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The cast of Birmingham Rep’s Of Mice and Men make surprise visit to Black Country Museum
Rangzeb Hussain
March 8, 2023
Actors from Of Mice and Men visited the Black Country Living Museum ahead of a brand-new Birmingham stage production of John Steinbeck’s classic story. The new adaptation of Steinbeck's timeless tale…
Short film highlights backlash against British Sikh women who choose to wear a turban
Rangzeb Hussain
February 26, 2023
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…
REVIEW: The Mirror Crack’d – this Miss Marple misses the mark
Rangzeb Hussain
February 15, 2023
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…
REVIEW: Jack and the Magic Beanstalk – children’s show touches on poverty and hope
Rangzeb Hussain
December 10, 2022
A brand new family show – touching upon poverty, homelessness and the plight of migrants - comes to Birmingham to sprinkle fairytale magic and hope during the festive season. Jack…
REVIEW: Beauty and the Beast – young Birmingham cast brings magical fairytale to life
Rangzeb Hussain
November 26, 2022
The Old Rep theatre in Birmingham is showcasing a magical version of Beauty and the Beast for the Christmas season. The brand-new production of the timeless fairytale is currently running…
REVIEW: The Mousetrap – BBC EastEnders actors shine in Agatha Christie play
Rangzeb Hussain
November 1, 2022
One of the world’s longest-running West End plays arrives in Birmingham with BBC EastEnders soap stars in major roles. Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is celebrating its 70th anniversary and is…
REVIEW: Peaky Blinders – The Redemption of Thomas Shelby – the gang is back in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
September 28, 2022
The legendary Peaky Blinders of Small Heath are back in town and this time they're setting The Birmingham Hippodrome stage on fire with a spectacular new dance show. Peaky Blinders:…
Peaky Blinders will return for another series if fans want it, says show creator
Rangzeb Hussain
September 28, 2022
Peaky Blinders show creator Steven Knight revealed some exciting news about the possible return of the Small Heath gangsters in a new series. Fans of the Peaky Blinders were hungry…
Thrilling Peaky Blinders dance show is coming to Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
September 26, 2022
An action-packed new dance show based on the hit BBC show about Small Heath's Peaky Blinders is coming to Birmingham this week. Famed dance group Rambert - Britain's oldest dance…
REVIEW: Blood Brothers – songs of injustice, class division and the cost of living
Rangzeb Hussain
September 13, 2022
Willy Russell’s worldwide smash-hit show Blood Brothers, which premiered nearly 40 years ago, makes a triumphant return to the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. The dramatic musical, familiar to countless pupils who…