolverhampton to star in Greatest Days musical

Theatre & Comedy|Jul 17, 2023

July 14, 2023

'A show unlike any other' – Our review of The Lion King at Birmingham Hippodrome

Entertainment|Jul 14, 2023

July 6, 2023

Calling gents - your am dram company needs you!

Theatre & Comedy|Jul 6, 2023

June 28, 2023

Alison Norton: Gilbert and Sullivan a real treat for am dram fans

Theatre & Comedy|Jun 28, 2023

June 8, 2023

Classic comedy and operatic voices all hit big stage

Entertainment|Jun 8, 2023

June 6, 2023

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Review – Sister Act the Musical

Wolverhampton|Jun 6, 2023

June 5, 2023

Dancers ready to hit big stage for classic production

Wolverhampton|Jun 5, 2023

May 25, 2023

Am Dram groups ready for next round of performances

Entertainment|May 25, 2023

May 24, 2023

Rock of Ages at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - review

Theatre & Comedy|May 24, 2023

Cameron is ready to rock at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre

Theatre & Comedy|May 24, 2023

May 17, 2023

Grand Theatre Review: Oliver, with a modern Twist

Theatre & Comedy|May 17, 2023

May 10, 2023

'Modern-day thriller still as fresh as it was three decades ago' – Our review of The Bodyguard at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Entertainment|May 10, 2023

May 9, 2023

Musical revivals and plays across the region

Entertainment|May 9, 2023

April 19, 2023

Dolly Parton musical and BBC sitcom become focus of latest Am Dram shows

Theatre & Comedy|Apr 19, 2023

April 18, 2023

Interview: Craig Revel Horwood shares what it's like to play Miss Hannigan

Theatre & Comedy|Apr 18, 2023

April 17, 2023

Operatic Company seeks a special performer

Wolverhampton entertainment|Apr 17, 2023

March 30, 2023

Review: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Wolverhampton entertainment|Mar 30, 2023

March 24, 2023

Our review of 'colourful, witty and confident' adaptation of Grease at Wolverhampton Grand

Theatre & Comedy|Mar 24, 2023

March 17, 2023

Am Dram groups ready for performances and anniversaries

Entertainment|Mar 17, 2023

March 9, 2023

'So much more than a jukebox musical' – Our review of Jersey Boys at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Theatre & Comedy|Mar 9, 2023

March 2, 2023

Review: The King and I musical is something wonderful with inspired casting

Birmingham entertainment|Mar 2, 2023

February 14, 2023

Review: Strictly Ballroom at Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton

Theatre & Comedy|Feb 14, 2023

January 24, 2023

Music, laughter and a few tears at Mamma Mia! at the Grand

Theatre & Comedy|Jan 24, 2023

January 6, 2023

There is nothing like a dame for star of Birmingham Hippodrome pantomime

Theatre & Comedy|Jan 6, 2023

December 20, 2022

Oh yes it is! Your Christmas am-dram pantomime round-up with Alison Norton

Entertainment|Dec 20, 2022

December 7, 2022

Review: Aladdin at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Wolverhampton entertainment|Dec 7, 2022

December 1, 2022

Your Christmas am-dram round-up with Alison Norton

Theatre & Comedy|Dec 1, 2022

November 18, 2022

Our review of Gary Barlow's latest show at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre A Different Stage

Theatre & Comedy|Nov 18, 2022

November 9, 2022

Review: Operatic group flying high with triumphant Peter Pan at Wolverhampton Grand

Theatre & Comedy|Nov 9, 2022

October 27, 2022

Am-Dram: Nothing better than a night at the theatre to raise the mood in autumn

Theatre & Comedy|Oct 27, 2022

October 19, 2022

Our review of The Cher Show – A walk through the life and loves of this legendary performer

Wolverhampton entertainment|Oct 19, 2022

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