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Theatre LISTINGS For full listing information on theatre productions, including times and dates, visit www.whatsonlive.co.uk <strong>Nov</strong>, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR Northern Broadsides present a new version of Nikolai Gogol's celebrated comedy, Tue 6 - Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, New Vic Theatre, Newcatle-under-Lyme MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN Blackeyed Theatre present Lee Hall's translation of Bertolt Brecht's twentieth century masterpiece, Tue 6 <strong>Nov</strong>, Malvern Theatres THAT’LL BE THE DAY Rock’n’roll spectacular featuring music from the 50s, 60s & 70s, Tues 6 - Wed 7 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Roses, Tewksbury THE COMING STORM Forced Entertainment present a new show which fuses their trademark black humour, arresting images and anarchic performance style, Tue 6 - Wed 7 <strong>Nov</strong>, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry THE GHOST'S TOUCH Rumpus Theatre Company present a haunting new play by John Goodrum, Tue 6 - Wed 7 <strong>Nov</strong>, Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton THE EDGE Big Brum Theatre present a compelling, dark comedy exploring what it is to be human in the complex world of today, Tues 6 - Fri 9 <strong>Nov</strong>, mac, Birmingham ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Amateur production presented by St Alphege Musical Production Society, Tue 6 - Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, Solihull Arts Complex HELLO DOLLY Amateur production presented by Bilston Operatic Company, Tue 6 - Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton WHEN WE ARE MARRIED Stafford Players present an amateur production of JB Priestley's 1938 play, Tue 6 - Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre ASYLUM DIALOGUES Human Rights theatre group Ice and Fire present a script-in-hand performance which, written by Sonja Linden, draws on real life encounters between asylum seekers and British citizens, Wed 7 <strong>Nov</strong>, Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton AND THEN THERE WERE NONE Wythall Theatre Company present Agatha Christie’s best ever selling thriller, Wed 7 - Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, Palace Theatre, Redditch HAIRY BIKERS Every- one's favourite culinary experts present an evening of worldinspired cooking, stories and hearty laughs, Wed 7 <strong>Nov</strong>, Victoria Hall, Hanley, Stoke-on- Trent NICK BAKER: WEIRD CREATURES A new show packed with stories about discovering, meeting and filming an array of weird and wonderful creatures, Wed 7 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Place, Oakengates Theatre, Telford JEPHTHA Performed by Welsh National Opera, Wed 7 <strong>Nov</strong>, Birmingham Hippodrome OH, WHISTLE... OH, WHIS- TLE, AND I'LL COME TO YOU, MY LAD A tale of nocturnal horror on the Suffolk coast, considered by many to be MR James's masterpiece, Wed 7 <strong>Nov</strong>, Lichfield Garrick FELICITY ASTON: ALONE IN ANTARCTICA A talk from the first woman in history to ski across Antarctica alone, Wed 7 - Sat 17 <strong>Nov</strong>, Malvern Theatres LES MISERABLES (SCHOOL EDITION) BMOS Youtheatre present an epic musical based on Victor Hugo's acclaimed novel, Wed 7 - Fri 9 <strong>Nov</strong>, Old Rep, Birmingham EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP WITH ANDREW DEE Wed 7 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton COUNT MAGNUS - TWO GHOST STORIES BY M R JAMES A travel writer's over-inquisitiveness leads to a breathless, diabolical chase from darkest Sweden to rural Essex, Thurs 8 <strong>Nov</strong>, Lichfield Garrick GREAT EXPECTATIONS Everyman Theatre present a promenade performance of Dickens' classic tale, Thurs 8 - Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Hive, Worcester TWELFTH NIGHT Propeller present an allmale production of Shakespeare's comedy of mistaken identity, transformation and deception, Thurs 8 - Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry LA BOHEME Welsh National Opera present a major new production of Puccini's much-loved romantic opera that sees internationally acclaimed director Annabel Arden make her company debut, Thurs 8 - Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, Birmingham Hippodrome A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANC- ING Concert show fea- turing all the songs from the much-loved iconic movie, Thurs 8 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Place, Oakengates Theatre, Telford THE FITZROVIA RADIO HOUR Acclaimed production that recreates the unique spirit of the radio plays of the 1940s, Thurs 8 <strong>Nov</strong>, Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa THREADBARE GREEBO 2 Headed Pigeon Productions present a surreal tale concerning a boy made out of cloth, mad scientists and talking tapeworms, Thurs 8 <strong>Nov</strong>, Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton THE POMEDY SHOW An electric mix of Jamaican comedy and poetry celebrating laughter, love and learning for the entire family and community, Fri 9 <strong>Nov</strong>, Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton NEIL INNES: SHORT STO- RIES, TALL SONGS Neil performs a poignant, humorous and topical one-man show, spiced with anecdotes of his life and times in the worlds of media and showbusiness, Fri 9 <strong>Nov</strong>, Stourbridge Town Hall DR. PHIL'S RUDE HEALTH SHOW Fri 9 <strong>Nov</strong>, Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa COUNT MAGNUS - TWO GHOST STORIES BY M R JAMES A travel writer's over-inquisitiveness leads to a breathless, diabolical chase from darkest Sweden to rural Essex, Fri 9 <strong>Nov</strong>, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester COSI FAN TUTE Welsh National Opera present Mozart's insightful comedy, Fri 9 <strong>Nov</strong>, Birmingham Hippodrome TWO MONOLOGUES ON MENTAL HEALTH: I CARE AND SIMONE A woman with bi-polar disorder and her carer invite the audience to witness and reflect on their experience. Presented by Newman University College, Fri 9 <strong>Nov</strong>, mac, Birmingham WITTANK Comedy show that fuses inventive characters with authentic sketches, Fri 9 <strong>Nov</strong>, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury KICKING OFF Frank Bramwell's latest play looks forward to a future, a time when today is but a dim memory and when hope is the only way forward... Fri 9 - Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham XANTHE GRESHAM - BABA YAGA AND THE VIRGIN Fri 9 <strong>Nov</strong>, Lichfield Garrick WIFE AFTER DEATH The Billesley Players present Eric Chappell’s sparkling comedy, Fri 9 - Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, Dovehouse Theatre, Solihull LOVERS ROCK MONO- LOGUES A heart-warm- Kicking Off - Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham ing show which sees Lovers Rock ambassadors Janet Kay, Caroll Thompson & Victor Romero Evans share stories from back in the day, Fri 9 - Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Drum, Birmingham MILKSHAKE! LIVE Featuring the presenters and characters from the Channel 5 programme - including Noddy, Fifi, Roary, Mr Men & Bananas in Pyjamas, Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, Stourbridge Town Hall THANKS FOR THE MEMO- RY Impresario and Music Hall authority Duggie Chapman shares his memories from Music Hall to Variety, Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, Lichfield Garrick TALBOT HOUSE - A HOME FROM HOME Peter Gill's feelgood play set around a Belgium house which became a refuge for allied troops during World War II, Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester JUNK Theatrical performance from four guys who collectively present four elements of performing art, humorous dance routines, harmonised singing, acting and talented percussion, Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Place, Oakengates Theatre, Telford A FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS A Diwali celebration featuring South Asian dance, music and song from regional artists, Sat 10 <strong>Nov</strong>, Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton ALADDIN Indigo Moon Theatre presents a large-scale shadow puppet production of the classic children’s tale, Sun 11 <strong>Nov</strong>, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Week Commencing MON 12 NOV THE KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE The nonentities present Frank Marcus’ witty and poignant comedy, Mon 12 - Sat 17 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Rose Theatre, Kidderminster AN EVENING WITH PAM AYRES Mon 12 <strong>Nov</strong>, Lichfield Garrick GOOD GRIEF Penelope Keith stars in a stage adaptation of Keith Waterhouse’s best-selling comic novel, Mon 12 - Sat 17 <strong>Nov</strong>, Malvern Theatres INSPECTOR DRAKE 2 The Flying Ducks return with another instalment of inspired buffoonery which sees the 1930s cult detective tracking down a ruthless serial killer who commits a hat-trick of murders in a hat shop, Mon 12 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Swan Theatre, Worcester CALENDAR GIRLS Tim Firth’s acclaimed drama inspired by a true story and featuring a stellar cast. Lesley Joseph, Sue Holderness, Ruth Madoc, Kathryn Rooney, Camilla Dallerup, Helen Fraser, Deena Payne, Kacey Ainsworth & Kevin Sacre star, Mon 12 - Sat 17 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton MEDEA Headlong present Mike Bartlett's new version of Euripides' classic tragedy, Tue 13 - Sat 17 <strong>Nov</strong>, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry L.O.V.E Volcano Theatre return with their theatrical landmark based on Shakespeare's Sonnets with a touch of Shirley Bassey, Tue 13 - Wed 14 <strong>Nov</strong>, Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton SUMMER HOLIDAY Redditch Operatic Society present a new production which promises to take audiences on a holiday they’ll never forget... Tue 13 - Sat 17 <strong>Nov</strong>, Palace Theatre, Redditch VAMPIRES ROCK Musical stage show which, set in New York in the year 2030, follows the rising of the undead while set to some of the greatest rock anthems ever, Tue 13 <strong>Nov</strong>, New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham REMEMBER WHEN Neil Sands and his West End cast perform a mixture of great songs with stunning costumes and lashings of good-old fashioned festive fun, Tue 13 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Place, Oakengates Theatre, Telford PHANTOMS AND THE MUSICALS Barry Walker's Smackee makes a welcome return, bringing the latest and greatest from London's West www.whatsonlive.co.uk 37