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Barbara Nice
28th April, 2019

13 Things to do in Birmingham in May

The events on this list are made up from those who follow, network and share with #BrumHour directly. 
To be considered for a future list please contact dave@brumhour.com
Deadline for June things to do: Friday 24th May Noon

Compiled by Dave Massey twitter.com/BrumHour

Thirteen Things to do in Birmingham in May


Flatpack Festival (2nd to 18th May)

Central Birmingham

A staple in the Birmingham festival creative calendar Flatpack returns for 2019 with a new mix of film and performance.

See the Flatpack 2019 lineup here:
flatpackfestival.org.uk/festivals/festivals-flatpack-2019


A Thousand Splendid Suns (2nd to 18th May)

Birmingham Rep, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2EP

The “spiritual sequel” to The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Suns brings Khaled Hosseini world to the stage in a story adapted by Ursula Rani Sarma. There are special preview performances from 2nd to 7th May.

A Thousand Splendid Suns

Book tickets here:
birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/a-thousand-splendid-suns.html


B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival (3rd to 12th May)

Southside, Central Birmingham

Break Mission, High Vis, Juice Aleem, Afroflux and Birmingham Hippodrome bring the vibes of, street art, dance, beats, freerunning and even BMX Bikes to Birmingham’s Southside, and Bullring for another year.

B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival 2019

This is a FREE Event but does include some chargeable workshops and events.
birminghamhippodrome.com/calendar/b-side-hip-hop-festival-2019/


Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra (8th May)

The Jam House, 3-5 St Pauls Square, Birmingham B3 1QU

Marking 20 years of The Jam House in Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter, Jools Holland returns with His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra for a huge night which has sold out of regular tickets already. (But you can still make an evening with dinner and the gig!)

Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

Dinner And Show tickets available here:
thejamhouse.com/event/jools-holland-his-rhythm-blues-orchestra


Summer Street (10th to 12th May)

The Old Joint Stock, 4 Temple Row West, Birmingham B2 5NY

“You know we belong together, where neighbours become good friends” Before Aussie soaps lived on Channel 5, before you realised Shortland Street wasn’t even Aussie, and when you thought every soap star was a secret pop star. I mean a lot of them were! Fall back into the 80s with this musical by Andrew Norris.

Summer Street

Book tickets to Summer Street at The Old Joint Stock here:
oldjointstock.co.uk/whats-on/summer-street


The Rocky Horror Show (13th to 25th May)

The Alexandra, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham B5 4DS

What do you mean you’ve seen Rocky Horror before?? You haven’t seen it with Ben Adams from A1, Joanne Clifton from Strictly as Brad and Janet plus Duncan James from Blue and Hollyoaks as Frank-N-Furter. And you won’t see it anywhere else with our own Alison Hammond (AKA Allison Hammond-the rock Johnson-nee Jackman) in an exclusive two week engagement with The Alexandra, Birmingham.

Kristian Lavercombe has his hands full after hundreds of performances as Riff Raff in what is sure to be a huge night out! Gents, order your fishnets, heels and pvc maids outfit TODAY!!

The Rocky Horror Show

Do the time warp and get Rocky Horror tickets here:
atgtickets.com/shows/the-rocky-horror-show/the-alexandra-theatre-birmingham/


A Midsummer Night’s Dream (15th to 18th May)

The Old Rep, 45 Station St, Birmingham B5 4DY

National Production Company return to Birmingham’s iconic Old Rep with their twist on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The Old Rep says:

Set against a medieval backdrop immerse yourself in a fantasy world on a Midsummer’s night where four lovers and a bumbling group of amateur actors descend into an enchanted forest where sprites lurk and fairies rule.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Book tickets: here


Mud Kids with Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity (18th and 19th May)

Umberslade Farm Park, Butts Lane, Tanworth-in-Arden, B94 5AE

Obstacles, mud and things to climb and slide on. You will be shattered but the kids will love Mud Kids with Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity over at Umberslade Farm Park. Raise money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital at the same time

Mud Kids

Find out more here:
bch.org.uk/Event/mud-kids


Independent Birmingham Festival at The Bond (18th and 19th May)

The Bond, 180-182 Fazeley St, Birmingham B5 5SE

Food, pudding, snacks, drinks, Independent Birmingham want you to pack the Bond out and show local food and creative businesses just how harcore you can be. Head toDigbeth, the UK’s coolest district (A proper newspaper named it that so it must be true!) and stuff your faces.

IB Festival at The Bond

Book tickets via Design My Night here:
designmynight.com/the-bond/independent-birmingham-festival-at-the-bond


Rosie Kay – 10 Soldiers (21st May)

Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham B5 4TB

Rosie Kay’s Five Soldiers is given the big stage to perform and to bring up the scale on the biggest theatre stage outside of London, this performance will have double the soldiers.

Book tickets here:
birminghamhippodrome.com/calendar/rosie-kay-10-soldiers


Barbara Nice & Lads (24th May)

Birmingham Rep, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2EP

If you’ve looked up from your phone on a Saturday night at your parents recently, you will have spotted King’s Heath Housewife and comic storyteller Barbara Nice running rings around the judges on Britain’s Got Talent. When she’s not teasing Ant and Dec or appearing with Peter Kay, Barbara can doing special events on tour. Join Barbara and her lads for one night at Birmingham Rep.

Barbara Nice

Book tickets here:
birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/barbara-nice-and-lads-a-comedy-fundraiser-for-women-and-theatre.html

Listen to the Brum Radio Mrs Barbara Nice and Friends Podcast here:


Birmingham Pride (25th and 26th May)

Southside, Central Birmingham

Birmingham Pride is about accepting that people are different and in a huge city like Birmingham where everyone is different to each other sometimes we still need that reminder. Love, pride, supporting others and being visible are all the hallmarks of what makes Birmingham Pride special. From the massive Saturday Pride Parade to Drag Queens, a huge main stage, to community stalls and even The Human League!

Birmingham Pride 2019

Book tickets and find out more here:
birminghampride.com


Simplyhealth Great Birmingham 10K (26th May)

Central Birmingham

With just four weeks to go, unless you are already “fit” or at least doing some regular street running you won’t be ready for the Great Birmingham 10K but you can go along and support the runners and even donate! Then maybe think about getting some new running shoes..

Simplyhealth Great Birmingham 10k

Check out the route and find out more here:
greatrun.org/great-birmingham-10k


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