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• REVIEW: Derren Brown - Only Human at Birmingham Hippodrome

  When you review a performance, the intention is to tick a couple of boxes. You need to tell the audience what to expect and to talk about the quality of performance on stage. However there's only one of those things that can be done on this occasion.

  Posted by Dan Richards at Wednesday, 3 June 2026

• REVIEW: Waitress at Wolverhampton Grand

  What's always an absolute joy is walking into a theatre to see a show you've seen previously and still being blown away by the story, the soundtrack and the company on stage - and that's the feeling Waitress gives time after time.

  Posted by Dan Richards at Tuesday, 2 June 2026

• REVIEW: 2:22 A Ghost Story at Wolverhampton Grand

  Some shows generate hype when they arrive in a city or perform in the capital and, on occasion, the reality can be less exciting. However 2:22 A Ghost Story is the epitome of a hyped-up stage-show that couldn't be more justified in its title.

  Posted by Dan Richards at Monday, 18 May 2026

• REVIEW: Mamma Mia at Birmingham Hippodrome

  Whenever I think of Mamma Mia, it still falls into the category of 'new musical', so it's mind blowing to think it's been around for almost three decades and is still making audiences faces ache from over-smiling!

  Posted by Dan Richards at Wednesday, 13 May 2026

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