Archive for the ‘Entertainment’ Category

Days Out: They dream of steam in Kiddy

A QUARTER of a million annual visitors to a railway line that’s just 16 miles long can’t be wrong – and they’re not.

Comedy: Sean locked and loaded for city gig

IT’S hard to know whether playfully surly comedian Sean Lock is pulling my leg or being randomly serious with his deadpan voice.

Clubs: Faithless to take stage at top fest

DIZZEE Rascal and Faithless have already been confirmed for West Midlands dance festival GlobalGathering this summer.

Theatre: Ballet company’s party surprises

AS BIRMINGHAM Royal Ballet prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary with three Gala Performances, director David Bintley is promising audiences a few surprises.

Music: Jools Hollands headlines two Birmingham…

JOOLS Holland and his orchestra are set to play two shows in Birmingham at very different venues. On Wednesday they’re in the intimate surroundings of the Jam House, returning on December 18 for a festive extravaganza at the NIA Academy. Ex-Squeeze star Jools took time out from rehearsals to answer our questions.

Music: Hadouken! bring their music to the masses

FOR The Masses is the name of the new album by Hadouken! and it’s aptly titled as the band aim to appeal to as wide an audience as possible.