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“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 →

Stage Experience “West Side Story” Review

By admin | August 25, 2017 - 12:37 pm |August 25, 2017 News
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  West Side Story Stage Experience New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham Thursday 24th August 2017   “Stage Experience” returns to the New Alexandra Theatre for their fourteenth annual production and this time they tackle one of musical theatre’s big guns – “West Side Story”. However, this young cast does it more… Continue reading →

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    7:00 PM - "The History of The American Songbook" by Blue Orange Arts
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    7:00 PM - "The History of The American Songbook" by Blue Orange Arts
    8:30 PM - "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
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    5:00 PM - "Average at Best" by David Sims
    7:00 PM - "The History of The American Songbook" by Blue Orange Arts
    8:30 PM - "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
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    5:00 PM - "Behind The Headlines" by Behind The Headlines
    7:00 PM - "Comedy Double Bill" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
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    7:00 PM - "Comedy Double Bill" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    9:00 PM - "Sit With Me" by Amber Gollay
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    7:00 PM - "NoMad" by Response Ability Theatre
    7:00 PM - "Comedy Double Bill" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    9:00 PM - "Late Night Fish" by Shipwreck Productions
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    7:00 PM - "Shake It Up" by Parky Players
    7:00 PM - "NoMad" by Response Ability Theatre
    9:00 PM - "Late Night Fish" by Shipwreck Productions
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    7:00 PM - "Blood, Sweat, & Vaginas" by Paula David
    9:00 PM - "Four 2 Jump" by Two Jens & Me
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    7:00 PM - "Love & Nostalgia" by Steve Higgins
    7:00 PM - "Blood, Sweat, & Vaginas" by Paula David
    9:00 PM - "Mates" by Louise Atkinson
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    3:00 PM - "Confessions" by Gatehouse Youth Theatre
    9:00 PM - "Four 2 Jump" by Two Jens & Me
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    3:00 PM - "Confessions" by Gatehouse Youth Theatre
    3:15 PM - "Dream State" by Sweet Sorrow Theatre Company
    5:00 PM - "Behind The Headlines" by Behind The Headlines
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    7:00 PM - "Wheaton's Law" by Monkey Steps
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    7:00 PM - "Wheaton's Law" by Monkey Steps
    7:00 PM - "Ophelia" by Nereids Theatre Company
    9:00 PM - "Eden" by Greg Stewart
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    7:00 PM - "Wheaton's Law" by Monkey Steps
    7:00 PM - "Ophelia" by Nereids Theatre Company
    9:00 PM - "Eden" by Greg Stewart
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    7:00 PM - "The Caper Trail" by Thirsty Theatre
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    7:00 PM - "The Lost Children" by Birmingham History Theatre
    9:00 PM - "Bessie At Midnight, Alone" by Blue Masque Theatre
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    3:00 PM - "The Caper Trail" by Thirsty Theatre
    5:00 PM - "Village Wooing" by SHAW2020
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    3:00 PM - "Village Wooing" by SHAW2020
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    "The History of The American Songbook" by Blue Orange Arts
    "The History of The American Songbook" by Blue Orange Arts
    14/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Music
    Featuring songs from George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin amongst many others. The History of the Great American Songbook is a musical journey through the important and influential American popular and jazz songs of the 20th century which became considered ‘standards’.
    More Info
    "The History of The American Songbook" by Blue Orange Arts
    "The History of The American Songbook" by Blue Orange Arts
    15/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Music
    Featuring songs from George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin amongst many others. The History of the Great American Songbook is a musical journey through the important and influential American popular and jazz songs of the 20th century which became considered ‘standards’.
    More Info
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    15/07/2022    
    8:30 pm - 9:15 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
    "Average at Best" by David Sims
    "Average at Best" by David Sims
    16/07/2022    
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    An hour of stand up comedy to raise money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Cancer ward. As well as some (possible) laughs there'll also be a raffle - what more can you ask for?! So come along and support a good cause.
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    "The History of The American Songbook" by Blue Orange Arts
    "The History of The American Songbook" by Blue Orange Arts
    16/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Music
    Featuring songs from George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin amongst many others. The History of the Great American Songbook is a musical journey through the important and influential American popular and jazz songs of the 20th century which became considered ‘standards’.
    More Info
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    16/07/2022    
    8:30 pm - 9:15 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
    "Behind The Headlines" by Behind The Headlines
    "Behind The Headlines" by Behind The Headlines
    17/07/2022    
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    Have I Got News For You meets Saturday Night Live in the heart of Birmingham. Join us for this topical panel show where local comedians will perform sketches based on recent news stories. From the Birmingham Mail to The New York Times, all the latest scandals and scoops will be used! 
    More Info
    "Comedy Double Bill" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    "Comedy Double Bill" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    17/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    Two new period comedies from exciting local writers: "What Happened to Algy" is a witty sequel to The Importance of Being Earnest whilst "A Story of More Woe" is an amusing twist on the classic love story of Romeo & Juliet.
    More Info
    "Comedy Double Bill" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    "Comedy Double Bill" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    18/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    Two new period comedies from exciting local writers: "What Happened to Algy" is a witty sequel to The Importance of Being Earnest whilst "A Story of More Woe" is an amusing twist on the classic love story of Romeo & Juliet.
    More Info
    "Sit With Me" by Amber Gollay
    "Sit With Me" by Amber Gollay
    18/07/2022    
    9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    A one woman show, in the style of La Ronde, which follows four separate characters of various statuses and professions as they meet up on a park bench and share interactions. They are all, however, closer than they think, despite their class differences.
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    "NoMad" by Response Ability Theatre
    "NoMad" by Response Ability Theatre
    19/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Crescent Theatre
    • Drama
    Based on performer Nell Hardy's own lived experiences of homelessness and mental health hospitalisation, NoMad is a poetic, dizzying journey through the dissociated mind of one woman who has fallen through society's cracks too many times.
    More Info
    "Comedy Double Bill" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    "Comedy Double Bill" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    19/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    Two new period comedies from exciting local writers: "What Happened to Algy" is a witty sequel to The Importance of Being Earnest whilst "A Story of More Woe" is an amusing twist on the classic love story of Romeo & Juliet.
    More Info
    "Late Night Fish" by Shipwreck Productions
    "Late Night Fish" by Shipwreck Productions
    19/07/2022    
    9:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    The Crescent Theatre
    • Drama
    Michael and Tony are in the 'waste management business'. They’ve been asked to dispose of a large “package” in a nearby lake with no questions asked. Join us on a tale of missing boats, existential questions, and gangster films as we take you on a trip into the average day of a “Union Representative”.’
    More Info
    "Shake It Up" by Parky Players
    "Shake It Up" by Parky Players
    20/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    A fiercely funny, no-holds-barred comedy about modern life living with Parkinson's. When a local community group turn up for their weekly meeting, they are surprised to find themselves in the fantasy world of Snow White and the Seven Symptoms!
    More Info
    "NoMad" by Response Ability Theatre
    "NoMad" by Response Ability Theatre
    20/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Crescent Theatre
    • Drama
    Based on performer Nell Hardy's own lived experiences of homelessness and mental health hospitalisation, NoMad is a poetic, dizzying journey through the dissociated mind of one woman who has fallen through society's cracks too many times.
    More Info
    "Late Night Fish" by Shipwreck Productions
    "Late Night Fish" by Shipwreck Productions
    20/07/2022    
    9:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    The Crescent Theatre
    • Drama
    Michael and Tony are in the 'waste management business'. They’ve been asked to dispose of a large “package” in a nearby lake with no questions asked. Join us on a tale of missing boats, existential questions, and gangster films as we take you on a trip into the average day of a “Union Representative”.’
    More Info
    "Blood, Sweat, & Vaginas" by Paula David
    "Blood, Sweat, & Vaginas" by Paula David
    21/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    A moving play about female sexuality and self-discovery. Carolann's awakening is sudden and all-consuming. She stumbles out of her super-woman bubble to discover her sexuality is fluid, soul music is the language of her soul and menopause has definitely arrived.
    More Info
    "Four 2 Jump" by Two Jens & Me
    "Four 2 Jump" by Two Jens & Me
    21/07/2022    
    9:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    Four people all decide to chose the same day and the same window ledge to commit their solo act of suicide.  None of them know each other, and all fully intend to finish themselves off, however have three other people to contend with, and none of them were prepared for that. 
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    "Love & Nostalgia" by Steve Higgins
    "Love & Nostalgia" by Steve Higgins
    22/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
    The Crescent Theatre
    • Music
    Jamaica celebrates 60 years of independence in 2022, and to commemorate this Diamond Jubilee, Steve Higgins presents a celebratory evening of music featuring authentic Jamaican folk songs, covering many facets of the Jamaican Cultural experience!
    More Info
    "Blood, Sweat, & Vaginas" by Paula David
    "Blood, Sweat, & Vaginas" by Paula David
    22/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    A moving play about female sexuality and self-discovery. Carolann's awakening is sudden and all-consuming. She stumbles out of her super-woman bubble to discover her sexuality is fluid, soul music is the language of her soul and menopause has definitely arrived.
    More Info
    "Mates" by Louise Atkinson
    "Mates" by Louise Atkinson
    22/07/2022    
    9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Crescent Theatre
    • Comedy
    A WIP comedy show from Amused Moose Finalist & Harrogate new Comedian of the Year finalist, Louise Atkinson. Love your mates but they're a drunken liability? Listen as Louise tells us about her mates. Good, bad and the ugly - though, less said about Pete the better.
    More Info
    "Confessions" by Gatehouse Youth Theatre
    "Confessions" by Gatehouse Youth Theatre
    23/07/2022    
    3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    Confessions is a series of monologues and duologues that have been created by members of the Gatehouse Youth Theatre. Crossing all genres from tragedy to comedy and exploring the word confession in a variety of contexts - from love torn teenagers, to secret criminals.
    More Info
    "Four 2 Jump" by Two Jens & Me
    "Four 2 Jump" by Two Jens & Me
    23/07/2022    
    9:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    Four people all decide to chose the same day and the same window ledge to commit their solo act of suicide.  None of them know each other, and all fully intend to finish themselves off, however have three other people to contend with, and none of them were prepared for that. 
    More Info
    "Confessions" by Gatehouse Youth Theatre
    "Confessions" by Gatehouse Youth Theatre
    24/07/2022    
    3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    Confessions is a series of monologues and duologues that have been created by members of the Gatehouse Youth Theatre. Crossing all genres from tragedy to comedy and exploring the word confession in a variety of contexts - from love torn teenagers, to secret criminals.
    More Info
    "Dream State" by Sweet Sorrow Theatre Company
    "Dream State" by Sweet Sorrow Theatre Company
    24/07/2022    
    3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
    The Crescent Theatre
    • Drama
    Sleg is a businessman. Grace is bored. Both want to change the world - but not together. In a world where we can no longer dream how we want, these two decide they want to dream big!
    More Info
    "Behind The Headlines" by Behind The Headlines
    "Behind The Headlines" by Behind The Headlines
    24/07/2022    
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    Have I Got News For You meets Saturday Night Live in the heart of Birmingham. Join us for this topical panel show where local comedians will perform sketches based on recent news stories. From the Birmingham Mail to The New York Times, all the latest scandals and scoops will be used! 
    More Info
    "Wheaton's Law" by Monkey Steps
    "Wheaton's Law" by Monkey Steps
    25/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    A new Black Country comedy that explores the lives of Rod, Grant and Jake: three generations, living together, united by family bonds, and questionable internet use. Naked videos, misjudged selfies and online dating. Wheaton's Law is the story of family, of technology, and trying to find human connection in a virtual world. 
    More Info
    "Wheaton's Law" by Monkey Steps
    "Wheaton's Law" by Monkey Steps
    26/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    A new Black Country comedy that explores the lives of Rod, Grant and Jake: three generations, living together, united by family bonds, and questionable internet use. Naked videos, misjudged selfies and online dating. Wheaton's Law is the story of family, of technology, and trying to find human connection in a virtual world. 
    More Info
    "Ophelia" by Nereids Theatre Company
    "Ophelia" by Nereids Theatre Company
    26/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
    The Crescent Theatre
    • Drama
    In this haunting reimagining of Shakespeare's Hamlet, we dare to dream what could have been for Ophelia. Embarking on a journey of self discovery: from a naïve girl in love with a Prince to a grief-filled woman standing on a river bank. Will the ghosts' calls be enough to bring her back from the edge?
    More Info
    "Eden" by Greg Stewart
    "Eden" by Greg Stewart
    26/07/2022    
    9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
    The Crescent Theatre
    • Drama
    A new psychological thriller by Greg Stewart. A notorious self-help guru meets an unassuming recruit at a weekend retreat. When a hidden agenda is revealed, their tense stand-off gradually turns into a complex game of deception, revenge, and murder.
    More Info
    "Wheaton's Law" by Monkey Steps
    "Wheaton's Law" by Monkey Steps
    27/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    A new Black Country comedy that explores the lives of Rod, Grant and Jake: three generations, living together, united by family bonds, and questionable internet use. Naked videos, misjudged selfies and online dating. Wheaton's Law is the story of family, of technology, and trying to find human connection in a virtual world. 
    More Info
    "Ophelia" by Nereids Theatre Company
    "Ophelia" by Nereids Theatre Company
    27/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
    The Crescent Theatre
    • Drama
    In this haunting reimagining of Shakespeare's Hamlet, we dare to dream what could have been for Ophelia. Embarking on a journey of self discovery: from a naïve girl in love with a Prince to a grief-filled woman standing on a river bank. Will the ghosts' calls be enough to bring her back from the edge?
    More Info
    "Eden" by Greg Stewart
    "Eden" by Greg Stewart
    27/07/2022    
    9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
    The Crescent Theatre
    • Drama
    A new psychological thriller by Greg Stewart. A notorious self-help guru meets an unassuming recruit at a weekend retreat. When a hidden agenda is revealed, their tense stand-off gradually turns into a complex game of deception, revenge, and murder.
    More Info
    "The Caper Trail" by Thirsty Theatre
    "The Caper Trail" by Thirsty Theatre
    28/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    A suave jewel thief is planning one last heist before his wedding but he doesn't count on bumping into an obsessive security guard and an escaped convict looking for revenge. This fast paced farcical caper is a piece of new writing developed especially for Birmingham Fest 2022.
    More Info
    "The Lost Children" by Birmingham History Theatre
    "The Lost Children" by Birmingham History Theatre
    29/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    • Music
    Were the Middlemore Homes right to emigrate over 6000 children from Birmingham to Canada and Australia between the years 1873 and 1954? This controversial issue is explored in this musical play. Listen to what people thought about it when it started and how it developed.
    More Info
    "Bessie At Midnight, Alone" by Blue Masque Theatre
    "Bessie At Midnight, Alone" by Blue Masque Theatre
    29/07/2022    
    9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
    The Crescent Theatre
    • Drama
    Bessie is a harlot, waiting outdoors for a late client. This richly-written new play jumps around the centuries, not fixed in time or space. The award nominated Blue Masque Theatre returns to touring with another gem, packed with tense drama and fiery Northern wit.
    More Info
    "The Caper Trail" by Thirsty Theatre
    "The Caper Trail" by Thirsty Theatre
    30/07/2022    
    3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    A suave jewel thief is planning one last heist before his wedding but he doesn't count on bumping into an obsessive security guard and an escaped convict looking for revenge. This fast paced farcical caper is a piece of new writing developed especially for Birmingham Fest 2022.
    More Info
    "Village Wooing" by SHAW2020
    "Village Wooing" by SHAW2020
    30/07/2022    
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    Bernard Shaw's charming two-hander in which the characters, simply named 'A' and 'Z', play a relentless game of cat and mouse across land and sea..."I am a woman and you are a man, with a slight difference that doesn't matter except on special occasions. A gentle and revealing country comedy.
    More Info
    "The Lost Children" by Birmingham History Theatre
    "The Lost Children" by Birmingham History Theatre
    30/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Drama
    • Music
    Were the Middlemore Homes right to emigrate over 6000 children from Birmingham to Canada and Australia between the years 1873 and 1954? This controversial issue is explored in this musical play. Listen to what people thought about it when it started and how it developed.
    More Info
    "Village Wooing" by SHAW2020
    "Village Wooing" by SHAW2020
    31/07/2022    
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    Bernard Shaw's charming two-hander in which the characters, simply named 'A' and 'Z', play a relentless game of cat and mouse across land and sea..."I am a woman and you are a man, with a slight difference that doesn't matter except on special occasions. A gentle and revealing country comedy.
    More Info
    "Behind The Headlines" by Behind The Headlines
    "Behind The Headlines" by Behind The Headlines
    31/07/2022    
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    Have I Got News For You meets Saturday Night Live in the heart of Birmingham. Join us for this topical panel show where local comedians will perform sketches based on recent news stories. From the Birmingham Mail to The New York Times, all the latest scandals and scoops will be used! 
    More Info
    "Village Wooing" by SHAW2020
    "Village Wooing" by SHAW2020
    31/07/2022    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    Bernard Shaw's charming two-hander in which the characters, simply named 'A' and 'Z', play a relentless game of cat and mouse across land and sea..."I am a woman and you are a man, with a slight difference that doesn't matter except on special occasions. A gentle and revealing country comedy.
    More Info
    Events on 14/07/2022
    "The History of The American Songbook" by Blue Orange Arts
    "The History of The American Songbook" by Blue Orange Arts
    14 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    Events on 15/07/2022
    "The History of The American Songbook" by Blue Orange Arts
    "The History of The American Songbook" by Blue Orange Arts
    15 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    15 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    Events on 16/07/2022
    "Average at Best" by David Sims
    "Average at Best" by David Sims
    16 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "The History of The American Songbook" by Blue Orange Arts
    "The History of The American Songbook" by Blue Orange Arts
    16 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    "The Signalman" by Blue Orange Arts
    16 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    Events on 17/07/2022
    "Behind The Headlines" by Behind The Headlines
    "Behind The Headlines" by Behind The Headlines
    17 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "Comedy Double Bill" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    "Comedy Double Bill" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    17 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    Events on 18/07/2022
    "Comedy Double Bill" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    "Comedy Double Bill" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    18 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "Sit With Me" by Amber Gollay
    "Sit With Me" by Amber Gollay
    18 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    Events on 19/07/2022
    "NoMad" by Response Ability Theatre
    "NoMad" by Response Ability Theatre
    19 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "Comedy Double Bill" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    "Comedy Double Bill" by That Birmingham Theatre Company
    19 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "Late Night Fish" by Shipwreck Productions
    "Late Night Fish" by Shipwreck Productions
    19 Jul 22
    Birmingham
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    Events on 20/07/2022
    "Shake It Up" by Parky Players
    "Shake It Up" by Parky Players
    20 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "NoMad" by Response Ability Theatre
    "NoMad" by Response Ability Theatre
    20 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "Late Night Fish" by Shipwreck Productions
    "Late Night Fish" by Shipwreck Productions
    20 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    more...
    Events on 21/07/2022
    "Blood, Sweat, & Vaginas" by Paula David
    "Blood, Sweat, & Vaginas" by Paula David
    21 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "Four 2 Jump" by Two Jens & Me
    "Four 2 Jump" by Two Jens & Me
    21 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    Events on 22/07/2022
    "Love & Nostalgia" by Steve Higgins
    "Love & Nostalgia" by Steve Higgins
    22 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "Blood, Sweat, & Vaginas" by Paula David
    "Blood, Sweat, & Vaginas" by Paula David
    22 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "Mates" by Louise Atkinson
    "Mates" by Louise Atkinson
    22 Jul 22
    Birmingham
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    Events on 23/07/2022
    "Confessions" by Gatehouse Youth Theatre
    "Confessions" by Gatehouse Youth Theatre
    23 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "Four 2 Jump" by Two Jens & Me
    "Four 2 Jump" by Two Jens & Me
    23 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    Events on 24/07/2022
    "Confessions" by Gatehouse Youth Theatre
    "Confessions" by Gatehouse Youth Theatre
    24 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "Dream State" by Sweet Sorrow Theatre Company
    "Dream State" by Sweet Sorrow Theatre Company
    24 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "Behind The Headlines" by Behind The Headlines
    "Behind The Headlines" by Behind The Headlines
    24 Jul 22
    Birmingham
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    Events on 25/07/2022
    "Wheaton's Law" by Monkey Steps
    "Wheaton's Law" by Monkey Steps
    25 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    Events on 26/07/2022
    "Wheaton's Law" by Monkey Steps
    "Wheaton's Law" by Monkey Steps
    26 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "Ophelia" by Nereids Theatre Company
    "Ophelia" by Nereids Theatre Company
    26 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "Eden" by Greg Stewart
    "Eden" by Greg Stewart
    26 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    Events on 27/07/2022
    "Wheaton's Law" by Monkey Steps
    "Wheaton's Law" by Monkey Steps
    27 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "Ophelia" by Nereids Theatre Company
    "Ophelia" by Nereids Theatre Company
    27 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "Eden" by Greg Stewart
    "Eden" by Greg Stewart
    27 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    Events on 28/07/2022
    "The Caper Trail" by Thirsty Theatre
    "The Caper Trail" by Thirsty Theatre
    28 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    Events on 29/07/2022
    "The Lost Children" by Birmingham History Theatre
    "The Lost Children" by Birmingham History Theatre
    29 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "Bessie At Midnight, Alone" by Blue Masque Theatre
    "Bessie At Midnight, Alone" by Blue Masque Theatre
    29 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    Events on 30/07/2022
    "The Caper Trail" by Thirsty Theatre
    "The Caper Trail" by Thirsty Theatre
    30 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "Village Wooing" by SHAW2020
    "Village Wooing" by SHAW2020
    30 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "The Lost Children" by Birmingham History Theatre
    "The Lost Children" by Birmingham History Theatre
    30 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    more...
    Events on 31/07/2022
    "Village Wooing" by SHAW2020
    "Village Wooing" by SHAW2020
    31 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "Behind The Headlines" by Behind The Headlines
    "Behind The Headlines" by Behind The Headlines
    31 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    "Village Wooing" by SHAW2020
    "Village Wooing" by SHAW2020
    31 Jul 22
    Birmingham
    more...
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