Local Events
Monday 6th September:
ath Bloom at the Kitchen Garden Café, Kings Heath. Connecticut based folk singer/songwriter.
Box Office: 0844 412 4642 87.15 pm
Tuesday 7th September:
Phil Bates at the Jam House, Birmingham. Singer/songwriter formerly of the Electric Light Orchestra. Phil combines a great vocal quality and brilliant guitar-playing with a seemingly endless repertoire of songs, both of his own and classic blues.
Box Office: 0121 200 3030 8pm
Wednesday 8th September:
The Bootleg Sixties at the Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa. A fabulous musical journey through the '60s, during which the Overtures will not only play your favourite hits of the era, but will also recreate the atmosphere of the time.
Enquiries: 01926 334418 8pm
Wednesday 8th September:
Two by Jim Cartwright at the Library Theatre, Birmingham. Jim Cartwright's study of a northern pub, its eccentric customers and its warring landlord and wife. Two is a series of vignettes that combines pathos and humour, with all fourteen characters played by just two actors!!
Enquiries: 0121 236 5622 7.30pm
Thursday 9th September:
Robin Trower + Jay Tamkin Band at the Robin 2, Bilston. RobinTrower is an English rock guitarist who achieved success with Procol Harum during the 1960s.|
Box Office: 0844 412 4642 8pm
Thursday 9th September:
John Richards Band at Brewood Acoustic Music Club, Brewood Cricket Club at 8.30pm. Local singer/songwriter.
Friday 10th - Sunday 12th September:
Artsfest. The UK's biggest free arts festival will once again fill Birmingham city centre with around 600 events, performances, exhibitions and gigs. Over the weekend you can see a dazzling array of the region's best artistic talents, with everything from world-class ballet to break dancing, performance poetry to indie rock, local contemporary artwork and classical opera. www.artsfest.org.uk for more information.
Friday 10th - Saturday 18th September:
Marty Wilde and the Wild Cats at the Garrick Theatre, Lichfield. Reg Smith (aka Marty Wilde) was a massive pop star in the '50s and '60s with a plethora of hits including Rubber Ball and Teenager in Love. |
Box Office: 01543 412121
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th September:
Annual Koi Show at Ryton Gardens, Ryton, Coventry. There will be a large selection of Koi carp on show plus raffles, tombola and a koi auction. It’s also a Community Open weekend at Ryton Gardens so entry to the gardens is free of charge. Entry to the Show is £2.50 per adult and children free. For further information visit www.midlandkoi.co.uk.
Saturday 11th September:
The Drifters at the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. The Drifters perform a selection of gems from their treasure trove of hits from the last 57 years, which include 'Saturday Night at the Movies' and 'Under The Boardwalk.'
Box Office: 08444 999 999 7.30pm
Saturday 11th September:
UK Guns n Roses at the Assembly, Leamington Spa. A full two hour show of classic Guns n Roses from this awesome six-piece band. All the classics are lovingly recreated live from Welcome to the Jungle, Sweet Child O' Mine and Paradise City to the later Civil War, November Rain and Estranged.
Box Office: 0844 412 4642 8pm
Sunday 12th September:
Detroit Soul at the Jam House, Birmingham. A 9-piece band with a huge repertoire of Tamala Motown, classic soul music and funk. A tight funky rhythm section, explosive brass and smooth four-part vocal harmonies.
Box Office: 0121 200 3030 8pm
Monday 13th September:
Country Girl at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Staring Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove. Frank Elgin, once a great theatre star, is down on his luck but when he is offered a major role by hotshot director Bernie Dodd, he has the chance to make a major comeback.
Enquiries: 0121 689 3000
