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American singer Pink tucks into Indian curry at Birmingham restaurant before Villa Park concert
Iconic American singer Pink made a surprise visit to a popular Indian restaurant in Birmingham city centre ahead of her history making show at Villa Park on Tuesday. Staff at Asha’s welcomed the superstar on Monday (12 June) before her concert the following day which saw her become the first female to headline a show…
100,000 people expected to descend on Birmingham city centre for Pride celebrations
Birmingham Pride organisers are expecting 100,000 people to line the city centre streets this weekend for the city’s rainbow parade, ahead of the three-day LGBTQ+ festival. Headlined by pop band the Sugababes, this year’s Pride festivities are set to go ahead on Friday 26, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May, marking over a quarter century of inclusive mardi-gras…
REVIEW: The Ocean at the End of the Lane – enchanting adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s book
A magical stage adaptation of famed writer Neil Gaiman’s book The Ocean at the End of the Lane is now hypnotising audiences in Birmingham. The much lauded National Theatre touring production is currently running 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…
Celebrity DJ Fat Tony to share struggles with drug addiction at Birmingham book signing
A notorious disc jockey who is friends with Elton John and DJ’d at Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding is sharing his personal journey with addiction, rehab and recovery in Birmingham this month. DJ Fat Tony – real name Tony Marnach – and his co-author Michael Hennegan will be in conversation at Selfridges in Birmingham, as they celebrate the paperback…
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.
Birmingham band Duran Duran presented with Lord Mayor’s Award during home city gig
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Maureen Cornish, has presented members of legendary Birmingham band Duran Duran with a Lord Mayor’s Award. The band were presented with the Lord Mayor’s Award before their homecoming gig at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham city centre on Friday (5 May 2023).
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.
REVIEW: Titanic the Musical – a show where the spirit of love proves unsinkable
Titanic the Musical sails into Birmingham in a spectacular and epic production featuring a colossal cast. The lavishly detailed musical set on an ocean liner is currently playing at The Birmingham Hippodrome until Saturday 22 April.
Who is María Oliva, the rising Spanish music star?
María Oliva is an emerging music artist hailing from southern Spain. Since she was 10 years old, María has been singing songs.