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REVIEW: Halloween (1978)
© Compass International Pictures One of the world’s most influential and pioneering horror films comes to Birmingham in a brand new 4K screening.  ‘Halloween’ was screened at the Mockingbird Cinema in Digbeth.  The Custard Factory has become a beacon for film connoisseurs as people trek there to see a wide range of films that include classics, new releases and reissues of older movies in newly restored prints that showcase the films in rich and dynamic visual and audio qu
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2 days ago7 min read
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REVIEW: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
© Matt Crockett One of the most beloved of all children’s books comes to the West Midlands in a spellbinding and captivating stage adaptation.  The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is now playing at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre .  The classic novel was published exactly 75-years ago in October 1950 and it remains a bestseller and is loved by children and adults all over the world. The mystical world of Narnia created by C. S. Lewis has influenced many authors over the y
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5 days ago4 min read
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REVIEW: Sunny Afternoon
© Manuel Harlan As the city is hit by wind and rain it’s a delight to be indoors and be warmed by a jubilant show that celebrates the music of The Kinks.  A Sunny Afternoon is currently playing at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham.  The Kinks –formed by working-class brothers Ray and Dave Davies, and Pete Quaife – were one of the most influential bands of the 1960’s and their popularity remains undiminished judging by the success of this award-winning musical based aroun
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Oct 222 min read
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REVIEW: 2:22 A Ghost Story
The autumn nights are getting longer, the temperatures are getting colder, and along comes a chilling ghost drama to usher in Halloween.  2:22 A Ghost Story is now playing at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham.  Podcaster Danny Robins of Uncanny fame – whose podcast of The Battersea Poltergeist terrified listeners and left people around the world pondering about ghosts – has created a stage show that is attracting some serious attention.  The hugely successful West End s
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Oct 133 min read
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REVIEW: A Taste of Bollywood
© Parry + Rekha The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra cooks up the spicy melodies of Bollywood and transports audiences to exotic...
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Oct 63 min read
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REVIEW: Cirque Éloize - iD Reloaded
© Caroline Thibault A truly nail-biting, interactive and pulsating dance show connected with the audience in a sensational way.  Cirque...
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Oct 43 min read
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REVIEW: Surinderella
© Rifco A brand new Bollywood style panto premieres in the West Midlands to usher in Diwali and light up the stage with some diversifying...
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Sep 263 min read
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REVIEW: The Bodyguard - The Musical
© Paul Coltas One of the most popular films of the 1990’s comes to the West Midlands stage in a firecracker of a show. The Bodyguard -...
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Sep 244 min read
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REVIEW: Neza Bazi Family Fun Day Out
© Rang-Zeb Fotografia On an overcast Birmingham afternoon folk gathered to enjoy a free equestrian spectacle that brought sunshine and...
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Jul 203 min read
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REVIEW: Bat Out of Hell – The Musical
© Chris Davis Studio A blistering high-tempo musical based on one of the world’s bestselling rock opera albums makes a triumphant return...
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Jul 154 min read
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REVIEW: Aladdin - Marlborough Primary School
As temperatures rose higher than high on a July day a theatrical performance took place inside a Birmingham primary school that brought...
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Jul 105 min read
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REVIEW: Ghost Stories
It might be a scorching night in July but temperatures inside the theatre dropped rapidly as the curtain rose on a spine-chilling play. Â ...
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Jul 24 min read
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REVIEW: Chicago
© Paul Coltas The temperatures were sweltering outside the theatre while inside the auditorium a fiery Broadway musical sent the...
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Jun 242 min read
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REVIEW: Dear Evan Hansen
© Marc Brenner A multi-award winning Broadway and West End musical that deals with mental health issues is delighting audiences in...
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Jun 172 min read
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REVIEW: BMOS presents Les Misérables
© BMOS The crown jewel of musicals – Les Misérables – arrives in Birmingham in a spectacular production which touches upon the themes of...
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Jun 126 min read
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REVIEW: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
© Brinkhoff-Moegenburg One of the most beloved of all children’s books comes to Birmingham in a magical and dreamy stage adaptation.  ...
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May 283 min read
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REVIEW: Ghost Stories
© Hugo Glendinning One of the most spine-tingling theatre shows comes creeping into Birmingham to scare audiences with three spooky...
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May 202 min read
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REVIEW: An Inspector Calls
© Mark Douet As people across the country prepare to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day along comes a powerful and pertinent play that...
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May 65 min read
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REVIEW: Calamity Jane
© Mark Senior A whip-cracking and rip-roaring musical set in the Old West comes galloping into Birmingham.  Calamity Jane is now playing...
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Mar 182 min read
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Review: The Rocky Horror Show
A cult musical comedy show that has been entertaining audiences around the world for more than 50-years comes to Birmingham. Â The Rocky...
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Mar 183 min read
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