It’s looking like another fantastic week in Birmingham. From award-winning theatre shows to new openings – here are the best ways to spend your week in the city!
The Bodyguard | The Alexandra | Tuesday – February 1
The Bodyguard UK Tour. Credit: Paul Coltas
Continuing its huge UK tour, the award-winning musical The Bodyguard is opening at The Alexandra on Tuesday for a two-week run. Starring Alexandra Burke, this smash-hit production follows the story of Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, who is hired to protect rising superstar, Rachel Marron from a stalker. Packed with glitz, glamour and plenty of Whitney hits, click here to book your tickets now.
Bombay Bicycle Club Live & Signing | HMV Vault | Wednesday
Following the release of their latest album, Everything Else Has Gone Wrong, Bombay Bicycle Club are heading to the HMV Vault on Wednesday for a Live & Signing session. The group will be signing copies ahead of their UK tour, which comes to Birmingham’s O2 Academy on Friday, January 31. Fans will need to gain a wristband for entry. Click here to find out more.
Digbeth Dining Club 2020 Relaunch | Thursday – Sunday
Credit: Digbeth Dining Club / Facebook
Digbeth Dining Club is back and ready for 12 months of incredible food, drink and everything in between. From Thursday through to Sunday, DDC is hosting its official relaunch for the year, which will welcome some of its favourite traders including Urban Cheesecake, Low N Slow, Buddah Belly and many more. Entry costs £1, so get down and enjoy some of the best street food in the city.
Roxy Ballroom Grand Opening | Digbeth | Friday
Roxy Ballroom opens this Friday. Credit: Roxy Ballroom / Facebook
Speaking of Digbeth, Roxy Ballroom is opening its latest venture in the area on Friday. Bringing retro games, shuffleboards, beer pong and more to Birmingham, Roxy is launching in the city following the huge success of its sister venues in Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham and Liverpool. If you’re looking for a great night out in the city with a host of activities from mini golf to bowling, this could be your new go-to place.
Little Women Screenings | Mockingbird Cinema | Friday – January 30
Little Women. Credit: Allstar/Columbia Pictures
With a host of award nominations to its name, the latest adaption of Little Women will be screening at Mockingbird Cinema from Friday. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh and Timothée Chalamet, this classic drama has picked up an impressive six Oscar nominations. Click here for screening times and to book tickets at Mockingbird.
A Night of Credible 80s | 1000 Trades | Saturday
Fancy a night of 80s music? This Saturday, 1000 Trades will be playing some of the greatest 80s and early 90s tracks from the likes of New Order, The Cure, Tears For Fears, Simple Minds and loads more! And if you fancy a tipple, why not head upstairs to The Vanguard for a glass of mead or two. Click here for more info.
