Bat Out Of Hell, the musical based upon the works of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman finally opened at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham last night. Twice delayed because of Covid19, we at SmallHouseBigTrips had been looking forward to this for, quite literally, years. The Alex had clearly gone all out for the debut show…
Category: Theatre Shows
Theatre shows in the Midlands
Jersey Boys
What a way to end the year, but with the internationally acclaimed stage sensation, Jersey Boys. It has won 65 major awards and has been seen by over 27 million people worldwide and I was lucky enough to see it this evening at the 120 year gala party and opening night at The Alexandra Theatre,…
Alice in Wonderland
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An enchanting and captivating production from a hugely talented cast.” Every year The Old Rep, in conjunction with the students from the Birmingham Ormiston Academy put on a Christmas production. Previous years have seen interpretations of Pinocchio and The Snow Queen. This year it’s the turn of Lewis Carroll’s wonderful Alice in Wonderland. In…
Death Drop
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is a whimsical, eccentric and plain right bizarre comedy that will have even the most serious of people laughing” – Small House Big Trips What a show! I laughed, I giggled and at points I jumped. I had such a fantastic evening that I can’t stop smiling and thinking about some of the…
The Good Enough Mums Club
We all need one of these clubs don’t we. A club where we refuse to judge the Mum who puts her child in front of the TV for a bit of a break. The Mum who hands the child a mobile phone to watch Peppa Pig whilst she does the weekly shop. The Mum who…
9 to 5 The Musical
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tonight the cast of Dolly Parton’s, 9 to 5, The Musical, took to the stage of the wonderful Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham, where it will call home until Saturday 20th November 2021. 9 to 5 tells the story of three work friends, Violet (Louise Redknapp), Judy (Vivian Panka) and Doralee (Stephanie Chandos) who are sick…
Disney Bedknobs and Broomsticks Musical
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a spellbinding, magical and utterly enchanting show. Bedknobs and Broomsticks took to the stage of The Alexandra Theatre last night for what was a truly sensational performance that I want to stand on the rooftops and shout about. I am not surprised that this show has nearly sold out (be quick to book…
Blood Brothers
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best musical that you will ever go to see. You will be captivated and find yourself sat on the edge of your seat. Taking you through every emotion that you could possibly feel; love, sadness, heartbreak, fear and grief. 5 stars doesn’t feel enough for this and you can see why it is…
Grease The Musical
“⭐⭐⭐⭐ An ebullient musical that gets you wanting to sing along and dance in your seat”. After a whirlwind summer holiday romance, Danny and Sandy are reunited when she moves to Rydell High for her senior year, making friends with the Pink Ladies. Will they rekindle their love and survive the trials and tribulations of…
Derren Brown, Showman
“𝗔𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘀, 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀. 𝗔 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲” – 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀 Wow. Just wow. Have you watched Derren Brown before? I hadn’t so was incredibly excited to see what the multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion was like on stage….