University of Birmingham hosts one-off Arts and Science Festival
The University of Birmingham is set to host its first Arts & Science Festival to showcase the wealth of ideas, research and collaboration across its campus.
Who are the men – and women – in black?
If you’re out and about in the centre of Lichfield next Saturday morning, you could find yourself face-to-face with some rather sinister characters wearing black.
10×10: The Journey Home
Ten short plays by ten new playwrights studying at Birmingham University
God’s Property found at mac birmingham
God’s Property, by award winning playwright and former EastEnder’s actor Arinze Kene, will run at mac birmingham from 26 – 28 March
Madcap Theatre presents Little Grimley’s Troubles (Tripled)
“There is only one thing that sells tickets….Sex !!”
The Birmingham Press interview: Malcolm Stent
Dave Woodhall talks to Brummie comedian Malcolm Stent about his new show.
Boeing Boeing lands in Coventry
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre will play host to a brand new production of classic comedy Boeing Boeing as it embarks on a national tour
Lichfield: Edge of Darkness
Lichfield Players move rapidly on to their next production, a play which offers a total contrast to Ayckbourn’s humour.
The REP100 Weekender
The Birmingham Repertory Theatre is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. To mark this occasion they are holding a weekend of talks
The Anatomy of Melancholy
First stage adaptation of Robert Burton’s 1,500 page “first self help manual” published in 1621
Birmingham art gallery to be taken over by puppets for new exhibtion
Artists and filmmakers from around the world will transform the main gallery at Eastside Projects in Digbeth into a stage for live performances and moving image works.
Grisly Tales From Tumblewater
Birmingham based Teasel Theatre Company will be bringing their highly acclaimed children’s production Grisly Tales From Tumblewater to The Public on 23 March.
Young actors raise money for Ben’s fund
More than 100 students at Aldridge School are set to tread the boards in a theatrical extravaganza to help raise money for brain tumour research.
North Bromsgrove High School presents Disney’s Beauty and The Beast
Once again North Bromsgrove High School’s annual musical production is being staged at Artrix in Bromsgrove
One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show stops at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre welcomes Jocelyn Jee Esien and Karl Collins to the B2 stage in the hilarious new comedy One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show
Local hero – Ian Lavender talks to The Press
Ian Lavender, one of Birmingham’s greatest cultural exports, talks to the Press.
Dance into Spring at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Coppélia, The Dolly Parton Story plus a return for The Moscow State Circus at the Belgrade Theatre
Theatre Fever celebrates the best of West Midlands’ theatre
A two week celebration of theatre will highlight the best of West Midlands’ creativity this March.
Reopening season at Birmingham Repertory Theatre announced
Roxana Silbert, the new artistic director of Birmingham Repertory Theatre, has announced plans for the theatre’s reopening season
Hedda Gabler reimagined at the Rep
As part of its 100th birthday season, Birmingham Repertory Theatre presents the world première of Heather Gardner
Review: A Life Of Galileo
A new RSC production peers into the gap between what we know is true and how much we agree to compromise. Richard Lutz reports
Original cast of Birds of a Feather launch second theatre tour at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph launch the second tour of the hugely successful stage adaptation of the hit BBC comedy Birds of a Feather.
Tina Law sings Streisand – The Funny Girl Tour
Tina Law, backed by her band, makes her Artrix debut on Sunday, February 10th performing her acclaimed musical tribute to the great Barbra Streisand.
The Short and the Long of it: Valentine’s day at mac birmingham
Average Height Englishman, Gareth Berliner (stand-up comedian) and Little Person Australian, Kiruna Stamell (actress) present a fresh new comedy double-act; full of diversity and difference.
Review: The Video Above and the Shakespeare Below
Shakespeare’s play The Winter’s Tale is a late great fable, now opening at Stratford. Richard Lutz reviews it.
Alan Bennett’s new play People to reopen Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Alan Bennett’s new play People will reopen Birmingham Repertory Theatre this September following the theatre’s two and a half year closure for refurbishment as part of the new Library of Birmingham.
Driving Miss Daisy stops off at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
David Esbjornson’s award-winning production of Driving Miss Daisy is making its way to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Theatre graduates return to stage with hit adaptation of Grimm tale
A theatre company formed by Coventry University performing arts graduates is set to return to the stage at the end of January with its popular adaptation of a Brothers Grimm tale.
Get ready for adventure with mac birmingham this half-term
mac birmingham has two great family shows to offer this February half term, along with a busy programme of activities to keep children of all ages entertained.
A lesson in promotion: Players take to streets in pyjamas
Look out for shoppers in their pyjamas in Lichfield city centre this Saturday morning – January 26th – as the Lichfield Players brave the elements in their nightwear to promote their next show.