⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Witty, catchy and a must-see! It was wonderful to see so many happy children’s faces at the Belgrade Theatre last night. Hearing the laughter across the audience, not just from children but adults too, was lovely. Billionaire Boy has started its UK tour at the Belgrade Theatre, where it stays until Saturday 19th February…
Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “It was ‘Allsorts’ of awesome” Forget the traditional Nutcracker that you know, Matthew Bourne gives you a brand new take on the classic. There’s still the traditional Tchaikovsky score that you will all be familiar with, but the story is new -a scenario created by the incredibly talented Matthew Bourne, Martin Duncan and Anthony…
Things to do in the West Midlands in 2022
A paid collaboration with National Express West Midlands. Another year is here and living in the West Midlands has never been better. A wealth of attractions, places to visit and events that people will travel far and wide to see; including Birmingham Commonwealth Games and Coventry City of Culture events. There is going to be…
School of Rock
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – “Rocktastic!” – Small House Big Trips Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Smash-Hit West End & Broadway musical, School of Rock has arrived this evening at The Alexandra Theatre Birmingham where it will be on stage until Saturday 5th February 2022. The show was full of fantastic performances from every individual on the stage, and if…
Chicago the Musical
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sexy, sassy and seductive. We were truly Razzle Dazzled. An outstanding cast entertained the audience tonight at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Despite a tiny technical hitch, the show was enthralling from start to finish. I am sure you are aware of the story, but in case not, the story is based in Chicago, Illinois…
The Addams Family: The Musical Comedy
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A spookily spectacular performance from a frightfully fantastic cast. Showing at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham from 18th January until Saturday 22nd January 2022, The Addams Family: The Musical Comedy is a magnificent show that will make everyone fall in love with the theatre. With a fabulous live orchestra playing the classic songs, an abundance…
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Birmingham Hippodrome ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Last night we headed along to Birmingham Hippodrome to see Birminghams finest pantomime. It was everything that you could possibly want in a pantomime and then a load more sprinkled on top. This was not just a pantomime. This was a variety show, a circus, a comedy show, a magic show and a pantomime, all…
Bat Out Of Hell: The Musical ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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…
Ilam Park National Trust
Yesterday we visited the incredibly picturesque 𝗜𝗹𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 in Ashbourne, DE6 2AZ. Ilam Park offers space to play and explore with woodland walks within the 158 acre Country Park on the banks of the River Manfold. It is a 25 minute walk to the famous stepping stones in Dovedale although we didn’t visit them yesterday…
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,…