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All-black cast wait for Beckett’s mysterious Godot
thisisbirmingham
February 20, 2012
A funny, poetic and tragic masterpiece contemplating humanity and friendship, Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot is performed by an all-Black cast in a new production at the Old Rep Theatre…
Birmingham braces for biggest Gadget Show Live yet
thisisbirmingham
February 20, 2012
The UK’s biggest five-day consumer electronics event, Gadget Show Live, has today announced an additional 2,000 Super Theatre seats, capacity for 15,000 extra visitors and the biggest variety of interactive…
NIA packs a punch with BAMMA 9
thisisbirmingham
February 18, 2012
BAMMA, Europe's leading Mixed Martial Arts promoters, has announced its next big event BAMMA 9, which takes place on Saturday 24th March at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena. BAMMA 9 will…
A world of creativity set to spring into city this March
thisisbirmingham
February 15, 2012
From 22-25 March, Birmingham’s NEC will be home to three exhibitions aimed at fashion, craft and hobby fans; Sewing for Pleasure, Hobbycrafts, and Fashion, Embroidery & Stitch. Sewing for Pleasure…
Teenagers beat hundreds to become models for top city store
thisisbirmingham
February 10, 2012
Two budding young models have won a national competition to appear on posters for a top Birmingham fashion store. Despite tough competition from around the country, teenagers Devon Lee and…
Jeff Sterling to bring soccer show to Birmingham’s NIA
thisisbirmingham
February 6, 2012
After appearing on millions of television screens every single week, Jeff Stelling and the Sky Sports team are finally hitting the road for their first ever tour; and the ever…
Lord Mayor’s awareness drive for 100-year-old hospice
thisisbirmingham
January 24, 2012
Visiting John Taylor Hospice, the Lord Mayor of Birmingham Councillor Anita Ward, sat and shared pudding with patients, staff and volunteers at the city's John Taylor Hospice. The day proved…
Strictly Come Dancing Live raises the roof at the NIA
thisisbirmingham
January 21, 2012
With more fake tan than the cast of TOWIE, the Strictly Come Dancing tour is back in town at the city's National Indoor Arena and brings the magic of Saturday night…
‘Cirque Du Spiceal’ to unleash on Bullring
thisisbirmingham
January 16, 2012
Imagine a circus like no other. A twisted circus some might say. Include a handful of peculiar performances and then add eight divine restaurants to the mix for good measure.…
Spring date set for National Golf Show in Birmingham
thisisbirmingham
January 16, 2012
Visitors to this year’s National Golf Show will be able to experience the complete world of golf, all at Birmingham’s NEC in April. This year’s show will give a comprehensive insight into…