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REVIEW: The Lion King – the African lion roars with pride in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
July 13, 2023
The Lion King musical roars and leaps onto the Birmingham stage for a scorching hot summer season. Disney’s world famous The Lion King theatrical show is now playing at The…
Mughal art and dance day announced at Aston Hall for South Asian Heritage Month
Rangzeb Hussain
July 10, 2023
Birmingham's Aston Hall is preparing to host art and dance events, including a panel discussion, to mark South Asian Heritage Month. The special Mughal Miniatures cultural sessions, which includes a…
Oh. My. Gawd. The Friends immersive exhibition is now in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
July 8, 2023
The wait is finally over as doors open at the NEC in Birmingham to welcome fans who can immerse themselves in the world of hit comedy show Friends. The Friends…
Eid in Kings Heath arts event aims to forge friendships and inspire community spirit
Rangzeb Hussain
July 1, 2023
The organiser of a free public Eid arts event taking place this Sunday in Birmingham hopes to use the platform to bring together people of all backgrounds and promote community spirit…
REVIEW: Demon Dentist – Birmingham Stage Company adapt David Walliams book
Rangzeb Hussain
June 29, 2023
Birmingham Stage Company has crafted theatrical drama and mirth from David Walliams bestselling children’s book. Demon Dentist is currently playing at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham. (more…)
Windrush 75th anniversary celebrated with events announced across the Midlands
Rangzeb Hussain
June 22, 2023
The Midlands region is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush into Tilbury Docks with a series of events spread across the summer. The events to…
REVIEW: Wish You Were Dead – the past comes knocking at the midnight hour
Rangzeb Hussain
June 20, 2023
Critically-acclaimed crime writer Peter James sees his 2021 novella transformed into a psychological stage play laced with black comedy. Wish You Were Dead is currently playing at The Alexandra Theatre…
Celebrated photographer Vanley Burke to give Windrush 75 talk at Black Country Living Museum
Rangzeb Hussain
June 19, 2023
Respected Birmingham photographer Vanley Burke is due to give a talk this week as part of events to mark Windrush 75. The free 'in conversation' session will take place at…
REVIEW: I, Daniel Blake – a heartrending plea for the hungry and homeless
Rangzeb Hussain
June 15, 2023
A powerful stage adaptation of Ken Loach’s film I, Daniel Blake transforms theatre into a space where the truth becomes a beacon of hope in times of despair and extreme…
REVIEW: 9 to 5 the Musical – Birmingham Midland Operatic Society highlights toxic culture
Rangzeb Hussain
June 14, 2023
The musical version of screwball comedy film 9 to 5 is back in the city in a new thought-provoking production which highlights toxic culture in the workplace. 9 to 5…