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Rocky Horror Show cast dazzle commuters with flamboyant flashmob at New Street Station
Rangzeb Hussain
March 30, 2023
The cast of The Rocky Horror Show celebrated the 50th anniversary of the show by giving a surprise flashmob performance at Birmingham's New Street Station. Shoppers and commuters were treated…
REVIEW: The Rocky Horror Show – 50th anniversary time warps to Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
March 28, 2023
The cult musical comedy The Rocky Horror Show comes to Birmingham as it celebrates 50 years of entertaining audiences around the world. The immersive show – which encourages audience participation…
REVIEW: Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners – songs of freedom and joy
Rangzeb Hussain
March 26, 2023
The music of Irish folk group The Dubliners was celebrated and brought to life by a passionate group of musicians upon the Birmingham stage. Seven Drunken Nights - The Story…
US drag superstar Alyssa Edwards to launch brand new UK tour in Birmingham this May
Staff Reporter
March 23, 2023
Drag superstar Alyssa Edwards is heading from Texas to Birmingham this spring to share her life story with a generous dose of camp glamour. Following appearances on the Emmy-Award winning…
REVIEW: Grease – West Bromwich Operatic Society dance and delight in hot show
Rangzeb Hussain
March 22, 2023
The fan-favourite romantic musical Grease returns to the West Midlands in a sizzling production by West Bromwich Operatic Society. The sensational feel-good musical is currently playing at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.…
REVIEW: Steel Magnolias – a heartwarming celebration of the strength and spirit of women
Rangzeb Hussain
March 21, 2023
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…)
Nashville country star Cody Pennington to play Birmingham O2 Academy in May
Staff Reporter
March 15, 2023
A rising Nashville country music star who studied in the West Midlands is to play the Birmingham O2 Academy in May. Born and raised Nashvillian Cody Pennington, who is starting to make waves…
REVIEW: My Fair Lady – female empowerment themes continue to sing and chime with our times
Rangzeb Hussain
March 9, 2023
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…
The cast of Birmingham Rep’s Of Mice and Men make surprise visit to Black Country Museum
Rangzeb Hussain
March 8, 2023
Actors from Of Mice and Men visited the Black Country Living Museum ahead of a brand-new Birmingham stage production of John Steinbeck’s classic story. The new adaptation of Steinbeck's timeless tale…
Jasper Carrott and Bob Warman ‘Night of the Stars’ show to raise money for charity in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
March 5, 2023
Birmingham comedy legend Japser Carrott will host a special night to celebrate the 50 year career of West Midlands newsreader Bob Warman and raise money for charity. The Birmingham Rep…