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A creative new play about hoarding and clutter is coming to Birmingham’s Repertory Theatre this month. STUFF, from Women and Theatre, is a brand new quirky and comedic production that respectfully shines a light on the subject of hoarding – which this year was recognised by the World Health Organisation as a mental disorder.
Comedian and actor Guz Khan surprised Birmingham residents today, as the star of the BBC comedy series ‘Man Like Mobeen’ was spotted filming the second series of the hit show in Small Heath. Aubrey Road in Small Heath was under the showbiz spotlight this afternoon as lighting technicians and sound engineers filmed cast and crew for a brand…
It’s BBC Music Day, with a host of musical activities held across the country, from Kylie Minogue taking over train announcements to indie rock legends Pulp appearing on a special edition of Bargain Hunt (we kid you not). But it isn’t all London-centric. Birmingham and the West Midlands have also being celebrating local musical talent, with choirs at…
Award winning channel BBC Three took over Birmingham yesterday, bringing a whole host of innovative programmes, channel faces and creators to The Bond Company in Digbeth. In a day full of digital creativity, screenings and masterclasses at the Fazeley Street venue; BBC Three was showcasing its Birmingham talent and creatives, short form content as well as the senior…
The city’s first High Vis Fest -a street culture extravaganza taking place in The Custard Factory – starts tomorrow, with intense preparations taking place for months. The one-day urban festival is uniquely bringing together the worlds of comic book artists and heroes with street artists and urban music talent, all in and around the popular Digbeth venue.
A massive piece of graphic novel art has appeared in Digbeth this week, in the guise of comic book hero Spider-Man. With final touches being added to the over 12-foot high mural, ol’ Spidey has been quite the ‘marvel’, turning heads as commuters pass by the Custard Factory at the corner of Gibb Street and Lower…
A brand new Halloween themed theatre show is set to launch in Birmingham at the heart of the city’s queer scene. With a fascinating fusion of a contemporary drag show along with traditional theatrical elements, Drag! Me To Hell aims to present a fresh approach to the performing arts within the LGBTQ+ community.
The Birmingham Lord Mayor made an appearance at a Family Fun Day in Bordesley Green yesterday, organised by community organisation Seek for Change. Cllr Yvonne Mosquito met local parents and children at the free local event which was held at The Green in Priorygate Way.
Dramatic changes have been announced for the future of Birmingham Pride in the city. Due to major development taking place throughout the Gay Village, next year’s Birmingham Pride will be relocating to a host site away from the traditional gay quarter in Southside.
More than 25 contestants have battled to reach the grand finals of Birmingham’s biggest drag lip-sync competition. Only 15 of the most iconic performers remain to battle to take first place in the annual Church of Yshee next weekend.