http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/ Find out about theatre in Birmingham. Read our reviews of shows, musicals, plays and other events coming soon to theatres in the West Midlands. en-gb Birmingham Mail no Find out about theatre in Birmingham. Read our reviews of shows, musicals, plays and other events coming soon to theatres in the West Midlands. theatre in Birmingham, shows in Birmingham, musicals in Birmingham, plays in Birmingham, theatres in the West Midlands 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/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/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/11/04/jane-austen-s-pride-and-prejudice-lacks-the-spark-to-ignite-passions-97319-25088426/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/11/04/jane-austen-s-pride-and-prejudice-lacks-the-spark-to-ignite-passions-97319-25088426/ IT’S a hard act to take on one of the nation’s most loved books and television adaptations, especially when it involves a sultry hunk emerging, wet and brooding, from a lake. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/11/03/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-provides-the-perfect-excuse-for-some-racy-fun-97319-25078654/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/11/03/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-provides-the-perfect-excuse-for-some-racy-fun-97319-25078654/ THE only musical where it’s genuinely impossible to work out which is the men’s toilet was welcomed back to Brum by the usual lively crowd of scantily-clad, suspender-wearing fans. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/11/03/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-provides-the-perfect-excuse-for-some-racy-fun-97319-25078881/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/11/03/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-provides-the-perfect-excuse-for-some-racy-fun-97319-25078881/ THE only musical where it’s genuinely impossible to work out which is the men’s toilet was welcomed back to Brum by the usual lively crowd of scantily-clad, suspender-wearing fans. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/11/03/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-provides-the-perfect-excuse-for-some-racy-fun-97319-25079566/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/11/03/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-provides-the-perfect-excuse-for-some-racy-fun-97319-25079566/ THE only musical where it’s genuinely impossible to work out which is the men’s toilet was welcomed back to Brum by the usual lively crowd of scantily-clad, suspender-wearing fans. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/30/making-my-mark-in-dean-s-world-97319-25051910/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:32:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/30/making-my-mark-in-dean-s-world-97319-25051910/ Actor Mark Adams brings his Dean Martin tribute show, That’s Amore, to Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre on Wednesday. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/30/brum-is-ideal-for-making-movies-97319-25051814/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:28:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/30/brum-is-ideal-for-making-movies-97319-25051814/ FOR a brief moment my stomach lurches, as I conclude that I’m in the wrong place. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/30/richard-o-brien-reveals-the-secret-to-rocky-horror-s-success-97319-25046670/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/30/richard-o-brien-reveals-the-secret-to-rocky-horror-s-success-97319-25046670/ WITH the Rocky Horror Show now nearly 40 years old, its creator Richard O’Brien admits he has been asked the secret of its success more times than he cares to remember. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/30/review-dreams-of-violence-at-the-birmingham-rep-97319-25050866/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/30/review-dreams-of-violence-at-the-birmingham-rep-97319-25050866/ STAGED in the studio space of The Door, this drama takes us into the claustrophobic world of mum, daughter, wife and social activist Hildy – a world which is falling apart around her. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/23/live-shows-fire-des-s-passion-97319-24999427/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:27:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/23/live-shows-fire-des-s-passion-97319-24999427/ SHOWBIZ legend Des O’Connor is playing Redditch for the first time in his life tonight – and if he makes any jokes about roundabouts, invisible houses or needles blame me. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/23/theatre-brian-conley-in-a-woman-s-world-for-musical-97319-24994645/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/23/theatre-brian-conley-in-a-woman-s-world-for-musical-97319-24994645/ HE has successfully managed a stage and television career of more than 30 years but taking a part in the musical Hairspray was the first time that actor Brian Conley has donned a dress for his job. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/23/paula-wilcox-relishes-birmingham-repertory-role-as-ageing-pop-star-97319-24994642/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/23/paula-wilcox-relishes-birmingham-repertory-role-as-ageing-pop-star-97319-24994642/ IT is the perfect opening question. With actress Paula Wilcox, who first rose to fame playing squeaky clean roles in sitcoms such as The Lovers and Man About the House, on the end of the phone I asked the following. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/21/review-the-grapes-of-wrath-at-birmingham-rep-theatre-97319-24984972/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:01:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/21/review-the-grapes-of-wrath-at-birmingham-rep-theatre-97319-24984972/ OK, so no-one expects John Steinbeck to be a bundle of laughs but the relentless nature of this adaptation of his epic Dust Bowl novel The Grapes of Wrath is enough to batter us all into the ground. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/21/review-oliver-at-the-cresent-produced-by-the-arcadians-97319-24984960/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:59:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/21/review-oliver-at-the-cresent-produced-by-the-arcadians-97319-24984960/ EMERGING from a musical singing is always a good sign. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/21/review-high-school-musical-ii-at-wolverhampton-grand-97319-24981249/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/21/review-high-school-musical-ii-at-wolverhampton-grand-97319-24981249/ AN ARMY of hysterical pom pom waving seven-year-olds welcomed High School Musical II to the West Midlands last night. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/17/fantastic-night-of-progressive-rock-from-the-enid-97319-24949504/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/17/fantastic-night-of-progressive-rock-from-the-enid-97319-24949504/ REVIEWS Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/16/theatre-high-school-musical-2-show-heads-to-wolverhampton-and-birmingham-97319-24941480/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/16/theatre-high-school-musical-2-show-heads-to-wolverhampton-and-birmingham-97319-24941480/ THE HIGH School Musical phenomenon may have conquered the world but actor Les Dennis admits it had totally bypassed him – until he was offered a part in the stage show. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/16/theatre-grapes-of-wrath-at-the-birmingham-rep-97319-24941479/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/16/theatre-grapes-of-wrath-at-the-birmingham-rep-97319-24941479/ IT MIGHT have unnerved other actors, but Christopher Timothy was delighted when his latest work was met by complete silence. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/16/theatre-the-entertainer-comes-to-the-lichfield-garrick-97319-24946878/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/10/16/theatre-the-entertainer-comes-to-the-lichfield-garrick-97319-24946878/ WHEN John Osborne’s angry young man became middle aged, and still angry, in the guise of Archie Rice in The Entertainer he probably never imagined his tale of loss of Empire and dying music halls would still strike a chord half a century on. Theatre in Birmingham