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Architect behind The Rep theatre in Birmingham passes away aged 99
Rangzeb Hussain
January 31, 2023
The architect behind The Rep theatre in Broad Street, Birmingham, has sadly passed away over weekend aged 99. Architect Graham Winteringhgam, who had a life-long relationship with The Rep which…
REVIEW: Dick Whittington – Las Vegas style panto in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
December 20, 2022
One of the most spectacular pantos in the country is now hypnotising audiences in Birmingham. A richly detailed and thrilling production of Dick Whittington is playing at The Birmingham Hippodrome…
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: Dreamgirls – Broadway show glitters in Birmingham
Rangzeb Hussain
December 7, 2022
The classic R&B and disco flavoured Broadway show Dreamgirls is heating up audiences at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham. The award-winning show is running throughout the festive season until New…
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: Saturday Night Fever – a jive talkin’ Bee Gees show with a soulful heart
Rangzeb Hussain
November 22, 2022
A gritty disco show based on the legendary 1977 dance drama film Saturday Night Fever - with a soundtrack by The Bee Gees - is now jiving and disco dancing…
REVIEW: La Boheme – finding love and hope in a time of desperate poverty
Rangzeb Hussain
November 9, 2022
La Boheme, one of the world’s best loved and deeply emotional operas, is back in Birmingham. Welsh National Opera (WNO) return in stunning form to The Birmingham Hippodrome stage with…
The Shawshank Redemption actors visit Birmingham lock-up as UK stage tour ends
Rangzeb Hussain
November 8, 2022
The Shawshank Redemption has arrived at The Alexandra Theatre and cast members of the show visited the old Steelhouse Lane lock-up in Birmingham as the show comes to the end…
REVIEW: The Shawshank Redemption – a poignant translation from film to stage
Rangzeb Hussain
November 7, 2022
The classic Hollywood film The Shawshank Redemption has been transformed into a deeply moving stage play which is currently playing in Birmingham. The Shawshank Redemption is now running at The Alexandra…
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…