Dance
South Asian ‘Kathak’ dance performances exploring abuse and migration to be staged in Birmingham
A special performance amplifying Kathak, a south Asian classical dance, will be performed at the city’s Birmingham Hippodrome next month. Amina Khayyam Dance Company (AKDC) is returning to the venue’s Patrick Studio on 28 and 29 February with ‘ONE | BIRD’, a double-bill of high intensity Kathak.
Birmingham ballet school shines in new photography campaign to mark 20 years
A prestigious Birmingham ballet school is celebrating 20 years by launching a new photography campaign championing some of its best and brightest. Last year, Elmhurst Ballet School celebrated its centenary, and the celebrations are continuing into 2024 as the school marks 20 years in its current home in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Sohm Kapila added to Midlands cast line-up of new musical Bhangra Nation
International actress Sohm Kapila is joining the Midlands cast of Bhangra Nation, a new musical being staged in Birmingham. As rehearsals are underway for the UK premiere of new musical Bhangra Nation – presented by Birmingham Rep in association with Mara Isaacs, Tom Kirdahy and Peggy Koenig – movie star Kapila has been added to the…
REVIEW: Dirty Dancing – red hot summer romance with scorching dancing
One of the most memorable dance films from the 1980’s comes to the city as a scorching hot stage musical. Dirty Dancing is now playing at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham.
REVIEW: The Lion King – the African lion roars with pride in Birmingham
The Lion King musical roars and leaps onto the Birmingham stage for a scorching hot summer season. Disney’s world famous The Lion King theatrical show is now playing at The Birmingham Hippodrome until 16 September.
Mughal art and dance day announced at Aston Hall for South Asian Heritage Month
Birmingham’s Aston Hall is preparing to host art and dance events, including a panel discussion, to mark South Asian Heritage Month. The special Mughal Miniatures cultural sessions, which includes a panel discussion about Mughal art with experts, will require booking and due to take place on Saturday 29th July at Aston Hall.
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 the Musical by Birmingham and Midland Operatic Society is currently playing at The Alexandra Theatre.
Smoking hot Peaky Blinders dance show returns to Birmingham by popular demand
The legendary Peaky Blinders of Small Heath are back by popular demand at The Birmingham Hippodrome for a fiery dance show. Written and adapted for the stage by Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight, Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby is a smoking hot dance theatre show directed and choreographed by Rambert’s artistic director Benoit Swan…
REVIEW: Heathers the Musical – love in a time of toxicity
A musical show based on Heathers, a subversive 1980’s black comedy film, is now playing to an appreciative Birmingham audience. Heathers the Musical tour has arrived to the Midlands and receiving rapturous applause at The Alexandra Theatre.
REVIEW: The Magic Flute – confused and plodding adaptation of classic opera
Mozart’s The Magic Flute receives a confused and plodding update which dilutes the magic of the timeless opera. Welsh National Opera’s The Magic Flute is currently playing at The Birmingham Hippodrome.