Arts
VIDEO: How Brummies are reacting to the Banksy art that’s appeared in their city
Staff Reporter
December 9, 2019
World famous graffiti artist Banksy has unveiled a new mural in Birmingham, which focuses on homelessness in the city. Painted onto a brick wall on Vyse Street in the city’s…
Banksy artwork highlighting homelessness appears in Birmingham overnight
Staff Reporter
December 9, 2019
Notoriously anonymous graffiti artist Banksy has unveiled a new mural in Birmingham, which focuses on homelessness in the city. Painted onto a brick wall on Vyse Street in the city’s…
Vicky McClure wins Best Actor at RTS Midlands Awards [+ Full List of Winners]
Staff Reporter
December 2, 2019
Nottingham born actor Vicky McClure was presented with the Best Female Actor award for her performance as DCI Kate Fleming in series 5 of Line Of Duty, at the RTS Midlands Awards…
Theatre play depicting Birmingham ‘Trojan Horse’ drama to be performed in Alum Rock
Staff Reporter
November 22, 2019
An award winning play depicting the real life events of the Trojan Horse inquiry is being performed in Alum Rock this weekend, as part of a national tour that has…
Birmingham’s young refugees and asylum seekers share their personal stories on International Day of the Child
Paul Stringer
November 21, 2019
A group of young refugees and asylum seekers in Birmingham have put together a film screening entitled ‘Our Story’ as part of British Red Cross’ Surviving to Thriving project, a…
REVIEW: La Traviata – Midland Opera serves up drama and passion
Rangzeb Hussain
November 19, 2019
Midland Opera's dramatic and emotionally charged production of Verdi's 'La Traviata' is a roller-coaster of intense drama. Midland Opera have a reputation for taking century old operas and transforming them…
‘La Traviata’ is coming to the Midlands in a dramatic new production
Rangzeb Hussain
November 7, 2019
Midland Opera will bring an exciting new production of Verdi's 'La Traviata' to three community venues in the Midlands this month. The first performance takes place this Friday. Verdi's much-loved…
REVIEW: ‘Jungleland’ – Birmingham noir film dazzles at city film festival
Rangzeb Hussain
November 5, 2019
The Birmingham Film Festival premiered a startling new film shot in Digbeth called 'Jungleland' which gave film fans a real jolt to the senses. The former Big Screen at Millennium…
The Mormons are coming as comedy musical from South Park creators sets date for Birmingham Hippodrome
Staff Reporter
October 15, 2019
The Book of Mormon, Broadway’s smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to Birmingham next year. The award-winning show will open in the city on Tuesday…
Brum filmmaking student takes leap from sixth form college to Hollywood silver screen
Staff Reporter
October 14, 2019
Former Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College student turned Hollywood filmmaker, Tayyib Mahmood returned to his roots this week, visiting his former stomping ground to promote the British Film Institute Academy.…