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“Cluedo” review

By admin | May 4, 2022 - 11:21 am |May 4, 2022 News
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  “Cluedo”. UK tour. The Alexandra Theatre Birmingham.   A world-famous board game that spawned a franchise that included a film, a musical, a TV series, a game show, a play, and now another play, We’re all familiar with the characters and the premise of who killed who, where, and… Continue reading →

“Footloose” review

By admin | April 20, 2022 - 1:46 pm |April 20, 2022 News
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  Footloose The Musical (UK tour). Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham.   Any self-respecting 80’s fan will be familiar with the movie “Footloose” starring Kevin Bacon and a then relatively unknown Sarah Jessica Parker. If not the movie then its hugely successful soundtrack which spawned a number of hits that are the… Continue reading →

2021 Award Winners

By admin | August 11, 2021 - 10:42 am |August 11, 2021 News
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  We can’t tell you how wonderful it was being able to have a festival this year. Two and a half weeks of shows, and all were fantastic.  We do of course always have awards and this year is no different. It was difficult to single some out but we’ve… Continue reading →

Birmingham Fest 2021 Full Line-Up & Brochure

By admin | June 23, 2021 - 1:03 pm |June 23, 2021 News
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  YES – IT’S HAPPENING!   The programme for Birmingham Fest 2021 has been finalised! You can see the full line up here. You can download the brochure here: Birmingham Fest 2021 Brochure   This year’s festival takes place between 14-31 July (inclusive).   Whilst this year’s festival may be smaller… Continue reading →

2019 Award Winners

By admin | August 2, 2019 - 11:52 am |August 11, 2021 News
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    It’s been another year 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!     2019 FESTIVAL WINNERS:   *BEST SHOW – “WE’LL BE IN TOUCH” (JOANNA GAY). *BEST PERFORMANCE –… Continue reading →

Birmingham Fest 2019 Full Line-Up & Brochure

By admin | May 16, 2019 - 1:03 pm |May 16, 2019 News
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  The programme for Birmingham Fest 2019 has been finalised!    You can see the full line up here.   You can download the brochure here: Birmingham Fest 2019 brochure This can also be downloaded from our main website page.   This year’s festival takes place between 12-28 July (inclusive).  … Continue reading →

2018 Award Winners

By admin | August 2, 2018 - 11:35 pm |August 2, 2018 News
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  It’s been another year 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!     2018 FESTIVAL WINNERS:   *BEST SHOW – “GUY: A NEW MUSICAL” (LEOE & HYDE). *BEST PERFORMANCE –… Continue reading →

Birmingham Fest 2018 Full Line-Up & Brochure

By admin | June 5, 2018 - 12:09 am |June 13, 2018 News
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  The programme of events for Birmingham Fest 2018 has been finalised!    You can see the full list here.   You can download the brochure here: Birmingham Fest 2018 brochure This can also be downloaded from our main website page.   This year’s festival takes place between 13-28 July (inclusive)…. Continue reading →

KIM WILDE “HERE COME THE ALIENS” CONCERT REVIEW

By admin | April 22, 2018 - 12:58 pm |April 23, 2018 News
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  Kim Wilde Birmingham Town Hall 21st April 2018   Kim Wilde is pop royalty. She was the most charted British female singer of the 80’s. She became an immediate worldwide star when she burst on to the music scene in 1981, had a US number one with “Keep Me… Continue reading →

We welcome The Victoria!

By admin | March 19, 2018 - 3:18 pm |March 19, 2018 News
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  We’re excited to announce a new venue for Birmingham Fest! The Victoria is a well known pub in Birmingham – dating back to the days of Queen Victoria herself. Known as a “theatre pub” it is situated next to the New Alexandra Theatre which has been there nearly as… Continue reading →

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    7:30 PM - "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    9:00 PM - "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
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    7:30 PM - "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    9:00 PM - "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
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    8:00 PM - "Battle Cry" by Madam Renards
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    4:30 PM - "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
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    7:00 PM - "A Day in the Life" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
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    7:00 PM - "A Day in the Life" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
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    7:00 PM - "SOLD" by Kuumba Nia Arts & Unlock the Chains Collective
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    7:00 PM - "SOLD" by Kuumba Nia Arts & Unlock the Chains Collective
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    7:30 PM - "Box of Frogs Improv Comedy" by Box Of Frogs
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    7:00 PM - "Duplicity For Beginners" by Thirsty Theatre
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    3:00 PM - "Duplicity For Beginners" by Thirsty Theatre
    4:00 PM - "Black, Blessed, and British" by Claudette Athea Douglas
    7:00 PM - "The Neat Freak" by Moon House Theatre
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    3:00 PM - "Duplicity For Beginners" by Thirsty Theatre
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    7:00 PM - "Romeo & Juliet: The Confessions" by Inamoment
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    7:00 PM - "Romeo & Juliet: The Confessions" by Inamoment
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    7:30 PM - "For Those We Leave Behind" by Two Jens & Me
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    7:30 PM - "For Those We Leave Behind" by Two Jens & Me
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    7:30 PM - "For Those We Leave Behind" by Two Jens & Me
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    8:00 PM - "NO ENTRY!" by RoguePlay Theatre
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    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    14/07/2021    
    7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    Blue Orange Arts presents a one hour adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s tale of a young woman’s courageous fight through injustice and hardship was a revolution in literary fiction. It is a story that continues to inspire and enthrall over 150 years after its publication.
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    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    14/07/2021    
    9:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    When a traveller chances upon a solitary railway signalman he is drawn into a tale of ghostly premonitions, tragic occurrences and human solitude that echoes the contrasting Victorian feelings towards the nascent railway system. Beware the ringing of the signalman’s bell!
    More Info
    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    15/07/2021    
    7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    Blue Orange Arts presents a one hour adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s tale of a young woman’s courageous fight through injustice and hardship was a revolution in literary fiction. It is a story that continues to inspire and enthrall over 150 years after its publication.
    More Info
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    15/07/2021    
    9:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    When a traveller chances upon a solitary railway signalman he is drawn into a tale of ghostly premonitions, tragic occurrences and human solitude that echoes the contrasting Victorian feelings towards the nascent railway system. Beware the ringing of the signalman’s bell!
    More Info
    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    16/07/2021    
    7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    Blue Orange Arts presents a one hour adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s tale of a young woman’s courageous fight through injustice and hardship was a revolution in literary fiction. It is a story that continues to inspire and enthrall over 150 years after its publication.
    More Info
    "Battle Cry" by Madam Renards
    "Battle Cry" by Madam Renards
    16/07/2021    
    8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    The Crescent Theatre
    • Drama
    When you've witnessed the worst thing imaginable, the world can never be the same again. "Battle Cry" is a new 50 minute solo piece based on the true story of a former soldier battling PTSD. Relevant, real and unflinching, reminding us that asking for help maybe the toughest battle.
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    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    16/07/2021    
    9:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    When a traveller chances upon a solitary railway signalman he is drawn into a tale of ghostly premonitions, tragic occurrences and human solitude that echoes the contrasting Victorian feelings towards the nascent railway system. Beware the ringing of the signalman’s bell!
    More Info
    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    17/07/2021    
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    Blue Orange Arts presents a one hour adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s tale of a young woman’s courageous fight through injustice and hardship was a revolution in literary fiction. It is a story that continues to inspire and enthrall over 150 years after its publication.
    More Info
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    17/07/2021    
    4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    When a traveller chances upon a solitary railway signalman he is drawn into a tale of ghostly premonitions, tragic occurrences and human solitude that echoes the contrasting Victorian feelings towards the nascent railway system. Beware the ringing of the signalman’s bell!
    More Info
    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    17/07/2021    
    7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    Blue Orange Arts presents a one hour adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s tale of a young woman’s courageous fight through injustice and hardship was a revolution in literary fiction. It is a story that continues to inspire and enthrall over 150 years after its publication.
    More Info
    "A Day in the Life" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    "A Day in the Life" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    18/07/2021    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    A vicar loses his faith; a street worker considers her options; an astronaut makes an impassioned call home; and a moral mediator tends to a grisly situation. These short monologues from Birmingham writers explore life outside the box; A Day In The Life of those whose occupations are less ordinary.
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    "A Day in the Life" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    "A Day in the Life" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    19/07/2021    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    A vicar loses his faith; a street worker considers her options; an astronaut makes an impassioned call home; and a moral mediator tends to a grisly situation. These short monologues from Birmingham writers explore life outside the box; A Day In The Life of those whose occupations are less ordinary.
    More Info
    "SOLD" by Kuumba Nia Arts & Unlock the Chains Collective
    "SOLD" by Kuumba Nia Arts & Unlock the Chains Collective
    20/07/2021    
    7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    A forgotten story giving one woman's first-hand account of brutality at the height of the slave trade. Powerful and entertaining, this true story is told with traditional African storytelling fused with theatre, song, drumming and dance. A must-see masterpiece of Black British theatre.
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    "SOLD" by Kuumba Nia Arts & Unlock the Chains Collective
    "SOLD" by Kuumba Nia Arts & Unlock the Chains Collective
    21/07/2021    
    7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    A forgotten story giving one woman's first-hand account of brutality at the height of the slave trade. Powerful and entertaining, this true story is told with traditional African storytelling fused with theatre, song, drumming and dance. A must-see masterpiece of Black British theatre.
    More Info
    "Box of Frogs Improv Comedy" by Box Of Frogs
    "Box of Frogs Improv Comedy" by Box Of Frogs
    22/07/2021    
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    Box of Frogs present their own brand of high-octane improvised comedy from audience suggestions. All your favourite improv games, unrehearsed and improvised entirely live. No-one knows what will happen, least of all them! Expect to laugh, expect to be amazed - but most of all expect the unexpected!
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    "Duplicity For Beginners" by Thirsty Theatre
    "Duplicity For Beginners" by Thirsty Theatre
    23/07/2021    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    As one man prepares for a romantic weekend away with his lover, another attempts to surprise his wife in her hotel room. The only problem is that they're meeting the same woman! Mistaken identities are revealed and hidden agendas uncovered in this brand new piece of writing.
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    "Duplicity For Beginners" by Thirsty Theatre
    "Duplicity For Beginners" by Thirsty Theatre
    24/07/2021    
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    As one man prepares for a romantic weekend away with his lover, another attempts to surprise his wife in her hotel room. The only problem is that they're meeting the same woman! Mistaken identities are revealed and hidden agendas uncovered in this brand new piece of writing.
    More Info
    "Black, Blessed, and British" by Claudette Athea Douglas
    "Black, Blessed, and British" by Claudette Athea Douglas
    24/07/2021    
    4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
    The Crescent Theatre
    • Music
    • Poetry
    Readings and performance of poems and praise songs from a poetic memoir. The performance is woven together by uplifting observations of and pieces from the book. The show transports the audience on a rich lyrical journey which reflects on the author's life, growing up as a black child in 1960's Britain.
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    "The Neat Freak" by Moon House Theatre
    "The Neat Freak" by Moon House Theatre
    24/07/2021    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    A modern Greek tragedy that follows one woman’s story of what happens when the thoughts in your head take centre stage. A unique piece of physical theatre using a Greek chorus to embody the protagonist's OCD, showing the audience what goes on inside somebody's mind during an episode of debilitating mental health.
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    "Duplicity For Beginners" by Thirsty Theatre
    "Duplicity For Beginners" by Thirsty Theatre
    25/07/2021    
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    As one man prepares for a romantic weekend away with his lover, another attempts to surprise his wife in her hotel room. The only problem is that they're meeting the same woman! Mistaken identities are revealed and hidden agendas uncovered in this brand new piece of writing.
    More Info
    "Romeo & Juliet: The Confessions" by Inamoment
    "Romeo & Juliet: The Confessions" by Inamoment
    26/07/2021    
    7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    Ever wondered why, considered what might also have happened, or thought . . . what really did take place in Verona? This is the story of Romeo & Juliet, the play written by William Shakespeare - but not as told by him. These are the confessions of The Friar, The Nurse, & Juliet - as told by themselves.
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    "Romeo & Juliet: The Confessions" by Inamoment
    "Romeo & Juliet: The Confessions" by Inamoment
    27/07/2021    
    7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    Ever wondered why, considered what might also have happened, or thought . . . what really did take place in Verona? This is the story of Romeo & Juliet, the play written by William Shakespeare - but not as told by him. These are the confessions of The Friar, The Nurse, & Juliet - as told by themselves.
    More Info
    "For Those We Leave Behind" by Two Jens & Me
    "For Those We Leave Behind" by Two Jens & Me
    28/07/2021    
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    "For Those We Leave Behind" tackles the often sensitive subject of cancer. Two women, Rose and Janet, meet on a chemotherapy ward and instantly connect to each other. The piece follows their roller-coaster journey and observes the effects cancer has on not only them but on their family as well.
    More Info
    "For Those We Leave Behind" by Two Jens & Me
    "For Those We Leave Behind" by Two Jens & Me
    29/07/2021    
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    "For Those We Leave Behind" tackles the often sensitive subject of cancer. Two women, Rose and Janet, meet on a chemotherapy ward and instantly connect to each other. The piece follows their roller-coaster journey and observes the effects cancer has on not only them but on their family as well.
    More Info
    "For Those We Leave Behind" by Two Jens & Me
    "For Those We Leave Behind" by Two Jens & Me
    30/07/2021    
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    "For Those We Leave Behind" tackles the often sensitive subject of cancer. Two women, Rose and Janet, meet on a chemotherapy ward and instantly connect to each other. The piece follows their roller-coaster journey and observes the effects cancer has on not only them but on their family as well.
    More Info
    "NO ENTRY!" by RoguePlay Theatre
    "NO ENTRY!" by RoguePlay Theatre
    31/07/2021    
    8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
    The Crescent Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    A one-woman show unpacking the big deal with virginity and how the myths about sex that we take as truth can seriously hinder our general wellbeing, NO ENTRY! explores that place we all came from and don't like to talk about and why it may mysteriously close for business.
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    Events on 14/07/2021
    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    14 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    14 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    Events on 15/07/2021
    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    15 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    15 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    Events on 16/07/2021
    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    16 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    "Battle Cry" by Madam Renards
    "Battle Cry" by Madam Renards
    16 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    16 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    Events on 17/07/2021
    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    17 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    17 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    "Jane Eyre" by Blue Orange Arts
    17 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    more...
    Events on 18/07/2021
    "A Day in the Life" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    "A Day in the Life" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    18 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    Events on 19/07/2021
    "A Day in the Life" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    "A Day in the Life" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    19 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    Events on 20/07/2021
    "SOLD" by Kuumba Nia Arts & Unlock the Chains Collective
    "SOLD" by Kuumba Nia Arts & Unlock the Chains Collective
    20 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    Events on 21/07/2021
    "SOLD" by Kuumba Nia Arts & Unlock the Chains Collective
    "SOLD" by Kuumba Nia Arts & Unlock the Chains Collective
    21 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    Events on 22/07/2021
    "Box of Frogs Improv Comedy" by Box Of Frogs
    "Box of Frogs Improv Comedy" by Box Of Frogs
    22 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    Events on 23/07/2021
    "Duplicity For Beginners" by Thirsty Theatre
    "Duplicity For Beginners" by Thirsty Theatre
    23 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    Events on 24/07/2021
    "Duplicity For Beginners" by Thirsty Theatre
    "Duplicity For Beginners" by Thirsty Theatre
    24 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    "Black, Blessed, and British" by Claudette Athea Douglas
    "Black, Blessed, and British" by Claudette Athea Douglas
    24 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    "The Neat Freak" by Moon House Theatre
    "The Neat Freak" by Moon House Theatre
    24 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    Events on 25/07/2021
    "Duplicity For Beginners" by Thirsty Theatre
    "Duplicity For Beginners" by Thirsty Theatre
    25 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    Events on 26/07/2021
    "Romeo & Juliet: The Confessions" by Inamoment
    "Romeo & Juliet: The Confessions" by Inamoment
    26 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    Events on 27/07/2021
    "Romeo & Juliet: The Confessions" by Inamoment
    "Romeo & Juliet: The Confessions" by Inamoment
    27 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    Events on 28/07/2021
    "For Those We Leave Behind" by Two Jens & Me
    "For Those We Leave Behind" by Two Jens & Me
    28 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    Events on 29/07/2021
    "For Those We Leave Behind" by Two Jens & Me
    "For Those We Leave Behind" by Two Jens & Me
    29 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    Events on 30/07/2021
    "For Those We Leave Behind" by Two Jens & Me
    "For Those We Leave Behind" by Two Jens & Me
    30 Jul 21
    Birmingham
    Events on 31/07/2021
    "NO ENTRY!" by RoguePlay Theatre
    "NO ENTRY!" by RoguePlay Theatre
    31 Jul 21
    Birmingham
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