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REVIEW: Footloose the Musical unleashes the spirit of love and healing
Rangzeb Hussain
April 19, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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…
George Ezra, Lorde and Jax Jones join line-up for Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Coventry
Staff Reporter
March 16, 2022
George Ezra, Griff, Lorde, Dermot Kennedy, Charli XCX and Jax Jones are some of the hottest names joining the already stellar line-up for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2022 in…
Ed Sheeran, Anne-Marie, Calvin Harris, Sigrid & KSI to perform at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2022 in Coventry
Staff Reporter
March 14, 2022
Ed Sheeran, Anne-Marie, Calvin Harris, Sigrid & KSI are some of the hottest acts set to perform on Saturday 28 May at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2022 in Coventry. Coventry’s…
REVIEW: The Power of the Dog deservedly scoops top BAFTA prize
Rangzeb Hussain
March 14, 2022
Jane Campion's film The Power of the Dog scooped up the Best Film and Best Director gongs at the BAFTA 2022 awards on Sunday (13 March). The film was up…
REVIEW: Fatal Attraction – Corrie stars in stage version of hit 1980’s film
Rangzeb Hussain
March 1, 2022
Fatal Attraction - a sexually charged film which shocked audiences in the 1980's - returns to grip another generation in a psychologically complex and topical stage adaptation starring Coronation Street…