Six actors in colourful costumes pose in front of a purple sparkly background with the text "Dick Whittington" in gold. Their names—Marti Pellow, Matt Slack, Dr Ranj, Suzanne Shaw, Doreen Tipton, and Andrew Ryan—are listed above and below them.

It’s Still Panto Time with Dick Whittington at The Hippodrome – Oh Yes It Is!

Christmas may be over, but It’s Still Panto Time with Dick Whittington at The Hippodrome – Oh Yes It Is! Dick Whittington is still at The Hippodrome until Sunday, January 29th, so there’s still time to catch this amazing show. I went along last week with my family to check it out, and I have to say it …

Three women in sparkling gold gowns stand centre stage under a glowing arch. Each strikes a dramatic pose with one arm raised. Purple stage lights and a shimmering curtain create a glamorous, showbiz atmosphere.

Dreamgirls – Live at the Alexandra Birmingham this Christmas.

Meet The Dreams – Effie, Lorrell and Deena – three talented young singers in the turbulent 1960s, a revolutionary time in American music history. Join the three friends as they embark on a musical rollercoaster ride through a world of fame, fortune, and the ruthless realities of show business, testing their friendships and relationships to …

A large group of children and adults in colourful costumes stand on stage, arms raised in excitement, beneath a glittering sign that reads “Nativity!” with a large gold star. The festive stage is decorated with bright lights, gift boxes, and glowing star-shaped ornaments.

The Nativity – The Musical at the Birmingham Rep #Review

  Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in the Christmas Nativity, and at St Bernadette’s School they’re attempting to mount a spectacular musical version! The only trouble is, their teacher Mr Maddens has promised them all that a Hollywood producer is coming to see their show to turn it into …

A brightly lit marquee for The Alexandra theatre displays a poster for "Saturday Night Fever." The poster features a man in a white suit dancing on a colourful disco floor with a lively crowd and spotlights in the background. Dates and show info are listed below.

Saturday Night Fever Live at The Alexandra, Birmingham #Review

Experience the best selling Bee Gees soundtrack live on stage in this spectacularly reimagined music and dance extravaganza as Saturday Night Fever comes to town. This spectacular show is live at The Alexandra, Birmingham this week until Saturday 26th November. Follow the story of Tony Manero as he embarks on a reckless yet thrilling road to dancing success. It’s a homage …

A lit theatre marquee for The Alexandra displays a poster for "Noughts & Crosses." The red poster shows a serious-looking man and woman standing back-to-back, along with show details in white text. The sign is bordered by bright lights.

Noughts & Crosses at The Alexandra Theatre Birmingham #Review

Pilot Theatre presents this gripping Romeo and Juliet story. Written by award winning writer Malorie Blackman and adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz, Noughts & Crosses is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world. Sephy and Callum sit together on a beach. They are in love. It …

Two men in prison uniforms stand close together in a dimly lit cell, smiling as they look at a small black box with light shining from it. Behind them are posters and a map on the wall, including a large image of a woman’s face and black-and-white photographs.

The Shawshank Redemption at the Alexandra Theatre Birmingham #Review

Last night I went to see the Shawshank Redemption, the 1994 feature film that’s been regularly voted Britain’s favourite ever movie, starred Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman and was nominated for seven Academy Awards. It was interesting to see how it was adapted from the big screen to the big stage. I don’t remember the …

A poster with glowing red and orange text reads: "Have YOU dunnit? 70 Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap 70th Anniversary Tour." The number 70 and "The Mousetrap" are in neon-style script, with a small mouse illustration on the "p.

The Mousetrap at the Alexandra Theatre Birmingham #Review

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest running play and it’s here in Birmingham this week on it’s 70th anniversary tour. This thrilling West End production is the genre defining murder mystery from the best selling novelist of all time… case closed! As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven …

A woman in a pink ballgown sits on a bench holding a glass, gazing upwards. Behind her, a man in a dinner jacket stands with a wine glass, looking into the distance. The stage is set with elegant furniture and blue-purple theatrical lighting.

South Pacific at the Alexandra Theatre Birmingham #Review

Chichester Festival Theatre’s critically acclaimed, landmark production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific comes to Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre from Tuesday 27th September – Saturday 1st October 2022. This powerful love story, which is set on a South Pacific island during World War ll, is brought thrillingly to life in an epic new five star production …

A vertical marquee sign for The Alexandra theatre displays a poster for “Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical.” The poster shows cheerful people with fishing gear and musical instruments on a dock, with text praising the musical and dates at the bottom.

Fisherman’s Friends at The Alexandra Birmingham from 13 to 17 September 2022 #Review

 Fisherman’s Friends is at The Alexandra Birmingham from 13th to 17th September 2022. The show is based on the true story of the chart topping Cornish singing sensations and their hit 2019 movie, Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical is a feel good voyage about friendship, community and music which smashed box office records in Cornwall. It’s …

A vertical marquee sign on a white building displays a poster for "Derren Brown: Showman Live Tour" at The Alexandra. The poster shows Derren Brown’s intense face with text about the event dates: Tue 6 – Sat 10 Sept, and a website link for tickets.

Derren Brown’s Showman Live at The Alexander Theatre Birmingham #Review

Last night was the opening night for Derren Brown’s Showman, live at The Alexander Theatre in Birmingham, and wow what a show it was. I had an amazing time!   The actual content of Showman remains a closely guarded secret but Derren revealed: “The heart of the show is about remembering what’s important. Like how the …