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Channel 4 revive student trainee programme for Joe Lycett late-night show
Channel 4 have today announced the return of the hugely successful Trainee Programme on the second series of Late Night Lycett, which returns this spring. Award-winning comedian Joe Lycett and…
The Fast Show reunite for new UK tour to celebrate 30th anniversary
30 years since The Fast Show first burst onto our television screens, one of the defining comedy sketch shows of the Nineties is back, live on tour. Charlie Higson and…
Oh. My. Gawd. The Friends immersive exhibition is now in Birmingham
The wait is finally over as doors open at the NEC in Birmingham to welcome fans who can immerse themselves in the world of hit comedy show Friends. The Friends…
REVIEW: Demon Dentist – Birmingham Stage Company adapt David Walliams book
Birmingham Stage Company has crafted theatrical drama and mirth from David Walliams bestselling children’s book. Demon Dentist is currently playing at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham. (more…)
REVIEW: Wish You Were Dead – the past comes knocking at the midnight hour
Critically-acclaimed crime writer Peter James sees his 2021 novella transformed into a psychological stage play laced with black comedy. Wish You Were Dead is currently playing at The Alexandra Theatre…
REVIEW: 9 to 5 the Musical – Birmingham Midland Operatic Society highlights toxic culture
The musical version of screwball comedy film 9 to 5 is back in the city in a new thought-provoking production which highlights toxic culture in the workplace. 9 to 5…
Comedy play exploring gay relationships, promiscuity and AIDS crisis to run at Crescent Theatre in Birmingham
A bittersweet comedy about a group of gay men coming to terms with AIDS is coming to Birmingham in July. Written by the late Brummie playwright Kevin Elyot, the multi-award winning…
REVIEW: Steel Magnolias – a heartwarming celebration of the strength and spirit of women
The all-female comedy-drama Steel Magnolias comes to the Birmingham stage in a raucous and poignant new production. The heartwarming show about female bonding is currently playing at The Alexandra Theatre. (more…)
REVIEW: My Fair Lady – female empowerment themes continue to sing and chime with our times
A spectacular revival of smash-hit musical My Fair Lady is now melting away the winter snow in Birmingham. The energetic merry-go-round of a show is currently playing at The Birmingham…
Jess Phillips ‘calls for general election’ after declaring Spitting Image puppets better than real government
Jess Phillips has been inspired to call for a general election after attending the satirical Spitting Image stage show last night. The outspoken MP for Birmingham Yardley was in the audience…