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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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    7:00 PM - "The Morning After" by Taking Chances
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    7:00 PM - "The Enduring Romance Of Cathy & Heathcliff" by Rebecca Newman
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    7:00 PM - "The Morning After" by Taking Chances
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    7:00 PM - "The Engagement" by Fortitude
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    7:00 PM - "Lear Alone" by Theatre Of The Quarter
    9:00 PM - "Grimm Up North" by Rachel Green Drama Queen
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    12:00 PM - "Auditioning For Drama Schools Workshop" by Tracey Street
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    "The Morning After" by Taking Chances
    "The Morning After" by Taking Chances
    27/07/2015    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    Sam wakes up following a heavy night out. He’d fallen out with his girlfriend and needed to drown his sorrows. However, the next morning he has no recollection of the previous night, and also he may not have spent it alone. A new comedy.
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    "The Morning After" by Taking Chances
    "The Morning After" by Taking Chances
    28/07/2015    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    Sam wakes up following a heavy night out. He’d fallen out with his girlfriend and needed to drown his sorrows. However, the next morning he has no recollection of the previous night, and also he may not have spent it alone. A new comedy.
    More Info
    "The Enduring Romance Of Cathy & Heathcliff" by Rebecca Newman
    "The Enduring Romance Of Cathy & Heathcliff" by Rebecca Newman
    28/07/2015    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Old Joint Stock Theatre
    • Drama
    'The Enduring Romance of Cathy and Heathcliff' is a touching, romantic comedy that follows the lives of Cathy and John, as John tries to prove to Cathy that he can be her ideal man, he can be her Heathcliff. Featuring some of the best music from the 50's and 60's.
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    "The Morning After" by Taking Chances
    "The Morning After" by Taking Chances
    29/07/2015    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    Sam wakes up following a heavy night out. He’d fallen out with his girlfriend and needed to drown his sorrows. However, the next morning he has no recollection of the previous night, and also he may not have spent it alone. A new comedy.
    More Info
    "Lear Alone" by Theatre Of The Quarter
    "Lear Alone" by Theatre Of The Quarter
    29/07/2015    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Old Joint Stock Theatre
    • Drama
    Was Shakespeare right to kill off King Lear at the end of his play? This fascinating play takes us along Lear’s journey following the news of Cordelia’s death, allowing us to re-examine the original play’s themes and insights, from a completely different angle.
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    "The Engagement" by Fortitude
    "The Engagement" by Fortitude
    30/07/2015    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    A lust triangle of suspense, intrigue and saucy wordplay ensues in this costume drama pastiche menagerie, inspired by Shakespeare's comedies, Restoration innuendo and hint of Austen and Penny Dreadful. The characters are ridiculous and the plot is riddled with wit.
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    "Lear Alone" by Theatre Of The Quarter
    "Lear Alone" by Theatre Of The Quarter
    31/07/2015    
    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Old Joint Stock Theatre
    • Drama
    Was Shakespeare right to kill off King Lear at the end of his play? This fascinating play takes us along Lear’s journey following the news of Cordelia’s death, allowing us to re-examine the original play’s themes and insights, from a completely different angle.
    More Info
    "Grimm Up North" by Rachel Green Drama Queen
    "Grimm Up North" by Rachel Green Drama Queen
    31/07/2015    
    9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Old Joint Stock Theatre
    • Comedy
    Once upon a time, in a land far away (Yorkshire), there lived a prince among men named Tommy. All was right in his kingdom, until one day he encountered bold and brassy Brenda, maker of exotic candles. An original comedy sketch show, featuring songs, audience participation - and a spot of bingo!
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    "Auditioning For Drama Schools Workshop" by Tracey Street
    "Auditioning For Drama Schools Workshop" by Tracey Street
    01/08/2015    
    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    The Old Joint Stock Theatre
    • Workshop
    A special taster workshop for Birmingham Fest. Thinking of auditioning for drama schools? Find out the do’s & dont’s, what they look for (and hate!) and other helpful tips. You will be given guidance & advice to help you explore and develop your audition speeches.
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    "A Plougman's Tale" by Robert-John Edwards & Fraser Graham
    "A Plougman's Tale" by Robert-John Edwards & Fraser Graham
    01/08/2015    
    5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Music
    Robert-John Edwards (Bass-Baritone) and Fraser Graham (Piano) present a recital of songs, all by composers or with words by poets, contemporary to the Great War of 1914-18. They tell the tale of a ploughboy, born in the late 1880s/early 1890s.
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    "Shorts 3" by Blue Orange Writers
    "Shorts 3" by Blue Orange Writers
    02/08/2015    
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    The Blue Orange Theatre
    • Comedy
    • Drama
    The Blue Orange writers group present their third selection of rehearsed readings. Having started the same year as Birmingham Fest, come along and see the latest eclectic mix of pieces the resident group has written.
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    Events on 27/07/2015
    "The Morning After" by Taking Chances
    "The Morning After" by Taking Chances
    27 Jul 15
    Birmingham
    Events on 28/07/2015
    "The Morning After" by Taking Chances
    "The Morning After" by Taking Chances
    28 Jul 15
    Birmingham
    "The Enduring Romance Of Cathy & Heathcliff" by Rebecca Newman
    "The Enduring Romance Of Cathy & Heathcliff" by Rebecca Newman
    28 Jul 15
    Birmingham
    Events on 29/07/2015
    "The Morning After" by Taking Chances
    "The Morning After" by Taking Chances
    29 Jul 15
    Birmingham
    "Lear Alone" by Theatre Of The Quarter
    "Lear Alone" by Theatre Of The Quarter
    29 Jul 15
    Birmingham
    Events on 30/07/2015
    "The Engagement" by Fortitude
    "The Engagement" by Fortitude
    30 Jul 15
    Birmingham
    Events on 31/07/2015
    "Lear Alone" by Theatre Of The Quarter
    "Lear Alone" by Theatre Of The Quarter
    31 Jul 15
    Birmingham
    "Grimm Up North" by Rachel Green Drama Queen
    "Grimm Up North" by Rachel Green Drama Queen
    31 Jul 15
    Birmingham
    Events on 01/08/2015
    "Auditioning For Drama Schools Workshop" by Tracey Street
    "Auditioning For Drama Schools Workshop" by Tracey Street
    1 Aug 15
    Birmingham
    "A Plougman's Tale" by Robert-John Edwards & Fraser Graham
    "A Plougman's Tale" by Robert-John Edwards & Fraser Graham
    1 Aug 15
    Birmingham
    Events on 02/08/2015
    "Shorts 3" by Blue Orange Writers
    "Shorts 3" by Blue Orange Writers
    2 Aug 15
    Birmingham
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