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REVIEW: Annie – Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood astounds audience as Miss Hannigan
Rangzeb Hussain
April 4, 2023
Television celebrity and Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood stunned Birmingham theatre goers as Miss Hannigan in a riveting new version of Annie. The family-favourite live comedy-musical is now playing…
Rocky Horror Show cast dazzle commuters with flamboyant flashmob at New Street Station
Rangzeb Hussain
March 30, 2023
The cast of The Rocky Horror Show celebrated the 50th anniversary of the show by giving a surprise flashmob performance at Birmingham's New Street Station. Shoppers and commuters were treated…
REVIEW: The Rocky Horror Show – 50th anniversary time warps to Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
March 28, 2023
The cult musical comedy The Rocky Horror Show comes to Birmingham as it celebrates 50 years of entertaining audiences around the world. The immersive show – which encourages audience participation…
REVIEW: Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners – songs of freedom and joy
Rangzeb Hussain
March 26, 2023
The music of Irish folk group The Dubliners was celebrated and brought to life by a passionate group of musicians upon the Birmingham stage. Seven Drunken Nights - The Story…
REVIEW: Grease – West Bromwich Operatic Society dance and delight in hot show
Rangzeb Hussain
March 22, 2023
The fan-favourite romantic musical Grease returns to the West Midlands in a sizzling production by West Bromwich Operatic Society. The sensational feel-good musical is currently playing at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.…
Nashville country star Cody Pennington to play Birmingham O2 Academy in May
Staff Reporter
March 15, 2023
A rising Nashville country music star who studied in the West Midlands is to play the Birmingham O2 Academy in May. Born and raised Nashvillian Cody Pennington, who is starting to make waves…
REVIEW: My Fair Lady – female empowerment themes continue to sing and chime with our times
Rangzeb Hussain
March 9, 2023
A spectacular revival of smash-hit musical My Fair Lady is now melting away the winter snow in Birmingham. The energetic merry-go-round of a show is currently playing at The Birmingham…
Jasper Carrott and Bob Warman ‘Night of the Stars’ show to raise money for charity in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
March 5, 2023
Birmingham comedy legend Japser Carrott will host a special night to celebrate the 50 year career of West Midlands newsreader Bob Warman and raise money for charity. The Birmingham Rep…
REVIEW: The King and I – a show out of step with the tune of the modern world
Rangzeb Hussain
March 1, 2023
The King and I musical comes to Birmingham in a production that continues to dance with dated and contentious themes. The Rogers and Hammerstein musical is currently playing at The Alexandra…
Carlos Acosta and Tony Iommi announce plans for Black Sabbath ballet in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
February 8, 2023
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…