34 www.whatsonlive.co.uk Thursday 1st <strong>Nov</strong>ember, 7.30pm STARS IN YOUR EYES Barbra Streisand, Michael Buble, Tina Turner and Rod Stewart A fantastic 2 hour show playing homage to some of the worlds biggest musical stars. Friday 2nd <strong>Nov</strong>ember, 7.30pm TODAYS TEARDROPS Paul Joplins and his musicians A fantastic tribute to Roy Orbison & Gene Pitney Saturday 3rd <strong>Nov</strong>ember, 7.30pm ELO EXPERIENCE A group of talented musicians are currently touring UK theatres bringing the most popular songs back the the stage. Sunday 11th <strong>Nov</strong>ember, 7.30pm REMEMBER THE HEROES Featuring Andy Reiss, Steve Ashcroft & Martin Lewis with a full supporting cast and surprise guests Thursday 22nd <strong>Nov</strong>ember, 7.30pm RAYMND FROGGATT An evening with Raymond Froggatt is pure magic, an evening not to be missed. Friday 23rd <strong>Nov</strong>ember, 7.30pm THE DRIFTERS The Drifters are back on the road in the UK performing both the classic hits from the last six decades and their superb new material. KEITH DE’WINTER AS DAME DOLLY KATIE MCGLYNN AS FAIRY CUPCAKE MON 24 - MON 31 DECEMBER
Theatre LISTINGS For full listing information on theatre productions including times and dates visit www.whatsonlive.co.uk Week Commencing THUR 1 NOV RING Fuel present a sound journey in complete darkness that forms part of a brand new commissioning and artist development programme at Warwick Arts, until Thurs 1 <strong>Nov</strong>, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry ABSURD PERSON SINGU- LAR Alan Ayckbourn's award-winning 70s classic, until Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme BLOOD BROTHERS Willy Russell's musical set in his native <strong>Live</strong>rpool. Marti Pellow and Niki Evans star, until Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, Birmingham Hippodrome HAUNTING JULIA Duncan Preston, Richard O’Callaghan and Joe McFadden star in Alan Ayckbourn’s haunting study of grief, obsession and the supernatural, until Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, Malvern Theatres SURPRISES World premiere production of Alan Ayckbourn's latest comedy drama, a play with its head in the future and its heart in the past, until Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme TREASURE ISLAND Amateur production presented by The Derek Grant Organisation, until Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, Lichfield Garrick YOU'RE ONLY YOUNG TWICE Ian Dickens Productions present Ron Aldridge's touching comedy. Melvyn Hayes (It Aint Half Hot Mum) stars, until Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, Crewe Lyceum A NIGHT IN VENICE Tinkers Farm present a new production that, set in modern-day Italy, satirises the Berlusconi regime and includes clandestine relationships, mistaken identities, seduction and scandal, until Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, Crescent Theatre, Birmingham BOUNCERS John Godber's classic comedy. Ian Reddington, Ace Bhatti, Don Gilet and William Ilkley star, until Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent 42ND STREET Tony award-winning musical. Dave Willetts, Marti Webb and Mark Bramble star, until Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton SOUL SISTER Brand new musical inspired by the life and times of Ike and Tina Turner, until Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry DRACULA Blue Orange Arts present their version of the Bram Stoker classic, until Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Blue Orange Theatre, Birmingham DISNEY ON ICE: PASS- PORT TO ADVENTURE Join Mickey and Minnie as they embark on a magical journey that will see the popular duo - together with many of their Disney friends - visit an array of exciting destinations, until Sun 4 <strong>Nov</strong>, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS until Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry WOUNDED Site-specific new play that promises to provide audiences with an authentic experience of war time care and history, until Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, TA Centre, Kings Heath, Birmingham THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Anita Dobson makes her RSC debut in Phillip Breen's version of Shakespeare's great comedy, until Sat 12 Jan, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon THE ORPHAN OF ZAO The RSC present James Fenton’s adaptation of the first Chinese play to be translated for the West, until Thurs 28 March, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon THE HAIRY BIKERS Everyone's favourite culinary experts The Hairy Bikers present an evening of world-inspired cooking, stories and hearty laughs, Wed 1 <strong>Nov</strong>, Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa RING Fuel present a sound journey in complete darkness that forms part of a brand new commissioning and artist development programme at Warwick Arts, Wed 1 <strong>Nov</strong>, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry NT LIVE: TIMON OF ATHENS Part of the National Theatre <strong>Live</strong> season, featuring the best of British theatre broadcast live, Thurs 1 <strong>Nov</strong>, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry & Malvern Theatre AN EVENING WITH BOYCIE <strong>On</strong>ly Fools And Horses star John Challis talks about his career, Thurs 1 <strong>Nov</strong>, Solihull Arts Complex SCARECROW atjc Theatre Company present Mike Kenny’s acclaimed children’s play, Thurs 1 <strong>Nov</strong>, Lud- low Assembly Rooms, South Shropshire JONTY HEARNDEN - WHAT'S IN YOUR ATTIC? Join Jonty as he shares behind-the-scenes secrets and stories, Thurs 1 <strong>Nov</strong>, Lichfield Garrick THE GOOD PERSON OF SEZUAN A new version of Brecht’s classic comedy which sets the story in 1980s Jamaica - a time of political violence and gang warfare, Thurs 1 - 2 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Drum, Birmingham THE ENORMOUS TURNIP Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company fuse eccentric puppetry and live music to present their version of the world-famous children’s story, Thurs 1 - Fri 2 <strong>Nov</strong>, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry ME, MUM & DUSTY SPRINGFIELD New, onewoman black comedy which reflects upon the bond which binds mothers and daughters, Thurs 1 - Fri 2 <strong>Nov</strong>, Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham THE CANTERBURY TALES Tacit Theatre present Geoffrey Chaucer's bawdy epic, Thurs 1 - Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, Lichfield Garrick CALENDAR GIRLS Amateur production presented by Abbey Foregate (SURC) Drama Group, Thurs 1 - Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury VULGARITIES Total Arts Community Theatre presents a humourous show packed with double meanings, Thurs 1 - Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, Tamworth Arts Centre LAWRIE MCMENEMY - ON THE BALL During an evening hosted by BBC Radio's Mike Osman, ex-football manager Lawrie McMenemy shares behind-thescenes stories and takes questions from the audience, Fri 2 <strong>Nov</strong>, Lichfield Garrick 2 DEEP Physical comic theatre from Rannel Theatre Company, Fri 2 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Roses, Tewksbury PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON Unique magic show, Fri 2 <strong>Nov</strong>, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre POP ICONS <strong>2012</strong> Performance from some of Worcestershire's most talented young vocalists, Fri 2 <strong>Nov</strong>, Artrix, Bromsgrove INSPECTOR NORSE Lip Service present a Swedish self-assembly crime thriller featuring a drunken moose..., Fri 2 <strong>Nov</strong>, Arena Theatre, Bromsgrove ROMEO AND JULIET REVISITED Physical production which follows the lovers’ journey with live music, singing, dagger juggling and sword fighting, Fri 2 <strong>Nov</strong>, Netherton Arts Centre, Dudley PINOCCHIO Image Musical Theatre present a production with wonderful songs, great costumes and the opportunity for audience participation, Fri 2 <strong>Nov</strong>, Solihull Arts Complex THE HAIRY BIKERS Everyone's favourite culinary experts present an evening of worldinspired cooking, stories and hearty laughs, Fri 2 - Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, Malvern Theatres FLYING HIGH Worcester Musical Theatre Company present a fusion of comedy, dance and song, Fri 2 - Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Swan Theatre, Worcester MACBETH Worcester Repertory Company present their version of Shakespeare’s bloody play, Fri 2 - Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, Malvern Priory DON GIOVANNI Mid Wales Opera present Mozart’s tragic tale of love, lust, betrayal and revenge, Fri 2 - Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, South Shropshire ME, MUM & DUSTY SPRINGFIELD New, onewoman black comedy reflecting upon the bond which binds mothers and daughters, Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, Artrix, Bromsgrove EMBRACED BURLESQUE Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton A KICK IN THE BAUBLES MIG present an amateur prouduction of Gordon Steel's festive play, Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre MISS SAIGON The Musical Theatre Production Company present an amateur production of Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil’s much-heralded musical, based on Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Place, Oakengates Theatre, Telford UNCLE BERT’S COW Amateur production for children, Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Swan Theatre, Worcester A NIGHT OF MUSICALS Featuring music from more than twenty musicals. Michael Courtney stars, Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, Solihull Arts Complex DIRTY DANCING TRIBUTE SHOW Featuring all the hits from the iconic movie, Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, Bedworth Civic Hall MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTH- ING The Crescent Theatre Company present their version of Shakespeare's romantic comedy, Sat 3 - Sat 17 <strong>Nov</strong>, Crescent Theatre, Birmingham Soul Sister - Belgrade Theatre, Coventry GRIMM TALES The University of Wolverhampton Drama department present Carol Ann Duffy's adaptation of four of the Brothers Grimm’s most famous tales, including Hansel & Gretel, Ashputtel, Rumpelstiltskin and Snow White, Sat 3 <strong>Nov</strong>, Birmingham Library Theatre THE HAIRY BIKERS Everyone's favourite culinary experts present an evening of worldinspired cooking, stories and hearty laughs, Sun 4 <strong>Nov</strong>, Civic Hall, Wolverhampton Week Commencing MON 5 NOV DRIVING MISS DAISY Timeless American play which inspired the Academy Award-winning film. Gwen Taylor and Don Warrington star, Mon 5 - Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, Malvern Theatres THE HAUNTING A spooktacular play adapted from the ghost stories by Charles Dickens. David Robb (Downton Abbey) and James Roache star, Mon 5 - Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury THE MEE CLUB A feelgood cabaret of performance poets, storytellers, authors and stand-ups with live music to follow, Tues 6 <strong>Nov</strong>, Kitchen Garden Cafe, Kings Heath, Birmingham THE COMING STORM Forced Entertainment present what’s described as an exhilerating new show which fuses the theatre group’s trademark black humour and anarchic performance style, Tues 6 - Wed 7 www.whatsonlive.co.uk 35
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