http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/ Find out what's on in Birmingham and the Midlands with our Birmingham guide. Live music, rock and pop gigs, theatre, nightclubs, days out and more. en-gb Birmingham Mail no Find out what's on in Birmingham and the Midlands with our Birmingham guide. Live music, rock and pop gigs, theatre, nightclubs, days out and more. whats on in Birmingham, whats on in the Midlands, Birmingham guide, live music in Birmingham, music in Birmingham, bands in birmingham, gigs in Birmingham, theatre in Birmingham, nightclubs in Birmingham, days out in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-gig-reviews/2009/11/07/steve-earle-at-birmingham-town-hall-97319-25109194/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-gig-reviews/2009/11/07/steve-earle-at-birmingham-town-hall-97319-25109194/ Birmingham Town Hall Gig Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-gig-reviews/2009/11/07/theatre-review-it-started-with-a-kiss-grange-playhouse-walsall-97319-25109195/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-gig-reviews/2009/11/07/theatre-review-it-started-with-a-kiss-grange-playhouse-walsall-97319-25109195/ Grange Playhouse, Walsall Gig Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-days-out/2009/11/06/urban-walk-art-deco-tour-sheds-new-light-97319-25108466/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:14:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-days-out/2009/11/06/urban-walk-art-deco-tour-sheds-new-light-97319-25108466/ IT’S pointless trying to work around these autumnal evenings when darkness draws so early. Days Out http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-days-out/2009/11/06/a-walk-in-the-park-highgate-park-97319-25108411/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:11:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-days-out/2009/11/06/a-walk-in-the-park-highgate-park-97319-25108411/ GIVEN the extraordinary number of parks in and around Birmingham, the biggest frustration I have with this column is that I can only ever be in one place at once. Days Out http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/06/film-review-a-christmas-carol-3d-the-imax-experience-pg-97319-25105467/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/06/film-review-a-christmas-carol-3d-the-imax-experience-pg-97319-25105467/ DON’T tell Scrooge – but Christmas is coming 48 days early this year! Film Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/music-ambitious-muse-reveal-stadium-sized-show-97319-25102418/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/music-ambitious-muse-reveal-stadium-sized-show-97319-25102418/ MUSE are back – and this time they mean business! Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/music-seasick-steve-ready-for-birmingham-appearance-97319-25102420/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/music-seasick-steve-ready-for-birmingham-appearance-97319-25102420/ AT the age of 68, and having sold 250,000 copies of his breakthrough album, Seasick Steve feels he’s entitled to be a little bit contrary. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/comedy-bill-bailey-brings-his-comic-s-guide-to-the-orchestra-to-birmingham-97319-25102443/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/comedy-bill-bailey-brings-his-comic-s-guide-to-the-orchestra-to-birmingham-97319-25102443/ BILL Bailey’s musical nous is evident to anyone who has ever watched him air-guitaring or drumming his way through an intro as a former captain on Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-days-out/2009/11/06/light-at-the-end-of-the-war-97319-25108467/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:16:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-days-out/2009/11/06/light-at-the-end-of-the-war-97319-25108467/ EVERY year during autumn, the Mail’s Days Out column offers a suggestion as to how you can mark Remembrance Sunday. Days Out http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/a-meeting-of-minds-97319-25108240/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:48:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/a-meeting-of-minds-97319-25108240/ The Birmingham Mail is giving readers the chance to meet Simple Minds before their concert at the Birmingham LG Arena on Wednesday December 2. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/cultural-events/events/2009/11/06/the-saturdays-and-tynchy-stryder-join-line-up-for-birmingham-christmas-lights-switch-on-97319-25108708/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/cultural-events/events/2009/11/06/the-saturdays-and-tynchy-stryder-join-line-up-for-birmingham-christmas-lights-switch-on-97319-25108708/ The final acts for Birmingham’s biggest free pop concert have just been confirmed, with Tynchy Stryder, The Saturdays and Natalie Imbruglia added to the line-up. Community and culture events http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/daniel-o-donnell-is-coming-to-birmingham-nia-97319-25102416/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/daniel-o-donnell-is-coming-to-birmingham-nia-97319-25102416/ IRISH singing superstar Daniel O’Donnell is set for another sell-out success in Birmingham despite a warning that many fans are strapped for cash. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/toyah-willcox-in-vampire-rocks-at-the-alexandra-theatre-97319-25102419/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/toyah-willcox-in-vampire-rocks-at-the-alexandra-theatre-97319-25102419/ BRUMMIE singer and actress Toyah Willcox is back on home soil tonight when she stars in Vampires Rock at the Alexandra Theatre. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/ex-oasis-star-bonehead-on-life-with-the-vortex-97319-25102421/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/ex-oasis-star-bonehead-on-life-with-the-vortex-97319-25102421/ HE spent eight years in Britain’s biggest band – but Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs is going back to basics with his new outfit. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/legendary-songwriter-jimmy-webb-shares-birmingham-town-hall-stage-with-four-of-his-sons-97319-25102422/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/legendary-songwriter-jimmy-webb-shares-birmingham-town-hall-stage-with-four-of-his-sons-97319-25102422/ IT’S a family affair for legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb who on Sunday shares the Birmingham Town Hall stage with four of his sons. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/11/06/felicity-kendal-reflects-on-today-s-sad-world-97319-25102433/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/11/06/felicity-kendal-reflects-on-today-s-sad-world-97319-25102433/ IT is hard to imagine actress Felicity Kendal indignant but she is – about carrots of all things. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/liberty-lies-attracting-encouraging-attention-in-the-midlands-97319-25102434/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/liberty-lies-attracting-encouraging-attention-in-the-midlands-97319-25102434/ Although the current line-up has been together for only a relatively short time Liberty Lies have already attracted some pretty encouraging attention from media throughout the Midlands. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/11/06/matthew-bourne-wants-to-live-forever-in-dorian-gray-97319-25102435/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/11/06/matthew-bourne-wants-to-live-forever-in-dorian-gray-97319-25102435/ TRYING to define a typical audience for one of Matthew Bourne’s dance shows is difficult, because it often looks as though a random cross-section of the public has been rounded up from the pavement outside the theatre. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-comedy/2009/11/06/terry-alderton-performing-at-birmingham-s-glee-club-as-part-of-first-tour-97319-25102438/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-comedy/2009/11/06/terry-alderton-performing-at-birmingham-s-glee-club-as-part-of-first-tour-97319-25102438/ COMEDIAN Terry Alderton has been performing on the stand-up circuit for nearly 20 years, so it’s perhaps surprising that the Perrier Award-nominated jokester has only now decided to tour. Birmingham Comedy http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/06/film-review-bright-star-pg-97319-25102439/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/06/film-review-bright-star-pg-97319-25102439/ ANY film about poetry ought to lift your imagination... and have you running to your bookshelves for more inspiration upon your return home. Film Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/06/film-review-1-day-15-97319-25102440/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/06/film-review-1-day-15-97319-25102440/ IN THE end, after all the controversy, no Birmingham cinema is screening this film based on a real-life turf war between two rival city gangs. Film Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/06/film-review-the-men-who-stare-at-goats-15-97319-25102441/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/06/film-review-the-men-who-stare-at-goats-15-97319-25102441/ GEORGE Clooney and Ewan McGregor are two actors with enough underwhelming movies on their CVs to sink a battleship. Film Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/music-live-celebrates-tenth-anniversary-at-the-nec-97319-25102444/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/06/music-live-celebrates-tenth-anniversary-at-the-nec-97319-25102444/ A MAJOR music event is celebrating its tenth anniversary at the NEC. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/06/film-review-jennifer-s-body-15-97319-25102445/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/06/film-review-jennifer-s-body-15-97319-25102445/ FRESH from draping herself across Transformers 2, Megan Fox is back... this time as a horror film’s sacrificial victim who comes back to eat teenage boys for breakfast. Film Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/entertainment/2009/11/06/music-live-celebrates-tenth-anniversary-at-the-nec-97319-25107719/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/entertainment/2009/11/06/music-live-celebrates-tenth-anniversary-at-the-nec-97319-25107719/ A MAJOR music event is celebrating its tenth anniversary at the NEC. Entertainment http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/entertainment/2009/11/06/liberty-lies-attracting-encouraging-attention-in-the-midlands-97319-25107750/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/entertainment/2009/11/06/liberty-lies-attracting-encouraging-attention-in-the-midlands-97319-25107750/ Name: Shaun Richards. Entertainment http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/cultural-events/events/2009/11/05/deadline-extended-for-birmingham-s-pantomime-horse-grand-national-65233-25101030/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:59:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/cultural-events/events/2009/11/05/deadline-extended-for-birmingham-s-pantomime-horse-grand-national-65233-25101030/ Brave volunteers have been given an extra week to apply for Birmingham’s annual Thomas Vale Pantomime Horse Grand National, which takes place on Sunday November 22 along Broad Street. Community and culture events http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/cultural-events/museums-libraries-arts/2009/11/05/carl-chinn-to-give-free-talk-birmingham-museum-and-art-gallery-97319-25100038/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:57:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/cultural-events/museums-libraries-arts/2009/11/05/carl-chinn-to-give-free-talk-birmingham-museum-and-art-gallery-97319-25100038/ Local historian, writer and broadcaster Professor Carl Chinn MBE Ph.D. will be giving a free talk on ‘Birmingham – the Great Working City’ as part of the Birmingham Seen exhibition at the Museum and Art Gallery on Friday 6th November at 3.30pm. Museums, Libraries & Arts http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-gig-reviews/2009/11/05/tyson-won-wolverhampton-civic-hall-gig-on-points-97319-25097825/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-gig-reviews/2009/11/05/tyson-won-wolverhampton-civic-hall-gig-on-points-97319-25097825/ REVIEW Gig Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-gig-reviews/2009/11/05/tyson-won-wolverhampton-civic-hall-gig-on-points-97319-25098227/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-gig-reviews/2009/11/05/tyson-won-wolverhampton-civic-hall-gig-on-points-97319-25098227/ REVIEW Gig Reviews