Comedy - Page 3
Queer “dark arts” drag show sets to shock this Halloween
Joshua Williams
September 2, 2018
A brand new Halloween themed theatre show is set to launch in Birmingham at the heart of the city's queer scene. With a fascinating fusion of a contemporary drag show along with…
Finalists prepare for grand final of Birmingham’s biggest drag lip-sync contest
Joshua Williams
August 25, 2018
More than 25 contestants have battled to reach the grand finals of Birmingham’s biggest drag lip-sync competition. Only 15 of the most iconic performers remain to battle to take first…
Stormzy, T’Challa, Stevie Wonder – Lenny Henry as you’ve never seen him before!
Staff Reporter
August 20, 2018
Our very own Sir Lenny Henry returns for a BBC special this week to mark his 60th birthday, in a unique show hosted by fellow 'Knight of the Realm' Sir Trevor…
Rowan Atkinson savaged by fans for supporting Boris Johnson’s “Islamophobic” comments
Staff Reporter
August 10, 2018
British comedian Rowan Atkinson has been severely criticised by fans and former colleagues after coming out in support of Boris Johnson's recent remarks on women wearing burkas, which have been…
Brum comedian Shazia Mirza to serve up a night of laughs to help city’s homeless
Staff Reporter
June 6, 2018
Birmingham-born Shazia Mirza is heading back to Brum to raise money for the city’s homeless, as part of an annual event hosted by Itihaas Restaurant. Joining fellow comedian Hardeep Singh…
10 photos of cast rehearsing with puppets for Avenue Q
Staff Reporter
March 28, 2018
Guess Q’s back! The naughtiest puppets in town are returning to Birmingham’s New Alexandra Theatre next year as comedy musical Avenue Q returns to tour the UK with all of your favourite fuzzy friends. Following…
Meet the 6 hilariously shocking Avenue Q puppets heading to Brum!
Staff Reporter
March 28, 2018
Guess Q’s back! The naughtiest puppets in town are returning to Birmingham’s New Alexandra Theatre next year as comedy musical Avenue Q returns to tour the UK with all of your favourite fuzzy friends.…
Avenue Q to return to Birmingham’s Alex Theatre in the new year
Staff Reporter
March 28, 2018
Guess Q’s back! The naughtiest puppets in town will be returning to Birmingham’s New Alexandra Theatre next year as comedy musical Avenue Q returns to tour the UK with all…
So fetch! A Mean Girls bottomless brunch party is coming to Birmingham
Staff Reporter
February 7, 2018
After selling out in New York City and London within hours, a Mean Girls themed brunch party is now hitting Birmingham – and it is "ever-so fetch!" The special bottomless…
Midlands artist launches crowdfunding campaign to send her show to Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Staff Reporter
February 6, 2018
Following successful performances in London, Birmingham and Bristol; Wednesbury actor Danica Corns is calling on the local community to help her raise funds to take her debut show about abortion to the…