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The geographical heart of England, Birmingham started life as a sixth- century Anglo-Saxon village. Today, much of this city of over a million dates back to post-WWII redevelopment in the 1950s and 60s. Cutting edge museums and galleries, innovative theaters and excellent shopping have contributed to Birmingham's appeal as a weekend break destination. Don't miss the hopping bars and cafes of Gas Street Basin or the fascinating creatures at the National Sea Life Centre.
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1. Birmingham Royal Ballet
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
The UK's leading touring classical ballet company - head to the website for tour dates and venues.
Reviewed By davidandmel - Birmingham, United Kingdom
This was probably my 6th or 7th visit to the Hippodrome to watch The Nutcracker and i don't think that i will ever tire of it - it really does mean Xmas has started. Excellent performance as always - beautiful dancing, glorious music, amazing costumes - all wrapped up in a magical story. The Hippodrome is a beautiful theatre - we never tire of coming here and feel very lucky that we have this brilliant entertainment centre showing world class productions like this in our city.
2. CBSO Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Built in 1998 to complement the performance facilities at Symphony Hall, CBSO Centre is the home of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, its sister organisation Birmingham Contemporary Music Group and Ex Cathedra. Located in Birmingham city centre, the building is easily accessible from both Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Snow Hill stations as well as all major road networks
3. The Glee Club Birmingham
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 427 reviews
The Midlands' premier comedy club and live music venue. Multiple 'Best Comedy Venue' award winner. Weekend comedy, Christmas parties, comedy tour shows, live music, drag shows & more.
Reviewed By FoodGloriousFood28
This place is all entertainment! I have been visiting this wonderful place for many years and seen many shows. Always a great night out and in a fantastic location if you want to make a night of it afterwards. Sit at the front at your own risk! Haha! Has a bar at the entrance so you can grab a cheeky drink and chill before the show. Snacks available at the bar with a food menu whilst you watch the show. Great for birthdays, girly nights out and supports artists nationwide, famous and upcoming. Great place, check it out.
4. Empire Cinema Birmingham Great Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 158 reviews
Empire Cinemas set out to put the community at the centre of the movie-going experience, with the creation of a number of money saving schemes. We’ve been busy putting together a scheme to suit everyone. Empire Birmingham Great Park has an IMAX Screen delivering the Ultimate movie going experience. We also host a number of popular schemes: SAV£RDAY Tuesday – Great savings on movies every Tuesday. Parent and Baby – Exclusive screenings for parents with babies, in an appropriate setting. Last Chance to see Thursdays – Never miss another film. Every Thursday we screen selected films, coming to the end of their run, at our fantastic Saverday price. Empire Jnrs – With tickets at pocket money prices for some of the greatest classic family films and recent releases every Saturday and Sunday morning. Empire Seniors – A selection of some of the best recent and classic films shown every Wednesday morning for our older customers.
Reviewed By iamtripper - Droitwich, United Kingdom
I tend to go to the cinema at least once a month with my son, I live near Worcester where there's 2 or 3 cinema's in the town centre, however, I always drive the opposite way, quick trip down one junction of the M5 to go to the Empire Cinema at Great Park, Rednal. There's plenty of free car park space, nearby there's ten pin bowling, Frankie n' Bennies, Chiquito and a Chef & Brewer pub. As soon as you go in the main entrance there's automated ticket machines to your right hand side, easy and quick to use, at the back of the foyer is the snacks counter, this can tend to have quite a queue length though and like all cinema's is expensive. Tuesday's are super saver day's where it only costs £4.25 a ticket which is good value, you can also use the meerkat's 2 for 1 although this only works really for Wednesday's as the Tuesday prices are already reduced. At weekend you have an Empire Junior film which is £1.50 a ticket. Multi-screens (there's at least 12 screens), they're always clean and tidy, cinema screen's and sound always good, staff are always nice and friendly.
5. O2 Academy Birmingham
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By danielbS4146KW
Been here a few times over the years for concerts. Friendly security & bar staff. Some areas have restricted views of the stages. But the balcony is excellent. You can see the stage in the main arean from every seat & even the bars.
6. Route 44
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
7. The Oobleck
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
