A beautiful evening of ballet, live music and a rather tragic love story. Birmingham Royal Ballet are back with Swan Lake at Birmingham Royal Ballet and it’s another 5 star show!
Category: Theatre Shows
Theatre shows in the Midlands
George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones: The Mad King
Game of Thrones: The Mad King has arrived at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon – but is this epic new Westeros theatre production worth seeing? We review the spectacular 3-hour-45-minute show, the huge cast, immersive staging and connections to the Game of Thrones story.
Mrs Doubtfire – The Hit Comedy Musical
★★★★★
Hilarious, heartwarming and packed with show-stopping numbers, Mrs Doubtfire The Musical is a brilliant night at the theatre. With plenty of giggles, it’s a five-star family favourite that’s not to be missed at Birmingham Hippodrome, playing until 19 September.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street review
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has arrived at Birmingham Rep, and this darkly comic musical is one of the best productions we’ve seen. Featuring Ramin Karimloo, Meow Meow and David Bedella, this incredible cast brings Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece to life in a spectacular new profuction.
Matilda the Musical Review
Matilda the Musical is now playing at Birmingham Hippodrome, and it’s a five-star family theatre experience.
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
A 4-star review of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold at the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. A clever and intelligent stage adaptation of John le Carre’s Cold War thriller starring Ralf Little.
We Will Rock You Review: BMOS at the Alexandra Theatre Birmingham
We attended the press night of BMOS’s production of We Will Rock You at the Alexandra Theatre Birmingham. Read our review of the Queen Musical, standout performances and live orchestra.
Derren Brown – Only Human
A four star review of Derren Brown’s brand new tour – Only Human as it arrives in Birmingham at the Hippodrome.
Mamma Mia
A 5 star review of Mamma Mia the Musical, playing at Birmingham Hippodrome until 30 May 2026.
Barnum: The Circus Musical
A review of Barnum, the Circus Musical currently touring and at Birmingham Hippodrome.