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Win a dream Dubai getaway with Emirates Holidays

3 weeks ago | silversurfers.com | Diane Parkes

Could you be the lucky winner of an amazing holiday to Dubai? Enter this exclusive prize draw for a chance to win a holiday for two, courtesy of Emirates Holidays. This prize includes:Return Economy Class flights on award-winning Emirates7 nights at the 5-star Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, on a bed and breakfast basisWith its mesmerising skyline, pristine beaches, cultural heritage, thrilling adventures and memorable dining experiences to offer, Dubai is the ultimate holiday destination.
Ballet BC bring new show to Wolverhampton

4 weeks ago | whatsonlive.co.uk | Diane Parkes

Performing in Wolverhampton this month, Canadian contemporary dance company Ballet British Columbia continually pushes boundaries with a diverse repertoire. Its artistic director, Medhi Walerski, recently shared his excitement at showcasing ‘a very special show’ to Midlands audiences... Internationally renowned Vancouver-based Ballet BC are touring the UK with a double bill featuring work by leading choreographers Johan Inger and Crystal Pite.
Ballet BC

1 month ago | whatsonlive.co.uk | Diane Parkes

Performing in Wolverhampton this month, Canadian contemporary dance company Ballet British Columbia continually pushes boundaries with a diverse repertoire. Its artistic director, Medhi Walerski, recently shared his excitement at showcasing ‘a very special show’ to Midlands audiences... Internationally renowned Vancouver-based Ballet BC are touring the UK with a double bill featuring work by leading choreographers Johan Inger and Crystal Pite.
Ballet BC

1 month ago | whatsonlive.co.uk | Diane Parkes

Performing in Wolverhampton this month, Canadian contemporary dance company Ballet British Columbia continually pushes boundaries with a diverse repertoire. Its artistic director, Medhi Walerski, recently shared his excitement at showcasing ‘a very special show’ to Midlands audiences... Internationally renowned Vancouver-based Ballet BC are touring the UK with a double bill featuring work by leading choreographers Johan Inger and Crystal Pite.
Lights...Camera...Action

1 month ago | whatsonlive.co.uk | Diane Parkes

The UK is the fourth biggest exporter of films globally (Economic Observatory, 2025). Wicked, How To Train Your Dragon, Barbie, Mission: Impossible and Jurassic World Rebirth are just a few of the blockbusters filmed either on location or at one of the country’s vast Hollywood-style studios. Behind every film is an army of creatives - writers, directors, lighting technicians, costume, hair & make-up specialists - bringing ideas to fruition.
Celebrations En Pointe

2 months ago | whatsonlive.co.uk | Diane Parkes

A new show by ballet company BRB2 promises to bring the very best past, present and future dance to the stage, according to Carlos Acosta, the director of Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB). BRB’s junior company, BRB2 aims to identify, develop and showcase talented young dancers from around the world in theatres across the UK.
A Thousand Splendid Suns at Birmingham Rep - review

2 months ago | whatsonstage.com | Diane Parkes

When Birmingham Rep first staged this bold adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s best-selling novel in 2019, women in Afghanistan were experiencing a freedom they hadn’t known for years. But, with the return of the Taliban and that regime’s harsh measures against females, the play feels even more prescient now. Covering a sweep of more than 25 years, the production tells the story of two women married to the same man.
Carlos Acosta: A New Chapter in Ballet with BRB2

2 months ago | stylebham.com | Diane Parkes

The new UK tour from ballet company BRB2 promises to bring the very best past, present and future dance to local venues says Birmingham Royal Ballet director Carlos Acosta. BRB2, the junior company of internationally renowned Birmingham Royal Ballet, aims to identify, develop and showcase talented young dancers from around the world in theatres across the country.
Learning Opera on the Job

Mar 20, 2025 | whatsonlive.co.uk | Diane Parkes

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Learning Opera on the Job

Mar 20, 2025 | whatsonlive.co.uk | Diane Parkes

The internationally acclaimed Welsh National Opera (WNO) return to the Midlands next month to present Mozart’s The Marriage Of Figaro and Benjamin Britten’s Peter Grimes - both of which will showcase the immense talents of the company’s chorus. What’s On recently caught up with members of the WNO Associate Artist programme (both old and new) to find out more... Soprano Eiry Price was a student when she watched her first opera - Welsh National Opera (WNO) performing Puccini’s La bohème.