Showbiz
New Two-Tone drama series to be filmed in Birmingham by Peaky Blinders creator
Rangzeb Hussain
May 9, 2022 | 02:53 pm
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has revealed some exciting news about his new multicultural drama series which explores the Two-Tone and Ska music scene which he plans to film in…
REVIEW: Mamma Mia! ABBA show swings into Birmingham for rip-roaring 20th anniversary tour
Rangzeb Hussain
May 4, 2022 | 11:44 pm
The feel-good ABBA musical Mamma Mia! makes a sensational return to Birmingham after it was postponed two years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Birmingham Hippodrome proudly throws opens its…
Harry Styles to headline Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2022 in Coventry
Staff Reporter
April 25, 2022 | 03:58 pm
Harry Styles has been added to the line-up, headlining Radio 1's Big Weekend 2022 in Coventry on Sunday 29 May, with Pa Salieu and Rina Sawayama also joining the star-studded…
INTERVIEW: From Hollywood to Birmingham stage, a chat with Dallas soap star Patrick Duffy
Rangzeb Hussain
April 22, 2022 | 10:48 pm
Legendary 1980's soap opera star Patrick Duffy of Dallas fame is coming to Birmingham to star in exciting mystery thriller Catch Me If You Can at The Alexandra theatre on…
REVIEW: Footloose the Musical unleashes the spirit of love and healing
Rangzeb Hussain
April 19, 2022 | 11:45 pm
1980’s Hollywood blockbuster musical Footloose arrives in Birmingham with a blaze of colour and passion at The Alexandra theatre. This adaptation of Footloose – by Selladoor Productions – set the…
REVIEW: Ashley Banjo’s dazzling Diversity show connects with Birmingham audience
Rangzeb Hussain
April 15, 2022 | 02:34 am
Ashley Banjo makes a triumphant return to Birmingham with a new Diversity Connected show to delight and thrill audiences at The Alexandra Theatre. The new Diversity tour is big, loud…
Commonwealth Games “an embarrassment for Birmingham” says Adil Ray, as diversity race row continues
Staff Reporter
April 10, 2022 | 01:18 pm
Award-winning Birmingham actor, comedian and television presenter Adil Ray has described the Commonwealth Games as an "embarrassment" for his home city, as a race row over diversity and inclusivity continues…
BBC Radio 1Xtra to host live Birmingham broadcast tonight to celebrate city’s music scene
Staff Reporter
April 7, 2022 | 12:50 pm
BBC Radio 1Xtra's DJ Target will broadcast his entire show live from Birmingham tonight, celebrating local talent and getting to know more about the city's unique and growing music scene.…
Peaky Blinders art installation unveiled to raise money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Rangzeb Hussain
April 1, 2022 | 07:02 pm
A show-stopping Peaky Blinders art installation, which aims to raise money for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity, has been unveiled in the city centre. The epic 50m open air art gallery…
REVIEW: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time makes triumphant return to Brum
Rangzeb Hussain
March 30, 2022 | 10:28 pm
The award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time makes a triumphant return to Birmingham Hippodrome for one week only. The popular show is now playing…
