Gig: Paul Draper Location: Wolverhampton Newhampton Arts Centre Going by recent gig reviews you have probably noticed that Mr Trips and I are now “of a certain age” where the bands we enjoyed as youngsters are all doing comeback or reunion tours. Our most recent was Paul Draper, the ex lead singer of mid-90’s indie…
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The Tiger Who Came To Tea LIVE at Birmingham Town Hall 26th Dec 2018 – 13th Jan 2019
Yesterday we saw the cast of The Tiger Who Came To Tea. The live stage show is coming to Birmingham Town Hall on Boxing Day and will be at the Town Hall until Sunday 13th January 2019 with a number of performances. There’s a relaxed performance on Sunday 6th January 2019 at 3pm. The Tiger…
FREE Elf fun at Resorts World
Location: Resorts World, NEC Birmingham Opening Times: Saturday and Sundays 11am – 5pm Price: Free Parking: £15 or if you spend £20 in the shops or restaurants during your visit and get your parking validated at Guest Services, parking is only £2. Or £1.50 if you go to the cinema. Currently at Resorts World they…
A Wyevale Garden Centre: Father Christmas Experience
Location: A Wyevale Garden Centre, Shenstone, Birmingham Rd, Lichfield, WS14 OQQ Opening Times: Mon to Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10:30-4:30 Price: £10.00 Wyevale Garden Centre at Shenstone was todays choice of location for Jemima to meet Father Christmas and for me to sit down and have a chilled lunch in the Garden Kitchen Restaurant (which was…
Pinocchio: The Old Rep Theatre
Location: The Old Rep Theatre, Station Street, Birmingham Dates: Now until 30th December 2018 Prices: Family Tickets starting from £55.50, Stalls from £17.80, Balcony from £14.80. Click here to purchase tickets. The Old Rep Theatre never ceases to impress with their shows. Alice in Wonderland last year and The Wind in the Willows in 2016….
Magical Lantern Festival: Birmingham Botanical Gardens
It is back this year but in a new location… Birmingham Botanical Gardens. And it is even better than last year with more lanterns, dual culture, vibrant colours and artistic sculptures than ever before. Be prepared to enter a magical experience and discover life sized and larger then life, lanterns is all shapes and forms….
Rudolf: A Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) and Pins & Needles Co-Production, 17th Nov – 31st December 2018
Event: Rudolf Location: Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH Dates: 17th November – 31st December 2018 Duration: 60 minutes Recommended Age: 4+ Ticket Prices: £9.50 – £13.50 Website for more info and to book tickets: https://macbirmingham.co.uk/event/Rudolf This week me and Jemima went along to watch Rudolf at Midlands Art Centre (MAC)….
The Nutcracker: Birmingham Royal Ballet 2018
Event: Sir Peter Wright’s production of The Nutcracker (Birmingham Royal Ballet) Location: Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst Street, Birmingham Dates: 23rd Nov – 13th December 2018 Ticket Prices: From £20. Family Offer – up to two Under 16’s, half price with every full paying adult (excluding Band A+ tickets on Friday – Sunday performances). Call 0844 338…
COMPETITION TIME: Big Fish Little Fish, Jingle Bell Ball
Christmas is nearly here and it is time to start thinking about those Christmas activities and days out with your little ones. Smallhousebigtrips have a perfect Christmassy idea to book into your calendars – the Big Fish Little Fish Meets Wobble, Jingle Bell Ball, December 9th, 2pm – 4:30pm at The Nightingale Club, Birmingham. Get…
Midlands Arts Centre: Little Angel Theatre, Sleepyhead 20th November – 2nd December
Little Angel Theatre: Sleepyhead Where? Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH When? 20th November – 2nd December 2018 (10am and 1pm) Price? £9.50 – £12.50 per ticket Recommended for aged 2-5 , me and Jemima headed along to watch Sleepyhead yesterday afternoon. The production by Little Angel Theatre was fantastic and kept…