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Diane Parkes

Diane Parkes

Danish Dance Theatre keeps ex-dancer Tim Rushton on his toes

A former dancer is excited about bringing his troupe back to the Midlands, writes Diane Parkes.Read

Failure was not an option for Birmingham jeweller Fei Liu

Birmingham jeweller Fei Liu is riding the crest of a wave, writes Diane Parkes.Read

Family first for Birmingham Rep artistic director Rachel Kavanaugh

After announcing she was stepping down as artistic director of Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Rachel Kavanaugh talks to Diane Parkes about her plans. Read

Review: The Secret Garden, at Birmingham Rep

Review: The Secret Garden, at Birmingham RepRead

Jewellery hobby becomes a career for Becca

An exhibition celebrating the work of young jewellery designers has opened in Birmingham. Diane Parkes reports.Read

Birmingham Rep holds the key to childhood secrets

The Birmingham Rep's Christmas show will mark the end of an era for the theatre. Diane Parkes talks to the leading actress.Read

Accidental jeweller crafts a career out of her hobby

An exhibition celebrating the work of young jewellery designers has opened in Birmingham. Diane Parkes reportsRead

Gill Lockwood's ten years at the helm of Midland Fertility Services

Dr Gill Lockwood is celebrating ten years of joy and tears as medical director of a high-profile fertility clinic. Diane Parkes shares the highs and the lows of life in the baby business.Read

Old partnership bears fruit for Josie Lawrence

Actress Josie Lawrence talks to Diane Parkes about returning to a play she last appeared in 15 years ago.Read

A little bit of stage magic from Philip Pullman’s fiery tale

After successful adaptations of best-selling children’s authors such as Michael Morpurgo, Terry Deary and David Almond, Birmingham Stage Company this Christmas turn its attention to Philip Pullman, writes Diane Parkes.Read

Seven thousand celebrate Birmingham style

More than 7,000 fashionistas tracked the latest trends and picked up hints from top stylists in Birmingham last weekend.Read

Real-life ballet couple to play Romeo & Juliet at Birmingham Hippodrome

Husband and wife ballet dancers talk to Diane Parkes about their first kiss.Read

November opening for Royal Shakespeare and Swan theatres in Stratford-upon-Avon

The Royal Shakespeare and Swan theatres in Stratford-upon-Avon are to re-open in November after a four-year and £112.8 million redevelopment.Read

Alan Bennett is still pushing the boundaries

Alan Bennett’s new play imagines WH Auden and Benjamin Britten coming face to face. Diane Parkes spoke to the playwright.Read

The curtain falls for theatre man Tony Pugh

After 50 years in the entertainment business Tony Pugh is happy to just be a member of the audience, Diane Parkes reports.Read

The search for tranquility at Whittlebury Hall

Diane Parkes dodges the crowds at a large, but not entirely pleasing, spa hotel.Read

Women have the last laugh at Kings Heath comedy club

Diane Parkes joins the fun at Laughing Cows, a new comedy club in Birmingham which features only female performers.Read

Enron, a show and tell about greed

After reaping praise in the West End, Enron is coming to Birmingham. Diane Parkes speaks to writer Lucy Prebble.Read

Star struck by Lauren Bacall

Being a theatre critic can be a dangerous game, writes Diane Parkes.Read

The Birmingham Post goes backstage at Little Shop of Horrors

Toiling away in an old industrial unit in the heart of Birmingham, a team of designers is creating a rather unusual piece of art.Read

Author Profile

Diane Parkes has worked in journalism for 14 years and has been with the Birmingham Mail for ten. She is Women's Editor covering health, fitness, education, fashion and beauty features. As Dance and Theatre Editor she is also responsible for professional arts coverage across the region.