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Shropshire Cover Online.qxp_cover 29/04/2016 09:27 Page 1 Your FREE essential entertainment guide for the Midlands Shropshire ’ Whatwww.whatsonlive.co.uk sISSUE On 365 MAY 2016 EDDIE IZZARD IN THE MIDLANDS inside: Yourthe 16-pagelist week by week listings guide Three live and rather furious females take to the stage for an orgy of middle aged mayhem.. The Overtones (FP- June 16).qxp_Layout 1 09/05/2016 14:55 Page 1 Contents May Region Shropshire/Staffs.qxp_Layout 1 20/04/2016 17:29 Page 1 May 2016 Contents Hairspray - What’s On Readers’ Award-winner back in the Midlands page 34 Theo Jackson Jonny Awsum Red By Night the list critically acclaimed jazz musical comic joins ‘em after hours entertainment at your 16-page musician at Lichfield Garrick at Henry Tudor House Black Country Living Museum week-by-week listings guide page 28 page 28 page 45 page 51 inside: 4. First Word 11. Food 14. Music 26. Comedy 30. Theatre 38. Film 42. Visual Arts 45. Events @whatsonwolves @whatsonstaffs @whatsonshrops Wolverhampton What’s On Magazine Staffordshire What’s On Magazine Shropshire What’s On Magazine Editorial Director: Davina Evans [email protected] 01743 281708 ’ Sales & Marketing: Lei Woodhouse [email protected] 01743 281703 Chris Horton [email protected] 01743 281704 Whats On Matt Rothwell [email protected] 01743 281719 MAGAZINE GROUP Editorial: Lauren Foster [email protected] 01743 281707 Sue Jones [email protected] 01743 281705 Brian O’Faolain [email protected] 01743 281701 Ryan Humphreys [email protected] 01743 281722 Abi Whitehouse [email protected] 01743 281716 Adrian Parker [email protected] 01743 281714 Contributors: Graham Bostock, James Cameron-Wilson, Heather Kincaid, Adam Jaremko, David Vincent Publisher and CEO: Martin Monahan Accounts Administrator: Julia Perry [email protected] 01743 281717 This publication is printed on paper from a sustainable source and is produced without the use of elemental chlorine. We endorse the recycling of our magazine and would encourage you to pass it on to others to read when you have finished with it. All works appearing in this publication are copyright. It is to be assumed that the copyright for material rests with the magazine unless otherwise stated. No part of this publication may be reproduced, or stored in an electronic system, transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopied, recording or otherwise, without the prior knowledge and consent of the publishers. FIRST WORD May Wolves/Shrops/Staffs Only.qxp_Layout 1 20/04/2016 17:28 Page 1 First Word Blockbuster exhibition makes its Wolverhampton debut Wolverhampton Art Gallery will this summer host the pres- tigious Wildlife Photographer Of The Year exhibition for the very first time. The 51st show of its kind, the exhibition is visiting the Midlands courtesy of London’s Natural History Museum. Commenting on the event, Mark Blackstock, head of Visitor Economy, said: “This is a blockbuster show which is on an international tour that will be seen by millions of people across six continents. We are delighted to welcome it to Wolverhampton for the first time. I have no doubt it will attract many visitors, and I would urge people to make sure they book tickets so as not to miss out.” The 51st Wildlife Photographer Of The Year exhibition shows at the gallery from 23 July until 18 September. Irish connections at Holy moley! Seasonal Cbeebies Mid Wales festival Alexandra Burke returns magic in Lichfield to Wolverhampton Grand Alexandra Burke is to return to Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre next year. The one-time X Factor winner will play Deloris Van Cartier in Craig Revel Horwood’s Sister Act, which shows at the theatre from 27 February to 4 March 2017. Commenting on the news, Alexandra said: “I’m over the moon to be given the oppor- tunity to play the wonderful Deloris in Sister Act. It’s such an iconic role and a part I’ve always wanted to play. I love tour- ing the UK and I’m thrilled to be working with Craig and his amazing creative team. harpist Siobhan Armstrong who’ll be performing at I can’t wait to get started!” Gregynog Festival The wealth of cultural connections Cbeebies favourite Rebecca Keatley is set to between Ireland and Wales is the theme bring some fairy magic to Lichfield this of next month’s Gregynog Festival. Christmas when she stars as Princess Launched in 1933, the annual event this Moonbeam in the Garrick Theatre’s pan- year features concerts, drama, poetry, tomime version of Sleeping Beauty. film, talks and exhibitions on the theme Rebecca will be joined in the show by local of Eire. The festival is taking the Irish lad Sam Rabone, who’ll be playing the theme in recognition of the 100th Dame. anniversary of the Easter Rising. Its pro- “I’m over the moon to be appearing at the gramme features performances by lead- Garrick,” says Sam. “Lichfield is only a ing Irish musicians and international stone’s throw away from my home town of artists who specialise in performing Irish Sutton Coldfield. The people of Lichfield repertoire, as well as contributions from should prepare themselves to see a show Irish historians. with more laughter than ever before!” The Gregynog Festival takes place from Sleeping Beauty runs at the Garrick from 1 to 16 to 26 June at venues throughout Mid 31 December. For more information, visit, Wales. lichfieldgarrick.com or call the box office on 01543 412121. 4 whatsonlive.co.uk FIRST WORD May Wolves/Shrops/Staffs Only.qxp_Layout 1 20/04/2016 17:28 Page 2 Entertainment news from around the region Celebrating Roald Dahl in Tamworth The 100th anniversary of children’s author Roald Dahl’s birth is being celebrated in Tamworth this sum- mer with an outdoor production of one of his best-loved stories. Award-winning open-air theatre company Illyria will perform Danny, The Champion Of The World in Dosthill Park, Tamworth, on Saturday 2 July. Tickets are available online at tamworthartsandevents.co.uk, in person from Tamworth Tourist Information Centre in Corporation A cornucopia of creativity on offer at Artsfest Street or by calling the Box Office The University of Wolverhampton’s Artsfest event is returning for a second year. on 01827 709618. A celebration of the creative and cultural arts, the festival features workshops, masterclasses, live music, theatre and dance productions, along with a whole host of other attractions. Events take place at a variety of venues, including galleries, theatres, halls, pubs and churches. A soulful Place “Whether you want to be hands-on and get stuck in or relax and admire the work of others, there’s in Telford something for everyone,” says Artsfest manager Neil Reading. “We’ve got sessions to suit every budget - including loads of free and family events, as well as exclusive Artsfest discounts.” American soul Artsfest runs from Monday 2 May to Friday 24 June. To check out what’s on offer, visit legend wlv.ac.uk/artsfest Alexander O’Neal is coming to Shropshire. The Mississippi- Stefan Knapp’s Shropshire date for award-winning show born superstar will appear in con- works to show cert at Oakengates Theatre, An award-winning show which is soon to be performed in the Houses Telford, on Friday 16 September. at the Big Arts of Parliament is visiting Shrewsbury late this month. O’Neal’s best-known hits include Show Performance poet Luke Wright’s What I Learned From Johnny Bevan Criticize, Saturday Love, Hearsay has received a four-star rating from The Guardian and is described as Shrewsbury’s Big Arts and If You Were Here Tonight. ‘a story of shattered friendship, class ceilings, and the hollow reality Tickets can be booked online at Show will return for a of the New Labour dream’. theplacetelford.com, by calling the third year in the sum- Luke will be supported on the night box office on 01952 382382, or in mer. by Lisa Blower, writer-in-residence at person at the theatre or Once again taking place Shrewsbury Museum, who’ll be read- Southwater One in Telford Town at the Greenhous West Centre. ing extracts from her new novel, Mid Showground (from Sitting Ducks. There will also be 1 to 3 July), the event’s music from local DJ Hayden T. aim is to provide a The production is brought at the University gig for showcase for a wide Wightman Theatre on Saturday 24 Public Image Ltd variety of artists. The May by Chairhousepresents. Tickets family-friendly event Fans of John Rotten Lydon’s costing £14 are available online via Public Image Ltd (PiL) can catch will include over 150 thewightman.co.uk up with their heroes by travelling to exhibitors, numerous Glyndwr University’s William Aston workshops and talks by Hall in Wrexham this month the artists, a real ale (Thursday 26 May). The band are bar, eateries, poetry and visiting the venue as part of a UK live music. Aldo Zilli announced for Foodies Festival and Europe summer tour. They’re also stopping off at Warwick Organisers have secured Award-winning celebrity chef and restauranteur Aldo Zilli is set to be a University’s Copper Rooms (on a selection of artworks star attraction at Birmingham’s forthcoming Foodies Festival. Tuesday the 24th). by renowned enamelist Aldo, who specialises in Italian, vegetarian and seafood cuisine, will and 1960s pop artist take his place at the Cannon Hill Park event next month, heading a Stefan Knapp. A friend line-up of celebrity chefs that also features Great British Bake Off 2015 of The Big Arts Show, winner Nadiya Jamir Hussain.