Event Calendar - Week starting 02/09/2008

Week starting 02/09/2008

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Tue Sep 02

Bryn Christopher|

  • Barfly Birmingham
  • September 2nd
  • in Music: Pop
  • Cost: £8

21 year - old singer songwriter from Birmigham who will stun you with his poppy soulful vocals for years to come. Quoting Elvis Presley, Al Green, Maxwell, Tina Turner, James Morrison, Amy Winehouse and Beyonce as his influences, you'll groove to the tracks all night long!Age: +14 Full info on Bryn Christopher

Cabaret|

  • Birmingham Repertory Theatre
  • ends September 13th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Musicals
  • Cost: £10 - £32, concessions available on some performances

Welcome to the multi award-winning hit West End production of Cabaret!The “sensational” double Olivier Award Winner and Variety Club Awards Best Musical turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a divine haven of decadence, its extraordinary and morally ambiguous inhabitants determined to keep up appeara... Full info on Cabaret

HAIR - Hair Crazy|

  • Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
  • September 2nd
  • in Other Artforms: Workshops & Courses

Is hair an important part of our identity? Full info on HAIR - Hair Crazy

La Grande Danseuse de Cinquante Ans by Janice Rider|

  • Birmingham Central Public Library
  • ends September 12th
  • in Visual Arts: Photography

Inspired by Degas' "Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer ", Janice Rider examines her own evolving identity through a series of poignant , often humourous photographs which metaphorically encapsulate the anxiety and fear of the ageing process as well as physical desire and longing for unat... Full info on La Grande Danseuse de Cinquante Ans by Janice Rider

Mary Poppins|

  • Birmingham Hippodrome
  • ends September 27th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Musicals
  • Cost: £16.50 - £42.50

Following a triumphant run in London’s West End, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular hit musical MARY POPPINS is coming to Birmingham in its first ever UK Tour. Brilliantly adapted from the beloved stories of P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, this unforgettable production i... Full info on Mary Poppins

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Wed Sep 03

Cabaret|

  • Birmingham Repertory Theatre
  • ends September 13th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Musicals
  • Cost: £10 - £32, concessions available on some performances

Welcome to the multi award-winning hit West End production of Cabaret!The “sensational” double Olivier Award Winner and Variety Club Awards Best Musical turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a divine haven of decadence, its extraordinary and morally ambiguous inhabitants determined to keep up appeara... Full info on Cabaret

La Grande Danseuse de Cinquante Ans by Janice Rider|

  • Birmingham Central Public Library
  • ends September 12th
  • in Visual Arts: Photography

Inspired by Degas' "Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer ", Janice Rider examines her own evolving identity through a series of poignant , often humourous photographs which metaphorically encapsulate the anxiety and fear of the ageing process as well as physical desire and longing for unat... Full info on La Grande Danseuse de Cinquante Ans by Janice Rider

Laughing Cows Comedy Night|

  • The Cross Cafe Bar
  • two days ago
  • in Other Artforms: Comedy
  • Cost: £5/£4

Stand up for women in comedy MC Anette Fagon Upstairs at the Cross Line up - Juliet Meyers Helen Arney Jo Fagon Maureen Younger Full info on Laughing Cows Comedy Night

Mary Poppins|

  • Birmingham Hippodrome
  • ends September 27th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Musicals
  • Cost: £16.50 - £42.50

Following a triumphant run in London’s West End, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular hit musical MARY POPPINS is coming to Birmingham in its first ever UK Tour. Brilliantly adapted from the beloved stories of P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, this unforgettable production i... Full info on Mary Poppins

Pornography|

  • Birmingham Repertory Theatre
  • ends September 20th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Contemporary Plays
  • Cost: £10, Previews £8, Concessions available

One week in July 2005. Live 8. G8. London 2012 Olympics. 7/7.July 2005, Britain feels like the centre of the world. Big events are happening and everyone is talking about them. In schools, offices, streets, shops, parks and homes – there’s a buzz in the air. You can feel the sense of anticipatio... Full info on Pornography

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Thu Sep 04

Anything Goes|

  • Crescent Theatre
  • yesterday
  • in Theatre & Drama: Contemporary Plays
  • Cost: £14

“From The Top bring this very popular Cole Porter comedy to the Crescent, set aboard an ocean liner, stowaway Billy Crocker is desperate to woo Hope Harcourt before she marries English Gent Lord Evelyn Oakley, throw in gangsters, vicars, sailors, and nightclub Evangelist Reno Sweeney and a great t... Full info on Anything Goes

Cabaret|

  • Birmingham Repertory Theatre
  • ends September 13th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Musicals
  • Cost: £10 - £32, concessions available on some performances

Welcome to the multi award-winning hit West End production of Cabaret!The “sensational” double Olivier Award Winner and Variety Club Awards Best Musical turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a divine haven of decadence, its extraordinary and morally ambiguous inhabitants determined to keep up appeara... Full info on Cabaret

La Grande Danseuse de Cinquante Ans by Janice Rider|

  • Birmingham Central Public Library
  • ends September 12th
  • in Visual Arts: Photography

Inspired by Degas' "Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer ", Janice Rider examines her own evolving identity through a series of poignant , often humourous photographs which metaphorically encapsulate the anxiety and fear of the ageing process as well as physical desire and longing for unat... Full info on La Grande Danseuse de Cinquante Ans by Janice Rider

Mary Poppins|

  • Birmingham Hippodrome
  • ends September 27th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Musicals
  • Cost: £16.50 - £42.50

Following a triumphant run in London’s West End, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular hit musical MARY POPPINS is coming to Birmingham in its first ever UK Tour. Brilliantly adapted from the beloved stories of P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, this unforgettable production i... Full info on Mary Poppins

Pornography|

  • Birmingham Repertory Theatre
  • ends September 20th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Contemporary Plays
  • Cost: £10, Previews £8, Concessions available

One week in July 2005. Live 8. G8. London 2012 Olympics. 7/7.July 2005, Britain feels like the centre of the world. Big events are happening and everyone is talking about them. In schools, offices, streets, shops, parks and homes – there’s a buzz in the air. You can feel the sense of anticipatio... Full info on Pornography

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Fri Sep 05

Cabaret|

  • Birmingham Repertory Theatre
  • ends September 13th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Musicals
  • Cost: £10 - £32, concessions available on some performances

Welcome to the multi award-winning hit West End production of Cabaret!The “sensational” double Olivier Award Winner and Variety Club Awards Best Musical turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a divine haven of decadence, its extraordinary and morally ambiguous inhabitants determined to keep up appeara... Full info on Cabaret

Camille O'Sullivan: La Fille Du Cirque|

  • Town Hall, Birmingham
  • today
  • in Music: Tribute Bands & Shows
  • Cost: £17.50

Following sell out seasons in New York, UK and Australia, Camille sings the music of Nick Cave, Jacques Brel, Tom Waits, David Bowie and more. Her recent shows were awarded Spirit of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2007, Best Music at the Brighton Festival 2006 and garnered a host of 5 star reviews.Ca... Full info on Camille O'Sullivan: La Fille Du Cirque

Clare & The Reasons|

  • The Glee Club
  • today
  • in Music: Folk
  • Cost: Online £6, Telephone £7

First, Clare writes songs. Then she brings them to the Reasons' test lab. There, the songs are submitted to a series of intense treatments and tests until they become what some people call: "lush and sinfully beautiful". This process named in the scientific community "Reasonitis ... Full info on Clare & The Reasons

La Grande Danseuse de Cinquante Ans by Janice Rider|

  • Birmingham Central Public Library
  • ends September 12th
  • in Visual Arts: Photography

Inspired by Degas' "Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer ", Janice Rider examines her own evolving identity through a series of poignant , often humourous photographs which metaphorically encapsulate the anxiety and fear of the ageing process as well as physical desire and longing for unat... Full info on La Grande Danseuse de Cinquante Ans by Janice Rider

Mary Poppins|

  • Birmingham Hippodrome
  • ends September 27th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Musicals
  • Cost: £16.50 - £42.50

Following a triumphant run in London’s West End, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular hit musical MARY POPPINS is coming to Birmingham in its first ever UK Tour. Brilliantly adapted from the beloved stories of P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, this unforgettable production i... Full info on Mary Poppins

Pornography|

  • Birmingham Repertory Theatre
  • ends September 20th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Contemporary Plays
  • Cost: £10, Previews £8, Concessions available

One week in July 2005. Live 8. G8. London 2012 Olympics. 7/7.July 2005, Britain feels like the centre of the world. Big events are happening and everyone is talking about them. In schools, offices, streets, shops, parks and homes – there’s a buzz in the air. You can feel the sense of anticipatio... Full info on Pornography

Puppetry of the Penis|

  • Alexandra Theatre
  • today
  • in Theatre & Drama: Off-the-wall
  • Cost: £13.50-£16.50

Puppetry of the Penis is a mind-blowing show featuring two strapping Australian men who manipulate their genitalia into various shapes, objects and landmarks. A video camera projects every intimate detail of these incredible natural phenomena onto a large screen ensuring that little can be missed - ... Full info on Puppetry of the Penis

Two|

  • The Old Joint Stock Theatre , Birmingham
  • today
  • in Theatre & Drama: Contemporary Plays
  • Cost: £10

Eric Productions presents Jim Cartwright’s award winning play. Set in a pub owned by a savagely bickering husband and wife, the play skilfully combines humour and pathos, with all fourteen characters played by two actors. During the play assorted customers pass through, including a little boy left... Full info on Two

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Sat Sep 06

Cabaret|

  • Birmingham Repertory Theatre
  • ends September 13th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Musicals
  • Cost: £10 - £32, concessions available on some performances

Welcome to the multi award-winning hit West End production of Cabaret!The “sensational” double Olivier Award Winner and Variety Club Awards Best Musical turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a divine haven of decadence, its extraordinary and morally ambiguous inhabitants determined to keep up appeara... Full info on Cabaret

Family Event: World Music Encounter with Infusion|

  • Town Hall, Birmingham
  • tomorrow
  • in Music: World Music
  • Cost: £5, 60 plus £4.50, Under 16s £2.50, Family ticket (4 people, minimum 1 adult) £12

Come and meet this unusual collection of musicians as they lead you on a musical journey from Albania to Zimbabwe! Meet the characters behind the instruments and share the stories of their own personal musical histories. Join them and the rest of the audience as they lead you in an interactive works... Full info on Family Event: World Music Encounter with Infusion

Harry and his Bucket Full of Dinosaurs|

  • Alexandra Theatre
  • tomorrow
  • in Theatre & Drama: Children's Plays & Pantomime
  • Cost: £9

Harry couldn’t have timed his discovery better, as five years old is EXACTLY the right age to discover dinosaurs! It happened two days ago, in the attic with Gran. It was a moment that Harry would remember for the rest of his life. Harry shone his torch inside a dusty old box, that must have lain... Full info on Harry and his Bucket Full of Dinosaurs

La Grande Danseuse de Cinquante Ans by Janice Rider|

  • Birmingham Central Public Library
  • ends September 12th
  • in Visual Arts: Photography

Inspired by Degas' "Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer ", Janice Rider examines her own evolving identity through a series of poignant , often humourous photographs which metaphorically encapsulate the anxiety and fear of the ageing process as well as physical desire and longing for unat... Full info on La Grande Danseuse de Cinquante Ans by Janice Rider

Mary Poppins|

  • Birmingham Hippodrome
  • ends September 27th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Musicals
  • Cost: £16.50 - £42.50

Following a triumphant run in London’s West End, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular hit musical MARY POPPINS is coming to Birmingham in its first ever UK Tour. Brilliantly adapted from the beloved stories of P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, this unforgettable production i... Full info on Mary Poppins

Pornography|

  • Birmingham Repertory Theatre
  • ends September 20th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Contemporary Plays
  • Cost: £10, Previews £8, Concessions available

One week in July 2005. Live 8. G8. London 2012 Olympics. 7/7.July 2005, Britain feels like the centre of the world. Big events are happening and everyone is talking about them. In schools, offices, streets, shops, parks and homes – there’s a buzz in the air. You can feel the sense of anticipatio... Full info on Pornography

Room to Breathe|

  • Crescent Theatre
  • tomorrow
  • in Theatre & Drama: Classic Plays
  • Cost: £6 (Concession £4)

“We moved in together straight after our honey moon. Whilst unpacking our bedroom furniture I found pictures in one of the boxes. I picked them up expecting a few snaps from our wedding. But to my surprise they weren’t. They were much worse. Since then I have tried to put it to the back of my mi... Full info on Room to Breathe

The Abyssinians and Dillinger|

  • The Drum
  • tomorrow
  • in Music: World Music
  • Cost: £18.50, more on the door

The Abyssinians are one of reggae’s most influential and spiritually uplifting groups, the last time they played at The Drum the reverberations were felt throughout the Midlands. Due to popular demand and in celebration of our tenth anniversary, tonight The Abyssinians return to The Drum bringing ... Full info on The Abyssinians and Dillinger

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Sun Sep 07

Cabaret|

  • Birmingham Repertory Theatre
  • ends September 13th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Musicals
  • Cost: £10 - £32, concessions available on some performances

Welcome to the multi award-winning hit West End production of Cabaret!The “sensational” double Olivier Award Winner and Variety Club Awards Best Musical turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a divine haven of decadence, its extraordinary and morally ambiguous inhabitants determined to keep up appeara... Full info on Cabaret

La Grande Danseuse de Cinquante Ans by Janice Rider|

  • Birmingham Central Public Library
  • ends September 12th
  • in Visual Arts: Photography

Inspired by Degas' "Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer ", Janice Rider examines her own evolving identity through a series of poignant , often humourous photographs which metaphorically encapsulate the anxiety and fear of the ageing process as well as physical desire and longing for unat... Full info on La Grande Danseuse de Cinquante Ans by Janice Rider

Mary Poppins|

  • Birmingham Hippodrome
  • ends September 27th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Musicals
  • Cost: £16.50 - £42.50

Following a triumphant run in London’s West End, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular hit musical MARY POPPINS is coming to Birmingham in its first ever UK Tour. Brilliantly adapted from the beloved stories of P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, this unforgettable production i... Full info on Mary Poppins

Pornography|

  • Birmingham Repertory Theatre
  • ends September 20th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Contemporary Plays
  • Cost: £10, Previews £8, Concessions available

One week in July 2005. Live 8. G8. London 2012 Olympics. 7/7.July 2005, Britain feels like the centre of the world. Big events are happening and everyone is talking about them. In schools, offices, streets, shops, parks and homes – there’s a buzz in the air. You can feel the sense of anticipatio... Full info on Pornography

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Mon Sep 08

Cabaret|

  • Birmingham Repertory Theatre
  • ends September 13th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Musicals
  • Cost: £10 - £32, concessions available on some performances

Welcome to the multi award-winning hit West End production of Cabaret!The “sensational” double Olivier Award Winner and Variety Club Awards Best Musical turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a divine haven of decadence, its extraordinary and morally ambiguous inhabitants determined to keep up appeara... Full info on Cabaret

La Grande Danseuse de Cinquante Ans by Janice Rider|

  • Birmingham Central Public Library
  • ends September 12th
  • in Visual Arts: Photography

Inspired by Degas' "Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer ", Janice Rider examines her own evolving identity through a series of poignant , often humourous photographs which metaphorically encapsulate the anxiety and fear of the ageing process as well as physical desire and longing for unat... Full info on La Grande Danseuse de Cinquante Ans by Janice Rider

Mary Poppins|

  • Birmingham Hippodrome
  • ends September 27th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Musicals
  • Cost: £16.50 - £42.50

Following a triumphant run in London’s West End, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular hit musical MARY POPPINS is coming to Birmingham in its first ever UK Tour. Brilliantly adapted from the beloved stories of P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, this unforgettable production i... Full info on Mary Poppins

Pornography|

  • Birmingham Repertory Theatre
  • ends September 20th
  • in Theatre & Drama: Contemporary Plays
  • Cost: £10, Previews £8, Concessions available

One week in July 2005. Live 8. G8. London 2012 Olympics. 7/7.July 2005, Britain feels like the centre of the world. Big events are happening and everyone is talking about them. In schools, offices, streets, shops, parks and homes – there’s a buzz in the air. You can feel the sense of anticipatio... Full info on Pornography

Stevie Wonder|

  • NIA (National Indoor Arena)
  • Monday next week
  • in Music: Pop
  • Cost: £55.00 + £5.50 booking fee (Second Price), £65.00 + £6.50 booking fee (Top Price)

The legend that is Mr Stevie Wonder is one of contemporary music’s most iconic stars, and he will be hitting the road for the first time in more than a decade throughout Europe. The tour will feature an evening of music from Stevie, a performing and songwriting tour de force who has received an as... Full info on Stevie Wonder