From time to time a disgruntled promoter will write something accusing the people of Birmingham of being an apathetic bunch who’d rather stay at home than go out and have a good time. See this post from a year ago for an example. James Cook has joined this cohort with a post titled ‘Why the … [Read more…]
Please excuse this little bit of self promotion… After its Brum debut at the Birmingham Comedy Festival last year, cult London comedy night Popcorn Comedy is back, this time at The Victoria on Thursday 25th March 2010. Popcorn Comedy showcases the funniest comedy videos from around the internet, combined with live stand ups and character … [Read more…]
Very late notice, but if you’re at a loose end tonight then you could do a lot worse than head over to the Electric Cinema for the Birmingham launch of stand-up/video comedy phenomenon Popcorn Comedy: featuring the rap/stand up stylings of Doc Brown and the wonderful Holly Walsh live on stage, as well as a … [Read more…]
Ah, the cockles of my heart – how they are warmed. Created in Birmingham doesn’t tend to cover comedy very much although, as people have pointed out, there’s no lack of creativity going on with it. The problem is that, although I come across plenty of listings, there’s been no-one (that I’ve found) writing passionately … [Read more…]
Comedy escapes CiB’s notice most of the time so here goes a mention of the Birmingham Comedy Festival 2008, featuring an impressive list of talent, including the Edinburgh Festival’s newly crowned Perrier (or whatever) Award Winner, David O’Doherty. Holding up Birmingham’s end are drag duo Patrick and Bernadine (Solihull Arts Complex, 4 Oct) and a … [Read more…]