When talking about the birth of the film industry in Birmingham, it should be understood that it was not the “British Hollywood” like London. However, the city played a significant role in...
Cinema appeared in England at the end of the 19th century, when inventors experimented with moving images, showing short films in fairground pavilions and mini-theaters. The first silent films caused a real...
As of 2022, Birmingham City University had approximately 10,000 students from 100 countries around the world. The university also has an acting school. Acting students study at Ruskin Hall in Bornville and...
Today, it is a cultural centre adjacent to the iconic Birmingham Library, Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Symphony Hall. It is also the largest public square in the city, built in 1945. But,...
The Black Country Living Museum is one of the key locations for the world-famous Birmingham drama Peaky Blinders. As is well known, since 2013, the museum has provided key locations for filming...
The former Futurist cinema on John Bright Street in Birmingham has been granted Grade II listed status. This was arranged by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the recommendation of...
The film takes place immediately after the end of World War II, but the events depicted in the film occurred during the war. A young journalist uncovers the facts and details of...
A sense of humour gives us confidence and a more optimistic outlook on life. The aim of a good joke is to make people smile, lift their spirits, and even draw attention...
