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BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET- BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Birmingham Hippodrome, September 30- October 4 The world’s best loved fairy-tale is brought to life by the Royal Birmingham Ballet in this spellbinding performance of Beauty and the Beast. The story of a wicked prince, cursed and stripped of his humanity is doomed to spend eternity in seclusion, unless he gets Belle to fall in love with him. It’s the must-see love story of the year. Tickets from £16
AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE New Alexandra Theatre, September 12 Let us tempt you with this daring burlesque spectacle. Fresh from London’s West End, there’s a hot new cast for 2014. Following a sellout international tour, this best-selling show bursts into the New Alexandra Theatre with lots of enticing treats in store. There’s a winning combination of Las Vegas showgirls and Parisian glamour matched with steamy vocals and thrilling magic acts. It’s without a doubt all tease and no sleaze. Tickets start at £27.40
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RHYTHM OF THE DANCE New Alexandra Theatre, August 24 Thirty dancers and a live traditional Irish band will welcome you to a new age of Irish entertainment. Since captivating audiences in over 59 countries, this is one night not to be missed. This is the very best of Ireland- their national dance company mystify the senses and take you with them every step of the way. Tickets from £22.90
CATS Birmingham Hippodrome, September 9-27 Experience the magic of Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s smash hit musical returning to Birmingham this autumn. Based on T.S Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, it’s one of the longest-running shows on the West End. The story centres on the Jellicle cat tribe who meet for their annual Jellicle Ball; one cat will be awarded with coveted added life. Enjoy the extravaganza with dazzling costumes, and show-stopping choreography. Tickets start at £17.50
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