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Alison Norton

Theatre critic and unofficial 'am dram queen' for the Express & Star and Shropshire Star

January 22, 2025

Still a must see even after forty years. FIVE STARS!

Entertainment|Jan 22

January 17, 2025

Sleeping Beauty is a dream of a pantomime!

Entertainment|Jan 17

December 24, 2024

FIVE STARS! Peter Pan flies into the Birmingham Hippodrome and WOWs audiences!

Entertainment|Dec 24, 2024

December 14, 2024

"Turn Again Whittington." A firm favourite returns to play the role.

Entertainment|Dec 14, 2024

December 13, 2024

Have a Pantotastic Time in Am Dram Land this Yuletide!

Entertainment|Dec 13, 2024

One of the best and funniest pantos around! FIVE STARS

Entertainment|Dec 13, 2024

December 4, 2024

Definitely a "Beauty" not a "Beast!" FIVE STARS!

Entertainment|Dec 4, 2024

November 28, 2024

Don't miss out on the Fee-Fi-Fo Fun at the Lichfield Garrick

Entertainment|Nov 28, 2024

November 25, 2024

Fan of 1990's hit children's TV show, "Rosie and Jim", visits local filming locations.

Entertainment|Nov 25, 2024

November 14, 2024

"Nativity The Musical" Sparkles and Shines at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre!

Entertainment|Nov 14, 2024

November 13, 2024

Could you be Birmingham's next Jean Valjean?

Entertainment|Nov 13, 2024

November 12, 2024

Iconic 1970's group are heading for Staffordshire venue

Entertainment|Nov 12, 2024

November 6, 2024

It's FIVE STARS for the unique "Come From Away" at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Entertainment|Nov 6, 2024

November 4, 2024

West End Star recreates "The Music of Dusty Springfield."

Entertainment|Nov 4, 2024

I experienced the "Come From Away" musical for real

Entertainment|Nov 4, 2024

October 22, 2024

Brownhills Musical Theatre Company are Queens of the Desert

Theatre & Comedy|Oct 22, 2024

July 19, 2024

Gilbert & Sullivan Society seeking new directors and other performances you can enjoy soon

Entertainment|Jul 19, 2024

May 17, 2024

Some great musicals set to grace stages of venues in the region

Theatre & Comedy|May 17, 2024

April 30, 2024

Am-dram groups ready for performances around region

Theatre & Comedy|Apr 30, 2024

February 17, 2024

I learned to drive at the grand age of 61 – what it's like to pass your test after a 44-year wait

Voices|Feb 17, 2024

January 11, 2024

Am Dram groups ready for performances as New Year begins

Entertainment|Jan 11, 2024

December 7, 2023

'An absolute triumph!' - We give Wolverhampton Grand's pantomime Snow White a five-star review

Entertainment|Dec 7, 2023

November 15, 2023

Review: Jesus Christ Superstar at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Theatre & Comedy|Nov 15, 2023

October 18, 2023

Review: Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Theatre & Comedy|Oct 18, 2023

July 6, 2023

Calling gents - your am dram company needs you!

Theatre & Comedy|Jul 6, 2023

June 28, 2023

Alison Norton: Gilbert and Sullivan a real treat for am dram fans

Theatre & Comedy|Jun 28, 2023

May 24, 2023

Cameron is ready to rock at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre

Theatre & Comedy|May 24, 2023

December 20, 2022

Oh yes it is! Your Christmas am-dram pantomime round-up with Alison Norton

Entertainment|Dec 20, 2022

December 7, 2022

Review: Aladdin at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Theatre & Comedy|Dec 7, 2022

December 1, 2022

Your Christmas am-dram round-up with Alison Norton

Theatre & Comedy|Dec 1, 2022

November 9, 2022

Review: Operatic group flying high with triumphant Peter Pan at Wolverhampton Grand

Theatre & Comedy|Nov 9, 2022

October 27, 2022

Am-Dram: Nothing better than a night at the theatre to raise the mood in autumn

Theatre & Comedy|Oct 27, 2022

October 19, 2022

Our review of The Cher Show – A walk through the life and loves of this legendary performer

Theatre & Comedy|Oct 19, 2022

July 18, 2022

Am-Dram: New worlds for Mister Tom and the 9 to 5 girls

Features|Jul 18, 2022

July 5, 2022

Alison Norton's am dram round-up of theatre, music and dance

Theatre & Comedy|Jul 5, 2022

June 23, 2022

Am-Dram: Fair ladies, merry wives and plenty of kinky boots

Features|Jun 23, 2022

May 26, 2022

Am-Dram: Shrek, Grease and Murder Afoot

Features|May 26, 2022

May 18, 2022

Review: Animal Farm at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Theatre & Comedy|May 18, 2022

May 11, 2022

Am-Dram: Murder, Messina and macabre musical mayhem

Features|May 11, 2022

May 5, 2022

Review: Kinky Boots at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Theatre & Comedy|May 5, 2022

April 27, 2022

Am-Dram: Guys and Dolls with Kinky Boots enjoying The Sound of Music

Features|Apr 27, 2022

April 7, 2022

Bedknobs and Broomsticks review: Magic is the name of the game at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Features|Apr 7, 2022

April 6, 2022

Strictly star Oti Mabuse's inspirational life retold in stage show

Theatre & Comedy|Apr 6, 2022

March 25, 2022

Review: Calendar Girls at Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton

Theatre & Comedy|Mar 25, 2022

March 22, 2022

Real variety as am dram groups set to stage new productions

Music|Mar 22, 2022

March 9, 2022

Review: The Da Vinci Code at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Theatre & Comedy|Mar 9, 2022

March 2, 2022

Busy and exciting month for am dram groups

Theatre & Comedy|Mar 2, 2022

January 14, 2022

A new year full of fun, frolics and farce in am dram world

Theatre & Comedy|Jan 14, 2022

October 6, 2021

Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - review

Theatre & Comedy|Oct 6, 2021

July 27, 2021

Evie thrilled to be playing Cinderella in Grand Theatre panto

Theatre & Comedy|Jul 27, 2021