Comedy
REVIEW: Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em – brilliant summer slapstick in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
July 19, 2022 | 11:18 pm
As the heatwave continues to soar across the city a brilliant stage version of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em is raising comedy temperatures at The Alexandra theatre in Birmingham. The…
British Muslim celebrities share positive message for Eid during lockdown
Rangzeb Hussain
May 22, 2020 | 10:49 am
Birmingham born comedian Adil Ray has shared a heartfelt video message on social media as Ramadan comes to a close and families begin to prepare for Eid celebrations during the…
REVIEW: BBC hit sitcom This Country comes to a close
Ben House
April 7, 2020 | 11:00 pm
It's been three years, now, since mockumentary This Country began on BBC Three. It was so low-key, but I remember seeing an advert for it on Facebook, and it actually…
Hugo Boss drops hilarious ‘b*stard’ response to Gal Gadot’s celebrity singing ensemble
Staff Reporter
March 20, 2020 | 03:57 am
Brummie comedian Joe Lycett - who now goes by the name of Hugo Boss - has recruited a team of fellow comics to send up movie star Gal Gadot's celebrity…
INTERVIEW: Social media sensation Charity Shop Sue – when will she return to Bulwell?
Ben House
February 12, 2020 | 03:45 pm
For those of you who have been living under a rock, Charity Shop Sue is a new staple in British comedy, having swept Twitter and YouTube users by storm this…
Chat show host and Drag Race judge Alan Carr to bring new UK live comedy tour to Birmingham
Staff Reporter
January 29, 2020 | 03:35 pm
Comedian and chat show host Alan Carr is heading to Birmingham this Autumn for a show where he'll be musing upon the things that make his life weird and wonderful. It's…
Cult Hollywood film director John Waters makes first visit to Birmingham for LGBT arts fest
Staff Reporter
November 13, 2019 | 10:43 pm
One of the most influential film directors of the past 50 years, John Waters, arrived in Birmingham today for his headline appearance at the city's annual Shout Festival. The cultural icon made…
The Mormons are coming as comedy musical from South Park creators sets date for Birmingham Hippodrome
Staff Reporter
October 15, 2019 | 11:53 am
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…
Comedians Guz Khan and Sara Pascoe to lead 25th anniversary celebrations for Glee Club
Staff Reporter
August 23, 2019 | 06:30 pm
Acclaimed comedian Sara Pascoe and star and creator of the BBC’s Man Like Mobeen, Guz Khan have been revealed as the two starring acts of The Glee Club’s 25th anniversary…
Birmingham comedy act leaves Britain’s Got Talent judges in absolute hysterics!
Vimal Korpal
May 29, 2019 | 08:41 pm
Birmingham actress and comedian Janice Connolly's famous alter ego Barbara Nice has made it through to the live semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent, after leaving the judging panel in hysterics…