Showbiz
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.…
Review: Joker (2019)
Rangzeb Hussain
October 8, 2019
The wait is finally over! The origin story of the Joker is finally released into cinemas. Does the film live up to expectations and laugh all the way to the…
REVIEW: R&B legends Joe, 112 and Dru Hill grace Birmingham
Denise James
September 28, 2019
R&B legends Joe, 112 and Dru Hill graced the stage at the O2 Academy in Birmingham last week. If you love R&B music, it would be a sin to not know…
FIRST LOOK: Trump, Putin, Meghan & Harry puppets as iconic comedy ‘Spitting Image’ makes TV comeback
Staff Reporter
September 28, 2019
Iconic British satirical comedy programme Spitting Image is making a comeback, twenty-three years after it was last broadcast. The puppet-based satire is returning to old and new audiences, this time…
Peaky Blinders festival takes over Digbeth for a weekend of Peaky delights
Rangzeb Hussain
September 16, 2019
Digbeth became a Peaky Blinders capitol as a major festival took place across several streets and venues last weekend. The Legitimate Peaky Blinders Festival took over a number of buildings,…
Retail stores in West Brom are being taken over by actors for live interactive storytelling
Student Reporter
September 16, 2019
A free mini theatre festival is set to take place in West Bromwich this weekend, with performances being held in actively running businesses. Actors and music artists are taking their talent…
Ariana Grande concert security beefed up in Birmingham as airport-style measures enforced
Denise James
September 15, 2019
Security at an Ariana Grande concert in Birmingham was stepped up yesterday as airport-style security measures were enforced, demanding attendees reveal all their belongings in transparent bags. Ticket holders for Ariana…
Fans sing “Happy Birthday” to movie star Sam Neill at Peaky Blinders Festival in Digbeth
Rangzeb Hussain
September 14, 2019
Internationally-renowned actor Sam Neill appeared in The Legitimate Peaky Blinders Festival in Digbeth on Saturday and was pleasantly surprised when fans sang 'Happy Birthday' as he sat with cast members…
REVIEW: Peaky Blinders blaze back with a sizzling new series
Rangzeb Hussain
August 27, 2019
Peaky Blinders series 5 is finally here and it takes pride of place in the BBC autumn schedule with an opening episode that is full of pulsating drama, action, and…