Theatre

Birmingham Racecourse, among the winners of the Arts & Culture Award

Unfortunately, Birmingham does not have its own special theaters award. Despite the fact that the city has around 10 large professional theatre venues that stage their own productions and host touring companies...

The path from working-class Birmingham to the heights of British drama

Stephen Knight was born in Birmingham, so his stories often originate in the local slums. They also draw on his local upbringing, including stories about Birmingham's tough criminal underworld, such as the...

Theatre censorship — why Bernard Shaw’s plays were banned in Birmingham

When it comes to banning certain plays from being staged in Birmingham theatres, one immediately recalls the infamous official state control over theatre, which required all plays to be licensed by the...

Theatre history of Birmingham

As you know, the first theatre in Birmingham appeared in 1740. Since then, there has always been intellectual entertainment in the city, which, by the way, Birmingham was very proud of. We...

Birmingham’s theatre life is a colourful and pleasing experience

Birmingham's theatre scene is a vibrant variety of performances, stages, from the largest to the smallest, on which artistic expression takes place. The city, which is second only to the capital London...

The magical “Snowman” — a cult Christmas performance by the repertory theatre

Birmingham Repertory Theatre's enchanting production of The Snowman has been enthralling audiences for over 30 years and is the West End's longest running Christmas show. This is a magical story about how...

Birmingham theatre — adaptation to the trends of the XXI century

Birmingham has long been a vibrant theatre centre, a leader in the performing arts with a wealth of experience. This colourful history goes back many centuries. It has ranged from grand historic...

The Birmingham Repertory Theatre during the bombing raids in World War II

Birmingham was the third most bombed city in the UK during the Second World War. These numerous bombings completely changed the urban landscape, causing irreparable damage to the city's architecture. The “temples...

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