Today we headed to review Concerts in the Park Family Day (30th June 2019) which had an Alice in Wonderland theme to it. Having grown up just down the road in Streetly, it was nice to head to this new event (3 years old) to see what it is all about. The event opened at…
Month: June 2019
Hobson’s Choice
Up until last night, I had two favourite ballets – The Nutcracker and La Fille mal Gardee. Last nights Hobson Choice has changed that – in one word, it was ‘magnificent’. Everything from the well thought out and cleverly designed scenery (Peel Park was my favourite), the immaculate dancing (Samara Downs amazing ability to enter…
Ooty Station (now closed)
Vannakam! (Welcome!) Ooty Station – Named after a quaint little hill-station town located in the dense Nilgiri mountains. Popular with the British during the Raj and continuing to hold its appeal as an idyllic tourist destination. Ooty Railway Station is Indias only rack railway with a fleet of steam locomotives. And now, close friends Pooja…
First Steps – Peter and the Wolf
Owen Young was back as the First Steps Storyteller at Birmingham Hippodrome, making children and adults laugh, stare in awe at the stage and understand ballet that little bit better. If you have never been to a Birmingham Royal Ballet First Steps performance, you are missing out. They are wonderful. Thoroughly enjoyed by Jemima who…
[Un]leashed by Birmingham Royal Ballet
At Birmingham Hippodrome from last night until 15th June 2019 is [Un]leashed, a superb set of three ballets by three magnificent female choreographers, performed by Birmingham Royal Ballet and the Royal Ballet Sinfonia. In short, last night was an outstanding evening watching three very contemporary ballets that were mesmerising, expressive and flawless performances from all…
Concerts in the Park 2019
Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Councils annual Concerts in the Park family day is inspired by all things Alice in Wonderland for 2019 and will be filled with music, giant garden games, circus skills, community choirs and more in the picturesque setting of Sutton Park, on Sunday 30 June. Pack a picnic and come on down…
Alice and the Library Tree
If you are looking for a magical, interactive journey through opera and theatre, interwoven with vocal improvisation and children’s songs, B’Opera and their new performance, Alice and the Library Tree is the show for you. Yesterday evening we headed over to Sutton Coldfield Library to watch the press showing of this show before it tours…
Noels Bar and Restaurant
Thursday night and Friday night saw the Pre launch events for Noels Bar and Restaurant located in the picturesque location of Waterfront Walk, overlooking the canal. We were kindly invited along to the prelaunch and were lucky enough to have a sneaky peek at the beautiful interior, exterior, food and drinks. Noels is a very…
Captain Corelli’s Mandolin at Birmingham Repertory Theatre
If you are not familiar with the story, it is set in Cephalonia in 1941. The story is based around Dr Iannis (Joseph Long) and his daughter Pelagia (Madison Clare). A war has started and the once safe Cephalonia where they live, is now involved in the war, with thanks to Mussolini. Pelagia is attractive…
Toby Carvery, Norton Canes
Have you been here? I’m pretty positive most people have tried a Toby Carvery. They’re fab aren’t they!? Masses of yummy vegetables, potatoes and meat (or the veggie option) and as much gravy and condiments as you want. So when we were invited along to the Norton Canes branch to check out how they fare,…