Location: Little Dessert Shop, Mulberry Walk, Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield. Earlier in December, just after Jemima had been poorly, we decided to have a Friday treat and head over to the Little Dessert Shop in Mere Green. We arrived just after midday and it was lovely and quiet and incredibly clean. We chose our table…
One Day Theatre, Tiny Dancers Christmas Party
Last week we attended the very first One Day Theatre, 0-5’s Christmas Party at Boston Tea Party in Harborne and it was a great success. Fully booked with not a single space free, we were glad that we had booked onto this class earlier in December when it was announced. The party class was only…
Emily Brown and The Thing. A Tall Stories Production at Birmingham Hippodrome. On until Jan 6th 2019.
Yesterday (Sunday 23rd December) the Smallhousebigtrips household were invited along to watch Emily Brown and The Thing at Birmingham Hippodrome in the Patrick Studio. We were excited and could not wait. Last year we had been to see the Tall Stories Production of The Snow Dragon, which we had absolutely LOVED (we still talk about…
Staffordshire Regiment Museum in Lichfield
Location: Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Tamworth Road, Whittington, Lichfield, WS14 9PY Opening Times: Monday to Sunday 10am – 4pm. Prices: Adults £4, Children over 3 £3, under 3s are free. Family ticket (2 adults 2/3 children) is £10. We headed over to The Staffordshire Regiment Museum last Saturday afternoon for the Wartime at Christmas exhibition at…
Guest Post: The Wizard of Oz – Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Event: The Wizard of Oz Location: Birmingham Rep Theatre Dates: Until the 13 January 2019 Ticket Prices: From £15 Running Time: 2 hours and 40 minutes (including interval) Age Guidance: Suitable for those aged 7 or above The Birmingham Rep’s version of the Wizard of Oz has brought the classic musical into the 21st century….
Adult Review: I’m about to lose control and I think Joe Lycett – Comedy show at Birmingham Symphony Hall
Comedy Show: Joe Lycett Venue: Birmingham Symphony Hall Support Act: Karen Bayley Date: 27th November 2018 Have you ever laughed so much that your face hurts? It’s not something that happens very often but I imagine if you were a friend of Joe Lycett, it is a hazard that might be a common occurrence. Hailing…
Adult Review: Paul Draper Acoustic Gig at Wolverhampton Newhampton Arts Centre
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…
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…