WARWICKSHIRE’S AWARD-WINNING ‘ALSO FESTIVAL’ IS BACK FOR THE 13TH YEAR RUNNING
The UK’s most inspirational summer festival – combining ideas, music, comedy, food, wellness and nature – has announced the first wave of speakers, performers and experiences for… Read more »
James Acaster Cinemagoers Welcome – Exclusively in cinemas across the UK from 6th March
Audiences are invited to experience one of the most daring live comedy events of recent years from the comfort of their local cinema, as James Acaster brings… Read more »
NEW SHOWS ON-SALE AT THE REP
Birmingham Rep isstarting 2026 with a bang, with a selection of new productions announced today – adding to its already stellar and jam-packed programme. The House will… Read more »
Comedy at the Castle announces 2026 Warwick line up
– Ed Byrne, Chris McCausland Joanne McNally, and Russell Kane headline a bumper fourth year of the UK’s fastest growing comedy festival – The spring/summer ‘26 events… Read more »
Solve Along A Murder She Wrote returns to Birmingham with The Sins of Castle Cove (Sat 8 Nov, The Crossing)
Cult hit ‘Solve‑Along‑A‑Murder‑She‑Wrote’ returns to Birmingham with The Sins of Castle Cove Saturday 8 November 2025, 7:30–10:00PM — The Crossing, Digbeth (B5 5SU) Host Tim Benzie available… Read more »
Sandwell’s Ryan S Lewis wins major comedy award
Sandwell comic Ryan S Lewis has been announced as winner of the prestigious Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2025. Ryan was presented with his award on Friday 3 October… Read more »
ONE WEEK until Birmingham Comedy Festival 2025 (starts Fri 3 Oct)
It’s just ONE WEEK until Birmingham Comedy Festival 2025.Running from Friday 3 to Sunday 12 October 2025, this year’s festival consists of over 90 performances.Among the big names attending… Read more »
ESTHER MANITO SLAGBOMB UK TOUR – SEPTEMBER 2025 – FEBRUARY 2026
UK TOUR: SEPTEMBER 2025 – FEBRUARY 2026 – ON SALE 10AM, 28TH MARCH 2025 – TICKETS Esthermanito.co.uk / Twitter: @esther_manito / Instagram: @esthermanito This Autumn, award-winning British-Lebanese… Read more »
GETTING TRIGGY WITH IT – MATT PARKER DOES THE MATHS, UK TOUR OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2025
TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE 10AM FRIDAY 30TH MAY standupmaths.com/shows/ / Instagram @standupmaths / YouTube @standupmaths New York Times and Sunday Times best-seller Matt Parker talks a lot… Read more »
Moseley Folk & Arts Festival Review, September 2025 (Sunday)
Having been going to at least one of the two annual Moseley Festivals pretty much every year for the past 14, I was yet again fortunate enough… Read more »
Birmingham’s first dedicated Irish comedy night and podcast to launch at Digbeth venue
– Comedy and the Craic, a brand-new evening of laughter and storytelling, will premiere at Nortons Digbeth on Wednesday 17 September as part of Halfway Fest – Curated and hosted… Read more »
Josh Pugh announced as Breaking Talent Award’s Special Guest
A decade after winning the second ever Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award, Josh Pugh has been confirmed as 2025’s Special Guest. The prestigious award show takes… Read more »
Birmingham’s Best is Back The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast Returns
The Mrs Barbara Nice & Friends Podcast has returned to Brum Radio after a five-year hiatus. Hosted by Mrs Barbara Nice, a.k.a Phoenix Nights star Janice Connolly,… Read more »
Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2025 | And the nom’s are …
Birmingham Comedy Festival have announced the five acts who’ll be in the running for the annual Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2025. A collaboration between the… Read more »
Birmingham Comedy Festival drops full 2025 line-up
Birmingham Comedy Festival returns from Friday 3 to Sunday 12 October 2025 with more than 90 performances featuring big-names, emerging acts and the very best comedians from… Read more »
New Shows coming to The Door and Studio spaces at The Rep
Birmingham Rep have today announced six new shows coming to their Door and Studio spaces later this year and into 2026, including LQBTQ+ comedy and dance events,… Read more »
NEW comedy club launches in Solihull
Funny to The Core is the NEW monthly comedy club in the Studio at The Core, bringing the best and funniest UK comedy talent to Solihull. Kicking… Read more »
Kings Heath Comedy Festival is this weekend!
At the end of this week Kings Heath will prove its place as Birmingham’s funniest suburb – with almost 50 comedy shows over four days – from… Read more »
New comedy night to launch at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Something funny is happening at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery with the launch of a brand new comedy night on Thursday 4 September 2025. Comedy at the… Read more »
Eleven New Shows To Join The Rep’s 2025/26 Season
Highlights include: Birmingham Rep has today announced another spectacular feast of inclusive and diverse drama, comedy, and performance as it announces new productions to join the jam-packed… Read more »
One ring to rule them all: Fokawolf and Tat Vision wrestling summer special heads to Birmingham
– Birmingham chaos merchants Foka Wolf and Tat Vision’s latest event will smash the worlds of wrestling, music, drag and comedy together for an unforgettable experience –… Read more »
Celtic culture to be celebrated with four-day festival
– Halfway Fest at Nortons Digbeth features an all-star Irish and Scottish line up of All Folk’d Up, Calum McPhail, Ceol, Clada, and One for the Road – Four… Read more »
Kings Heath Comedy Festival is Back!
Once again Kings Heath is turning into Birmingham’s funniest suburb – with almost 50 performances currently scheduled over four days – from the 24th to the 27th of July…. Read more »
Acts dazzle at The Core Theatre for sold-out reopening show
Audiences returned to The Core Theatre’s auditorium for the first time in 20 months as local acts and comedian Jasper Carrott took to the stage for a… Read more »
Irish Annie’s Nationwide Tour Opens This week Including Birmingham Date
Must-see musical comedy Irish Annie’s opens its 2025 nationwide this week. TV legend Ricky Tomlinson heads a talented cast of performers in the smash-hit production which is due to travel… Read more »
Celebrate May the Fourth with an intergalactic event at The Night Owl
The Night Owl and Hott Date have joined forces to bring an immersive Sci-Fi party to Birmingham on Star Wars Day, May the Fourth! This intergalactic event… Read more »
WILL MELLOR & RALF LITTLE EXTEND TWO PINTS PODCAST TOUR WITH NEW WOLVERHAMPTON DATE
GRAND THEATRE, WOLVERHAMPTON – FRI NOV 7 ON SALE 10AM FRIDAY APR 11 VIDEOHERE Following two sell-out tours of their hugely successful Two Pints podcast Will Mellor… Read more »
Moseley Folk reveals ARTS line-up > Henry Normal, Kiri, Scott, Spencer +more
Leading poet Henry Normal and comedians Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Spencer Jones and Scott Bennett are among the latest additions to Birmingham’s Moseley Folk and Arts Festival (Friday 29… Read more »
Artist behind 4 Lads in Jeans Statue is back with his debut exhibition
Tat Vision’s debut exhibition, Glued to the Box, crams pop culture icons from the telly into boxes—both a playful nod to childhood TV obsession and the hands-on… Read more »
FREE Creative Careers event at The Core, Solihull
Are you a young person or emerging professional who is passionate about exploring careers in the creative sector? If so, make sure you book your free place… Read more »
Comedian Ardal O’Hanlon to bring brand new show to The Alexandra, Birmingham
Comedy royalty Ardal O’Hanlon is heading back out on the road with his brand-new show, Not Himself.Playing at The Alexandra, Birmingham on Wed 1 Oct 2025, tickets will be on general sale on… Read more »
BEDLAM Showcase 2024 – programme announced to coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2024
Now in its 11th year, BEDLAM 2024 presents a varied Arts and Mental Health programme, culminating in a showcase at Birmingham Rep on Thursday 28 and Friday… Read more »
Birmingham comedian scoops major comedy award
Birmingham comedian Tom Towelling has been announced as the winner of the Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2024. Performing at a packed Glee Club on Thursday… Read more »
ONE WEEK till Birmingham Comedy Festival!
It’s now just one short week until the excellent BIRMINGHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL returns! Running from Friday 4 to Sunday 13 October 2024, the UK’s second longest running comedy/arts festival boasts over… Read more »
Global entertainers Blue Man Group head to Birmingham next week
In just one month’s time, the sensational Blue Man Group will return to the UK, bringing their critically acclaimed Bluevolution World Tour to venues throughout the country… Read more »
Autumn entertainment in The Studio at The Core Theatre, Solihull
The Studio at The Core Theatre in Solihull plays host to a variety of exciting and entertaining shows this Autumn, with something to suit all tastes! On… Read more »
BBC New Comedy Awards 2024
NEW SHOW ANOUNCEMENT: BBC NEW COMEDY AWARDS 2024 Playing at The Alex, Wed 30 Oct BBC One’s nationwide search to find the best new comedy talent in… Read more »
Victoria Wood in Birmingham
Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood, the celebration of the music of the late comedy genius and national treasure written and performed by Paulus (‘The Cabaret… Read more »
Birmingham Comedy Festival line-up announcement!
Birmingham Comedy Festival is back this autumn featuring some of the biggest names in stand-up alongside the cream of the West Midlands comedy scene. Running from Friday… Read more »
Two weeks to go till the first Heath Comedy Fest!
It’s just two weeks until the first ever Comedy Festival comes to the vibrant community of Kings Heath, with events running from Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th July. This… Read more »
Ian Stone Announces Edinburgh Fringe Show & UK Tour
Ian will return to Edinburgh Fringe in August 2024 with a brand new show, ‘Ian Stone is Keeping it Together’, from1-25 August (not 12th) atCounting House Ballroom… Read more »
The Glee Club Birmingham – Event Listings June 2024
BIRMINGHAM COMEDY LISTINGSHighlights include:Kane Brown, Tommy Sandhu, Catherine Bohart, Emmanuel Sonubi Full listings spreadsheet here. BIRMINGHAM MUSIC LISTINGSHighlights include: Pub Choir, Tom McRae Full listings spreadsheet here. BIRMINGHAM OTHER… Read more »
Award-winning comic added to festival lineup ahead of thousands of comedy fans arriving in Warwick
Thousands of stand-up comedy fans are set to descend on Warwick Castle this Bank Holiday weekend for the region’s second annual open-air event dedicated to laughter. Cobra… Read more »
Kings Heath Comedy Festival Launches This July
This summer, the vibrant community of Kings Heath, will be buzzing with laughter as it hosts its first-ever Comedy Festival from Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th July. This exciting… Read more »
ALSO24 Festival latest line-up announced
More than 100 events have been added to the line-up for ALSO Festival’s upcoming 11th edition: ALSO24, taking place 12th – 14th July at Park Farm, Compton… Read more »
UK comedy festival inks naming rights deal with Cobra Beer
– Comedy at the Castle announces Cobra Beer as headline sponsor for the 2024 edition featuring Live at the Apollo, Netflix, BAFTA, and Mock The Week stars… Read more »
An Evening with The Fast Show at The Alexandra Birmingham on 28 March
30 years since The Fast Show first burst onto our television screens, “the defining comedy sketch show of the Nineties” (The Independent) is back, live on tour…. Read more »
The Big Fatt Valentines Quiz with Fatt Butcher
This Valentine’s Day, Wednesday 14th February, local drag legend Fatt Butcher – as seen on ITV’s The Voice UK – is heading to The Button Factory in… Read more »
Original Theatre’s The Time Machine – A Comedy coming to Lichfield
Original Theatre is bringing Steven Canny and John Nicholson’s hit play The Time Machine – A Comedy to the Lichfield Garrick Theatre from Tuesday 19 to Saturday 23 March… Read more »
Exciting Culinary Adventures at GULP in 2024
Belly Laughs Thursday 11th and Wednesday 24th January, 6:30-9:30pm, £35This sell-out comedy festival pairs hilarious acts with delicious food, all in the name of supporting independent businesses… Read more »