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Review: FRIENDS! The Musical Parody at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
From the producer of hit musical, Hairspray, and the director of The Full Monty, FRIENDS!: The Musical parody is ‘The One Where They All Sing’, offering a new take on the 1990s sitcom with an entirely original musical score.
Oct 143 min read
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Wolverhampton LGBTQ+ organisation and East Midlands-based Trans Role Model win National Diversity Awards
LGBT Sparkle – a Wolverhampton-based social group that supports LGBTQ+ individuals and allies locally – won a National Diversity Award for ‘Community Organisation’ in the LGBTQ+ sub-category. While Katie Neeves, a trans ambassador who works as a presenter and event host, and now resides in the East Midlands also received an award for 'Positive Role Model' in the LGBT sub-category.
Sep 213 min read
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Interview: Dragged to the Musicals with Divina De Campo
Dragged to the Musicals, a live vocals tour starring Divina De Campo, Veronica Green, Le Fil, Mimi Chanel and Viola is heading out on tour from September. Ahead of its opening, Midlands Rainbow spoke to Divina De Campo about the all-singing extravaganza that will be playing at several venues across the region.
Aug 312 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 13, 20241 min read
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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 30, 20242 min read
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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 22, 20242 min read
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