Event Calendar - Week starting 18/11/2008
Week starting 18/11/2008
A Night at The Opera|
A Spectacular Celebration of the Worlds favourite Opera ClassicsAt last, an event to celebrate the universal love for some of the most enduring music ever created! A Night at the Opera starring Jonathan Ansell, special guests and the Night at the Opera Orchestra is a glorious celebration of the most... Full info on A Night at The Opera
Beijing Map Games|
Birmingham will be the first city in the world, following Beijing, to show this ground breaking exhibition which will contain newly commissioned artworks inspired by the rapid changes that are influencing the appearance and map of Beijing city. The works will be produced by international artists and... Full info on Beijing Map Games
For the Love of Mrs Brown|
We’ve followed Agnes Brown through many family traumas in the Mrs Brown trilogy of the Last Wedding, Good Mourning Mrs Brown and Mrs Brown Rides Again. Well now it’s time for part four of the trilogy with the brand spanking new FOR THE LOVE OF MRS BROWN. Full info on For the Love of Mrs Brown
Ford Madox Brown: The Unofficial Pre-Raphaelite|
This is the third in a series of exhibitions focusing on Birmingham Museums’ unique collection of nineteenth-century drawings. Born in France in 1821, Ford Madox Brown was older than his contemporaries William Holman Hunt, John Everett Millais and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The creator of such iconic... Full info on Ford Madox Brown: The Unofficial Pre-Raphaelite
How Art is Made|
In this new and permanent exhibition, visitors young and old can enjoy learning about how paintings, drawings, etchings, pottery, weaving and jewellery are made. Ideal for families and anyone who is interested in art, How Art Is Made looks at a range of creative techniques from painting, woodcarvin... Full info on How Art is Made
In Touch|
This is a fantastic new interactive gallery where visitors can engage in and experience a variety of works through touch, sound and light. The highly original lay out and design of the gallery encourages visitors to walk under archways, sit on steps, explore alcoves and literally "get in to&quo... Full info on In Touch
Life Past by Colin Monk|
The work centres on the theme of memories. How a presence impacts on a building leaving behind reverberations, that are felt and seen by those that continue to inhabit the place. I used old photographs for both inspiration and in re-photographed form, as a devise to portray the encapsulated memories... Full info on Life Past by Colin Monk
Paul Carrack|
Pop and soul legend Paul Carrack comes to Town Hall. The former vocalist of Mike and The Mechanics and the voice behind world-wide hits such as Ace’s How Long, Squeeze’s Tempted and of course, timeless classic The Living Years, has a reputation as a stunning live performer.Playing both solo and ... Full info on Paul Carrack
WNO - Otello|
Considered to be the highlight of Italian opera, Otello, Verdi's riveting masterpiece opens WNO's Autumn 2008 season with this new production. This tragic work charts the downfall of the noble Moorish General Otello - who loses everything he loves, including his own sanity, through the en... Full info on WNO - Otello
Beijing Map Games|
Birmingham will be the first city in the world, following Beijing, to show this ground breaking exhibition which will contain newly commissioned artworks inspired by the rapid changes that are influencing the appearance and map of Beijing city. The works will be produced by international artists and... Full info on Beijing Map Games
Elton John - The Red Piano|
Elton John will bring his outrageous Las Vegas Show The Red Piano to Britain later this year for 2 dates at The NIA - Wednesday 19 November and Tuesday 16 December.The Red Piano show, conceptualised and designed by acclaimed photographer and good friend of Elton, David LaChapelle, has been running a... Full info on Elton John - The Red Piano
For the Love of Mrs Brown|
We’ve followed Agnes Brown through many family traumas in the Mrs Brown trilogy of the Last Wedding, Good Mourning Mrs Brown and Mrs Brown Rides Again. Well now it’s time for part four of the trilogy with the brand spanking new FOR THE LOVE OF MRS BROWN. Full info on For the Love of Mrs Brown
Ford Madox Brown: The Unofficial Pre-Raphaelite|
This is the third in a series of exhibitions focusing on Birmingham Museums’ unique collection of nineteenth-century drawings. Born in France in 1821, Ford Madox Brown was older than his contemporaries William Holman Hunt, John Everett Millais and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The creator of such iconic... Full info on Ford Madox Brown: The Unofficial Pre-Raphaelite
How Art is Made|
In this new and permanent exhibition, visitors young and old can enjoy learning about how paintings, drawings, etchings, pottery, weaving and jewellery are made. Ideal for families and anyone who is interested in art, How Art Is Made looks at a range of creative techniques from painting, woodcarvin... Full info on How Art is Made
In Touch|
This is a fantastic new interactive gallery where visitors can engage in and experience a variety of works through touch, sound and light. The highly original lay out and design of the gallery encourages visitors to walk under archways, sit on steps, explore alcoves and literally "get in to&quo... Full info on In Touch
Life Past by Colin Monk|
The work centres on the theme of memories. How a presence impacts on a building leaving behind reverberations, that are felt and seen by those that continue to inhabit the place. I used old photographs for both inspiration and in re-photographed form, as a devise to portray the encapsulated memories... Full info on Life Past by Colin Monk
The Old Joint Stock Comedy Night|
Featuring Ian Stone and Andy Zaltzman. Ranked amongst the top ten stand-ups in Britain by The Independent, Ian Stone is one of the most talented topical acts and comperes on the circuit. Edgy and provocative, with an easy-going manner and self-depreciating style, Ian is at great ease bantering with ... Full info on The Old Joint Stock Comedy Night
Viennese Classics|
Schubert and Brahms: their music epitomises all that was best in the Viennese tradition between the death of Beethoven and the arrival of Mahler. Olari Elts has chosen to couple one of Schubert’s sunniest symphonies with Brahms’ supremely dramatic violin concerto, played by an exceptional Norweg... Full info on Viennese Classics
WNO - Jenufa|
WNO's production of Jenůfa is a landmark in musical theatre. It is a lyrical and intensely theatrical opera. Despite the tragedy of the work, Janácek's score gives real hope for the human spirit. These performances welcome the return of Nuccia Focile to WNO. Jenůfa hop... Full info on WNO - Jenufa
WNO - Otello|
Considered to be the highlight of Italian opera, Otello, Verdi's riveting masterpiece opens WNO's Autumn 2008 season with this new production. This tragic work charts the downfall of the noble Moorish General Otello - who loses everything he loves, including his own sanity, through the en... Full info on WNO - Otello
Art|
After a successful production of OLEANNA last year, Article19 returns to the OJST with Yasmina Reza’s wonderful play ART. Three life-long friends have their faith in each other shaken when one of them buys an expensive modern art painting which is, ostensively, a white canvas. One questions his fr... Full info on Art
Beijing Map Games|
Birmingham will be the first city in the world, following Beijing, to show this ground breaking exhibition which will contain newly commissioned artworks inspired by the rapid changes that are influencing the appearance and map of Beijing city. The works will be produced by international artists and... Full info on Beijing Map Games
Cliff Richard 50th Anniversary Tour|
In 2008 Cliff Richard celebrates a remarkable 50 years in the music industry – an unparalleled five decades of international stardom and chart-topping music – and today, two days after his 67th birthday, Cliff announces his golden anniversary Time Machine Tour which comes to The NIA on November ... Full info on Cliff Richard 50th Anniversary Tour
For the Love of Mrs Brown|
We’ve followed Agnes Brown through many family traumas in the Mrs Brown trilogy of the Last Wedding, Good Mourning Mrs Brown and Mrs Brown Rides Again. Well now it’s time for part four of the trilogy with the brand spanking new FOR THE LOVE OF MRS BROWN. Full info on For the Love of Mrs Brown
Ford Madox Brown: The Unofficial Pre-Raphaelite|
This is the third in a series of exhibitions focusing on Birmingham Museums’ unique collection of nineteenth-century drawings. Born in France in 1821, Ford Madox Brown was older than his contemporaries William Holman Hunt, John Everett Millais and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The creator of such iconic... Full info on Ford Madox Brown: The Unofficial Pre-Raphaelite
Herbie Hancock|
Herbie Hancock will always be one of the most revered and controversial figures in jazz. He has cut a zigzagging forward path, shuttling between almost every development in electronic and acoustic jazz and R&B over the last third of the 20th century. Today, his curiosity, versatility, and capaci... Full info on Herbie Hancock
How Art is Made|
In this new and permanent exhibition, visitors young and old can enjoy learning about how paintings, drawings, etchings, pottery, weaving and jewellery are made. Ideal for families and anyone who is interested in art, How Art Is Made looks at a range of creative techniques from painting, woodcarvin... Full info on How Art is Made
In Touch|
This is a fantastic new interactive gallery where visitors can engage in and experience a variety of works through touch, sound and light. The highly original lay out and design of the gallery encourages visitors to walk under archways, sit on steps, explore alcoves and literally "get in to&quo... Full info on In Touch
Life Past by Colin Monk|
The work centres on the theme of memories. How a presence impacts on a building leaving behind reverberations, that are felt and seen by those that continue to inhabit the place. I used old photographs for both inspiration and in re-photographed form, as a devise to portray the encapsulated memories... Full info on Life Past by Colin Monk
WNO - Otello|
Considered to be the highlight of Italian opera, Otello, Verdi's riveting masterpiece opens WNO's Autumn 2008 season with this new production. This tragic work charts the downfall of the noble Moorish General Otello - who loses everything he loves, including his own sanity, through the en... Full info on WNO - Otello
WNO - The Barber Of Seville|
The Barber of Seville is one of the most popular operas by the prolific Italian composer Rossini. This perfect comic opera is one of WNO's all-time favourites - and is the prequel to The Marriage of Figaro (to be performed by WNO in Spring 2009). Mischievous Figaro, town barber and problem so... Full info on WNO - The Barber Of Seville
Art|
After a successful production of OLEANNA last year, Article19 returns to the OJST with Yasmina Reza’s wonderful play ART. Three life-long friends have their faith in each other shaken when one of them buys an expensive modern art painting which is, ostensively, a white canvas. One questions his fr... Full info on Art
Beijing Map Games|
Birmingham will be the first city in the world, following Beijing, to show this ground breaking exhibition which will contain newly commissioned artworks inspired by the rapid changes that are influencing the appearance and map of Beijing city. The works will be produced by international artists and... Full info on Beijing Map Games
Cliff Richard 50th Anniversary Tour|
In 2008 Cliff Richard celebrates a remarkable 50 years in the music industry – an unparalleled five decades of international stardom and chart-topping music – and today, two days after his 67th birthday, Cliff announces his golden anniversary Time Machine Tour which comes to The NIA on November ... Full info on Cliff Richard 50th Anniversary Tour
For the Love of Mrs Brown|
We’ve followed Agnes Brown through many family traumas in the Mrs Brown trilogy of the Last Wedding, Good Mourning Mrs Brown and Mrs Brown Rides Again. Well now it’s time for part four of the trilogy with the brand spanking new FOR THE LOVE OF MRS BROWN. Full info on For the Love of Mrs Brown
Ford Madox Brown: The Unofficial Pre-Raphaelite|
This is the third in a series of exhibitions focusing on Birmingham Museums’ unique collection of nineteenth-century drawings. Born in France in 1821, Ford Madox Brown was older than his contemporaries William Holman Hunt, John Everett Millais and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The creator of such iconic... Full info on Ford Madox Brown: The Unofficial Pre-Raphaelite
Friday Night Classics: Best of Bond|
Never mind if you didn’t get invited to the red-carpet premiere of Quantum of Solace – because the CBSO is always licensed to thrill. Whether your favourite Bond is Craig or Connery, Brosnan or Moore, this will be an allaction celebration with the best of 40 years of Bond themes. Featuring such ... Full info on Friday Night Classics: Best of Bond
How Art is Made|
In this new and permanent exhibition, visitors young and old can enjoy learning about how paintings, drawings, etchings, pottery, weaving and jewellery are made. Ideal for families and anyone who is interested in art, How Art Is Made looks at a range of creative techniques from painting, woodcarvin... Full info on How Art is Made
In Touch|
This is a fantastic new interactive gallery where visitors can engage in and experience a variety of works through touch, sound and light. The highly original lay out and design of the gallery encourages visitors to walk under archways, sit on steps, explore alcoves and literally "get in to&quo... Full info on In Touch
Life Past by Colin Monk|
The work centres on the theme of memories. How a presence impacts on a building leaving behind reverberations, that are felt and seen by those that continue to inhabit the place. I used old photographs for both inspiration and in re-photographed form, as a devise to portray the encapsulated memories... Full info on Life Past by Colin Monk
Oysterband 30th Anniversary Tour|
Once the bad boys of folk and rock, Oysterband have grown over the past five years into the role of musical custodians and godfathers of folk. Collaborative tours with rising young stars under the banner of The Big Session; a Big Session “live” album with June Tabor, Eliza Carthy, The Handsome F... Full info on Oysterband 30th Anniversary Tour
Paul Weller|
The greatest and hardest working singer-songwriter of his generation, Paul Weller, has announced his second tour of the year in November this year. Paul releases his 9th studio album 22 Dreams on June 2nd.At his Birmingham concert fans can expect to hear highlights from the new album along with a sp... Full info on Paul Weller
WNO - Otello|
Considered to be the highlight of Italian opera, Otello, Verdi's riveting masterpiece opens WNO's Autumn 2008 season with this new production. This tragic work charts the downfall of the noble Moorish General Otello - who loses everything he loves, including his own sanity, through the en... Full info on WNO - Otello
WNO - The Barber Of Seville|
The Barber of Seville is one of the most popular operas by the prolific Italian composer Rossini. This perfect comic opera is one of WNO's all-time favourites - and is the prequel to The Marriage of Figaro (to be performed by WNO in Spring 2009). Mischievous Figaro, town barber and problem so... Full info on WNO - The Barber Of Seville
Art|
After a successful production of OLEANNA last year, Article19 returns to the OJST with Yasmina Reza’s wonderful play ART. Three life-long friends have their faith in each other shaken when one of them buys an expensive modern art painting which is, ostensively, a white canvas. One questions his fr... Full info on Art
Art of Birmingham Exhibition, A guided tour|
Meet in the Waterhall Gallery at 1pm Full info on Art of Birmingham Exhibition, A guided tour
BCMG conducted by Martyn Brabbins|
Julian Anderson describes his Poetry Nearing Silence as a ‘divertimento’, but it also takes a cool look at relationships, human and musical. When BCMG invited the composer to complete the programme, his choice fell on works by two slightly older contemporaries, together with Ligeti’s Piano Con... Full info on BCMG conducted by Martyn Brabbins
Beijing Map Games|
Birmingham will be the first city in the world, following Beijing, to show this ground breaking exhibition which will contain newly commissioned artworks inspired by the rapid changes that are influencing the appearance and map of Beijing city. The works will be produced by international artists and... Full info on Beijing Map Games
Cliff Richard 50th Anniversary Tour|
In 2008 Cliff Richard celebrates a remarkable 50 years in the music industry – an unparalleled five decades of international stardom and chart-topping music – and today, two days after his 67th birthday, Cliff announces his golden anniversary Time Machine Tour which comes to The NIA on November ... Full info on Cliff Richard 50th Anniversary Tour
Festival of Young Musicians with Aled Jones|
Marking 120 years of Child Protection, the NSPCC Birmingham Branch proudly presents a festival of young musicians. Broadcaster and singer Aled Jones will be presenting an exciting and varied programme of some of the city’s most gifted and talented young musicians • including The Birmi... Full info on Festival of Young Musicians with Aled Jones
For the Love of Mrs Brown|
We’ve followed Agnes Brown through many family traumas in the Mrs Brown trilogy of the Last Wedding, Good Mourning Mrs Brown and Mrs Brown Rides Again. Well now it’s time for part four of the trilogy with the brand spanking new FOR THE LOVE OF MRS BROWN. Full info on For the Love of Mrs Brown
Ford Madox Brown: The Unofficial Pre-Raphaelite|
This is the third in a series of exhibitions focusing on Birmingham Museums’ unique collection of nineteenth-century drawings. Born in France in 1821, Ford Madox Brown was older than his contemporaries William Holman Hunt, John Everett Millais and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The creator of such iconic... Full info on Ford Madox Brown: The Unofficial Pre-Raphaelite
How Art is Made|
In this new and permanent exhibition, visitors young and old can enjoy learning about how paintings, drawings, etchings, pottery, weaving and jewellery are made. Ideal for families and anyone who is interested in art, How Art Is Made looks at a range of creative techniques from painting, woodcarvin... Full info on How Art is Made
In Touch|
This is a fantastic new interactive gallery where visitors can engage in and experience a variety of works through touch, sound and light. The highly original lay out and design of the gallery encourages visitors to walk under archways, sit on steps, explore alcoves and literally "get in to&quo... Full info on In Touch
INSIGHT: Discovering Music|
As a preface to BCMG’s concert on 22 November, BBC Radio 3 will record an edition of its acclaimed programme Discovering Music in which Tom Service will explore with pianist Rolf Hind, conductor Martyn Brabbins and composer Julian Anderson with members of BCMG some of the background and musical th... Full info on INSIGHT: Discovering Music
Leonard Cohen|
Leonard Cohen’s rapturously received world tour has been extended due to unprecedented demand.The legend will continue to bewitch audiences throughout September, October, November and into December - keeping one of the best reviewed tours in history firmly on the road.Cohen started in Toronto, Can... Full info on Leonard Cohen
Life Past by Colin Monk|
The work centres on the theme of memories. How a presence impacts on a building leaving behind reverberations, that are felt and seen by those that continue to inhabit the place. I used old photographs for both inspiration and in re-photographed form, as a devise to portray the encapsulated memories... Full info on Life Past by Colin Monk
Raymond Froggatt and Band- Birmingham Rain Tour 2008|
His concerts are sold out across the country and abroad and the Froggie followers arriving at the shows clutching their frogs and waving their green scarves are certainly a sight to behold! Froggie writes and sings his own songs mesmerizing his audience, as well as making them laugh with one of his ... Full info on Raymond Froggatt and Band- Birmingham Rain Tour 2008
WNO - The Barber Of Seville|
The Barber of Seville is one of the most popular operas by the prolific Italian composer Rossini. This perfect comic opera is one of WNO's all-time favourites - and is the prequel to The Marriage of Figaro (to be performed by WNO in Spring 2009). Mischievous Figaro, town barber and problem so... Full info on WNO - The Barber Of Seville
Amjad Ali Khan In Concert|
The world-renowned sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan is a living legend. His playing is renowned for its deeply expressive vocal tone and its combination of heady sensuousness and profound spirituality. He has collaborated with Ravi Shankar, Yehudi Menuhin, appeared at WOMAD, and has performed several ti... Full info on Amjad Ali Khan In Concert
Beijing Map Games|
Birmingham will be the first city in the world, following Beijing, to show this ground breaking exhibition which will contain newly commissioned artworks inspired by the rapid changes that are influencing the appearance and map of Beijing city. The works will be produced by international artists and... Full info on Beijing Map Games
Cliff Richard 50th Anniversary Tour|
In 2008 Cliff Richard celebrates a remarkable 50 years in the music industry – an unparalleled five decades of international stardom and chart-topping music – and today, two days after his 67th birthday, Cliff announces his golden anniversary Time Machine Tour which comes to The NIA on November ... Full info on Cliff Richard 50th Anniversary Tour
Feel the Buzz|
FREE composing workshops for 14 to 18 year oldsFeel the Buzz is an exciting composing and improvising project for 14-18 year olds run by Birmingham Contemporary Music Group (BCMG) in partnership with Birmingham Music Service. The workshops will be led by composer and workshop leader Duncan Chapman a... Full info on Feel the Buzz
Ford Madox Brown: The Unofficial Pre-Raphaelite|
This is the third in a series of exhibitions focusing on Birmingham Museums’ unique collection of nineteenth-century drawings. Born in France in 1821, Ford Madox Brown was older than his contemporaries William Holman Hunt, John Everett Millais and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The creator of such iconic... Full info on Ford Madox Brown: The Unofficial Pre-Raphaelite
Gully Side|
Hot off the Blue Mountain press comes the powerful drama 'Gully Side'. Full info on Gully Side
How Art is Made|
In this new and permanent exhibition, visitors young and old can enjoy learning about how paintings, drawings, etchings, pottery, weaving and jewellery are made. Ideal for families and anyone who is interested in art, How Art Is Made looks at a range of creative techniques from painting, woodcarvin... Full info on How Art is Made
In Touch|
This is a fantastic new interactive gallery where visitors can engage in and experience a variety of works through touch, sound and light. The highly original lay out and design of the gallery encourages visitors to walk under archways, sit on steps, explore alcoves and literally "get in to&quo... Full info on In Touch
Life Past by Colin Monk|
The work centres on the theme of memories. How a presence impacts on a building leaving behind reverberations, that are felt and seen by those that continue to inhabit the place. I used old photographs for both inspiration and in re-photographed form, as a devise to portray the encapsulated memories... Full info on Life Past by Colin Monk
Live Box: Cleveland Watkiss|
Nu Century Arts in association with The Drum presents Live Box: Cleveland Watkiss Acoustic Jazz TrioAward-winning jazz vocalist Cleveland Watkiss was once dubbed ‘the Sonny Rollins of the human voice’. Full info on Live Box: Cleveland Watkiss
Uchida Plays Mozart|
Few pianists today command the respect and awe accorded to Mitsuko Uchida. “One of today’s great pianists,” wrote The Times, while The Independent summed her up as simply “sublime”. In this concert she directs two of Mozart’s greatest concertos from the keyboard-the serenity and poise of... Full info on Uchida Plays Mozart
Beijing Map Games|
Birmingham will be the first city in the world, following Beijing, to show this ground breaking exhibition which will contain newly commissioned artworks inspired by the rapid changes that are influencing the appearance and map of Beijing city. The works will be produced by international artists and... Full info on Beijing Map Games
Ford Madox Brown: The Unofficial Pre-Raphaelite|
This is the third in a series of exhibitions focusing on Birmingham Museums’ unique collection of nineteenth-century drawings. Born in France in 1821, Ford Madox Brown was older than his contemporaries William Holman Hunt, John Everett Millais and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The creator of such iconic... Full info on Ford Madox Brown: The Unofficial Pre-Raphaelite
How Art is Made|
In this new and permanent exhibition, visitors young and old can enjoy learning about how paintings, drawings, etchings, pottery, weaving and jewellery are made. Ideal for families and anyone who is interested in art, How Art Is Made looks at a range of creative techniques from painting, woodcarvin... Full info on How Art is Made
In Touch|
This is a fantastic new interactive gallery where visitors can engage in and experience a variety of works through touch, sound and light. The highly original lay out and design of the gallery encourages visitors to walk under archways, sit on steps, explore alcoves and literally "get in to&quo... Full info on In Touch
Life Past by Colin Monk|
The work centres on the theme of memories. How a presence impacts on a building leaving behind reverberations, that are felt and seen by those that continue to inhabit the place. I used old photographs for both inspiration and in re-photographed form, as a devise to portray the encapsulated memories... Full info on Life Past by Colin Monk
