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World’s largest virtual reality gaming venue opens in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
August 13, 2023
One of the world's most advanced and pioneering virtual reality gaming experiences has opened a base in the heart of Birmingham. Sandbox VR has opened its largest ever venue in…
Comedy play exploring gay relationships, promiscuity and AIDS crisis to run at Crescent Theatre in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
June 2, 2023
A bittersweet comedy about a group of gay men coming to terms with AIDS is coming to Birmingham in July. Written by the late Brummie playwright Kevin Elyot, the multi-award winning…
Deaf Birmingham artist brings radical theatre performance exploring racism and ableism to city’s Rep theatre
Staff Reporter
May 31, 2023
A deaf performer from Birmingham is bringing his successful show exploring themes of ableism and racism to his home city this weekend. Starring talented Brummie actor, artist and comedian Rinkoo…
Celebrity DJ Fat Tony to share struggles with drug addiction at Birmingham book signing
Staff Reporter
May 18, 2023
A notorious disc jockey who is friends with Elton John and DJ'd at Brooklyn Beckham's wedding is sharing his personal journey with addiction, rehab and recovery in Birmingham this month. DJ…
Chinese New Year celebrations to mark Year of the Rabbit in Birmingham next month
Staff Reporter
December 19, 2022
Chinese New Year celebrations are set to return to Birmingham next month as a date has been set for East Asian cultural festivities to take place in the city centre. The Chinese Festival Committee…
Harry Styles to headline Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2022 in Coventry
Staff Reporter
April 25, 2022
Harry Styles has been added to the line-up, headlining Radio 1's Big Weekend 2022 in Coventry on Sunday 29 May, with Pa Salieu and Rina Sawayama also joining the star-studded…
IN PICTURES: Birmingham Weekender 2021 thrills crowds across city centre venues
Staff Reporter
August 29, 2021
Birmingham Weekender has made a welcome return this August bank holiday weekend, with over 100 free events for the public to enjoy. Once again produced by the Birmingham Hippodrome, this…
Community fun day to be held in Birmingham to mark 50 years of Bangladesh freedom
Staff Reporter
August 10, 2021
To mark the 50th anniversary year of Bangladesh’s independence, a family fun day is being held at the MAC in Birmingham this month. Sampad South Asian Arts & Heritage and…
Lady Leshurr, Junior Giscombe, Janet Kay and Omar among stars to perform at Solihull festival
Staff Reporter
August 1, 2021
Some of the the UK's best RnB, rap and soul music acts will be performing in Solihull over the Bank Holiday weekend, with an incredible line-up including Grammy-winning soul singer Junior…
East Is East cast announced for 25th anniversary shows at Birmingham REP
Morshed Akhtar
July 28, 2021
The full cast for its 25th anniversary theatre production of East Is East has been unveiled by Birmingham Repertory Theatre, ahead of the show returning to the city where it made…