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Cult Hollywood film director John Waters makes first visit to Birmingham for LGBT arts fest
Staff Reporter
November 13, 2019
One of the most influential film directors of the past 50 years, John Waters, arrived in Birmingham today for his headline appearance at the city's annual Shout Festival. The cultural icon made…
REVIEW: Reggae acts Chronixx and Koffee give uplifting performances at Arena Birmingham
Denise James
November 13, 2019
One of the most anticipated reggae music concerts took place at the Arena Birmingham this week as reggae superstars Chronixx and Koffee left the crowd feeling lifted as they joined forces for…
Teen rising star to perform at Christmas lights switch-on in Shropshire
Staff Reporter
November 12, 2019
A up-and-coming Shropshire teen singer will help her hometown celebrate the start of the festive season with a special performance at its annual Christmas Lighting Up Night. 17-year-old Jen North from Bridgnorth will light up…
‘La Traviata’ is coming to the Midlands in a dramatic new production
Rangzeb Hussain
November 7, 2019
Midland Opera will bring an exciting new production of Verdi's 'La Traviata' to three community venues in the Midlands this month. The first performance takes place this Friday. Verdi's much-loved…
REVIEW: ‘Jungleland’ – Birmingham noir film dazzles at city film festival
Rangzeb Hussain
November 5, 2019
The Birmingham Film Festival premiered a startling new film shot in Digbeth called 'Jungleland' which gave film fans a real jolt to the senses. The former Big Screen at Millennium…
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…
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…
Educational activity books launched for Black History Month
Denise James
October 6, 2019
Black History Activity Books During the month of Black History there are many events to attend, if you were looking for somewhere to attend, you may have been tempted by…
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…