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  • Martin Trotman – Live in Concert (27th June)

    Award-winning UK-based international keyboardist, vocalist, writer, and producer Martin Trotman brings his signature blend of smooth jazz, funk, R&B, and gospel to the stage for an unmissable live performance. Renowned for his vibrant funk-led piano playing, soulful vocals, and groove-driven melodies, Martin delivers a powerful live show packed with musical finesse, rich harmonies, and infectious […]

  • The Body Snatcher & The Hanged Man’s Bride – Edinburgh Preview (11th July)

    Blue Orange Arts presents – The Body Snatcher & The Hanged Man’s Bride – Edinburgh Preview Double Bill Robert Louis Stevenson: The Body Snatcher A chilling tale of greed, guilt and the macabre, “The Body Snatcher” exposes one of the darkest truths in history – the grisly pursuits of the so-called Resurrection Men. When medical […]

  • Henry V and The Prussian Officer – Edinburgh Preview (15th – 17th July)

    Blue Orange Arts presents – Henry V and The Prussian Officer- Edinburgh Preview Double Bill William Shakespeare: Henry V A single actor takes the field in this electrifying retelling of Shakespeare’s Henry V, embodying kings, comrades, and enemies alike. With nothing but language, imagination, and sheer force of performance, the epic story of power, war, […]

  • The Speckled Band & The Signalman – Edinburgh Preview (18th July)

    Blue Orange Arts presents – Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band & Charles Dickens: The Signalman – Edinburgh Preview Double Bill   Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band “Oh my God. It was the band. The specked band!” A dying woman’s mysterious last words and a plea for help from her sister, lead Sherlock Holmes and Doctor […]

  • Destination: ‘Old Hag’ (18th July)

    (uncredited) presents – Destination: ‘Old Hag’ As Part of Birmingham Fest Set in a theatre broom cupboard, next to the building’s only toilet, Destination: ‘Old Hag’ is a Buxton Fringe Theatre Award-nominated production that draws on the Ladies’ many years in the world of opera. You may have seen them before as Cigarette Girls, Nuns, […]

  • Two (20th July)

    Beyond the Steps Company presents – Two As Part of Birmingham Fest Step into a Northern pub where the drinks are flowing and the stories come thick and fast. Beyond the Steps’ modern staging of ‘Two’ by Jim Cartwright unfolds over one unforgettable night, as a stream of vivid characters bring humour, heart and hidden […]

  • The Careless Carless Case (20th – 21st July)

    Under the Tree presents – The Careless Carless Case As Part of Birmingham Fest Jam jars, daydreams, and a dash of deception! In 1886 Wolverhampton, young Agnes Carless falls headfirst into mischief when a mysterious lodger arrives. Inspired by a real Victorian scandal uncovered through genealogical research, this charming comedy proves that even the quietest […]

  • Lieutenant Lempriere and his Parachute Queens (21st July)

    Birmingham History Company presents – Lieutenant Lempriere and his Parachute Queen As Part of Birmingham Fest   Birmingham History Theatre Company presents a dramatic lecture  telling the story of George lempriere, the famous Balloonist  or “aeronaut” who lived in Handsworth, Birmingham.   He was renowned for his shows from the 1880s to the  1920s , which […]

  • The Poet of Lufatia (22nd – 23rd July)

    Zander Gibney presents – The Poet of Lufatia As Part of Birmingham Fest The Poet of Lufatia is the debut play of American writer, actor, and director Zander Gibney. Zander recently graduated from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s Master of Fine Arts–Acting program. Now based in Birmingham, Zander is thrilled to be bringing this passion project […]

  • Terminal 2 (24th – 25th July)

    Payne’s Players presents – Terminal 2 As Part of Birmingham Fest Trapped in a departure lounge thanks to a delayed plane, George and Lynda Sumner debate the meaning of life, the common bluebottle, sex tapes and the pros and cons of a KFC … but it soon becomes clear that Lynda’s journey is one way […]

  • Frogbone Trombone Sketch Show (24th – 25th July)

    Frogbone Trombone presents – Frogbone Trombone Sketch Show As Part of Birmingham Fest Frogbone Trombone is a fast-paced sketch show blending satire, musical parodies and absurd humour. Featuring a mix of original characters and unexpected twists, with each sketch highlighting Frogbone Trombones ridiculous and original humour. Some highlights include a reimagining of Stateside by PinkPantheress from the perspective […]

  • Tell Me Where It Hurts (26th – 27th July)

    TeePee Productions presents – Tell Me Where It Hurts As Part of Birmingham Fest Following award-winning show FLUFF Teepee Productions & Joe C Brown present Tell Me Where It Hurts.This powerful comedy-drama follows Chrissy, a dedicated drama teacher navigating life with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). She is determined to stage the school play while also […]

  • Jack and the Beanstalk (14th-23rd August)

    Birmingham’s Affordable Family Panto returns this Summer with Jack and the Beanstalk! Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum… a GIANT panto that’s lots of fun! This Summer, grab your boots and join Jack, Jill and the ever-muddled Simple Simon for a sky-scraping panto adventure! When Dame Judy Henchman convinces Jack to trade the family’s only cow for a handful of […]

  • The Narcissist (10th – 12th September)

    Written and directed by Dr Carlette L Norwood Dena thought she had found the perfect partner in Marcus—attractive, charming, attentive, and utterly devoted. But behind his captivating facade lies a shadow of control and manipulation that slowly tightens around her. As her identity begins to erode, Dena struggles to distinguish love from possession, and loyalty […]

  • Dame Ida’s International Cabaret Show 🎉 (19th September)

    The sensational Dame Ida is RETURNING to The Blue Orange stage with her most glamorous show yet! 💃 With 25 breath-taking costume changes and a medley of hits from your favourite Musicals, as well as all time hits you ALWAYS need to sing along to, Ida’s show promises an unforgettable night of entertainment!  🌟 This comedy […]

  • The Tell-Tale Heart & The Screaming Skull – Double Bill (11th – 23rd December)

    Blue Orange Arts presents – Ghost Stories for Christmas A double bill of plays   The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe A lone narrator draws us into the shadowed recesses of an obsessive mind, in this new working of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic tale of tension and paranoia. Drawing on other works by this […]