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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…
Manchester Pride Parade returns post-COVID to ‘March for Peace’
Staff Reporter
April 15, 2022
Manchester Pride has announced the return of its parade for 2022 following a two-year break due to the COVID pandemic, with a brand new theme promoting unity and hope. The…
Public invited to help make 4,600 hand-made gifts this weekend for Birmingham 2022 athletes
Staff Reporter
April 8, 2022
With preparations well underway to welcome the Commonwealth Games to the city this summer (in just over 110 days), Selfridges is inviting Brummies to hand-make gifts for the 4600 athletes competing in the Birmingham…
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…
Photography exhibition featuring images of migrant communities to be launched in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
March 22, 2022
International renowned photographer Vanley Burke will be launching a brand new photography exhibition celebrating working class and migrant communities in Birmingham this week. The Ikon Gallery is showcasing a series…
REVIEW: Dreamboats and Petticoats brings rollicking jukebox tunes to Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
March 22, 2022
The much-loved and energetic jukebox musical Dreamboats and Petticoats returns for a spectacular third chapter at The Alexandra theatre in Birmingham. The lavish musical overflows with the effervescent glitz and glamour…
Thousands expected to join mass rally in London marking global UN anti-racism day
Staff Reporter
March 19, 2022
Hundreds of Birmingham residents are today joining thousands of people in London for a rally to mark international UN Anti Racism Day. As protests take place in cities around the world under…
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…