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’.
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’.
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!
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.
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’.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.’
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!
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.
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”.’
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.