What’s On
Art installation celebrating “hope, prayer and community spirit” comes to Birmingham Festival 23
Rangzeb Hussain
July 29, 2023 | 07:13 pm
A special art installation allowing members of the public to share their thoughts and strengthen community spirit will be unveiled during the free 10-day Birmingham Festival 23. Nomad: A Tent for…
REVIEW: Dirty Dancing – red hot summer romance with scorching dancing
Rangzeb Hussain
July 18, 2023 | 11:44 am
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
Rangzeb Hussain
July 13, 2023 | 11:30 am
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…
Mughal art and dance day announced at Aston Hall for South Asian Heritage Month
Rangzeb Hussain
July 10, 2023 | 12:57 pm
Birmingham's Aston Hall is preparing to host art and dance events, including a panel discussion, to mark South Asian Heritage Month. The special Mughal Miniatures cultural sessions, which includes a…
Oh. My. Gawd. The Friends immersive exhibition is now in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
July 8, 2023 | 12:38 pm
The wait is finally over as doors open at the NEC in Birmingham to welcome fans who can immerse themselves in the world of hit comedy show Friends. The Friends…
Eid in Kings Heath arts event aims to forge friendships and inspire community spirit
Rangzeb Hussain
July 1, 2023 | 12:07 pm
The organiser of a free public Eid arts event taking place this Sunday in Birmingham hopes to use the platform to bring together people of all backgrounds and promote community spirit…
REVIEW: Demon Dentist – Birmingham Stage Company adapt David Walliams book
Rangzeb Hussain
June 29, 2023 | 10:43 pm
Birmingham Stage Company has crafted theatrical drama and mirth from David Walliams bestselling children’s book. Demon Dentist is currently playing at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham. (more…)
Windrush 75th anniversary celebrated with events announced across the Midlands
Rangzeb Hussain
June 22, 2023 | 06:36 pm
The Midlands region is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush into Tilbury Docks with a series of events spread across the summer. The events to…
REVIEW: Wish You Were Dead – the past comes knocking at the midnight hour
Rangzeb Hussain
June 20, 2023 | 11:09 pm
Critically-acclaimed crime writer Peter James sees his 2021 novella transformed into a psychological stage play laced with black comedy. Wish You Were Dead is currently playing at The Alexandra Theatre…
Celebrated photographer Vanley Burke to give Windrush 75 talk at Black Country Living Museum
Rangzeb Hussain
June 19, 2023 | 07:36 pm
Respected Birmingham photographer Vanley Burke is due to give a talk this week as part of events to mark Windrush 75. The free 'in conversation' session will take place at…