© Manuel Harlan A much-loved martial arts film from the 1980’s has been turned into a musical and is now kicking and punching its way to Birmingham. Karate Kid - The Musical is now playing at The Alexandra Theatre. A film called The Karate Kid released in 1984 with a budget of $8million became a worldwide hit with box-office takings that breezed past the coveted $100million mark, and with each passing decade it’s gained more fans with the release of a hit television show

© Mark Senior A truly thrilling and uplifting show that celebrates the community spirit of pubs arrives to the Birmingham stage. The Choir of Man is now playing at The Alexandra Theatre. This British musical is the brainchild of Andrew Kay and Nic Doodson (who also directs the show) and the story follows the lives of a group of working-class men who are part of a pub choir. The show premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the reception was so electrifying that it e

© David Freeman The mother of all glam-rock shows makes a red hot return to the Birmingham stage. The Rocky Horror Show is now playing at The Alexandra Theatre. Richard O’Brien’s exhilarating and immersive glam-rock influenced musical, which encourages audience participation, first premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in 1973 and has been seen by over 30 million people around the world. The stage show proved so successful that it was adapted into a sensational Hollywood mov

© Paul Coltas A family-favourite musical comedy returns to the West Midlands in a touring production that is delighting audiences and packing out theatres in Ireland and the UK. Annie is now playing at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham. Annie originally premiered on Broadway in 1977 and was later adapted into a film in 1982 which was helmed by legendary director John Huston and starred Albert Finney, Bernadette Peters and Tim Curry. The much-loved musical continues to inspi

© Jack Merriman As temperatures heated up outside the theatre they soared even higher as the curtain opened on a stage adaptation of a classic Hollywood film. The Shawshank Redemption is now playing at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham. Stephen King’s 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, which explored themes of freedom and friendship, was turned into a critically-acclaimed film in 1994 - which garnered seven Oscar nominations - and it still continues to cha

© Chris Bishop A psychological Hollywood thriller from the 1990’s that set the cinema box-office on fire now comes to the stage in a fiery and passionate version that is guaranteed to leave the audience gasping. Single White Female is now playing at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham. Barbet Schroeder’s erotic thriller was released in 1992 and caused an immediate sensation with audiences and also set a new cultural trend in mainstream cinema. The movie may not have touched

© Pamela Raith The life, times and songs of one of Country music’s greatest ever couples comes to the stage in a dramatic new jukebox musical. The Ballad of Johnny and June is now playing at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham. Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash are legends of American Country and Western music and their legacy remains fresh and vibrant, and inspirational, despite the passing of decades and despite the passing of both artists from this world within months

© Hugo Glendinning Basil Faulty and the staff of Faulty Towers are back in business and make a successful transition from television to stage. Faulty Towers - The Play is now playing at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre . Despite the passing of half a century the landmark television show that embedded itself into the nation’s cultural zeitgeist is back in the limelight in a stage version that evokes warm memories. The television series only ran for two seasons, with half

© Marc Brenner One of the world’s most melodious musicals, which tackles topics that still linger in the current era, arrives in Birmingham for the festive season. Fiddler on the Roof is now playing at The Alexandra Theatre . This powerhouse of a musical premiered on Broadway way back in 1964 where it set new box office records and became a benchmark for musical theatre. It was the longest running musical in Broadway history for nearly ten years, and a highly regarded fil

© Wolverhampton Grand Theatre As pantomime season swings into action across the theatres of the West Midlands a show arrives in Wolverhampton that is redefining the very essence of panto. Sleeping Beauty is now playing at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre . Pantomime is as integral to the Christmas season as Christmas trees and greetings cards, and as the festive season gears up to usher in the spirit of Christmas there’s a truly spectacular show in town that sets a new ben

© Birmingham Rep A brand new comedy play featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice premiers in Birmingham in time for the festive season. Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas in now playing at the Birmingham Rep . Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, was living and working as a chemist in the Aston area of Birmingham when he first picked up his pen and started writing stories, and its right here in the heart of Birmingham city centre w

© Danny Kaan One of the most emotionally gripping shows in theatre history comes to Birmingham in a ‘Legend Reborn’ production that seduces the senses. Miss Saigon is now playing at The Alexandra Theatre . There are a handful of shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables , and Fiddler on the Roof whose very names conjure up the essence and spirit of musical theatre. Miss Saigon is one of those rare shows. Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boubli l proved th

© Aya Rufin One of the most beloved, joyous and spectacular of theatrical experiences comes to Birmingham. Slava’s Snowshow is now playing at The Alexandra Theatre . This mesmering show premiered over 30 years ago and took the stage by storm, a literal snowstorm, and it’s theatrical magical has been seen in over 80 countries around the globe. This magnificent show was created by Russian actor and performance artist Slava Polunin who is involved in almost every aspect o

Wet and wild weather outside but a heartwarming glow inside the theatre as a lyrical family show magically transports the audience to a world of innocence and joy. Elf – The Musical is now playing at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre . A Christmas comedy film was released during the holiday season in 2003 which captivated the hearts of the audience and raked up nearly $230million at the box office. The family movie went on to became a perennial favourite and is now a permanen

© 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

© 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

© 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

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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