Music
Steps announce ‘Here & Now’ musical to open at Birmingham’s Alexandra theatre
UK pop band Steps have announced the world premiere of Here & Now, a brand-new musical using their iconic tracks. Accompanied with an original book by Shaun Kitchener, the musical will…
Brum music foundation launches free workshops for wannabe rock stars
A Birmingham music foundation is launching free workshops for wannabe rock stars, to provide amateur musicians a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in a rock concert. Misfits Music Foundation is inviting music enthusiasts to join…
Paul Murphy announced as new Music Director for Birmingham Royal Ballet
The Birmingham Royal Ballet has announced Paul Murphy as its new Music Director and Principal Conductor. The appointment of Murphy was announced today as the Company's new Music Director and…
Sohm Kapila added to Midlands cast line-up of new musical Bhangra Nation
International actress Sohm Kapila is joining the Midlands cast of Bhangra Nation, a new musical being staged in Birmingham. As rehearsals are underway for the UK premiere of new musical…
REVIEW: Dirty Dancing – red hot summer romance with scorching dancing
One of the most memorable dance films from the 1980's comes to the city as a scorching hot stage musical. Dirty Dancing is now playing at The Alexandra Theatre in…
REVIEW: The Lion King – the African lion roars with pride in Birmingham
The Lion King musical roars and leaps onto the Birmingham stage for a scorching hot summer season. Disney’s world famous The Lion King theatrical show is now playing at The…
Derelict Birmingham pub where Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath performed first ever gig awarded £300,000 renovation grant
A landmark city centre pub, where pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath performed their first ever gig, has received a £300,000 grant to transform it into a music venue. The Crown…
REVIEW: 9 to 5 the Musical – Birmingham Midland Operatic Society highlights toxic culture
The musical version of screwball comedy film 9 to 5 is back in the city in a new thought-provoking production which highlights toxic culture in the workplace. 9 to 5…
American singer Pink tucks into Indian curry at Birmingham restaurant before Villa Park concert
Iconic American singer Pink made a surprise visit to a popular Indian restaurant in Birmingham city centre ahead of her history making show at Villa Park on Tuesday. Staff at…
Smoking hot Peaky Blinders dance show returns to Birmingham by popular demand
The legendary Peaky Blinders of Small Heath are back by popular demand at The Birmingham Hippodrome for a fiery dance show. Written and adapted for the stage by Peaky Blinders’ creator…