theatre
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The Sao Paulo Dance Company Arrives In Wolverhampton
One of the most exciting dance companies in the world arrived at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre today, bringing their own unique brand of sexy, sensuous dance with them. The Sao Paulo Dance company (presented by Dance Consortium) combine Brazilian heat with classical ballet styles in a frenetic and fabulous triple bill which shows why their arrival for their first tour of the UK has been so highly anticipated. If you are wondering where modern dance goes next, then step this way. The triple bill begins with Anthem, which concerns life cycles and combines anthemic music that can become like a hymn to a generation. This dance felt like the most…
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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – Just Wonderful!
‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ returned to Midland theatre last night when it opened at the Wolverhampton Grand, bringing with it some much needed glamour, sparkle and optimism. The brilliant show received a rapturous reception with the whole audience on its feet for a standing ovation, and proved that everybody really is talking about Jamie. Jamie New is an adorable 16 year old with a secret. He wants to be a Drag Queen when he leaves school. A gift of a pair of red heels on his 16th birthday only makes his resolve stronger. Jamie is supported in his dreams by his mum, her friend Ray and his best friend Pritti,…
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Stranger Sings: It’s An Absolute Hoot!
Disclaimer: I have never watched a single episode of Stranger Things. I have, of course, heard all about it (I haven’t been living under a rock for the last few years). I know it’s made a star of Millie Bobby Brown, that it has won numerous awards, and got Kate Bush to number one nearly 40 years after the initial release of ‘sublime Running up that hill’, but I’ve never watched it. So I approached the musical parody of the show, ‘Stranger Sings‘ , that is currently showing at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, with a bit of trepidation. Would it work if you hadn’t watched the source material? And would…
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The Old Rep Has A Hit On Its Hands With Peter Pan
Visitors to Birmingham’s wonderful Old Rep Theatre are in for a treat this Christmas, with a sparkling, classic retelling of the JM Barrie eternal favourite tale of childhood ‘Peter Pan’. This show features a lovely mix of theatre professionals, and young stars of BOA Stage and Screen, and it certainly enthralled a packed audience, who happily joined in with the songs, and cheered on the protagonists, especially during the famous ‘I believe in fairies’ moment. Peter Pan is a classic tale of lost children, and those who never want to grow up, and it gets off to a stunning start in the nursery of the Darling Children, with a brilliant…
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Snow White Is A Triumph At The Wolves Grand
It’s panto season again, and the Wolverhampton Grand has a huge new hit on its hands with their brilliant, in house production of Snow White. Written by stars Ian Adams and Tam Ryan.It has EVERYTHING you want in a panto, lots of laughs, a glorious cast, huge song and dance numbers and a truly wonderful set. Add in the cutest of puppets ‘The Peaky Miners’ taking the place of the traditional dwarfs, and you have a panto that is both traditional, and yet totally up to the minute. An absolute triumph in fact. Snow White is just about to turn 21 and finally gain her rightful throne in the kingdom…
