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Birmingham Hippodrome fans lose their front row seats May 31 2012

When is a front row seat not a front row seat?Read

Glenn Howells and Mike Hayes join board of Birmingham Hippodrome Apr 19 2012

Birmingham’s most popular theatre has announced the appointment of two new board members.Read

Review: Grease, at the New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham Dec 08 2011

Despite its flaws, it is hard not to smile at this fun night of pure escapism. Read

Review: The Lost Happy Endings, at Mac, Birmingham Dec 08 2011

My daddy usually writes the Birmingham Post theatre reviews, but he said he was just a little bit traumatised by watching The Heart Of Robin Hood, so he’s allowed me to write The Lost Happy Endings review.Read

Press Club accolade for Birmingham theatre critic Fred Norris Nov 30 2011

Former Birmingham Mail theatre critic Fred Norris is hitting the headlines himself after 50 years of reporting – with a lifetime accolade.Read

Birmingham Artsfest attracts more than 200,000 people Sep 12 2011

More than 200,000 people enjoyed everything from clog tapping to break dancing at Birmingham Artsfest.Read

Birmingham Hippodrome launches £1m appeal for new stage Mar 04 2011

Birmingham’s biggest theatre the Hippodrome is launching a £1 million appeal to replace its stage.Read

Review: Little Shop Of Horrors, at Birmingham Rep Sep 14 2010

The Rep is on a roll. While The Door is showing My Romantic History, the best drama of the year, the main theatre hosts Little Shop Of Horrors, easily the finest musical Brum has seen in 2010. Read