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West Side Story is coming to The New Alexandra Theatre
It is probably the best musical of all, and certainly one that changed the nature of them, bringing the musical kicking and screaming into the 20th Century. And now it has embarked on a nationwide tour, and will be hitting Birmingham next week. Yes, it could only be the Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein masterpiece, ‘West Side Story’, the show that transferred the doomed romance of Romeo and Juliet to the brutal gangs of New York. This new production of “WEST SIDE STORY” features the entire original Jerome Robbins choreography, and has already played to sell-out audiences around the world. It will now be coming to Birmingham’s New Alexandra Theatre…
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It’s on its way – The Couture Vulture Preloved Designer Sale is coming to Birmingham!
If you love the idea of owning a designer wardrobe, but don’t really want to pay designer prices, an event is coming to Birmingham’s Malmaison that is just for you. Couture Vulture are bringing their “pop up store” to the top Birmingham Hotel for a two day fashion event where you can buy pre-loved designer brands for prices you won’t even believe. Malmaison will become a shopper’s paradise for those who love a label and a luxury buy, with a diverse mix of preloved women’s clothes, shoes and accessories that range from the High-End High Street of All Saints to my designer of choice, Vivienne Westwood. The majority of pieces…
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Review – Let it Be at the New Alexandra Theatre
For as long as I can remember, I have been a fan of The Beatles. As a child I had one of those ‘first’ record players (I know there are some people reading this right now thinking what’s a record player – grrr). These were the portable ones with a lid and a carry handle and it went everywhere with me. I used to plunder mom and dad’s record collection, and loved ‘From me to you’, ‘Hello Goodbye’ and ‘Get Back’ on that instantly recognisable Apple record label. For me, The Beatles are the standard that all other bands aspire to, their music is what the word ‘classic’ was invented…
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Disney on Ice Worlds of Fantasy lights up Birmingham
Mickey Mouse was back in town last night, bringing a whole raft of his friends with him. Yes, Disney on Ice was in Birmingham at the LG Arena with a brand new show. As usual it was a spectacle that was enjoyed by young and old, who were treated to some exhilarating dance, fabulous costumes and a whole lot of wholesome fun. The newest show is Worlds of Fantasy. Micky, Minnie, Donald and Goofy embark on a road trip that is curtailed when their car breaks down. Cue the Disney favourites being transported to four different ‘worlds’ that include Radiator Springs, ‘Under the Sea’, the land of the fairies and…
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HARVEY NICHOLS – BEAUTY SCHOOL DROP OUT EVENT
If you live near Birmingham, and beauty is your thing, then the ‘HARVEY NICHOLS – BEAUTY SCHOOL DROP OUT’ event is most definitely something you will be interested in. This promises to be an evening that is both fun and informative, celebrating all that is beautiful about beauty! Harvey Nichols Birmingham is hosting its first Beauty School Drop Out next Wednesday (March 12th) at it’s Mailbox home, and this will feature a range of classes, games and demonstrations. There will be sweet treats to enjoy, as well as a glass of bubbly as you learn about the season’s trends, tricks of the trade and the what’s hot and what’s not…
