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Birmingham Cover July Dav 2017 .qxp_Birmingham Cover 26/06/2017 20:35 Page 1 CHAKA KHAN AT Your FREE essential entertainment guide for the Midlands MOSTLY JAZZ FESTIVAL Birmingham ISSUE 379 JULY 2017 BIRMINGHAM WHAT’S ON JULY 2017 JULY ON WHAT’S BIRMINGHAM ’ WhatFILM I COMEDY I THEATRE I GIGS I VISUAL ARTS I EVENTSs I FOOD On BirminghamWhatsOn.co.uk PART OF WHAT’S ON MEDIA GROUP GROUP MEDIA ON WHAT’S OF PART inside: Yourthe 16-pagelist week by week listings guide MISS SAIGON the heat is on as smash-hit musical lands in the Midlands TWITTER: JUSTIN MOORHOUSE brings adult-themed @WHATSONBRUM @WHATSONBRUM entertainment to The Old Rep FACEBOOK: @ WHATSONBIRMINGHAM @ FACEBOOK: music,JQ FESTIVAL heritage and street food in the Jewellery Quarter BIRMINGHAMWHATSON.CO.UK Old Rep F/P July 2017.qxp_Layout 1 26/06/2017 11:43 Page 1 Contents July Birmingham.qxp_Layout 1 26/06/2017 12:16 Page 2 July 2017 Contents Miss Saigon - smash-hit musical lands at the Hippodrome... feature on page 24 Making Space Blink 182 Summer Fun the list Art and science collide in new Punk-pop favourites bring a Places to visit and things to do Your 16-page Thinktank exhibition taste of California to Brum during the school holidays... week-by-week listings guide feature page 8 page 15 page 40 page 53 inside: 4. 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First Word Birmingham July.qxp_Layout 1 26/06/2017 12:17 Page 1 Entertainment news from around the region Birmingham Weekender in call to communities The organisers of Birmingham’s biggest arts festival, Birmingham Weekender, are inviting communities and citizens to get involved with the 2017 edition of the event (taking place from 22 to 24 September). “We want the citizens of Birmingham to make Birmingham Weekender their own,” said Festival Directors Graham Callister and Piali Ray in a joint statement, “showcasing their skills on the Culture Catwalk stage, per- forming as part of the Colours Of Birming- ham Parade and signing up to help us make the weekend happen as an event volunteer. What a way to experience Birmingham Week- ender - enjoying music, dance, culture from within our city and beyond as well as through becoming part of the Weekender themselves!” More information is available at birminghamweekender.com Diana Vickers to star in Beauty app launched in vision and Live Nation, The Big Ticket Con- cert is hosted by fan-favourite dancers Trevor Dusty Springfield musical Birmingham Tordjman and Jordan Clark, best known for Former X Factor favourite Diana Vickers is to The UK’s largest and fastest-growing ‘on de- their roles in the tween drama, The Next star in a ‘heartwarming’ new musical show- mand’ beauty services company has Step. Trevor and Jordan are joined by a num- casing the songs of Dusty Springfield. launched in Birmingham. ber of fellow cast members, including Directed and choreographed by Strictly Come Known as the ‘Uber of the beauty world’, Taveeta, who’ll be performing her new single, Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, Son Of blow LTD. offers customers hair and makeup Resurrection. A Preacher Man visits the city’s New Alexan- services direct to their door from 7am until Stars from Disney Channel UK’s hit series dra Theatre from Tuesday 12 to Saturday 16 late. The company has now expanded its in- The Lodge also feature, as do Backstage September. tuitive app into the second city, giving clients favourites McKenzie Small (Scarlett), Josh The production will feature a selection of the the chance to order professional treatments Bogert (Miles) and Aviva (Alya). late singer’s best-loved songs, including the to their home, office, hotel or event. 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BCLM: Forging Ahead will see the creation of a major historic 1940s-to-1960s development, new learning Kids’ TV favourites set to spaces and im- star in the Midlands proved visitor fa- A touring concert featuring stars from some cilities. The of kids’ TV’s most popular shows is set to fin- long-term project ish youngsters’ summer holidays on a high has recently se- note when it visits Birmingham’s Barclaycard cured a £9.8mil- Arena on 2 September. lion grant from Presented by Disney Channel UK and Girl the National Lot- Talk Magazine in association with DHX Tele- tery. 4 whatsonlive.co.uk First Word Birmingham July.qxp_Layout 1 26/06/2017 12:17 Page 2 First Word Birmingham Fest back for fifth year Birmingham Fest is making a welcome return for a fifth year. The 17-day event brings together a wide range of shows and per- formances, with this year’s line- up of productions being presented at the Blue Orange and Crescent theatres and in the AE Harris Building. Comment- ing on the event, organiser Dar- ren Haywood said: “We have lots of shows and artists from across the UK, including some old favourites, but there’s lots of brand new work too. Many are one-off performances, so be sure not to miss them.” Birmingham Fest runs from 14 to 30 July. For more information, visit birminghamfest.co.uk Brum summer fun with the explosive Electric Swing Circus An afternoon concert of electro swing, speakeasy and balkan beats is being performed at macBirm- Fancy joining the ingham this month. Summer Swing Circus takes place in the venue’s outdoor arena and features, among other perform- School Of Rock? ers, the Electric Swing Circus. Boasting ‘an explosive sound that reverberates back through time’, the Aged between eight and 12? Play six-piece ESC will be hotfooting their way through everything from rock to electronica, house, big the drums, keys or the electric beat and rock’n’roll, all with their own unique style of swing. or bass guitar? Fancy being in The event takes place on Sunday 23 July. For more information, visit macbirmingham.co.uk Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash- hit West End production of School Of Rock - The Musical? If you can answer yes to all New Culture Hospital charity launches new 5k walk three of these questions, then you’ll be delighted to know that Card Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity has launched a new event in as- the blockbuster show is holding launched in sociation with The Big Sleuth, the public art trail which will see 100 giant open auditions in Birmingham the Midlands bear sculptures being displayed around the city from Monday 10 July. on Saturday 15 July. The charity’s brand new Fun Family 5 is a 5k sponsored walk taking place To register your interest and for A Birmingham cultural at Boldmere Gate, Sutton Park, on Saturday 29 July. As well as the walk it- and heritage social more details, visit schoolofrock- self, the event will feature a wide range of attractions for families to themusical.co.uk/opencall media account is this month launching a enjoy, including bear-themed face painting, circus skills workshops, membership scheme bouncy castles and the unveiling of a Big Sleuth bear. giving card holders ex- Commenting on the event, Annie Eytle, Acting Events & Regional clusive offers, discounts Fundraising Manager at Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, and access to the very said:“Every year, our hospital treats over 90,000 children and young peo- best arts, culture and ple from across the country.