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The Return Of Archie Rice : The Entertainer Comes To Wolverhampton
It is one of the most iconic roles in theatre, most famously brought to life by Sir Lawrence Olivier. Now Shane Richie has made the role of Archie Rice his own, with a powerhouse performance in the latest revival of The Entertainer which opened at the Wolverhampton Grand last night. The play has been updated to move the action from the 1950s to the 1980s, but the story of a down on his luck comedian, and his equally lost family is certainly relevant in the times we find ourselves in. Archie Rice is an entertainer, a comedian/singer who performs a sort of end of pier show to dwindling audiences each…
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Talking Panto with Ryan Thomas At Wolverhampton Grand
Ryan Thomas is one of the best known faces on British television. For 16 years he played Jason Grimshaw in Coronation Street, and then went on to win a controversial series of Big Brother. This Christmas he is in Wolverhampton, playing the title role in the pantomime Dick Whittington at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, and I went along to the theatre to chat with him last Friday. FM: Tell me a bit about your character. Ryan: It’s all about a young man going to London to seek his fortune. I’m really looking forward to getting the script as I don’t really know too much about the character, although I do…
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A Buckt Treat At @Pizza
@Pizza is the latest pizzeria to hit Birmingham’s thriving food scene. Located in Grand Central, @Pizza offer’s gorgeous sourdough Pizza and the option to chose a pre-planned option, or a complete create your own option. The pizza’s are delicious, cooked in just 90 seconds, and you can accompany them with salads, sourdough garlic bread and crunchy slaw. Last month, Pizzas from @Pizza were one of the treats on offer as part of your Buckt box subscription. Buckt offer a couple’s activity box that offers between 3 and 5 activities each month in the Birmingham and Manchester areas. You subscribe to Buckt box, choose the activities you want to take part…
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Stylish Movies: Judy
Judy, the film version of ‘End of the Rainbow’, opened on Thursday and I was one of the first in the queue to see it. The film tells the story of the last year in the troubled life of movie icon Judy Garland, when she was forced to come to England to perform in order to raise funds to fight for the custody of her youngest children Joey and Lorna. Despite her worldwide fame and iconic movie career, she was broke and homeless, and so came to England for a lucrative gig at The Talk of the Town nightclub. But her prescription drug abuse, with tablets to help her stay…
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Build a Morning Routine to Start Your Day Right
Everybody has lazy, sleepy days, and these days just happen, days when you don’t want to do anything. Building the right morning routine will magically energize your days and help you find your path and purpose in life. If you really think about life, you will realize how precious every bit of a second is, you will be able to see the exceptional picture of life. Early mornings are essential for self-improvement and personal growth; building a healthy morning routine will unleash your productivity. Every single minute in a day matters, turn each day into an incredible day by building a morning routine that puts you in control of yourself.…
