Madagascar The Musical. The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Many movies end up getting made into musicals but here we have Dreamworks’ 2005 smash hit animated film getting the treatment. On one hand transferring a slapstick cartoon to the stage sounds tricky, but on the other hand it gives producers… Continue reading
And Then There Were None. The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. This piece was originally a 1939 novel by the queen of the murder-mystery – Agatha Christie. It went on to become the best selling crime novel of all time. In 1943 Christie herself adapted it into a stage play…. Continue reading
An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical, The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. I have to admit, I’ve not seen the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman (sorry). I do know however that it contained a huge hit song (“Up Where We Belong”) and an iconic scene where… Continue reading
The Woman in Black. The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. The whole audience scream in terror. That’s not a line from the play, it’s what actually happens. Several times. The Woman in Black stated out as a novel. Written by Susan Hill it was billed as “a ghost story’, and… Continue reading
The Full Monty. Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Taking a very famous film and putting in on stage doesn’t always work but Simon Beaufoy’s play of The Full Monty does. It REALLY does. And the reason is this really feels like a play rather than a transfer. Yes all the… Continue reading
The Bodyguard – The Musical. The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham Bringing the heat to Birmingham this Christmas is The Bodyguard – The Musical. For those that haven’t seen the movie (who hasn’t seen then movie?!) it’s the story of former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, who is… Continue reading
Birmingham Fest 2023 is over and was as ever an absolute joy, with a wonderful range of shows and fantastic performances. It’s therefore been difficult to pick out some award winners but we’ve done it and here goes! *BEST SHOW – “LAUDABLE PUS (FROM GALEN TO GALLSTONES)” (SILVER… Continue reading
The programme for Birmingham Fest 2023 has been finalised! You can see the full line up here. You can view and download the brochure here: Birmingham Fest 2023 brochure This can also be downloaded from our main website page. This year’s festival takes place between 14-30 July (inclusive). We… Continue reading
The Ocean at the End of the Lane, The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Based on Neil Gaiman’s hugely successful and popular novel, the National Theatre present the stage version. Adapting a fantasy book – especially one as surreal as this – can be a tall order, but wow. Just… Continue reading
Heathers: The Musical. The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham Heathers (the film) was the 80’s Mean Girls. Except a lot cooler and a LOT darker. It instantly became a cult hit. It’s the usual story of trying to navigate your way through high school, but it took it to a… Continue reading
