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Classical Music Staffordshire Cover November 2017 .qxp_Staffordshire Cover 23/10/2017 17:11 Page 1 THE VAUDEVILLIANS AT Your FREE essential entertainment guide for the Midlands STAFFORD GATEHOUSE STAFFORDSHIRE WHAT’S ON NOVEMBER 2017 ON NOVEMBER WHAT’S STAFFORDSHIRE Staffordshire ISSUE 383 NOVEMBER 2017 ’ WhatFILM I COMEDY I THEATRE I GIGS I VISUAL ARTS I EVENTSs I FOOD On staffordshirewhatson.co.uk PART OF WHAT’S ON MEDIA GROUP GROUP MEDIA ON WHAT’S OF PART inside: Yourthe 16-pagelist week by week listings guide TakeTHE That BAND musical stops off at Stoke’s Regent Theatre TWITTER: @WHATSONSTAFFS @WHATSONSTAFFS bringBALLETBOYZ it all together in Fourteen Days... FACEBOOK: @STAFFORDSHIREWHATSON FACEBOOK: festiveSNOWDOME family fun at popular Tamworth visitor attraction STAFFORDSHIREWHATSON.CO.UK Christmas in Stafford - November.qxp_Layout 1 20/10/2017 11:39 Page 1 Contents Novembers Wolves_Shrops_Staffs.qxp_Layout 1 23/10/2017 17:54 Page 2 November 2017 Contents Legally Blonde - feelgood musical promises plenty of laughs at the Wolverhampton Grand - more on page 26 Take That musical Jinkx Monsoon The Hairy Bikers the list stops off at Stoke’s Regent RuPaul’s Drag Race star on tour cook up a treat at the Your 16-page Theatre as part of a UK tour with The Vaudevillians BBC Good Food Show week-by-week listings guide feature page 8 page 28 page 49 page 51 inside: 4. First Word 11. Food 15. Music 22. Comedy 24. Theatre 40. Film 44. Visual Arts 47. Events @whatsonwolves @whatsonstaffs @whatsonshrops Wolverhampton What’s On Magazine Staffordshire What’s On Magazine Shropshire What’s On Magazine Managing Director: Davina Evans [email protected] 01743 281708 Sales & Marketing: Lei Woodhouse [email protected] 01743 281703 Chris Horton [email protected] 01743 281704 What’sOn Editorial: Lauren Foster [email protected] 01743 281707 Brian O’Faolain [email protected] 01743 281701 Sue Jones [email protected] 01743 281705 Abi Whitehouse [email protected] 01743 281716 MEDIA GROUP Ryan Humphreys [email protected] 01743 281722 Adrian Parker [email protected] 01743 281714 Contributors: Graham Bostock, James Cameron-Wilson, Heather Kincaid, Katherine Ewing, Lauren Cox, Lauren Cole, Jack Rolfe, Elly Yates-Roberts, Daisy Sparkle 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 Wolves_Shrops_Staffs November.qxp_Layout 1 23/10/2017 16:14 Page 1 Entertainment news from around the region Telford gets ready to mark 50 glorious years As Telford gears up to celebrate its half century in 2018, locals are being urged to get involved in the festivities, either by volunteering for an event or sponsor- ing and organising their own. Telford & Wrekin Council has already developed a wide-ranging programme of events to mark the anniversary, with numerous festivals and carnivals being added to the town’s more familiar schedule of annual events. The council is encouraging people across the borough to make a contribu- tion to the year-long birthday party, and is directing potential participants to the Telford50 Facebook group, where ideas to mark the milestone anniversary can be shared and discussed. Iron support for Theatre Celebrate the Roaring 20s James And Ola - Severn this Christmas at historic Staffs house Uncensored and in Metal props from Shropshire’s British Iron- the Midlands works visitor attraction will greet pantomime Two of the biggest stars ever to emerge from audiences when they arrive at Shrewsbury’s Strictly Come Dancing will be stopping off in Theatre Severn this month. the Midlands next spring as part of a national The theatre has installed a special wishing tour. well as a means of generating funds for local James and Ola Jordan’s new show is an auto- charity Hope House, and has plans to create biographical production which the couple other effects using the Ironworks’ props. promise will be ‘full of passion, intensity and This year’s pantomime, Snow White, runs high-octane routines’. from Wednesday 29 November to Sunday 7 Commenting on James And Ola: Uncensored, January. the husband-and-wife dance stars said: “It’s Weston Park in Staffordshire is hosting a spe- great to be able to do our own tour, our way, cial Roaring 20s night next month (Saturday and to offer something totally different to any 9 December). other dance show. We want to perform a Central to the evening is a six-course tasting sexy, edgy interpretation of our life story, menu inspired by ‘the decade of decadence’. whilst still having all the sparkle and fun The venue’s Victorian library will be trans- people expect from us. And the best part is formed into a casino for the evening, giving that we get to dance together again!” guests the chance to take to the tables and try James And Ola: Uncensored visits Birming- their luck at blackjack and roulette. ham’s New Alexandra Theatre on 5 March. Commenting on the event, Weston Park Mar- keting Manager Andrea Webster said: “This is going to be a fun-filled night of pure ele- gance, where people can enjoy the very best of what was unquestionably one of the most influential periods of the 20th century. Throughout history, Weston Park has been the setting for wonderful celebrations. We know that the spirit of the 1920s was really embraced by the Bridgeman family when they lived at Weston, so we hope to give guests their own unique experience of this.” For more details, visit weston-park.com 4 whatsonlive.co.uk First Word Wolves_Shrops_Staffs November.qxp_Layout 1 23/10/2017 16:14 Page 2 First Word Dudley museum Christmas visitors ‘see the opens its doors light’ at Lichfield Cathedral The new Dudley Museum is now Lichfield Cathedral is inviting visitors to get into open for business. Located at Dudley Archives, the museum the Christmas spirit with the return of its award- was officially opened by the winning A Cathedral Illuminated, a display of spec- mayor of Dudley, Councillor tacular visuals projected across the iconic building. Dave Tyler. Guest of honour was This year’s theme, Star Of Wonder, Star Of Light, paralympic medallist and takes viewers on a Christmas journey around the grand-slam winner Jordanne whole Cathedral Close, leading to the West Front Whiley MBE. where the Nativity story is told via an array of im- The new museum boasts a dedi- ages and sounds. cated timeline - allowing people The experience then continues inside the cathe- to walk through the different pe- riods of the borough’s history - dral, where visitors can enjoy a star installation, and a new Dudley Heroes the annual Christmas tree festival and readings at gallery, showcasing the great the crib. and the good from the borough, Commenting on the event, Adrian Dorber, Dean of including scientists, artists, Lichfield Cathedral, said: “It was wonderful to see writers and sports stars. so many people from across the region coming to last year’s A Cathedral Illuminated. Our plans this year are even bigger and bolder, as we look to share Shrewsbury’s ’80s the wonder of the Nativity story and celebrate this rock gig returns very special time of year on a spectacular scale.” Day-long ’80s party Let’s Rock A Cathedral Illuminated takes place from Monday Shrewsbury is returning for a 18 to Saturday 23 December. second year next summer. To find out more about this year’s Christmas jour- Attracting thousands of fans ney, visit the cathedral’s website. when it took place in the town for the first time in May, the show is next year being held on Saturday 14 July. Wolves return Shrewsbury winter festival back in the The 2018 lineup features a host for hit musical of much-loved ’80s icons, Quarry - complete with Santa selfies! including UB40, Kim Wilde, Jersey Boys Santa selfies and a bigger kids’ zone are among the highlights at next Midge Ure, Jason Donovan Popular musical Jersey month’s Shrewsbury Winter Festival, taking place in the town’s Quarry (pictured), Go West, From The Boys is returning to Park on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December. Jam, Imagination, Five Star, Wolverhampton Grand The fun gets underway even before the weekend begins, with pop-up Ava- China Crisis and Toyah. Theatre next summer. lanche Parties bringing together ‘a unique setting, fabulous food and great For more information, visit Telling the remarkable entertainment’ to create ‘the coolest Christmas party around’. letsrockshrewsbury.com true story of Frankie As for the festival itself, there are more than 170 artisan producers, crafts Valli And The Four people, designers, florists and clothing boutiques on site, with dozens of Seasons, the show is activities available to keep youngsters entertained too. Highlights include jam-packed with the hands-on crafts, circus skills, singalongs, gingerbread decorating, story- group’s hits, including telling and the chance to get up close and personal with lambs, donkeys Beggin’, Sherry, Walk and alpacas. For more information about the festival, visit shrews- Like A Man, December, burychristmas.co.uk 1963 (Oh What A Night), Big Girls Don’t Cry and Working My Way Back To You.
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