NOVEMBER SHOWS Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1SE Box Office 01902 321 321 38 www.whatsonlive.co.uk Tues 6th <strong>Nov</strong> at 7.30pm Wed 7th <strong>Nov</strong> at 1.30pm and 7.30pm Tickets: £9 full price and £7 concs. All matinee tickets £5. Thurs 8th <strong>Nov</strong> at 7.30pm Tickets: £9 full price and £7 concs. Sat 10th <strong>Nov</strong> at 7.30pm Surdhwani, Sampad and Arena Theatre present festival of light A Diwali celebration featuring South Asian dance, music and song from regional artists. All Tickets: £5 11+ Rumpus Theatre presents the ghost’s touch A haunting new play based on the chilling tale by Wilkie Collins. Two Headed Pigeon Theatre Company presents threadbare greebo A fairytale about mental illness and social exclusion. Supported by Black Country Touring and Outside Centre. For details of other shows this month please visit our website: BROMSGROVE’S THEATRE, CINEMA, LIVE MUSIC AND COMEDY VENUE Sat 10th <strong>Nov</strong>ember PAPPY'S: LAST. SHOW. EVER 5-STAR EDINBURGH FESTIVAL COMEDY SHOW Sun 18th <strong>Nov</strong>ember FRED MACAULAY STAR OF TV AND BBC RADIO 4S NEWS QUIZ Mon 12th <strong>Nov</strong>ember THE LOCK IN FOLK & HIP HOP DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA WITH THE DEMON BARBERS Tues 20th <strong>Nov</strong>ember THEA GILMORE ONE OF THE UKS MOST ENDURING SINGER- SONGWRITERS FORTHCOMING CINEMA: Hope Springs (12A) // Lawless (18) // Orphee (PG) // Holy Motors (18) // Skyfall (12A) The new Artrix brochure is available to download on www.artrix.co.uk For bookings & full details log onto www.artrix.co.uk or phone 01527 577330 Artrix, Slideslow Drive, Bromsgrove B60 1PQ Free parking on-site Mon 19th <strong>Nov</strong> at 7.30pm Pursued by a Bear Productions in co-production with Kali Theatre presents kabaddi, kabaddi, kabaddi A powerful drama about sport, nationality and belonging. Supported by Black Country Touring Tickets: £9 full price and £7 concs. Wed 21st <strong>Nov</strong> at 7.30pm Thurs 22nd <strong>Nov</strong> at 1.30pm and 7.30pm Oddsocks presents the adventures of robin hood An energetic romp for all the family. Tickets: £12 full price and £10 concs. All matinee tickets £5. Wed 28th <strong>Nov</strong> at 7.30pm Richard Tyrone Jones presents richard tyrone jone’s big heart How do you fight back when your heart tries to kill you? Tickets: £9 full price and £7 concs. NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS Tues 13th <strong>Nov</strong>ember ROB ROUSE HONEST, FRANK & SERIOUSLY FUNNY STAND-UP Thurs 22nd <strong>Nov</strong>ember ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW PEDIGREE THAT ROCK DREAMS ARE MADE OF www.arena.wlv.ac.uk
Theatre LISTINGS For full listing information on theatre productions, including times and dates, visit www.whatsonlive.co.uk End and Broadway, Tue 13 <strong>Nov</strong>, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry DIM SUM NIGHTS Site-specific new show from Yellow Earth Theatre Company which fuses unique theatre and Chinese food, Tue 13 - Thurs 15 <strong>Nov</strong>, Ming Moon Restaurant, Birmingham KNICK KNACK AND DOO DAD - REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL Lyngo Theatre present a brand new show for children which, set on an island piled high with rubbish, tells a tale of friendship, Tues 13 <strong>Nov</strong> - Sun 2 Dec, mac, Birmingham DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Get Your 'Wigle' <strong>On</strong> present an amateur production of the much-loved family favourite, Wed 14 - Sat 17 <strong>Nov</strong>, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury CIRCUS OF HORRORS: CURSE OF THE DEVIL DOLL A whirlwind journey though 1927 Berlin - a decadent decade and the birth of the Cabaret, Wed 14 <strong>Nov</strong>, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry DR. FAUSTUS New adaptation of Marlowe’s play, Wed 14 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Roses, Tewksbury HANDA’S SURPRISE Little Angel Theatre present a blend of physical performance, puppetry, live music and song, combined to create an intimate, magical production with audience participation, Wed 14 <strong>Nov</strong>, Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton FARM BOY New Percpectives Theatre Company present their version of Michael Morpurgo’s Farm Boy - the compelling sequel to the award-winning War Horse, Wed 14 <strong>Nov</strong>, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, South Shropshire THE CANTERBURY TALES Tacit Theatre present Geoffrey Chaucer's bawdy epic, Wed 14 - Thurs 15 <strong>Nov</strong>, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry THE PRODUCERS A pro/am production presented by Curtain Call productions, Wed 14 - Fri 16 <strong>Nov</strong>, Crewe Lyceum PORNOGRAPHY Combining Simon Stephens’ visceral play with uncompromising performance and design, this production will ask you to consider your own responsibility for a national tragedy, Wed 14 - Sat 17 <strong>Nov</strong>, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Birmingham Stage Company present Roald Dahl's classic adventure for children, Wed 14 <strong>Nov</strong> - Sat 2 Feb, Old Rep, Birmingham MISERY Stage play adapted from Stephen King's award-winning dark and twisting tale, Thurs 15 <strong>Nov</strong>, Stafford Gatehouse The- atre 2DEEP Ranell present a hip-hop comedy full of jaw-dropping skills with a futuristic twist, Thurs 15 <strong>Nov</strong>, Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton AN EVENING WITH ANDREW MOTION Presented by Wenlock Poetry Festival, Thurs 15 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Edge Arts Centre. Much Wenlock, South Shropshire THE SHOWSTOPPERS A brand new musical comedy is created from scratch at each performance of this award-winning production. Audience suggestions spontaneously become an all-singing, alldancing show on the spot, Thurs 15 <strong>Nov</strong>, Solihull Arts Complex BORIS GODUNOV Michael Boyd directs Adrian Mitchell's adaptation of Alexander Pushkin's political Russian drama, Thurs 15 <strong>Nov</strong> - Sat 30 Mar, The Swan Theatre, Stratfordupon-Avon BONZO DOG DOO DAH BAND A blend of music, comedy and performance art, Thurs 15 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Queen's Hall, Nuneaton PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON IN JURASSIC BARK Debut UK tour, Fri 16 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Public, West Bromwich CABARET EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT Walsall Operatic Society presents a relaxed evening of music from the West End, classic musicals and films in the informal setting of Lichfield Garrick's cabaret-style studio, Fri 16 <strong>Nov</strong>, Lichfield Garrick BROADWAY AND BEYOND - THE MAGIC LIVES ON Selection of forty musical numbers from a century of Broadway shows, Fri 16 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Place, Oakengates Theatre, Telford OFFA'S POETS IN CAPTIVITY Offa's Poets present an evening of entertaining poetry made in the West Midlands. Performers include Emma Purshouse, Jeff Phelps, Win Saha and Dave Reeves, Fri 16 <strong>Nov</strong>, Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton HOKE'S BLUFF Action Hero present an underdog story that shifts and re-arranges the trite conventions and narratives of American teen movies to talk about what it means to be a winner on the inside, Fri 16 - Sat 17 <strong>Nov</strong>, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry THE NEW BLACK SHOWCASE Raw readings of short, sharp, new plays from some of the West Midlands’ newest communities, Fri 16 - Sat 17 <strong>Nov</strong>, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry TIME GENTLEMEN PLEASE! The UK's no.1 folk and hiphop dance extravaganza!, Sat 17 <strong>Nov</strong>, Lichfield Garrick HENNA British Punjabi storytellers Peter and Gorg Chand take the audience on a journey to incredible landscapes, with tales of love, loss, betrayal and Bollywood dancing! Sat 17 <strong>Nov</strong>, Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton THE MOUSE AND HIS CHILD The RSC present Tamsin Oglesby's adaptation of Russell Hoban's acclaimed children's tale, Sat 17 <strong>Nov</strong> - Sat 12 Jan, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratfordupon-Avon A CHRISTMAS CAROL Dickens' Christmas classic is here adapted and directed by New Vic Artistic Director, Theresa Heskins, Sat 17 <strong>Nov</strong> - Sat 19 Jan, New Vic Theatre, Newcastleunder-Lyme Week Commencing MON 19 NOV SILVER BELLS CHRISTMAS SHOW Performance fusing the music of Christmas present with the spirit of Christmas past. Leah Bell, Johnny de Little, Peter Donegan, Jason King, Jason Jones & The Silver Belles Dancers, Mon 19 <strong>Nov</strong>, Tamworth Assembly Rooms KABADDI. KABADDI, KABADDI Pursued By A Bear Productions present a powerful new drama about sport, nationality and belonging, with a haunting love story at its heart, Mon 19 <strong>Nov</strong>, Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton HANDA’S SURPRISE Little Angel Theatre present a blend of physical performance, puppetry, live music and song, combined to create an intimate, magical production with audience participation, Mon 19 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock, South Shropshire THE PAPER CINEMA'S ODYSSEY BAC Take Out presents a retelling of Homer's epic poem, Mon 19 - Tue 20 <strong>Nov</strong>, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL New musical comedy based on the multi-award-winning movie starring Dolly Parton. Bonnie Langford, Natalie Casey, Jackie Clune, Amy Lennox and Ben Richards star, Mon 19 - Sat 24 <strong>Nov</strong>, Regent Theatre, Hanley, Stoke-on- Trent ROBIN PRINCE OF SHER- WOOD Presented by St Augustines Musical Theatre Company, Mon 19 - Sat 24 <strong>Nov</strong>, Solihull Arts Complex THE MEE CLUB A feelgood cabaret of performance poets, storytellers, authors and stand-ups with live music to follow, Tues 20 <strong>Nov</strong>, Kitchen Garden Cafe, Kings Heath, Birmingham THE MOUSETRAP Celebrating sixty incredible years on stage, this world famous and longest run- ning show goes on tour for the first time, Mon 19 - Sat 24 <strong>Nov</strong>, Malvern Theatres SOME LIKE IT HIP HOP A comic tale of love, mistaken identity, cross-dressing, gender stereotypes and revolution, Tue 20 - Wed 21 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton MOTHERLAND Funny and moving exploration of what it means to be a woman that is both funny and moving, Tue 20 - Wed 21 <strong>Nov</strong>, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry BOOGIE NIGHTS Musical featuring the best disco hits that the 70s had to offer... Tue 20 - Sat 24 <strong>Nov</strong>, Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa STORYTELLING CAFE A double-bill feat. Rachel Murray and Helen Appleton, Wed 21 <strong>Nov</strong>, Kitchen Garden Cafe, Kings Heath, Birmingham WE HOPE THAT YOU'RE HAPPY... Made In China present an examination of what it means to be a tuned-in, delusional and unwitting consumer in a hyper-communicative world, Wed 21 - Thu 22 <strong>Nov</strong>, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD Oddsocks present a heart-warming romp suitable for all the family, complete with live music, action and plenty of audience participation, Wed 21 <strong>Nov</strong>, Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton KABADDI KABADDI KABADDI Gripping new drama about sport, nationhood and belonging, with a haunting love story at its heart, Wed 21 <strong>Nov</strong>, The Public, West Bromwich A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS The story of Thomas More, the man who stood up to King Henry VIII when the King rejected the Roman Catholic Church to obtain divorce and remarriage, Wed 21 - Sat 24 <strong>Nov</strong>, Stratford Civic Hall BOOGIE NIGHTS: THE 70S MUSICAL The heart-warming story of Roddy, a Jackthe-lad whose life of birds, booze and boogies is about to be turned upsidedown, Wed 21- Sat 24 <strong>Nov</strong>, Forest Arts Centre, Walsall A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS Second Thoughts Theatre Company present their version of Robert Bolt’s play, Wed 21 - Sat 24 <strong>Nov</strong>, Stratford Civic Hall HONK! The Old Joint Stock Musical Theatre Company present their version of Stiles & Drewe's acclaimed musical that's based on Hans Christian Andersen's classic children's tale, Wed 21 - Sun 25 <strong>Nov</strong>, Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham CALENDAR GIRLS Amateur production presented by Stourbridge Theatre Company, Thurs 22 <strong>Nov</strong>, Stourbridge Town Hall AN AUDIENCE WITH COLIN FRY An evening of mediumship, Thurs 22 <strong>Nov</strong>, New Alexandra Theatre, BIRMINGHAM’S PREMIER PUB THEATRE Thursday 1st <strong>Nov</strong> 7:30pm Friday 2nd <strong>Nov</strong> 7:30pm ME, MUM & DUSTY SPRINGFIELD A new comedy sprinkled with Dusty lyrics and coated with a song or two. Reflecting on the bond that binds mothers & daughters, people who are not quite what they seem and how we cope with loss when it’s just too late. £11/£9 Saturday 3rd <strong>Nov</strong> 2:30pm & 7:30pm OUR KYLIE’S GETTIN’ WED A funny yet touching play about the trials and tribulations of every family wedding that you have ever been to! A true feel-good show, Our Kylie's Gettin’ Wed will make you laugh and bring a tear to your eye. £10 / £8 Fri 9th <strong>Nov</strong> 7:30pm Sat 10th <strong>Nov</strong> 2pm & 7:30pm KICKING OFF Birmingham, England. The Riots, 2011/2025. What happened, was it all a dream that went horribly wrong? Frank Bramwell's latest play looks forward to a future when hope is the only way forward... £12 / £10 Saturday 17th <strong>Nov</strong>ember 7:30pm URBAN TARAB OPEN STAGE Come and join us for a night out with a difference; this is belly dance - but not as you know it! There are many different styles and moods to enjoy including fusions of Flamenco, Gypsy and Indian dance.. To book: www.pedralta.com 21st-24th <strong>Nov</strong> - 7.30pm 24th & 25th <strong>Nov</strong> - 2.30pm HONK! OJSMTC presents Stiles and Drewe's award winning musical based on the Hans Christian Anderson tale about the ugly duckling. £12 - £15 Wed 28th <strong>Nov</strong> 7:30pm DICKENS’ TALES: BLEAK HOUSE Using a fusion of narration, original text and the interweaving of his character creations, experience the retelling of Dickens' unforgettable and haunting novel. £10 / £8 Thursday 29th <strong>Nov</strong>ember 8pm FOGHORN IMPROV Using audience suggestions, Foghorn Improv University will educate on a fascinating and utterly pre-existant subject. Disclaimer: facts contained in this show may not be entirely accurate £7.50 Tel: 0121 200 0946 & 0845 680 1926 email:oldjointstocktheatre@fullers.co.uk. www.oldjointstocktheatre.co.uk or on-line at: www.oxboffice.com www.whatsonlive.co.uk 39
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