Entertainment
Stars of Birmingham Rep’s Muslim comedy ‘Tartuffe’ make surprise visit to Stratford Road
Ahead of opening night this Friday (14 October), cast members from Birmingham Rep’s upcoming production of Tartuffe headed out to Sparkhill’s famous Stratford Road, where this new version of the classic comedy is set. Tartuffe is directed Birmingham born Rep Associate Director, Iqbal Khan (the artistic director of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony).
Spectacular Diwali on the Square event returns to Birmingham after two-year absence
A spectacular free Diwali celebration with singing, dancing, food and fun for all the community will make an eagerly anticipated return to Birmingham city centre this weekend. After being suspended for the last two years because of the COVID pandemic, Diwali on the Square will burst into life once again on Saturday 15 October in…
Brummie comic Hannah Weetman from Castle Bromwich bags major comedy award
Comedian Hannah Weetman has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2022. Hannah performed in front of a sell-out crowd at Birmingham’s The Glee Club on Friday night (7 October), where she was presented with her prize by Brum comedian, actress and writer Jo Enright.
Virtuoso Birmingham violinist to give free performances at Black History Month event
An award-winning Birmingham violinist is to give two free performances as part of Black History Month events on Sunday (9 October). Melika Queely will give informal musical performances at the Round Room in Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery on Sunday afternoon with selections of music from the works of Bob Marley, Ravel, Ed Sheeran, Brahms…
Free film screening of Birmingham’s legendary Tower Ballroom by Pogus Caesar
Celebrated Birmingham photographer Pogus Caesar‘s film about the legendary Tower Ballroom – where music acts such as David Bowie and The Wailers performed – will get a special screening at a free event on Sunday (9 October). The Tower of Dreams film looks back at the social and cultural history of Birmingham’s Tower Ballroom at…
Aspiring young Small Heath director to showcase his latest films at Birmingham cinema
An upcoming young film director from the Small Heath area of Birmingham will have his newly-crafted short movies screened at the Odeon cinema in Birmingham next weekend. Rajab Mahmood, aged 20, is looking forward to showcasing his material at a special film event on Saturday 8 October at the Odeon Luxe cinema at the Broadway…
REVIEW: Peaky Blinders – The Redemption of Thomas Shelby – the gang is back in Birmingham
The legendary Peaky Blinders of Small Heath are back in town and this time they’re setting The Birmingham Hippodrome stage on fire with a spectacular new dance show. Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby delivered an astounding premiere tonight which sent pulses racing with excitement and drama.
Peaky Blinders will return for another series if fans want it, says show creator
Peaky Blinders show creator Steven Knight revealed some exciting news about the possible return of the Small Heath gangsters in a new series. Fans of the Peaky Blinders were hungry for more after Series Six of the show, which aired earlier this year, was thought to be the final season.
REVIEW: South Pacific – love rises higher than prejudice and racism
The forward thinking musical South Pacific, brimming with breezy and topical melodies, is warming up audiences at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre. Rogers and Hammerstein’s smash-hit Broadway show, based on the the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Tales of the South Pacific by James A Michener, is back in the Midlands.
Thrilling Peaky Blinders dance show is coming to Birmingham
An action-packed new dance show based on the hit BBC show about Small Heath’s Peaky Blinders is coming to Birmingham this week. Famed dance group Rambert – Britain’s oldest dance company – will premiere the dramatic new show at The Birmingham Hippodrome on 27 September.