Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Simon Reade | Brewhouse Theatre | Directed by Tim Robinson

Michael Morpurgo’s modern WWI masterpiece ‘Private Peaceful’ is brought to life by Little Theatre Company in a beautifully performed and moving production at Burton’s Brewhouse Theatre, directed by Tim Robinson.

Bob Merrill, Jule Styne & Isobel Lennart | Sutton Arts Theatre | Directed by Emily Armstrong & Dexter Whitehead

The latest musical offering from Sutton Arts Theatre captivates from the moment Phebe Bland’s Fanny Brice locks eyes with the audience through a dressing room mirror surrounded by light bulbs. Bland’s winning performance exudes confidence and feistiness, instantly establishing a connection with the audience that lasts throughout the show.

Tim Firth | Highbury Theatre | Directed by Denise Phillips

Highbury Theatre rise to the cheeky challenge of staging this much-loved story about a Yorkshire Women’s Institute group baring all for a charity fundraising calendar.

Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz | Sutton Coldfield Town Hall | Directed by Dan Barnes

Victor Hugo’s classic tale of Quasimodo is brought to life in all its musical glory by Trinity Players in a production at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall which successfully transports the audience from the West Midlands to medieval Paris.