Shropshire Review

1. Win tickets to the Cruise Show

What’s your idea of a perfect cruise? A fun-in-the sun holiday in the Caribbean? A tranquil river journey through forested valleys? An expedition to Antarctica? Sailing in the South Pacific? Being pampered at sea in a luxurious spa?

Whatever appeals, be sure to make a date with The CRUISE Show, the UK’s only travel exhibition dedicated to a life on the ocean waves, which comes to Birmingham’s NEC in October.

Whether you’re a seasoned sailor looking to plan your next voyage, or want to find out more about holidays at sea, this is the place to discover a world of cruising.

All the major and specialist lines will be there, exhibiting under one roof so you can get around and talk to the experts, seeking inspiration, information and practical advice to help you book your next holiday at sea.

They’ll have news about everything from Mediterranean mini-breaks to four-month voyages around the world, and about the ships that promise a fun-filled vacation for all the family and small vessels that offer an ultra-luxury holiday at sea or expeditions around the Polar regions
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There’ll also be a packed programme of free talks, lectures and Q&A sessions led by industry experts and journalists, and exclusive show offers, discounts and competitions not available on the high street.

It’s a great day out for the family – and bring your non-cruising friends as well so they can discover why so many Brits are now turning on to holidays at sea.

The Daily Telegraph presents CRUISE Birmingham takes place at the NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT, on Saturday 16 October from 10am-5pm and on Sunday 17 October from 10am-4pm. For full details and to book tickets visit www.cruisingshow.co.uk or call 0871 620 4024.

Tickets cost £6 in advance, £10 on the door; under-16s free. However, we have five pairs of tickets to give away to the winners of this fun competition.

For a chance of winning a pair, just tell us: What is the nautical name for the front end of a ship?

2. Win tickets for the opening night of Chess

Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood directs an amazing cast of actors and musicians in an extraordinary new staging of the classic musical CHESS.

Written by Tim Rice and ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, CHESS has one of the greatest musical theatre scores of all time including One Night In Bangkok, Pity The Child, Anthem, You And I and, of course, I Know Him So Well which became a number one hit for Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson.

Two of the world’s greatest chess masters battle it out at the World Chess Championships, but their greatest contest is for the love of one woman. 

Amidst political intrigue and international conspiracies, the American and the Russian fight to win the heart of Florence Vassy in a romantic triangle that mirrors the heightened passions of the Cold War, all set to an explosive score by the composers of Mamma Mia and the lyricist of Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita.

Craig Revel Horwood has previously won huge critical acclaim for his thrilling productions of Boublil and Schönberg’s Martin Guerre, Spend Spend Spend, Hot Mikado and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard which transferred to the West End.

His regular collaborator, Musical Supervisor and Orchestrator Sarah Travis won the Tony Award for her work on the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd.

Make your move now and book for the must-see musical event of the year! Box Office on (01902) 429212 or online at www.grandtheatre.co.uk

The Grand have very kindly given the Shropshire Review three pairs of tickets for the opening night of Chess on Tuesday 12 October, for a chance to win simply answer the following question...

What was the title of the number one hit for Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson?

3. Win £20 book token with spot the bee 

To enter this issue’s fun competition, check the advertisements in the Shropshire Review.

Then find where our  'Local Bee' (pictured here) is hidden, fill in the entry form below and click the submit button at the bottom of the page.

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