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REVIEW: Lord of the Dance - A Lifetime of Standing Ovations
Michael Flatley’s worldwide smash-hit show Lord of the Dance, which has delighted over 60 million people around the world, comes to...
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Sep 30, 20245 min read
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REVIEW: Mercury - The Ultimate Queen Tribute
The legend of Freddie Mercury continues to delight audiences as a flamboyant tribute show celebrates its 25h Anniversary. Â Mercury - The...
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Sep 25, 20242 min read
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REVIEW: An Officer and a Gentleman
One of the most romantic movies of the 1980’s comes to the stage in a crowd pleasing jukebox musical version.  An Officer and a...
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Sep 23, 20243 min read
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REVIEW: Here You Come Again
A jukebox musical based around the songs of Dolly Parton heads into Birmingham. Here You Come Again is now playing at The Alexandra...
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Sep 10, 20242 min read
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REVIEW: Pretty Woman - The Musical
The Julia Roberts and Richard Gere smash-hit film comes to the Birmingham stage in a stunning musical version that had audiences whooping...
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Aug 21, 20243 min read
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REVIEW: The Wizard of Oz
One of the best-loved family films of all time comes to the stage in a production brimming with magic and music. The Wizard of Oz is now...
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Aug 1, 20244 min read
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REVIEW: Cluedo 2 – The Next Chapter
Hot on the heels of classic murder-mystery show Cluedo in 2022 comes a splapstick sequel to the Birmingham stage.  Cluedo 2 – The Next...
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Jul 23, 20242 min read
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REVIEW: Unfortunate - The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch
A playful and witty musical based on the iconic sea witch Ursula from Disney’s The Little Mermaid is merrily sailing onto the stage....
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Jul 11, 20242 min read
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REVIEW: 101 Dalmatians - The Musical
A cute and charming musical version of 101 Dalmations starring Coronation Street’s Kym Marsh is delighting audiences in Birmingham. 101...
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Jul 2, 20242 min read
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REVIEW: Rush - A Joyous Jamaican Journey
A topical and vibrant theatrical show celebrating the beautiful and melodious impact of Jamaican culture upon Britain is making audiences...
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Jun 26, 20243 min read
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REVIEW: Ballet Black Heroes
Award-winning dance company Ballet Black showcases a poetic double-bill that celebrates humanity and asks fundamental questions about the...
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Jun 13, 20242 min read
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REVIEW: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
An uplifting family show based on Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory comes to the stage in a bright and colourful new...
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Jun 12, 20243 min read
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REVIEW: Frankie Goes to Bollywood
A truly magical, topical, and toe-tapping musical ushers in the summer season at the theatre with a spicy show. Frankie Goes to Bollywood...
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Jun 12, 20242 min read
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REVIEW: The 39 Steps
A raucous version of The 39 Steps, which has been running in the West End for nearly a decade, now comes to the Birmingham stage. The 39...
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Jun 4, 20242 min read
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REVIEW: Liberation Squares
A provocative and courageous new drama called Liberation Squares, which explores how Islamophobia is being normalised, comes to the...
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May 17, 20243 min read
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REVIEW: Sister Act the Musical
A musical based upon Hollywood blockbuster Sister Act comes to Birmingham in a powerhouse new production that ripples with energy. Sister...
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May 13, 20242 min read
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Review: Shrek the Musical
The musical version of much-loved animated film Shrek romps onto the Birmingham stage. Shrek the Musical is now playing at The Alexandra...
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Apr 10, 20242 min read
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REVIEW: I Should Be So Lucky
A glittery stage musical based on the legendary back catalogue of Stock Aitkin Waterman comes to Birmingham in a toe-tapping production....
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Apr 2, 20242 min read
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Curry bowls instrument makes spicy debut in pioneering new Birmingham Opera Company show
A specially commissioned new opera, which features a musical instrument made from balti curry bowls, is premiering in Digbeth. Four Notes...
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Mar 26, 20242 min read
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REVIEW: Peter Pan Goes Wrong
A wacky and fun-packed stage version of Peter Pan is sending audiences into a frenzy of laughter and convulsive delights in Birmingham....
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Mar 18, 20242 min read
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