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    Charlotte Cross 18/07

    THIS week's UK Movie Chart, as supplied by www.blockbuster.co.uk, is: 1. There Will Be Blood 2. Cloverfield 3. No Country for Old Men 4. Jumper ...»

  • Characterisation excellent in Norbury Toad show

    Andrew Powell 18/07

    The Adventures of Mr Toad, Norbury Theatre, Droitwich I HAVE probably seen this show more that just about any other, and have to admit it's ...»

  • Mars Bonfire look to set stage alight

    Natalie Field 18/07

    DESCRIBED BY others as a "riff-heavy brand of grooving rock 'n' roll", Mars Bonfire are set to wow audiences at the Hop Pole next month. ...»

  • Opera at Kingsley

    Andrew Powell 18/07

    A LIGHT-HEARTED evening of song and showmanship, including light opera, songs from the shows, spirituals and male voice classics is on the menu at Redditch's ...»

  • Classic tale told at Birmingham's Crescent

    Andrew Powell 18/07

    AUDIENCES at Birmingham's Crescent Theatre next week can look forward to performances of a literary classic, one which many people will remember from their school ...»

  • Fortune shines on Artrix

    Andrew Powell 18/07

    NEXT Saturday (July 26, 8pm) sees a real treat for music fans at Bromsgrove's Artrix, as highly acclaimed veteran pop group, The Fortunes, will perform ...»

  • Folk nightmare takes centre stage at Palace

    Andrew Powell 18/07

    SPANNER theatre company make a return visit to Redditch’s Palace Theatre next week (Thursday, July 24, 8pm) with their production of Wrong-head. Billed as a ...»

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