The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
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 in Birmingham.
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).
The cult musical comedy The Rocky Horror Show comes to Birmingham as it celebrates 50 years of entertaining audiences around the world. The immersive show – which encourages audience participation – is now playing at The Alexandra Theatre.
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.
Michael Flatley’s worldwide smash-hit show Lord of the Dance, which has delighted over 60 million people around the world, comes to Birmingham for a 25th anniversary tour. The phenomenally successful show – featuring a huge swirling array of exuberant dancers and singers – stunned audiences at The Alexandra theatre with a cosmic energy that delighted…
Activist and Drag Queen, Paul Aleksander is the co-founder of Birmingham’s infamous Dragpunk collective. The brand has amassed a cult following across social media hosting regular sell-out shows and events. We caught up with Paul to find out about his inspirations, the evolution of the Dragpunk collective and his plans for this years Birmingham Pride festival.