Tonight, I’ve been on a spectacular journey into the sun-kissed plains of the African Savanna, watching The Lion King. The Lion King roars with charm, exquisite talent, and Disney magic. I’d be ‘lion’ if I didn’t give it FIVE stars. Small House Big Trips The stage show, currently at Birmingham Hippodrome, graces the stage until…
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Theatre shows in the Midlands
Demon Dentist ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We laughed, we cried, we jumped, and we clapped. Demon Dentist had it all, and you’ll be glad to know that you still have plenty of time to catch it at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre, where it is on the stage until Saturday 1st July, 2023. Birmingham Stage Show’s adaptation of David Walliams’ novel, Demon Dentist,…
Lifeline
“Some people, they just want to go,” says Julie, Jo’s Grandma. Jo’s friend Grace has made up her mind that she wants to end her life. It’s “…not a question of if, but a question of when”. Lifeline is a raw, emotional and cleverly written play by Peter Harrison, directed by Becky Deeks. Peter has…
BRB Triple Bill ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
As an avid ballet fan, when you go to see a Birmingham Royal Ballet Triple Bill, you know you’re in for an amazing evening of the most phenomenal dancing. The Apollo|Interlinked|’Still Life’ at the Penguin Café is a wonderful example of this. Three astounding ballets telling their stories through expressive choreography, elegant movements from the…
Mog: The Forgetful Cat ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Over at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry (until Sunday 4th June) is the ideal stage show to introduce little ones to the theatre. I headed along today with my two girls (aged 7 and 10) to watch Mog The Forgetful Cat, and it was purr-fect, an absolute delight for all ages – even me in…
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – A magical masterpiece “Different people remember things differently, and you’ll not get any two people to remember anything the same, whether they were there or not.” So says Old Mrs Hempstock in the stage adaptation of Neil Gaimans ‘The Ocean At The End Of The Lane’, masterfully directed by Katy Rudd. This is…
Annie The Musical
Annie is gracing the stage of the Alexandra Theatre until 15th April, and if you’re a fan of the film starring Aileen Quinn, you can bet your bottom dollar that you will LOVE the stage show too. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Given a full 5 stars from our family, even with a small stage closure, this performance was…
Dinosaur World Live
“T-RIFFIC” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Small House Big Trips little ones have spoken. They vote Dinosaur World Live a full FIVE stars and want to go and see it again. Dinosaur World Live graced the stage of Warwick Arts Centre at the weekend and we headed along to see what we thought, before the dinosaurs stomp onto…
Easter Events 2023
Easter is just around the corner, and there’s already plenty of events advertised. Have a look through our list and share it with your friends/family who might also benefit from our guide (we will be updating it daily). We have separated it into boroughs, so you can find your area and the events closer to…
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A show that reminds you that life is to be lived, grab opportunities when they arrive and always follow your heart” – Small House Big Trips The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has landed on the Alexandra Theatre Stage until February 25th 2023 and it is the very last week that you can catch iconic…