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
The award-winning Broadway musical “Annie” opened in 1977 and has pretty much been running somewhere ever since. It was based on a 1924 comic strip, which was based on an 1885 poem. When you first hear “Annie” you immediately envisage a girl with bright red hair wearing a bright… Continue reading
The Rocky Horror Show. The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. It’s hard to believe The Rocky Horror Show is 50 years old this year. To celebrate the golden anniversary the show is in the middle of a world tour, and this production shows it has no signs of slowing down… Continue reading
Steel Magnolias. The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. You may very well be familiar with Steel Magnolias as a very successful film released in 1989 with an A-list cast including Dolly Parton, Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine, and Daryl Hannah. It however started out as a Broadway play in… Continue reading
Death Drop: Back In The Habit. The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Following the success of the original Death Drop murder mystery we now get a sequel – a horror mystery set in a convent. Is it NUNsense? Absolutely, but in the best possible way! Starring RuPaul’s Drag Race… Continue reading
Dreamgirls (UK tour). The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Every musical lover’s dream come true… Dreamgirls is FINALLY touring the UK! Having opened on Broadway way back in 1982, it took a ridiculously long 35 years to reach the West End (probably given a new wind by the award laden… Continue reading
Saturday Night Fever (UK tour), Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham Nothing epitomises the disco era more than Saturday Night Fever. Released in 1977 the film was a critical and commercial success. It made its star John Travolta a household name, and the hit-laden album by the Bee Gees is one… Continue reading
The Osmonds – A New Musical. Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham (UK tour) The Osmonds are synonymous with entertainment (as they are with the 70’s). Hugely successful, they sold 100 million records, sold out concerts, and had hit TV shows. This show billed as a new musical is more of a… Continue reading
Exciting news… The smash hit musical “Dreamgirls” is heading to Birmingham for the Christmas season – direct from the West End! The multi-award winning musical (also made into an Oscar-winning film) is the story of The Dreams – a R&B girl group in the 60’s, and features a… Continue reading
Birmingham Fest 2022 is over and was an absolute joy, with an eclectic mix of wonderful shows and fantastic performances. It’s therefore been difficult to pick out some award winners but we’ve done it and here goes! 2022 FESTIVAL WINNERS: *BEST SHOW – “VILLAGE WOOING” (SHAW2020). *BEST… Continue reading
