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Promo image for Mean Girls the musical shows three girls with their backs facing the audience and the reads ‘Mean Girls’ in bright pink font.

Promo image for Mean Girls the musical shows three girls with their backs facing the audience and the reads ‘Mean Girls’ in bright pink font.

Mean Girls Musical tour announced for Wolverhampton

The award-winning Mean Girls: The Musical is coming to Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre in June 2026, after a successful West End run.

Jun 122 min read

Jude Guaitamacchi announced as host for Wolverhampton Pride

Wolverhampton Pride, due to take place on Saturday 7th June this year, has announced that award-winning trans and non-binary campaigner and speaker, Jude Guaitamacchi will host this year’s event.

Jun 52 min read

Wine glasses on a table with a blurred bar behind them

Wine glasses on a table with a blurred bar behind them

Wolverhampton LGBTQ+ Bar to be put on the market

The owners of The White Heart, Wolverhampton – Dale, Shaun and Ricki – have announced that they will be putting the bar on the market but add that the bar will not be closing.

Jun 31 min read

Image shows the promotional banner for Operation Mincemeat.

Image shows the promotional banner for Operation Mincemeat.

The Best Reviewed Show in West End History, Operation Mincemeat, to go on tour

that the Olivier Award®-winning and Tony Award® nominated Best Musical, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is launching a globe-spanning World Tour, hitting venues in Birmingham and across the Midlands.

May 192 min read

Image shows the promo banner for Legally Blonde the Musical. It features info about the creatives and artwork for the show. The artwork is a stack of books, on top of which there is a pink graduation cap. from behind the books, Elle’s iconic Chihuahua pokes its little face out.

Image shows the promo banner for Legally Blonde the Musical. It features info about the creatives and artwork for the show. The artwork is a stack of books, on top of which there is a pink graduation cap. from behind the books, Elle’s iconic Chihuahua pokes its little face out.

LEGALLY BLONDE musical to tour Birmingham & Midlands

A brand-new Made at Curve production of the West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL will tour the UK in 2026 playing in Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Wolverhampton, and Stoke-on-Trent.

May 162 min read

Image shows Tom Aspaul, he is in camel-coloured trousers, is shirtless and one arm rests on his chest. His posture is leaning back, He has dark hair and a moustache and wears a crown of flowers on his head.

Image shows Tom Aspaul, he is in camel-coloured trousers, is shirtless and one arm rests on his chest. His posture is leaning back, He has dark hair and a moustache and wears a crown of flowers on his head.

Interview: Tom Aspaul on upcoming album, Cabin Fever

Singer and songwriter from Wolverhampton, Tom Aspaul, talks to Midlands Rainbow about his upcoming album, Cabin Fever.

Apr 83 min read

Promotional image of Billy and Bev for the Olivier Awards. Both Black people, and are made-up and glamorous. Billy wears a gold shirt and white coat over his shoulders, he has large rings on most of his fingers. He has short black hair and a stubbly beard. Beverley wears a cream dress, earrings and has big, black curly hair that frames her face.

Promotional image of Billy and Bev for the Olivier Awards. Both Black people, and are made-up and glamorous. Billy wears a gold shirt and white coat over his shoulders, he has large rings on most of his fingers. He has short black hair and a stubbly beard. Beverley wears a cream dress, earrings and has big, black curly hair that frames her face.

Wolverhampton's Beverley Knight collabs with Billy Porter in new song

Singer-songwriter & actress, Beverley Knight has collaborated with American actor &singer, Billy Porter on new single, Never Say Never.

Apr 42 min read

Kimberly Wyatt joins Wolverhampton Pride line-up

Kimberly Wyatt has been announced as the next name in the line-up for Wolverhampton Pride’s 2025 event.

Mar 141 min read

Pride intersex inclusion flag with the same black and white photo of Chappell in the white tank top on. Image reads: LGBTQ+ History Month William Chappell

Pride intersex inclusion flag with the same black and white photo of Chappell in the white tank top on. Image reads: LGBTQ+ History Month William Chappell

LGBTQ+ History Month: William Chappell

Born 27th September 1907 in Wolverhampton, William (Billy) Chappell was a British dancer, ballet designer and director.

Feb 52 min read

Queenz Drag Me to the Disco poster shows the title over a disco ball and reviews below. There is also a photo of the performers each in a different coloured outfit

Queenz Drag Me to the Disco poster shows the title over a disco ball and reviews below. There is also a photo of the performers each in a different coloured outfit

Review: Queenz, Drag Me to the Disco at The Wolverhampton Grand

A follow-up to their previous show, Queens: The Show with Balls, Drag Me to the Disco has a playlist of uplifting & fun disco songs

Feb 13 min read

Chicago promotional image

Chicago promotional image

Janette Manrara Joins Chicago Tour Cast

Former Strictly dancer & presenter of ‘It Takes Two’, Janette Manrara, joins Chicago musical tour as Roxie Hart.

Jan 241 min read

Promo poster for Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana

Promo poster for Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana

Review: Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana at Wolverhampton Grand

Nutcracker in Havana is a Cuban take on the winter classic ballet from renowned artistic director, choreographer and dancer, Carlos Acosta.

Jan 142 min read

Red theatre curtain

Red theatre curtain

Midlands Rainbow recommends: 2025 Shows

2025 is fast approaching & with it comes a new year of great shows in Birmingham & across the Midlands. We've picked just a few of our faves

Dec 14, 20244 min read

Red HIV ribbon on a white jacket

Red HIV ribbon on a white jacket

Wolverhampton to commemorate World AIDS Day

Wolverhampton LGBT+, along with Wolverhampton Council and The Methodist Church are hosting a memorial event to commemorate World AIDS Day

Nov 27, 20241 min read

Wolverhampton LGBT+ receive funding for Sandwell

Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) have granted Wolverhampton LGBT+ (WLGBT+) £4750 to support those living in Sandwell.

Oct 14, 20241 min read

Poster for the Wizard of Oz

Poster for the Wizard of Oz

Review: The Wizard of Oz at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

The Wizard of Oz at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre stars Drag Race UK winner, The Vivienne as the Wicked Witch of the West

Jul 31, 20242 min read

Bally Singh is in a radio studio, there is a microphone behind him. Bally is a Sikh man, he wears a black turban, blue t-shirt and black jacket.

Bally Singh is in a radio studio, there is a microphone behind him. Bally is a Sikh man, he wears a black turban, blue t-shirt and black jacket.

Interview: Trying comedy with Bally Singh

Interview with Bally Singh, Gaydio DJ & one of the internet's favourite 'meme-queens' about his foray into stand-up comedy for charity.

May 23, 20242 min read

Alexandra Theatre Shoews Banner advert, click to book shows

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