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Theatre review: Tartuffe at The Rep, Birmingham

The Rep’s take on Molière’s classic 17th-century comedy is the debut production from new … Read more The post Theatre review: Tartuffe at The Rep, Birmingham appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.

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Live review: The Prodigy + Public Enemy, Barclay Card Arena – 03/12/15

It’s impossible not to relish 10,000 people shouting “Yeeeaaahh booooiii!” at the request… Read more The post Live review: The Prodigy + Public Enemy, Barclay Card Arena – 03/12/15 appeared first on...

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Arts review: Emily Sparkes, Havill & Travis

Words: John Kennedy Havill & Travis’ wildcard derring-do reputation for showcasing disparate,… Read more The post Arts review: Emily Sparkes, Havill & Travis appeared first on Brum Notes...

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Arts review, Janet Mendelsohn, Ikon

Varna Road, the Ikon Gallery’s exhibition of Janet Mendelsohn’s photography, is already … Read more The post Arts review, Janet Mendelsohn, Ikon appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.

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Library sends visitors to jail

Ever wondered what a real prison cell was really like? For most of us, our perception is based solely… Read more The post Library sends visitors to jail appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.

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Theatre review: Dido ‘n’ Aeneas, Birmingham Opera Company – 18/03/2016.

In Virgil’s The Aeneid the eponymous refugee hero and companions flee the sack of Troy. Storm… Read more The post Theatre review: Dido ‘n’ Aeneas, Birmingham Opera Company – 18/03/2016. appeared first...

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Theatre review: Trainspotting, 77 Upper Trinity Street, Digbeth – 24/03/16

Economically depressed Edinburgh, early 1990s. The so-called ‘second Summer of Love’ is … Read more The post Theatre review: Trainspotting, 77 Upper Trinity Street, Digbeth – 24/03/16 appeared first on...

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Theatre review: The Rotters’ Club, Birmingham Rep

John Kennedy reports on the world-premiere adaptation of Jonathan Coe’s cult novel. Birmingham… Read more The post Theatre review: The Rotters’ Club, Birmingham Rep appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.

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Theatre review: Folk, Birmingham Rep

Photo: Graeme Braidwood John Kennedy gives his verdict on the latest play from award-winning… Read more The post Theatre review: Folk, Birmingham Rep appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.

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Theatre review: The Father, Birmingham Rep

John Kennedy checks out the most-acclaimed new play of the decade. Written by Florian Zeller, translated… Read more The post Theatre review: The Father, Birmingham Rep appeared first on Brum Notes...

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Arts review: Is There Anyone Out There?, Parkside Gallery

In the late 1980s, the Click Club on Broad Street was a focal point for Birmingham’s alternative… Read more The post Arts review: Is There Anyone Out There?, Parkside Gallery appeared first on Brum...

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Comedy review: Live At The Town Hall With Adam Buxton @ Birmingham Town Hall...

Tom Clabon checks out the inaugural mixed-bill comedy show from the Invisible Dot Ltd. It’s a … Read more The post Comedy review: Live At The Town Hall With Adam Buxton @ Birmingham Town Hall – 8/5/16...

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Theatre preview: Opera For The Unknown Woman

It’s called an opera, and it’s certainly an epic, but Opera For The Unknown Woman is… Read more The post Theatre preview: Opera For The Unknown Woman appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.

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Theatre review: King Lear, Birmingham Rep

John Kennedy casts his eye over this latest production of Shakespeare’s tragedy. Four ancient… Read more The post Theatre review: King Lear, Birmingham Rep appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.

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Art: Another Minimalism

The Mead Gallery’s Another Minimalism: Art After California Light And Space picks up on … Read more The post Art: Another Minimalism appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.

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Theatre review: Shadowlands, Birmingham Rep

John Kennedy reviews the Rep’s latest stunning production. Photo: Jack Ladenburg. A fundamental… Read more The post Theatre review: Shadowlands, Birmingham Rep appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.

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Theatre review: Beyond Caring, Birmingham Rep

John Kennedy checks out Alexander Zeldin’s powerful examination of life on zero-hours contracts.… Read more The post Theatre review: Beyond Caring, Birmingham Rep appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.

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Art review: Turning To See, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Midlands art legend John Stezaker makes his curatorial debut in one of the cultural highlights … Read more The post Art review: Turning To See, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery appeared first on...

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Interview: Andrew Lawrence

When is a joke not a joke? When it’s told out of context … as comedian Andrew Lawrence… Read more The post Interview: Andrew Lawrence appeared first on Brum Notes Magazine.

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Theatre review: BE Festival, Birmingham Rep – 22/06/16

John Kennedy makes his first visit to this year’s stellar programme of cutting-edge European… Read more The post Theatre review: BE Festival, Birmingham Rep – 22/06/16 appeared first on Brum Notes...

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