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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.
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.
Birmingham Muslims gather for festive Ramadan bazaar ahead of Eid celebrations
Muslims from across Birmingham descended on Sparkbrook this weekend for an Eid shopping extravaganza, ahead of festive celebrations, as Ramadan begins to wind down this week. With around 5 days left for the holy month of fasting to complete, Muslim families were treated to a fun day at Piccadilly Banqueting Suite in Stratford Road, Birmingham,…
Birmingham mosque to host mega Eid prayers in Small Heath Park and Edgbaston Stadium
A Birmingham mosque is getting ready to host two mega Eid al-Fitr celebrations as the Muslim community prepares to mark the end of Ramadan later this month. Small Heath Park and Edgbaston Stadium are the locations selected by organisers Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre for the two Eid al-Fitr events which are expected to…
Free Vaisakhi and Sikh history event to be held at The New Art Gallery Walsall
A special cultural event, which is part of the annual Vaisakhi celebrations in the Black Country, will be held in Walsall which also explores Sikh history. The free community event will be hosted at The New Art Gallery Walsall on Saturday 15 April at 12pm-4pm.
One-of-a-kind immersive cinema experience coming to secret Birmingham location
A special one-of-a-kind cinema experience that transports the audience into the world of the film that they’re watching is coming to Birmingham for the very first time. Secret Cinema has disclosed exciting plans to screen a film at a Birmingham location and give the audience a “spectacular and immersive” experience.
Coding, art, music & filmmaking: The Easter workshops on at Birmingham’s Apple store
Birmingham’s Apple store is offering free sessions to keep kids entertained this Easter, and learn new skills in the process. The ‘Today at Apple’ sessions – designed specifically with kids in mind – last one hour and offer the perfect excuse to try something new in between browsing for Easter gifts.
REVIEW: Annie – Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood astounds audience as Miss Hannigan
Television celebrity and Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood stunned Birmingham theatre goers as Miss Hannigan in a riveting new version of Annie. The family-favourite live comedy-musical is now playing to packed-out audiences at The Alexandra Theatre.
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).