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24th November, 2019

19 things to do in Birmingham in December

Please note this post contains affiliate links. 
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 January things to do: Friday 20th December at Noon.

Compiled by Dave Massey twitter.com/BrumHour

Nineteen things to do in Birmingham in December

And now Julie Wallis’ George Michael calendar is just one more page. (She’s getting a Birmingham calendar in 2020!) and we have reached the end of the year. Here’s nineteen things to do in the city of Birmingham in December 2019:


Kipper’s Snowy Day (26th November to 31st December)

Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH

Throughout December, Slot Machine Theatre will bring a wonderful story with Kipper the Dog by Mike Inkpen to life on stage at Midlands Arts Centre.

Find out more and book tickets here: macbirmingham.co.uk/event/slot-machine-theatre-kippers-snowy-day


Xmas at City Social (28th November to 21st December)

Suffolk Street Queensway Underpass, Birmingham B1 1LN

Look out for food traders like Roastie Toastie and Asher’s UK plus pick up Christmas Gifts, have a seasonal drink and enjoy some live entertainment all undercover at the underpass by the Mailbox.

Xmas at City Social

Find out more here: thecitysocial.co.uk


Cadbury World Christmas (Until 23rd December)

Linden Road, Birmingham B30 1JR

Discover the history of chocolate and the tasty history of Cadbury and its creation in Bournville now a suburb of Birmingham. Plus see Santa’s stage show!

Plan your visit here: cadburyworld.co.uk/whats-on/christmas


Peter Pan [Reimagined] (30th November to 19th January)

Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2EP

This is Peter Pan as you’ve never seen it before. Set in the urban landscape of modern Birmingham.

Peter Pan [Reimagined]

Book tickets here: birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/peter-pan.html


How The Grinch Stole Christmas (3rd to 7th December)

The Alexandra, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham B5 4DS

The Alexandra website says:

Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss create the whimsical world of Whoville, while Max the Dog narrates the story of the scheming Grinch whose heart is ‘two sizes too small,’.

How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Book tickets with BrumHour’s affiliate link >> HERE <<.


A Christmas Carol (3rd to 14th December)

Crescent Theatre, Sheepcote Street, Birmingham B16 8AE

The classic story returns to to Crescent Theatre for December presented by The Crescent Theatre Company.

A Christmas Carol

Book tickets >> HERE <<.


Festive Tours/Georgian Christmas Tours (4th to 19th December)

Aston Hall, Trinity Road, Birmingham B6 6JD and Soho House, Soho Avenue, Birmingham B18 5LB

Step back in time to discover how Birmingham celebrated Christmas in the past with festive tours.

Aston Hall

Book tickets for Festive Tours at Aston Hall >> HERE <<.

Book tickets to Georgian Christmas Tours >> HERE <<.


Christmas Comedy at Glee (4th to 22nd December)

The Glee Club, The Arcadian, Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 4TD

Join regulars including Andy Robinson and Dana Alexander for Christmas comedy specials at The Glee Club throughout December.

Book here: glee.co.uk/birmingham/christmas


John Walker (4th December to 23rd February)

Ikon Gallery, 1 Oozells Square, Birmingham B1 2HS

Birmingham-born artist John Walker was described by the Boston Globe in 2014 as “one of the standout abstract painters of the last 50 years”. Ikon gallery says “Walker was the first artist to show at Ikon Gallery when it moved in 1972 to new premises in the Birmingham Shopping Centre above New Street Station.” See this exhibition at Ikon until 23rd February 2020.

John Walker – Ripple

Find out more here: ikon-gallery.org/event/john-walker


Marvel Universe Live! (5th to 8th December)

Birmingham Arena, (Formerly the NIA) King Edwards Road, Birmingham B1 2AA

See stage versions of your MCU heroes on stage with their fast-paced new show.

Marvel Universe Live!

Book tickets with BrumHour’s affiliate link >> HERE <<.


Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play (5th to 24th December)

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

Close your eyes and imagine you are listening to a 1950s radio play full of special sound effects and character, or open your eyes and watch the actors throw themselves into their characters right in front of you.

Miracle on 34th Street

Book tickets here: oldjointstock.co.uk/whats-on/miracle-on-34th-street


Birmingham Revolutions – Power to the People (7th December to 4th September)

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH

BMAG says:

This display will explore Birmingham’s vibrant and varied history of protest and activism, and the role the city has played in some of the most important campaigns and movements in British history.

From the Priestley Riots of 1791 all the way through to the LGBTQ+ campaigns of today, ‘Birmingham Revolutions – Power to the People’ is a chance to discover the different voices and ideas that have contributed to the fight for a better Birmingham.

Gillian Smith’s Waistcoat with Miner’s Strike Badges, 1980s.

See more details here: birminghammuseums.org.uk/bmag/whats-on/birmingham-revolutions-power-to-the-people


The King and I (10th December to 4th January)

The Alexandra, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham B5 4DS

The story of Anna and the King of Siam comes to Birmingham with a team created from both the West End and Broadway productions of this classic musical.

The King and I

Book tickets with BrumHour’s affiliate link >> HERE <<.


Unfortunate: The Untold Story (16th to 22nd December)

Patrick Studio, Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 4TB

Fat Rascal Theatre bring their unique musical storytelling to Birmingham Hippodrome with this adults-only story of Ursula from The Little Mermaid.

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch

Book tickets here: birminghamhippodrome.com/calendar/unfortunate-the-untold-story


Festive Extravaganza (18th December)

THSH Birmingham, Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham B3 3DQ

Featuring artists including Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra, Legends, Black Voices, Melika The Violinist, Lady Sanity, Tribute To The Music of John Holt: Lee Alexander and Music of Wassifa Showcase, join this festive extravaganza at Birmingham Town Hall for one night only.

Festive Extravaganza

Book tickets here: thsh.co.uk/event/festive-extravaganza-reggae-philharmonic-orchestra-guests-music-wassifa-showcase


CBSO: A Choral Christmas (18th to 20th December)

THSH Birmingham, Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2EA

Join The CBSO for an evening of music with carols, tunes and celebration with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, presented by Hugh Dennis with conductor Simon Halsey.

CBSO A Choral Christmas

Book tickets here: thsh.co.uk/event/cbso-a-choral-christmas


George’s Marvellous Medicine (21st December to 29th December)

Blue Orange Theatre, 118 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham B18 6AD

The gloriously messy story of George and his Grandma arrives at Blue Orange Theatre for the Christmas period.

George’s Marvellous Medicine

Get tickets here: blueorangetheatre.co.uk/project/georges-marvellous-medicine-21st-29th-december


Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (21st December to 2nd February)

Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 4TB

One of the world’s biggest pantomimes, the Brum Panto at Birmingham Hippodrome is famous for its sheer scale, humour and variety. This year featuring Lesley Joseph, Faye Brookes, Joe McElderry and Flawless alongside Brum Panto regular Matt Slack.

Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs

Book tickets to the #BrumPanto here: birminghamhippodrome.com/calendar/snow-white-the-seven-dwarfs


We’re Going on a Bear Hunt (26th December to 12 January)

THSH Birmingham, Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham B3 3DQ

THSH Birmingham says:

See the smash-hit production of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt on tour, direct from the West End, as it returns vividly and noisily in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score. 

We’re going on a bear hunt

Get tickets here: thsh.co.uk/event/were-going-on-a-bear-hunt


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When not writing about theatre for BrumHour, or producing Interval Theatre for Brum Radio (Tuesday 3pm) brumradio.com/intervaltheatre,
Dave Massey can be found eating crisps and tweeting about Birmingham for #BrumHour.

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