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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.
REVIEW: The King and I – a show out of step with the tune of the modern world
The King and I musical comes to Birmingham in a production that continues to dance with dated and contentious themes. The Rogers and Hammerstein musical is currently playing at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham.
Short film highlights backlash against British Sikh women who choose to wear a turban
A new short film called Kaur, produced by talent from the Midlands, tells the story of a British South Asian woman’s decision to wear a turban as part of her Sikh faith despite her father’s misgivings and fears about reprisals. Kaur tackles the uncharted subject matter in a sensitive manner and highlights the social –…
REVIEW: The Mirror Crack’d – this Miss Marple misses the mark
Agatha Christie’s murder mystery The Mirror Crack’d comes to the Birmingham stage in a safe and sedate adaptation by Rachel Wagstaff. The psychological thriller is currently playing at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham.
Carlos Acosta and Tony Iommi announce plans for Black Sabbath ballet in Birmingham
Birmingham Royal Ballet announced plans today for an upcoming dance show inspired by the music of legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath. The three-act Black Sabbath – The Ballet will have a world premiere at The Birmingham Hippodrome in September.
REVIEW: Sleeping Beauty – a Gothic Valentine full of passion and dark desires
World-renowned choreographer Sir Matthew Bourne returns to Birmingham with a barnstorming adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s ballet masterpiece Sleeping Beauty. The lushly romantic show, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, is currently playing at The Birmingham Hippodrome until Saturday 11 February.
REVIEW: Starchitects – a high flying show where youthful imagination runs free
A youthful group of performers brought pulsating energy and imaginative bursts of joy in a family show called Starchitects in Birmingham on Friday (3 February). Dance company Motionhouse delighted the audience at The Birmingham Hippodrome in a show that seemed to defy gravity as dancers leaped through the air and took a trip to the moon.
Architect behind The Rep theatre in Birmingham passes away aged 99
The architect behind The Rep theatre in Broad Street, Birmingham, has sadly passed away over weekend aged 99. Architect Graham Winteringhgam, who had a life-long relationship with The Rep which included cutting the red ribbon last year when the refurbished theatre reopened, was just short of his 100th birthday which was due to take place…
King Charles tasks Tom Cruise to save the UK in Spitting Image live show in Birmingham
The much-loved TV comedy show Spitting Image is being revived for a live show in Birmingham with a plot featuring King Charles asking action star Tom Cruise to save “broken Britain”. The 1980’s puppet show is being given a new lease of life in a theatrical production called Idiots Assemble which receives a world premiere tomorrow…