Entertainment
Rocky Horror Show cast dazzle commuters with flamboyant flashmob at New Street Station
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 to a thrilling and sexy rendition of the classic Time Warp on Tuesday (28 March).
REVIEW: The Rocky Horror Show – 50th anniversary time warps to Birmingham
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 – is now playing at The Alexandra Theatre.
REVIEW: Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners – songs of freedom and joy
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 of the Dubliners had the audience clapping along to each song at The Alexandra Theatre.
US drag superstar Alyssa Edwards to launch brand new UK tour in Birmingham this May
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 RuPaul’s Drag Race and Netflix series Dancing Queen, Alyssa Edwards – real name Justin Dwayne Lee Johnson – has announced that her critically acclaimed one-diva show…
REVIEW: Grease – West Bromwich Operatic Society dance and delight in hot show
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
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.
Nashville country star Cody Pennington to play Birmingham O2 Academy in May
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 in the British country music scene, is heading back to the Midlands after being inspired by a highly varied and interesting life.
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 Hippodrome until Sunday 19 March.
The cast of Birmingham Rep’s Of Mice and Men make surprise visit to Black Country Museum
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 – which resonates with the current cost of living crisis and the plight of migrants – will be staged at The Birmingham Rep.
Jasper Carrott and Bob Warman ‘Night of the Stars’ show to raise money for charity in Birmingham
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 theatre have announced A Night of Stars – Celebrating Bob Warman’s 50 Years in Television which will raise money for Acorns Children’s Hospice and The Journalist’s Charity.