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Short film highlights backlash against British Sikh women who choose to wear a turban
A new short film called Kaur, produced by talent from the Midlands, tells the story of a British South Asian woman's decision to wear a turban as part of her…
Jess Phillips ‘calls for general election’ after declaring Spitting Image puppets better than real government
Jess Phillips has been inspired to call for a general election after attending the satirical Spitting Image stage show last night. The outspoken MP for Birmingham Yardley was in the audience…
REVIEW: The Mirror Crack’d – this Miss Marple misses the mark
Agatha Christie's murder mystery The Mirror Crack'd comes to the Birmingham stage in a safe and sedate adaptation by Rachel Wagstaff. The psychological thriller is currently playing at The Alexandra…
Carlos Acosta and Tony Iommi announce plans for Black Sabbath ballet in Birmingham
Birmingham Royal Ballet announced plans today for an upcoming dance show inspired by the music of legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath. The three-act Black Sabbath – The Ballet will…
REVIEW: Sleeping Beauty – a Gothic Valentine full of passion and dark desires
World-renowned choreographer Sir Matthew Bourne returns to Birmingham with a barnstorming adaptation of Tchaikovsky's ballet masterpiece Sleeping Beauty. The lushly romantic show, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, is currently…
Birmingham Irish Association steps in to save St Patrick’s Day Parade from being axed
The hugely popular St Patrick's Day Parade has been saved from the axe after the Birmingham Irish Association (BIA) stepped in to take over duties to host the event. The public…
REVIEW: Starchitects – a high flying show where youthful imagination runs free
A youthful group of performers brought pulsating energy and imaginative bursts of joy in a family show called Starchitects in Birmingham on Friday (3 February). Dance company Motionhouse delighted the audience…
King Charles tasks Tom Cruise to save the UK in Spitting Image live show in Birmingham
The much-loved TV comedy show Spitting Image is being revived for a live show in Birmingham with a plot featuring King Charles asking action star Tom Cruise to save "broken Britain". …
Thousands expected as Chinese New Year celebrations return to Birmingham
Chinese New Year celebration organisers are expecting thousands of visitors to attend festivities in Birmingham city on Sunday. Attendees can look forward to spectacular dancing, singing, acrobats, street food, arts…
Birmingham premiere next week for Midlands-based drama starring Helena Bonham Carter
The premiere of a major new drama set in the Midlands and starring Helena Bonham Carter will take place in Birmingham next week. The special event will take place on…