Ian Adams News

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has officially launched the Midlands' must-see pantomime, its spectacular 2018/19 production of SLEEPING BEAUTY, which opens on Saturday 8 December.

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, with original music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Bryan Adams and his longtime songwriting partner Jim Vallance, a book by Garry Marshall and the film's screenwriter J.F. Lawton, and direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell, opened just last night, Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre today announced that Oliver Ormson will play the Prince in this year's pantomime alongside the previously announced Debbie McGee, Richard Cadell & Sooty, Doreen Tipton and Ian Adams.

Wolverhampton Grand have announced that teddy bear royalty, Sooty, will star in this year's magical family pantomime SLEEPING BEAUTY, alongside his good friend Richard Cadell, with Debbie McGee, Doreen Tipton and Ian Adams from Saturday 8 December.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre today announced that the lovely Debbie McGee has joined the cast of this year's fairytale pantomime SLEEPING BEAUTY joining Doreen Tipton and Ian Adams in the must-see annual festive treat from Saturday 8 December.

A brand new season of West End musicals, gripping dramas, dynamic dance and one night concerts on sale next week at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.

Doreen Tipton has been crowned Best Pantomime Newcomer at the Great British Pantomime Awards for her role as the Lazy Empress Of China in Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's 2016/17 pantomime, Aladdin. The Great British Pantomime Awards was launched this year to celebrate and recognise outstanding achievements across the country for the 2016/17 pantomime season. Held at London's Theatre Café on Shaftesbury Avenue in the West End,Doreen Tipton and Grand Theatre Chief Executive Adrian Jackson accepted the award from host Christopher Biggins, who himself appeared in a production of Aladdin at the Grand Theatre in 2010/11.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's 2017/18 pantomime Jack And The Beanstalk has won two awards at this year's What's On Readers' Awards, coming out on top in both the categories it was nominated in.

A brand new season of West End musicals, gripping dramas, dynamic dance and one night concerts will go on sale at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Highlights include the return of the phenomenally successful smash hit musical THE BODYGUARD, a major new production of DOCTOR DOLITTLE THE MUSICAL, Belinda Lang and Oliver Cotton in DUET FOR ONE, Joe Pasquale, Russell Watson, Doreen Tipton's brand new live show DOREEN'S BIG TOP and the National Theatre return in 2019 with MACBETH.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announced today that Doreen Tipton and Ian Adams will return for a third consecutive pantomime season in SLEEPING BEAUTY from Saturday 8 December 2018 - Sunday 13 January 2019.

Today Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announced that Gill Jordan will join the cast of A GRAND MUSIC HALL for three performances on Monday 4 - Tuesday 5 June 2018.

Dame Trot from Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's pantomime, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK took some time out of her busy schedule to visit Wolverhampton's new Debenhams store in the Mander Centre. The Debenhams store opened its doors in October 2017 - perfect timing for the run up to Christmas which has been a busy one for both staff at the store and at the theatre. With the pantomime ending its five-week run on Sunday, Dame Trot played by Ian Adams went to visit the staff for a pamper in the new Debenhams Store before one final week of performances.

Today, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre revealed the trailer and production photos for the giant new pantomime - JACK AND THE BEANSTALK which opened to spectacular 5 star reviews and runs until 14 January. Check them out here!

Yesterday, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre launched a GIANT of a pantomime at Dudley Zoological Gardens with leading man Gareth Gates. The pop-star and musical theatre favourite will be taking the title role in JACK AND THE BEANSTALK which also stars Lisa Riley, Doreen Tipton, Graham Cole, Ian Adams and Adam C Booth at the Grand Theatre from 9 December 2017 - 14 January 2018. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the stars in costume below!

With this year's giant pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK opening on Saturday 9 December, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre today announced that next year's pantomime will be all you've ever dreamed of SLEEPING BEAUTY from Saturday 8 December 2018 Sunday 13 January 2019.

Today, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre revealed rehearsal images for the giant new pantomime - JACK AND THE BEANSTALK which opens on Saturday 9 December.

Know Theatre is proud to produce this regional premiere adaptation of one of the most popular fantasy novels of the last 25 years - in signature Know Theatre style!

Today, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre and Dudley Zoological Gardens announced a continuation to a partnership that sees two family-friendly attractions unite the popular 80 year-old zoo and the annual family pantomime - a tradition that spans over 120 years at the theatre.

Know Theatre's landmark 20th Anniversary Season dives into the fantastical this November with a new stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman's modern classic novel, Neverwhere.

A new season of shows including Joe Pasquale in the highly anticipated new stage adaptation of SOME MOTHERS DO 'AVE' EM.