WHAT'S ON IN DUDLEY, WOLVERHAMPTON AND THE BLACK COUNTRY
AUGUST 2010
Throughout August 2010
School Holiday Boat Trips
Dudley Canal TrustRunning every 15 Minutes throughout the day and Two Tunnel Trips
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Saturday 24th July - Sunday 5th September
School Holiday Activities
Black Country MuseumBack by popular demand – Fizzog Theatre Company will be entertaining visitors during the summer holiday with their unique brand of Black Country humour and street theatre. Visitors can hop, skip and jump back in time and roll hoops along the cobbled street, play hopscotch on the pavement and test their skill with whip and top and skittles. A variety of parlour games are played in Station Road cottages and craft-making projects, including writing with old fashioned pen and ink and paper crafts take place in the old-fashioned school-room.
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Sunday 1st August 2010
Pete Murphy
The Slade Rooms WolverhamptonVocalist of rock group Bauhaus, Pete Murphy has released a number of solo albums enjoying critical acclaim and popularity. Thin, with prominent cheekbones, a rich Baritone voice, and a penchant for gloomy poetics, often called the "Godfather of Goth", but Murphy's talent and influence are far greater than this suggests.
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Sunday 1st August 2010
Friends Chapel Service
Black Country MuseumVisitors are invited to enjoy a service in the Museum's historic Darby Hand Chapel and become part of living history. (Limited Seat Availability) ** **Tickets for all chapel events are available in advance by contacting Alan Carter on 01902 670402 (Limited availability).
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Sunday 1st August 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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Thursday 5th August 2010
Family Force
The Slade Rooms WolverhamptonFamily Force 5 uses elements of hip hop music, post-hardcore, alternative rock, punk rock, and club oriented crunk, crunkcore, electropunk, electronica and nu metal with positive, party lyrics in their music. This year, the band are releasing their music to the UK market for the first time.
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Saturday 6th August 2010
The Sharabangs
The Slade Rooms WolverhamptonThey're local lads who play indie/alternative rock and list their influences as Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, The Beatles, Paul Weller, Ian Brown, The Stone Roses, The Maccabees, The Raconteurs and The Courteeners… they are none other than The Sharabangs!
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Saturday 7th August 2010
Marston Collection
Black Country MuseumHistoric vehicles from the Marston collection will take a spin of the Museum's circuit. Motoring marvels from the early 1900s up to the 1930s take centre stage and these rare gems are sure to be the torque of the town! The Marston group are often on site carrying out vital restoration work. Vehicles in action.
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Saturday 7th August 2010
It's A Gas
Black Country MuseumVolunteers bring the gas engines to life in the Cinema Power House and the Trap Shop. Visitors can learn how they work and hear the belt driven machinery hum into life.
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Saturday 7th August 2010
It's Full Steam Ahead
Black Country MuseumGet all steamed up when steam power takes over the Museum and the colliery steam winder and fan engine turn the pressure on!
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Sunday 8th August 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th August 2010
Newcomen Engine Billows To Life
Black Country MuseumThe Newcomen Engine billows to life. The only full sized working replica of the world's first steam engine can be seen in action. Due to the unpredictable nature of the Newcomen please check running details with the Museum prior to travelling to avoid disappointment.
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Sunday 15th August 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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Sunday 22nd August 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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Friday 27th August 2010
Ovation Music Management Showcase - Signify EP Launch
The Slade Rooms Wolverhamton+ Rambling Boy + Point Blank Fury + The Whiskey Syndicate With Influences that range from Led Zepplin, Black Sabbath and Guns n Roses, right through to David Bowie, Pink Floyd and Nirvana into more contemporary bands like Faith No More and Black Stone Cherry, finally finishing up amongst heavier artists like Down, Pantera, C.O.C and B.L.S.
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Saturday 28th August 2010
It's Full Steam Ahead
Black Country MuseumGet all steamed up when steam power takes over the Museum and the colliery steam winder and fan engine turn the pressure on!
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Sunday 29th August 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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Monday 30th August 2010
Bank Holiday Activities
Black Country MuseumChildren of all ages can hop, skip and jump back in time to the Museum's period village where the young and the young at heart can roll hoops along the cobbled street, play hopscotch on the pavement and test their skill with whip and top and skittles. A variety of parlour games are played in Station Road cottages and craft-making projects take place in the old-fashioned school-room. Back by popular demand – Fizzog Theatre Company will be entertaining visitors during the summer holiday with their unique brand of Black Country humour and street theatre.
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SEPTEMBER 2010
Saturday 24th July - Sunday 5th September
School Holiday Activities
Black Country MuseumBack by popular demand – Fizzog Theatre Company will be entertaining visitors during the summer holiday with their unique brand of Black Country humour and street theatre. Visitors can hop, skip and jump back in time and roll hoops along the cobbled street, play hopscotch on the pavement and test their skill with whip and top and skittles. A variety of parlour games are played in Station Road cottages and craft-making projects, including writing with old fashioned pen and ink and paper crafts take place in the old-fashioned school-room.
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Friday 3rd September 2010
Emma Scott presents Blak Can
The Slade Rooms WolverhamptonPlus This Burning Age, The City Lightz & Barry´s Attic Electronic rhythm, synthesizer, guitar and vocals that slice through your soul; that's the unique sound of the Wolverhampton's Blak Can.
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Saturday 4th September 2010
Marston Collection
Black Country MuseumHistoric vehicles from the Marston collection will take a spin of the Museum's circuit. Motoring marvels from the early 1900s up to the 1930s take centre stage and these rare gems are sure to be the torque of the town! The Marston group are often on site carrying out vital restoration work. Vehicles in action.
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Saturday 4th September 2010
Monobloggers
The Slade Rooms Wolverhamptonlus Dinosaur Jam + The Limelight + Longest Line The MonoBloggers formed in January 2009 and have since then enjoyed huge success on the unsigned circuit. The four-piece have had Radar and New & Unsigned features in NME Magazine, as well as featuring in Kerrang and The Fly, while their songs have been heard live on BBC 6 Music and BBC WM.
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Saturday 4th September 2010
It's A Gas
Black Country MuseumVolunteers bring the gas engines to life in the Cinema Power House and the Trap Shop. Visitors can learn how they work and hear the belt driven machinery hum into life.
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Sunday 5th September 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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Wednesday 8th to 11th September 2010
84 Charing Cross Road
Dudley Little Theatre NethertonIn 1949, Helene Hanff, a struggling playwright and scriptr editor living alone in New York, chanced upon an advertisement for an antiquarian bookshop - Marks & Co, at 84 Charing Cross Road. She wrote requesting a number of books - they responded - and so began a correspondence that continued until 1969. Warm, compassionate and funny, the correspondence was collected into a book, and thence into an award winning theatrical experience that celebrates life, love and literature.
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Rob Deering
The Slade Rooms WolverhamptonRob Deering and his guitar - the finest double act working in Britain today - combine razor-sharp stand-up with incredible flights of musicianship to create the ultimate Rob Deering experience. He's not so much a one man band as a one man comedy Woodstock.
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Friday 10th September 2010
Chantel McGregor Band
The Slade Rooms WolverhamptonAt the ripe old age of three, she got her first guitar. At twelve she arrived at the famous Melborn Hotel in Bradford, playing weekly jam sessions. Chantel McGregor developed rapidly into an incredible rock and blues musician and now tours with her rock blues trio, the Chantel McGregor Band.
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Saturday 11th September 2010
It's Full Steam Ahead
Black Country MuseumGet all steamed up when steam power takes over the Museum and the colliery steam winder and fan engine turn the pressure on!
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Sunday 12th September 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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Thursday 16th September 2010
Frisky & Mannish - The Cllege Years
The Slade Rooms WolverhamptonFollowing their critically acclaimed, smash-hit debut School of Pop, Frisky & Mannish are back. Every truly great high-school show needs a kick-ass college sequel. This year, the dynamite duo are throwing down the intellectual gauntlet and inviting you to The College Years.
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Friday 17th September 2010
Emma Scott Prents The Razorbax
The Slade Rooms Wolverhampton+ WHO SHOT WHO?, SAM MOLONEY & FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH
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Saturday 18th September 2010
Chris & Pui
Stourbridge Town HallChris and Pui have been a double-act for the past 8 years working everyday on CBeebies - the BBC's pre-school brand across BBC, BBC2 and the CBeebies Channel. ''Show Me Show Me'' is Chris and Pui's new entertainment show for CBeebies. Chris Jarvis has appeared on children's BBC television for 17 years on shows including the 'Broom Cupboard', 'Friday Zone', 'Fully Booked', and for the last 17 years, CBeebies. He has starred in 19 professional panto's. Pui Fan Lee first appeared on children's television as a child in 'Murphy's Mob', and 'Your Mother Wouldn't Like It'. Since then she has hosted 'Words and Pictures', 'Fun and Phonics', and 'Teletubbies' as Po. She has starred in panto's, movies and CBeebies.
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Saturday 18th September 2010
Centenary Anniversary - Womens Chainmakers Festival
Black Country MuseumThe Museum's major labour history event recalls the fight of the Cradley Heath Women Chainmakers, who in 1910 went on strike for ten weeks and were successful in winning the first ever minimum wage. The TUC organised event, hosted by the Black Country Living Museum, will celebrate the importance of Trade Union History and women at work. The day will feature a parade, entertainment, music and theatre from local performers along with stirring speeches and a famous union supporting group will ensure the legacy of the Cradley Heath Women Chainmakers lives on.
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Saturday 18th September 2010
Fun Lovin' Criminals
Wulfrun Hall WolverhamptonEarlier this year the multi platinum funk soul brothers, with 4 Top 10 albums to their name, returned for the first time in five years with the album 'Classic Fantastic', a party album for a brand new decade featuring collaborations with Roots Manuva and Paul Kaye. The album, which was released on 1st March, burst out of the preceding gloom of the last five years with reviews citing a definitive return to form.
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Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th September
Tipton Canal & Community Festival
Malthouse Stables, Neptune Health Park, Coronation GardensFree for visitors. Live family entertainment, outdoor pursuits, displays, arts and crafts, photographic exhibition, model boats, canal boat rides, working boat parade, various displays, trade & charity stalls, food and drink and much more. Sellers/exhibitors please contact 0798 590 0106 (Malcolm) or 07974 224 039 (Karen).
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Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th September 2010
Living History Weekend
Black Country MuseumFriends of the Museum get in a bit of a pickle as they demonstrate the age old art of pickling and preserving food. Dressed in period costume the Friends cook, clean, eat, and play as people did over 100 years ago.
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Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th September 2010
Newcomen Engine Billows To Life
Black Country MuseumThe Newcomen Engine billows to life. The only full sized working replica of the world's first steam engine can be seen in action. Due to the unpredictable nature of the Newcomen please check running details with the Museum prior to travelling to avoid disappointment.
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Sunday 19th September 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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Thursday 23rd September 2010
Jason Cook - The End Pt 1
The Slade Rooms WolverhamptonAre you happy in life? Truly happy? What happens at "the End"? This year, it's a show of two parts; part two will be performed at next year's fringe! It's been a big year for Jase, world tours, awards across the globe. So, come and see The End.
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Friday 24th September 2010
The Armstrong & Miller Show
Wulfrun Hall Wolverhamptonollowing the resounding success of BBC ONE's BAFTA-nominated ARMSTRONG & MILLER SHOW, Ben Miller (Moving Wallpaper) and Alexander Armstrong (Mutual Friends) will be hitting the road in Autumn 2010 and touring a brand new live show around all the UK's major venues.
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Friday 24th September 2010
Hayseed Dixie
The Slade Rooms WolverhamptonAppalachian Rockgrass hellraisers Hayseed Dixie return for a UK tour in support of their new album, "Killer Grass". The suspects are known to be armed with acoustic instruments and should be considered extremely dangerous! Purveyors of Bluegrass interpretations of rock classics, Hayseed Dixie have sold over 500,000 records.
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Saturday 25th September 2010
Gentlemen Songsters MVC with special guest Aled Jones
Dudley Concert HallGentlemen Songsters Male Voice Choir Autumn Concert with special guest Aled Jones.
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Sunday 26th September 2010
Best Of British Variety 2010
The Civic Hall WolverhamptonFEATURING: PAUL DANIELS, THE KRANKIES, THE GRUMBLEWEEDS, SYD LITTLE, DANA AND SPECIAL GUEST HOST CHRISTOPER BIGGINS The Best Of British Variety Tour is back for its third consecutive year in 2010 after the huge success of the last two years.
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Sunday 26th September 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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Wednesday 29th September 2010
An Evening With Ricky Hatton
The Civic Hall Wolverhampton"I am really excited about being back on the road and getting the chance to meet people again," Hatton said. "The fans have played a huge role in my career and it's a great opportunity to meet some of them in more intimate surroundings than a big fight in Vegas or the City of Manchester Stadium."
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OCTOBER 2010
Saturday 2nd October 2010
Marston Collection
Black Country MuseumHistoric vehicles from the Marston collection will take a spin of the Museum's circuit. Motoring marvels from the early 1900s up to the 1930s take centre stage and these rare gems are sure to be the torque of the town! The Marston group are often on site carrying out vital restoration work. Vehicles in action.
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Saturday 2nd October 2010
Legends of Rock
The Slade Rooms WolverhamptonWith Mentallica + Higher on Maiden + Guns 2 Roses + Heresy
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Saturday 2nd October 2010
It's A Gas
Black Country MuseumVolunteers bring the gas engines to life in the Cinema Power House and the Trap Shop. Visitors can learn how they work and hear the belt driven machinery hum into life.
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Saturday 2nd October 2010
Stewart Francis - Tour De Francis
Wulfrun Hall WolverhamptonAn internationally acclaimed stand-up comedian, accomplished actor and writer, Stewart Francis is one multi-talented performer.
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Sunday 3rd October 2010
Harvest Festival
Black Country MuseumJoin the Friends of the Museum as they bring the 1837 Darby Hand Chapel to life when they re-enact a traditional Harvest Festival Service. The historic chapel is decorated with garden produce and traditional harvest festival offerings. The Friends of the Museum recreate this important aspect of Black Country life when they re-enact a traditional Harvest Festival Service. (Limited seat availability). Service starts at 2.30pm. ** (Limited seat availability). Service starts at 2.30pm. *Tickets for all chapel events are available in advance by contacting Alan Carter on 01902 670402 (Limited availability).
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Sunday 3rd October
City Of Fire (Ft Burton C Bell of Fear Factory)
The Slade Rooms WolverhamptonHard Rock experimentalists, City Of Fire (Fear Factory), pay homage to the vibrant city in which the band was formed, Vancouver, BC, with their self-titled debut release. The band's self-titled debut was recorded over a two-month period in the band's hometown of Vancouver, at the Factory Studios and Profile Sound.
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Sunday 3rd October 2010
Festival of Water and Light
Waterfront Brierley HillThousands of people are expected to pack the Waterfront for the annual festival, now in its 12th year. The event is free to attend and will include the traditional colourful boat parade as well as live music, dance groups, a funfair and craft exhibitions. Radio station Heart FM will return as this year’s media partner following their huge success over the last three years. The Dudley Council festival is organised by CCEM who are also on the look out for craft stall holders to join in this year's event. To apply now for a craft stall, complete the form in the related documents section at the bottom of this page and post to CCEM, PO BOX 12285, Tamworth, B77 9AG, along with a cheque. Meanwhile companies wanting to sponsor the event should also contact event organisers CCEM on 08707 449701 or email admin@ccem.co.uk
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Sunday 3rd October 2010
The Magic Numbers
Wulfrun Hall WolverhamptonThis event has been rescheduled from Saturday 12th June. The Magic Numbers have announced details of the release of a new album in June. The album, titled The Runaway, will be released through Heavenly Recordings on Monday June 7th 2010.
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Sunday 3rd October 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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Wednesday 6th October 2010
Paul Zerdin
Wulfrun Hall WolverhamptonHe began his career as a magician at the age of 15 and, after ruining his GCSE's, decided that the only thing he could do was to go into showbusiness. For the next five years he appeared up and down the country on the club and holiday camp circuit honing his magic while slowly introducing his stand-up comedy and ventriloquism.
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Thursday 7th October 2010
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers
Stourbridge Town HallThundering rhythms on huge taiko drums interweave with layers of percussive soundscapes and delicate bamboo flute in a spellbinding display of precise choreography & sheer athleticism. This year featuring the beautiful dance artist Lale Sayoko, described as elegant, graceful, mysterious & mesmerising. Through years of rigorous touring as Europe’s leading taiko drum group, Mugenkyo have developed a gritty passionate style that is uniquely their own, retaining the traditional spirit of taiko yet creating a contemporary sound and a modern stage show that has captivated audiences everywhere…
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Friday 8th October 2010
Three Men In A Boat
Stourbridge Town HallRodney Bewes, one of the original likely lads, has adapted Jerome K Jeromes well-loved comic novel Three Men in a Boat down to a charming and hilarious one-man show, which he stars in, directs and produces himself. Rodney's adaptation is set in 1912, 23 years after the book was written, with Jerome as narrator recalling his japes and scrapes and narrow escapes with George and Harris. His very own Edwardian skiff and dog on wheels called Montmorency accompany Rodney, who plays all three characters, on this bizarre but entertaining adventure on the Thames.
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Saturday 9th October 2010
It's Full Steam Ahead
Black Country MuseumGet all steamed up when steam power takes over the Museum and the colliery steam winder and fan engine turn the pressure on!
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Sunday 10th October 2010
Imelda May
Wulfrun Hall WolverhamptonDublin-born Imelda May has the rare kind of raw talent and timeless glamour that truly illuminates the stage. You dont just watch Imelda perform, you experience it, "She holds her audience by the scruff of the throat, reaches down and tears out your heart".
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Sunday 10th October 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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Monday 11th October 2010
Crystal Castles
Wulfrun Hall WolverhamptonCanadian electro from Toronto's boy-girl duo Crystal Castles, whose lo-fi approach to the genre makes their music both sweet and sincere whilst being every bit as punk as the rest. '...hit and run electropop, flailing, pulsing beeps smashed over an evil beat and driven onward by an incomprehensible shrieked vocal.' - Drowned In Sound.
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Tuesday 12th October
Black Country Variety Matinee
Dudley Concert HallYou don't have to be from the Black Country to enjoy A Black Country Matinee Out. The cream of the Black Country entertainment come together again to raise the roofs with laughter. Muster of ceremonies (flying in from Halesowen) 'TOMMY MUNDON', is joined by the black country's own 'AYNUK', the regions most famous musical act 'GIGGETTY', 2008'S sensation 'LEE WILSON' and a big welcome back to The Duchess Of Dudley 'LIZZIE WIGGINS'. Together they will perform in this two hour show of mirth and merriment, laughter and song.
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Tuesday 12th October 2010
Pete Firman - Jokes & Tricks
Wulfrun Hall Wolverhamptonrepare to be amazed and amused by Britain's leading comedy magician as he returns with "the best tricks in the universe" (Independent). After sell-out shows in 2007/08/09 Pete has established himself as one of Edinburgh's hottest tickets. Now come and see him at The Slade Rooms.
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Wednesday 13th October 2010
Lee Nelsons Well Good Tour
The Slade Rooms WolverhamptonBrace yourselves for "proper mad" fun as irrepressible South London geeza Lee "Nelsy" Nelson fronts his Well Good Show. 'Genius' The Independent On Sunday 'Real Star Quality' The Times 'As comic inventions go South London council estate geezer Lee Nelson is up with the best' The Daily Telegraph
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Thursday 14th October 2010
Essence Of Ireland
Civic Hall WolverhamptonCapturing the true spirit of the Emerald Isle, Essence of Ireland is a breathtaking show of brilliant choreography, superb musicianship and dazzling costumes.
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Friday 15th May 2010
Sean Lock - Lockipedia
Civic Hall WolverhamptonSean Lock is one of the UK's most highly acclaimed and original comedians, making his stage debut over 15 years ago. His stand-up is the product of a hyperactive imagination combining hilariously surreal imagery and insightful observations on the human condition.
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Friday 15th October 2010
Sabaton
The Slade Rooms WolverhamptonPlus Alestorm Swedish war machine SABATON have announced their first full UK headline tour.
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Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th October 2010
Newcomen Engine Billows To Life
Black Country MuseumThe Newcomen Engine billows to life. The only full sized working replica of the world's first steam engine can be seen in action. Due to the unpredictable nature of the Newcomen please check running details with the Museum prior to travelling to avoid disappointment.
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Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th October 2010
Stourbridge Navigation Trust Open Weekendhis year the Trust will be the 27th annual Open Weekend. The event which runs from 10 am until 5 pm on both days will attract well over one hundred boats which will be moored along the historic Stourbridge Canal. There is free admission to the site and there are a number of attractions which include classic vehicles, traction engines, amusements, canal boat trips, fairground organs and a craft fair in the Bonded Warehouse.
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Sunday 17th October 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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Monday 18th October 2010
Joshua Radin
Wulfrun Hall WolverhamptonJoshua Radin played one of his earliest compositions, "Winter," to his friend Zach Braff. The burgeoning actor/director took a liking to it, and "Winter" soon found its way onto Braff's hit television show Scrubs in 2004. Radin has found critical acclaim with albums "We Were Here" (2006) and "Simple Times" (2010).
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Wednesday 20th October 2010
Al Murray The Pub Landlord - Barrel of Fun
Civic Hall WolverhamptonAl Murray The Pub Landlord is back on the road to roll out his Barrel of Fun, a brand new stand-up show for 2010. Britain's best-known Pub Philosopher will be serving up his own special brew of bar room banter at venues across the UK this autumn.
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Thursday 21st October 2010
The Anderson Wakeman Project
Civic Hall WolverhamptonJon richardson + Rick Wakeman (songs of YES) A real exclusive and limited edition UK tour: Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman (the key members of the classic line-up of legendary rock band Yes) join forces for a one-off limited-run UK tour
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Thursday 21st October 2010
Gyles Brandreth
Wulfrun Hall WolverhamptonThey say all political careers end in tears. In Gyles Brandreth's case it's tears of laughter as the actor, author, One Show reporter, former MP and government whip turns stand-up…
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Friday 22nd October 2010
Classic Clapton
The Slade Rooms WolverhamptonCLASSIC CLAPTON The World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band featuring front-man Mike Hall will be making their first ever appearance in Wolverhampton in October as part of their 25th Anniversary Tour.
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Friday 22nd October 2010
Ross Noble
Civic Hall WolverhamptonNonsensory Overload is Ross Noble back fresh from his travels, not to mention his own TV show, doing what he does best; spinning forth hilarious nonsense for your amusement. Now is your chance to see one of the best live comics working internationally today…
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Saturday 23rd October 2010
Fred Zeppelin/Dizzy Lizzy/Pure Purple
Wulfrun Hall WolverhamptonDust down the afghan, light up the joss sticks and let Fred Zeppelin re-create the atmosphere of a great era by playing all the classic tunes of arguably the greatest rock band ever, Led Zeppelin.
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Saturday 23rd October 2010
Sarah Millican
The Slade Rooms WolverhamptonSarah Millican, star of Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and if.comedy Best Newcomer, announces her debut UK tour. The sweet and filthy Geordie's stand-up show promises jokes about life, love and what to do when your boyfriend puts a sock on your boob during sex.
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Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th October 2010
Living History Weekend
Black Country MuseumFriends of the Museum get in a bit of a pickle as they demonstrate the age old art of pickling and preserving food. Dressed in period costume the Friends cook, clean, eat, and play as people did over 100 years ago.
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Saturday 23rd - Sunday 31st October 2010
Half Term Halloween Activities
Black Country MuseumVisitors can join in the spirit of Halloween and enjoy hair-raising thrills and spine-tingling chills when they listen to ghostly tales of yesteryear.
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Saturday 23rd October 2010
It's Full Steam Ahead
Black Country MuseumGet all steamed up when steam power takes over the Museum and the colliery steam winder and fan engine turn the pressure on!
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Sunday 24th October 2010
Josie Long - Be Honourable!
The Slade Rooms WolverhamptonBe honourable! is about trying to be a saint, strangers, politics, complacency and breakfast. The aim of the show is to provoke people into changing the world. Josie long is earnest and full of optimism. It's a ramshackle call to arms. 'what great comedy can be…. Inspired and inspiring' *****Metro
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Sunday 24th October 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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Monday 25th October 2010
Dara O'Briain
Civic Hall WolverhamptonDara O'Briain is a stand-up comedian, and television presenter, popularly known in the UK for Hosting BBC 2's Mock the Week, and in Ireland for hosting RTE 2's the Panel. He is one the few performers to host succcesful comedy shows in both the UK and his native Ireland at the same time. 3rd date due to huge demand!!
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Thursday 28th October 2010
Colin Fry & TJ Higgs Free Spirit Show
Civic Hall WolverhamptonDon't miss two of the most celebrated Psychic Mediums. Colin Fry and TJ Higgs deliver messages of love and comfort in their brand new Tour. Be stunned by their breathtaking accuracy and compassion in this all new show as they conduct an evening of intimate communication with your loved ones.
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Friday 29th October 2010
Jim Jeffries
Wulfrun Hall WolverhamptonAustralian born Jim Jeffries is a headline performer in countries across the globe and the UK. Regarded as one of comedy's fastest rising stars for stage and screen, his brash confrontational style has made him one of the most sought after comics on the world stage.
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Friday 29th October 2010
Mike Peters of The Alarm
The Slade Rooms WolverhamptonOnce and future king of Rhyl, frontman of 80s indie rockers The Alarm and a folk/roots performer in his own right. Mike writes songs with passion and skill; blending erudite Dylanesque lyrics with the anger of punk.
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Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st October 2010
Halloween At The Museum PRE-BOOK ONLY ON 0121 520 8054
Black Country MuseumLast year’s smash hit event was so popular we’ve added an extra date. Psychics and mystics gaze into the future, mysterious guides tell tales of bumps in the night and traditional Halloween activities take over the Museum's eerie gas-lit village. Little devils and mini ghosts and ghouls can trick or treat in SAFETY along the Museum’s cobbled streets, collecting sweets as they go. A small additional charge will be made for a reading with a psychic.
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Sunday 31st October 2010
Rich Hall
Wulfrun Hall WolverhamptonRich Hall, the grouchy, deadpan, comic genius quit his job as a hurricane namer for the United States Meteorological Service two decades ago and hasn't looked back…
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Sunday 31st October 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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NOVEMBER 2010
Friday 5th November 2010
Traditional Bonfire Night
Black Country MuseumPRE-BOOK ONLY ON 0121-520-8054 The Museum's biggest evening event of the year is it's traditional Bonfire Night with the ADDED SAFETY OF NO FIREWORKS. A family-orientated Bonfire Night celebrates November 5th with roaring bonfires, traditional entertainment, hot roast chestnuts and a fairground in full swing. The Museum's atmospheric canal-side village will be lit up with candle and gas-light and visitors can enjoy chatting to characters from yesteryear.
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Saturday 6th November 2010
Marston Collection
Black Country MuseumHistoric vehicles from the Marston collection will take a spin of the Museum's circuit. Motoring marvels from the early 1900s up to the 1930s take centre stage and these rare gems are sure to be the torque of the town! The Marston group are often on site carrying out vital restoration work. Vehicles in action.
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Saturday 6th November 2010
It's A Gas
Black Country MuseumVolunteers bring the gas engines to life in the Cinema Power House and the Trap Shop. Visitors can learn how they work and hear the belt driven machinery hum into life.
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Sunday 7th November 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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Thursday 11th November 2010
Rememberance Service Springfield Brewery Memorial
Black Country MuseumThe Springfield Brewery war memorial honouring soldiers who lost their lives in both world wars will be at the centre of a Remembrance Service to be held at 11.00am at the Black Country Living Museum.
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Saturday 13th November 2010
It's Full Steam Ahead
Black Country MuseumGet all steamed up when steam power takes over the Museum and the colliery steam winder and fan engine turn the pressure on!
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Sunday 14th November 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st November 2010
Newcomen Engine Billows To Life
Black Country MuseumThe Newcomen Engine billows to life. The only full sized working replica of the world's first steam engine can be seen in action. Due to the unpredictable nature of the Newcomen please check running details with the Museum prior to travelling to avoid disappointment.
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Sunday 21st November 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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Saturday 27, Sunday 28 Nov and Sat 4, Sun 5, Sat 11, Sun 12, Sat 18, Sun 19, Mon 20, Tues 21, Wed 22, Thurs 23, Fri 24 December
Santa Hunt
Black Country Musem
The highly popular Santa Hunts are a big hit with children and parents alike. As children embark upon a fun-filled search for Santa costumed guides and magical Christmas clues point the way to Santa's workshop culminating in a surprise gift.
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Saturday 27th November 2010
It's Full Steam Ahead
Black Country MuseumGet all steamed up when steam power takes over the Museum and the colliery steam winder and fan engine turn the pressure on!
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Sunday 28th November 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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DECEMBER 2010
Sat 4, Sun 5, Sat 11, Sun 12, Sat 18, Sun 19, Mon 20, Tues 21, Wed 22, Thurs 23, Fri 24 December
Santa Hunt
Black Country Musem
The highly popular Santa Hunts are a big hit with children and parents alike. As children embark upon a fun-filled search for Santa costumed guides and magical Christmas clues point the way to Santa's workshop culminating in a surprise gift
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4th,5th,11th,12th,18th, and 19th December 2010
Visit Santa by boat in his Magical Underground Workshop
Dudley Canal Trust
Illuminated underground journey throughout weekends in December MAGICAL FESTIVE FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY Join us on a magical underground journey into the Dudley Tunnel to visit Santa Claus throughout weekends in December. The illuminated Caverns bring Christmas to life as you travel on this 45 minute boat trip with Christmas Carols and Trust members entertaining you on your journey. £9.20 per person includes hot drink, mince pie and children's gift
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Saturday 4th December 2010
It's A Gas
Black Country MuseumVolunteers bring the gas engines to life in the Cinema Power House and the Trap Shop. Visitors can learn how they work and hear the belt driven machinery hum into life.
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Sunday 5th December 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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Sunday 12th December 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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Friday 17, Saturday 18, Monday 20, Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 December Traditional Christmas Evenings PRE-BOOK ONLY ON 0121-520-8054
Black Country MuseumThe Museum takes on a festive flavour as cottages are illuminated by gas and candlelight, giving off a distinctly magical glow. Carol singing, street entertainers, market stalls, musical entertainment and brass bands infuse the evening with the spirit of Christmas.
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Sunday 19 December Carols by Candlelight **
Black Country MuseumVisitors are invited to join the Friends of the Museum as they bring the 1837 Darby Hand Chapel to life for a traditional candlelit carol service, conjuring up all the atmosphere of Christmas' past. Starting at 2.30pm the service takes place in the Museum's historic Darby Hand Chapel and includes 5 lessons and 10 carols within the service. (Limited seat availability) **Tickets for all chapel events are available in advance by contacting Alan Carter on 01902 670402 (Limited availability).
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Sunday 5th December 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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Sunday 26th December 2010
Trolley Buses
Black Country MuseumGrab a ticket to ride each Sunday at the Black Country Living Museum where the Transport Group will be going off their trolley over the electric powered buses. Visitors can hop aboard the ‘Whispering Giants’ for an environmentally-friendly trip down memory lane.
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