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Chicago-the-musical-1461272675

Chicago The Musical 12 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2016

12 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2016

Theatre at New Alexandra Theatre

Beauty-and-the-beast-1461354747

Beauty and the Beast 5 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2016

5 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2016

Theatre at Palace Theatre

The-emerald-ball-1461394178

The Emerald Ball 7:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.30pm

Club at Birmingham Rep

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Dick Whittington 9 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2016

9 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2016

Theatre at The Core Theatre

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Wind in the Willows 21 Nov 2016 - 31 Dec 2016

21 Nov 2016 - 31 Dec 2016

Theatre at The Old Rep Theatre

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Robin Hood & Babes in the Wood 16 Dec 2016 - 23 Dec 2016

16 Dec 2016 - 23 Dec 2016

Theatre at Artrix

Madness-1464644669

Madness 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Rock & Pop at Barclaycard Arena

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The Sorcerer's Apprentice 17 Dec 2016 - 18 Dec 2016

17 Dec 2016 - 18 Dec 2016

Theatre at The Core Theatre

Live-music-night-coyote-1468609855

Live Music Night: Coyote 8:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 8.00pm

Rock & Pop at Aston Villa Football Stadium

Information-lecture-help-and-healing-on-the-spiritual-path-1469301881

Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path 11:00am

17 Dec 2016, 11.00am

Spoken Word at The Polish Club

The-39-steps-1469522840

The 39 Steps 15 Dec 2016 - 23 Dec 2016

15 Dec 2016 - 23 Dec 2016

Theatre at The Old Joint Stock

The-ultimate-buble-1469957633

The Ultimate Buble 7:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.30pm

Rock & Pop at Genting Club, Star City: CLOSED

Bournville-farmers-market-1470123140

Bournville Farmers’ Market 10:00am

17 Dec 2016, 10.00am

Community at Rowheath Pavilion

Abba-riginal-1470340639

Abba-Riginal 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Rock & Pop at The Lake at Barston

I-am-elite-1470386617

I am Elite 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at Bambu

Bush-afterparty-1470426217

Bush Afterparty 1:00am

18 Dec 2016, 1.00am

Club at Bushwackers

The-breakfast-club-1470426601

The Breakfast Club 11:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 11.00pm

Club at Chic

Geisha-saturdays-1470558860

Geisha Saturdays 8:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 8.00pm

Club at Geisha @ The Cube

Poets-place-1470602425

Poets’ Place 3:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 3.00pm

Spoken Word at Library of Birmingham

Lure-saturdays-1470603236

Lure Saturdays 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at Luna

Mechu-saturdays-1470645750

Mechu Saturdays 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at Mechu: CLOSED

Loaded-saturday-1470649424

Loaded Saturday 10:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.30pm

Club at Snobs Nightclub

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Your Disco Needs You 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at Missing

I-love-saturday-1470692831

I Love Saturday 8:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 8.00pm

Club at Missoula

Saturdays-the-nightingale-1470733411

Saturdays @ The Nightingale 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at Nightingale Club

Lux-1470858083

Lux 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at Nuvo Bar

Saturdays-pryzm-1470862441

Saturdays @ Pryzm 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at Pryzm

Prisma-saturdays-1470905776

Prisma Saturdays 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at Prisma

Juqebox-1470990355

JuQebox 8:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 8.00pm

Club at Rose Villa Tavern

Vibe-1470992320

Vibe 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at Rumour

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Saturday Sessions 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Club at The Loft Lounge

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Saturdays @ Stirlings 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Club at Stirlings Bar

Suds-on-sats-1471023806

Suds on Sats 8:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 8.00pm

Club at Suds 'n' Duds

Chic-saturdays-1471032136

Chic Saturdays 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Club at The Belfry

Dr-jekyll-s-potion-1471078240

Dr Jekyll’s Potion 8:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 8.00pm

Club at The Jekyll and Hyde

Re-loved-1471078801

Re:Loved 11:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 11.00pm

Club at The King's Head

Soul-saturday-1471080065

Soul Saturday 8:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 8.30pm

Club at The Lord Clifden

The-soul-hole-1471089012

The Soul Hole 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Club at The Night Owl

Blush-saturdays-1471161500

Blush Saturdays 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at The O Bar

Art-saturdays-1471209366

Art Saturdays 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Club at Indi Vidual

Ace-saturdays-1471211605

Ace Saturdays 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at 6 on Broad Street

Upstairs-thevic-1471247352

UPstairs @ TheVic 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Club at The Victoria

Supersuite-saturdays-1471251046

Supersuite Saturdays 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at Velvet Music Rooms

Superstar-saturday-1471296585

Superstar Saturday 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at Walkabout

Selfie-saturdays-1471298261

Selfie Saturdays 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Club at Walkabout, Solihull

Rod-stewart-tribute-1471335660

Rod Stewart Tribute 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Rock & Pop at Walmley Club

Sean-percival-vince-atta-rob-rouse-ray-peacock-1471462869

Sean Percival, Vince Atta, Rob Rouse, Ray Peacock 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Comedy at The Comedy Loft

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Andy Robinson, Mike Wilmot, Rob Deering, Mick Ferry (late) 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Comedy at Glee Club

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Andy Robinson, Mike Wilmot, Rob Deering, Mick Ferry (early) 5:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 5.30pm

Comedy at Glee Club

Andy-robinson-mike-wilmot-rob-deering-mick-ferry-1471550222

Andy Robinson, Mike Wilmot, Rob Deering, Mick Ferry 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Comedy at Glee Club

Barbara-nice-s-christmas-cracker-1471674350

Barbara Nice’s Christmas Cracker 17 Dec 2016 - 18 Dec 2016

17 Dec 2016 - 18 Dec 2016

Comedy at mac

Dig-1471680370

Dig? 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Club at The Night Owl

Sticky-saturdays-1471767950

Sticky Saturdays 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at Zara's

Matrix-club-matrix-1471935193

Matrix Club Matrix 6:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 6.00pm

Rock & Pop at Akamba

Love-1471937249

Love 10:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.30pm

Club at The Chameleon

Uprawr-1472415045

Uprawr 10:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.30pm

Club at Asylum

Lettice-and-lovage-1472499255

Lettice and Lovage 9 Nov 2016 - 17 Dec 2016

9 Nov 2016 - 17 Dec 2016

Theatre at Highbury Little Theatre

Bread-back-to-basics-1472503111

Bread: Back to Basics 9:30am

17 Dec 2016, 9.30am

Workshop at Loaf

Testa-com-testa-kizomba-party-1472544895

Testa Com Testa Kizomba Party 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

World Music at Manhattan Suite, Broadway Casino

Jack-and-the-beanstalk-1472593589

Jack and the Beanstalk 3 Dec 2016 - 17 Dec 2016

3 Dec 2016 - 17 Dec 2016

Theatre at Sutton Arts Theatre

The-festivals-experience-1472670206

The Festivals Experience 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Rock & Pop at The Hop Pole Inn

Christmases-past-1472810808

Christmases Past 4:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 4.30pm

Community at Aston Hall

Party-on-the-farm-dinner-disco-1472898850

Party On The Farm Dinner Disco 7:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.30pm

Club at Beckett's Farm

The-bear-1473588521

The Bear 5 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2016

5 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2016

Theatre at mac

The-roaring-20s-party-1473974303

The Roaring 20s Party 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Club at International Convention Centre

Learn-to-ski-in-1-day-1474314234

Learn To Ski In 1 Day 10:30am

17 Dec 2016, 10.30am

Community at The Ackers

Festive-christmas-concert-1474749641

Festive Christmas Concert 11:00am

17 Dec 2016, 11.00am

Community at Water's Edge

Koncept-1475099583

!Koncept! 8:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 8.00pm

Club at The City Tavern

The-choir-with-no-name-1475612475

The Choir with No Name 7:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.30pm

Classical at Bramall Music Building

Saturdays-eddies-1475783457

Saturdays @ Eddies 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at Eddie's Rock Club @ The Tunnel Club

Car-wash-comedy-into-1475919001

Car Wash & Comedy Into 8:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 8.00pm

Film at mac

Musical-picnic-1476127241

Musical Picnic 10:30am

17 Dec 2016, 10.30am

Workshop at Symphony Hall

Christmas-classics-1476127337

Christmas Classics 7:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.30pm

Classical at Symphony Hall

Aladdin-1476387873

Aladdin 9 Dec 2016 - 17 Dec 2016

9 Dec 2016 - 17 Dec 2016

Theatre at Hall Green Little Theatre

Alan-carr-alanatomy-1476644080

Alan Carr: Alanatomy 7:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.30pm

Comedy at Town Hall

Rcta-birmingham-christmas-floating-market-1476991960

RCTA Birmingham Christmas Floating Market 10 Dec 2016 - 18 Dec 2016

10 Dec 2016 - 18 Dec 2016

Community at Barclaycard Arena

Birmingham-s-frankfurt-christmas-market-1476995072

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market 17 Nov 2016 - 29 Dec 2016

17 Nov 2016 - 29 Dec 2016

Community at Victoria Square

The-twang-1477140182

The Twang 6:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 6.30pm

Rock & Pop at O2 Academy 2

A-christmas-ball-for-a-modern-world-1477336160

A Christmas Ball for A Modern World 8:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 8.00pm

Rock & Pop at O2 Institute

Muzikstan-1477340000

Muzikstan 8:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 8.00pm

Rock & Pop at The Old Print Works

Olly-murs-tribute-1477344160

Olly Murs Tribute 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Rock & Pop at Hall Green Stadium

Freestyle-chrismas-party-with-dj-format-1477384354

Freestyle Christmas Party with DJ Format 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Club at Hare & Hounds

The-bear-story-readings-1477393144

The Bear Story Readings 11:00am

17 Dec 2016, 11.00am

Spoken Word at mac

Christmas-charity-concert-birmingham-festival-choral-society-1477425133

Christmas Charity Concert - Birmingham Festival Choral Society 6:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 6.00pm

Classical at St John's and St Peter's Church

Divas-of-soul-1477428140

Divas of Soul 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Rock & Pop at Peachy Keens

Verdelet-wolfbastard-shadowflag-1477428968

Verdelet, Wolfbastard & Shadowflag 7:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.30pm

Rock & Pop at Scruffy Murphys

When-we-ah-touch-part-6-1477511792

When We Ah Touch Part 6 11:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 11.00pm

Club at Myyst

Solid-soul-1477561674

Solid Soul 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Rock & Pop at The Jam House

Adam-adam-1477642446

Adam Adam 8:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 8.00pm

Club at The Sun on the Hill

Pressure-drop-1477686098

Pressure Drop 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Club at Unplug

Punk-rock-1477734773

Punk Rock 14 Dec 2016 - 17 Dec 2016

14 Dec 2016 - 17 Dec 2016

Theatre at Crescent Theatre

Oaceis-1478122975

Oaceis 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Rock & Pop at The Highbury Inn

Vaseline-1478207216

Vaseline 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Rock & Pop at Rubery British Legion

Christmas-party-at-revolution-birmingham-1478261100

Christmas Party at Revolution Birmingham 1 Dec 2016 - 24 Dec 2016

1 Dec 2016 - 24 Dec 2016

Rock & Pop at Revolution

Digbeth-christmas-hamper-1478283600

Digbeth Christmas Hamper 16 Dec 2016 - 17 Dec 2016

16 Dec 2016 - 17 Dec 2016

Community at The Old Crown

Reindeer-mask-decorating-1478283902

Reindeer Mask Decorating 11:00am

17 Dec 2016, 11.00am

Workshop at Creative Coffee Hub

The-full-shabang-1478467885

The Full Shabang 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Rock & Pop at Irish Centre Birmingham

Santa-s-grotto-merry-hill-1478639924

Santa's Grotto @ Merry Hill 10 Nov 2016 - 24 Dec 2016

10 Nov 2016 - 24 Dec 2016

Community at Merry Hill

Plastic-factory-the-cult-collective-beau-trap-1478986869

Plastic Factory, The Cult Collective, Beau Trap 7:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.30pm

Rock & Pop at Suki 10c

Michael-the-piano-man-1479027138

Michael The Piano Man 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Jazz at The Blue Piano Bar & Restaurant

Jay-keightley-1479029346

Jay Keightley 8:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 8.30pm

Jazz at The Hill Social Club

Agenda-the-launch-1479234442

Agenda: The Launch 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at The Central Hall

Kiki-dee-carmelo-leggeri-an-accoustic-journey-1479303603

Kiki Dee & Carmelo Leggeri 'An Accoustic Journey' 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Rock & Pop at Brindleyplace

Purple-disco-machine-1479332566

Purple Disco Machine 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at The Rainbow Venues

Karma-1479413540

Karma 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Club at Levana

Midnight-city-soul-band-s-christmas-party-1479502019

Midnight City Soul Band's Christmas Party 7:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.30pm

Rock & Pop at Artrix

Modo-christmas-special-1479503346

MODO - Christmas Special 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Club at Dark Horse

Christmas-celebration-weekend-1479555711

Christmas Celebration Weekend 17 Dec 2016 - 18 Dec 2016

17 Dec 2016 - 18 Dec 2016

Community at Cadbury World

Saturdays-fever-1479632168

Saturdays @ Fever 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at Fever & Cirque

Blues-club-with-mickey-banks-1479635850

Blues Club with Mickey Banks 4:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 4.00pm

Jazz at Hare & Hounds

Beat-goes-bang-christmas-party-with-roddy-radiation-1479636630

Beat Goes Bang Christmas Party with Roddy Radiation 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Club at Hare & Hounds

The-kontikis-1479761618

The Kontikis 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Rock & Pop at Knowle British Legion

Peaches-cream-1479762266

Peaches & Cream 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Club at Lab 11

Contrasts-by-the-core-collectives-1479808422

Contrasts by The Core Collectives 23 Nov 2016 - 20 Dec 2016

23 Nov 2016 - 20 Dec 2016

Community at Moseley Exchange

Winter-social-1479926195

Winter Social 1 Dec 2016 - 24 Dec 2016

1 Dec 2016 - 24 Dec 2016

Community at Bull Ring

Mindful-therapy-in-kings-heath-1479933477

Mindful Therapy in Kings Heath 2:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 2.00pm

Workshop at Mind Furniture Shop

Dancehall-vs-soca-1480020796

Dancehall Vs Soca 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at O2 Institute

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Party Poppers 9:15pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.15pm

Rock & Pop at Oast House

A-magical-christmas-concert-1480159331

A Magical Christmas Concert 3:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 3.00pm

Classical at St. Paul's Church

Dancing-the-night-away-1480240470

Dancing The Night Away 17 Dec 2016, 2.00pm and 6.00pm

17 Dec 2016, 2.00pm and 6.00pm

Dance at The Dovehouse Theatre

Ac30s-1480282435

AC30s 7:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.30pm

Rock & Pop at Three Tuns Hotel

The-travelling-freak-show-1480283167

The Travelling Freak Show 8:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 8.30pm

Rock & Pop at Tower of Song

A-night-of-mature-party-vibes-1480288025

A Night Of Mature Party Vibes 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Club at The Moseley Arms

Saturdays-void-1480366933

Saturdays @ Void 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at Void

B92-s-1480372155

B92's 9:15pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.15pm

Rock & Pop at The Lyndon

Christmas-carols-1480429992

Christmas Carols 17 Dec 2016, 2.30pm and 3.30pm

17 Dec 2016, 2.30pm and 3.30pm

Community at University of Birmingham

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Roman Kemp 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Rock & Pop at Missoula

Cabaret-xxl-1480627897

Cabaret XXL 15 Dec 2016 - 17 Dec 2016

15 Dec 2016 - 17 Dec 2016

Theatre at Birmingham Rep

Louisa-johnson-1480712638

Louisa Johnson 10:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 10.00pm

Club at Nightingale Club

A-merry-reggae-christmas-1480761940

A Merry Reggae Christmas 8:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 8.00pm

Rock & Pop at E 57 Social Club

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Tom Toal, Michael Fabbri, Nick Page 16 Dec 2016 - 17 Dec 2016

16 Dec 2016 - 17 Dec 2016

Comedy at Jongleurs Comedy Club

The-young-1480885488

The Young 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Rock & Pop at Sunflower Lounge

Torous-1480972701

Torous 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Rock & Pop at The Flapper

The-christmas-jumper-sexy-santa-party-1481227775

The Christmas Jumper & Sexy Santa Party 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Club at Velvet Music Rooms

Christmas-carol-service-1481229300

Christmas Carol Service 5:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 5.00pm

Community at Avoncroft Museum

Sound-asylum-1481231714

Sound Asylum 9:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.30pm

Rock & Pop at Waggon and Horses

Dave-johnson-1481402299

Dave Johnson 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Rock & Pop at Corks

Green-street-christmas-party-1481404048

Green Street Christmas Party 9:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.00pm

Club at Green Street Arts

Carols-by-candlelight-concert-1481474844

Carols by Candlelight Concert 7:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.30pm

Classical at Emmanuel Parish Church

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Synthetic Xmas 2016 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Rock & Pop at The Actress & Bishop

Christmas-carol-service-1481834028

Christmas Carol Service 7:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.30pm

Classical at Haven Church

Bang-on-the-ear-1481834883

Bang on the Ear 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Rock & Pop at Lady Lane Wharf

Nat-from-cbeebies-1481835783

Nat from Cbeebies 2:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 2.00pm

Theatre at Library of Birmingham

Home-alone-1481837492

Home Alone 1:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 1.00pm

Film at mac

Cogs-christmas-party-1481897634

Cogs Christmas Party 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Club at Cogs Bar

2016-annual-christmas-concert-by-north-birmingham-suzuki-school-1481908368

2016 Annual Christmas Concert by North Birmingham Suzuki School 3:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 3.00pm

Classical at Sutton Coldfield United Reformed Church

Dark-side-of-the-wall-1445765111

Dark Side of the Wall 7:00pm

17 Dec 2016, 7.00pm

Rock & Pop at The RoadHouse Birmingham

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Rock Machine 9:30pm

17 Dec 2016, 9.30pm

Rock & Pop at The White Horse, Harborne

Snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-family-pantomime-1456011302

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 16 Dec 2016 - 30 Dec 2016

16 Dec 2016 - 30 Dec 2016

Theatre at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall

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The Wizard of Oz 17 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2016

17 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2016

Theatre at The Blue Orange Theatre

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Treasure Island 25 Nov - 7 Jan

25 Nov - 7 Jan

Theatre at Birmingham Rep

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A Christmas Carol 3 Dec 2016 - 17 Dec 2016

3 Dec 2016 - 17 Dec 2016

Theatre at Crescent Theatre

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