Compiled by Dave Massey twitter.com/BrumHour
12 Things to do in Birmingham in January 2019
Yes, 2019 is looming already and we haven’t even finished the toffee pennies!! But while I work out who ate all the chocolates. Let’s take a look at January.
The Tiger who came to Tea (26th December-13th January)
THSH, Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham B3 3DQ
The much loved children’s story comes to Birmingham’s Town Hall for the festive period and into January.
Book tickets here: thsh.co.uk/event/the-tiger-who-came-to-tea-live
Peter Pan (Until 27th January)
Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 4TB
#BrumHour’s Julie Wallis loved this huge production of the classic J. M. Barrie tale which is one of the worlds biggest Pantomimes. Featuring Meera Syal, Matt Slack and Jaymi Hensley as Peter.
Book tickets for the #BrumPanto here: birminghamhippodrome.com/calendar/peter-pan
Just like That (11th-13th January)
Old Joint Stock Theatre, 4 Temple Row West, Birmingham B2 5NY
The UK’s No. 1 Tommy Cooper Show is back on tour! With live musical accompaniment, this acclaimed tribute is the perfect celebration of Britain’s favourite comedian.”
The Old Joint Stock Theatre website.
Book tickets here: oldjointstock.co.uk/whats-on/just-like-that
Spontaneous Potter (13th January)
The Glee Club, The Arcadian, 70 Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 4TD
After their previous performance in Birmingham the Spontaneous Potter show returns to Birmingham, this time at The Glee Club.
Book your tickets here: glee.co.uk/performer/spontaneous-potter
The Alex Film Festival (14th-20th January)
The Alexandra, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham B5 4DS
The first ever Alex Film Festival is completely FREE and features: Labyrinth, Clueless, Wayne’s World 1 & 2, The Wizard of Oz, Mean Girls, First Wives Club, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Devil Wears Prada, The Secret Life of Pets, Overboard, Spiceworld: The Movie, Reservoir Dogs and a John Hughes Sleepover (16 Candles, Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off)
Book tickets here: atgtickets.com/venues/alexandra-theatre-birmingham
The Snowman 2019 (16th-26th January)
Birmingham Rep, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2EP
Take flight for this 25th anniversary production of Raymond Brigg’s Christmas classic which features Walking in the Air.
Get tickets here: birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/the-snowman-2019
Steaming (17th-18th January)
MAC (Midlands Arts Centre), Cannon Hill Park, Queen’s Ride, Birmingham B12 9QH
Set in the 1970s, a time where women’s roles were drastically evolving, this tale teaches us that no matter where we come from, or who we are, love and unity can empower us to make a real change.”
MAC Midlands Arts Centre
Book tickets here: macbirmingham.co.uk/event/steaming-by-nell-dunn
The Streets (17th-19th January)
O2 Academy Birmingham, 16-18 Horse Fair, Birmingham B1 1DB,
Birmingham’s Mike Skinner is on tour with The Streets, and hits our city for three nights this January.
Book tickets here: academymusicgroup.com/o2academybirmingham/events/1139215/streets-tickets
Abigail’s Party (21st-26th January)
The Alexandra, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham B5 4DS
Being bestowed with “Iconic” status is no easy achievement but Mike Leigh’s Abigail’s Party pulls out party ring and gets those pineapple chunks onto sticks with cheese. “With hilarious consequences.”
Book your tickets here: atgtickets.com/shows/abigails-party/alexandra-theatre-birmingham
Forward: New Art from Birmingham (23rd January-24th March)
Ikon at Medicine Bakery and Gallery, 69 New Street, Birmingham B2 4DU
Taking place in Medicine, the old gallery space of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, from which sprang the young generation that founded Ikon more than 50 years ago, Forward: New Art from Birmingham is a group exhibition, including work by approximately twenty five artists, living and working in this city, to highlight the depth and vitality of a wide range of practices.”
Ikon Gallery
Find out more here: ikon-gallery.org/event/forward-new-art-from-birmingham
Gagster’s Paradise Gary Delaney (26th January)
The Old Rep, 45 Station Street, Birmingham B5 4DY
Solihull born Gary Delaney arrives in Birmingham on his Gagster’s Paradise tour, known for his one-liners, Gary will be at The Old Rep on 26th January. (I’ve written this in one rather less funny one line, now two lines.)
Book tickets here: oldreptheatre.co.uk
Too Cute (26th January-12th May)
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH
When does sweet become sinister? This question is explored by Rachel Maclean in a new Birmingham Museums exhibition.
Find out more about this exhibition here: birminghammuseums.org.uk/bmag/whats-on/too-cute
This isn’t a sponsored post. 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
