“EGG-CELLENT!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tweedy returns for his 12th pantomime at The Everyman Theatre in the lead role of Mother Goose, the Christmas pantomime that will leave the whole family laughing hysterically. We headed along to the press night last night and were quite frankly wowed! What a show! All four of us voted the show the…
Lichfield Christmas Tree Festival
This festive season, Small House Big Trips is thrilled to be a part of the enchanting Lichfield Christmas Tree Festival! 🌟 If you’ve arrived here from our tree QR code, hello, and welcome. Small House Big Trips is a Review and What’s On page for the Midlands, set up with two aims. 👉 Firstly, to…
Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure
BMOS are back this winter at The Alexandra Theatre performing Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure until Saturday 25th November, with tickets starting from £14.30. The production is based on J.M.Barrie’s original play (with permission from Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children) and features music and lyrics by the award-winning duo Anthony Drewe and George Stiles….
PYO Christmas Tree
Live in the Midlands and are wondering where the best Christmas Tree Farm is? Look no more, this post will help as we have visited the UK’S biggest PYO Christmas Tree Farm and, we LOVED it. You will find thousands of trees within acres of land, including 4 varieties (Fraser Fir, Nordmann Fir, Norway Spruce…
Theatre Review: Murder in the Dark
“An edge of your seat, thriller” ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Murder in the Dark has arrived at The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham, where it will stay until Saturday, 11th November. If you’re a person who loves a thrilling and suspenseful show, then this one is a must that will keep you engaged from start to finish. Clever plot…
Theatre Review: Box of Delights
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Enchanting spectacle that captivates hearts instantly When I heard that The RSC were performing a Christmas show this year, I knew I had to get tickets. I’d not read the book before but we read the blurb about the show and me and the girls were instantly excited. The Box of Delights is a…
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A sweet and delicious treat for the whole family to enjoy. Being a huge Roald Dahl fan, having grown up reading all of the books, you can imagine my excitement when I saw Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was coming to Birmingham, furthermore, to one of my favourite theatres – Birmingham Hippodrome. Charlie and…
Romeo and Juliet, Matthew Bourne
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ There’s a new twist on the classic tragedy of Romeo + Juliet in Matthew Bourne’s latest touring production, which opened today (until 21st Oct 2023) at Wolverhampton Grand, before continuing its tour to Aberdeen, Paris and Los Angeles. Well known for his innovative, unconventional approach to classical ballet, Matthew has once again pushed the…
Ryman’s PYO Pumpkins
Autumn brings with it a myriad of delightful activities, and one beloved tradition for many families is visiting a traditional Pick-Your-Own (PYO) pumpkin farm. We visited Ryman’s PYO Pumpkin farm today and fell head over heels in love. This family-run farm located in Wall, Lichfield has a beautiful backdrop of open fields and offers a…
Art Focus: Maryam Wahid, ‘Dreams of Brum’
Handsworth Library is pleased to announce the arrival of a new exhibition, supported by Birmingham City Council’s Cultural Development Service. Titled “Dreams of Brum,” the exhibition showcases a collection of sixteen remarkable photographic portraits captured by the talented photographer Maryam Wahid, who is based in Birmingham. These captivating portraits were all captured during a series…