Entertainment
Cadbury World announces new immersive ride for popular Birmingham attraction
A sweet treat is in store for Cadbury World visitors this year as the popular Birmingham attraction has announced a brand new ride set to launch in spring. Cadbury Chocolate Quest will be launching at the chocolatey world, offering guests an immersive, interactive and educational experience, the operators behind the attraction have announced.
Alison Hammond named as Paul O’Grady’s replacement on ITV show ‘For The Love Of Dogs’
Brummie TV star Alison Hammond has been named as the new host of ‘For the Love of Dogs’, following the death of former presenter Paul O’Grady. Continuing its popular format, the series will revolved around Hammond as she follows the animals from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London, as they search for a new place to live.
Peaky Blinders future on the rocks as actor Paul Anderson fined for possession of Class A drugs
Peaky Blinders actor Paul Anderson has been fined for possession of drugs after being found with crack cocaine on Boxing Day. The TV and film star was found with cocaine and other illegal substances last month, throwing the future of the hit BBC show into question.
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 Rumpus Media have joined forces with the broadcaster to offer West Midlands talent the chance to work in television.
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.
Steps announce ‘Here & Now’ musical to open at Birmingham’s Alexandra theatre
UK pop band Steps have announced the world premiere of Here & Now, a brand-new musical using their iconic tracks. Accompanied with an original book by Shaun Kitchener, the musical will open at The Alexandra theatre in Birmingham for a limited engagement from 9 – 24 November 2024.
Record attendance figures announced for Jack and the Beanstalk panto at Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Hippodrome has announced record attendance figures for this year’s pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, with 120,000 people having seen the show during its six-week run in the city. The figures make Jack and the Beanstalk the theatre’s best attended pantomime in over 20 years.
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 Paul Whitehouse are reuniting with Simon Day, John Thomson, Arabella Weir and Mark Williams for the show at The Alexandra, Birmingham on 28 March.
Brum music foundation launches free workshops for wannabe rock stars
A Birmingham music foundation is launching free workshops for wannabe rock stars, to provide amateur musicians a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in a rock concert. Misfits Music Foundation is inviting music enthusiasts to join them in the Brum Rocks project, and participants don’t need any prior musical experience.
Digbeth arcade bar NQ64 to launch brand new laser quest experience in Birmingham
NQ64, Digbeth’s popular arcade bar, have announced they will be launching their first adults-only Laser Quest experience next month. The experience will see NQ64 expand their already popular Birmingham site into the basement of the Zellig building, with the new service available the from 16 February.