In association with SHOUT Festival, The Pansy Project will be returning to Birmingham. The project, launched and run by artist, Paul Harfleet, plants pansies at the sites of homophobic and transphobic abuse.

The longest-running West End show and longest continuously-running play worldwide, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap embarks on its 75th anniversary tour across the UK and Ireland, with a stop at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre this Autumn.

Congregational, a newly-composed choral service for the nightclub, from artist and vocalist, Fatt Butcher, is heading on tour across England. Opening in Manchester, the tour will then visit various venues across the nation including: Brighton, Liverpool, and Coventry, before completing its run in Fatt’s home city, Birmingham. Tickets for the live performance at Birmingham’s Town Hall on Saturday 20th February 2027 are now on sale.

New research by Birmingham City University (BCU) has found comedy can be a useful tool for improving mental wellbeing and resilience for Birmingham’s LGBTQ+ community. A new study published in the psychology journal, Behavioural Sciences, reveals findings from the LGBTQTeeHee! course, which has taken place at Birmingham Rep Theatre since 2024.

Cole Porter’s High Society returns to stages in its first major UK revival in over a decade, playing at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre direct from a sell-out run in London’s West End.

A new exhibition in Birmingham will spotlight the remarkable story of gay, German-Jewish photographer, Lisel Haas, who fled Nazi Germany in the 1930s, and rebuilt her life and career in the city

The Karate Kid is a new musical based on the hit film of the same name. Bringing the 1984 movie to life on stage is a Tony Award-winning design team known for transforming cinematic moments.

Birmingham’s own Joe Lycett is set to return to stages with his first comedy tour in five years. The tour will play at two different Birmingham venues as well as dates across the Midlands

Dominus Von Vexo is House of Allure’s multi award-winning drag and burlesque producer, teacher and performer. This year, Dominus is taking on an exciting new challenge; producing the UK’s first Drag and Burlesque Festival.

Brummie comedian and TV host, Joe Lycett, has also, more recently, become known for his artworks. Pieces created by Lycett are set to go on display this summer at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery in his first major solo exhibition.

Labour councillor, David Barker, has called for a transgender clinic in Birmingham to improve access to healthcare and support, and to bring down waiting lists.

A drag race UK tour, starring the cast of series seven is set to play in venues across the country, beginning April, with series one star, Divina De Campo as host.

West Midlands Police have issued a statement regarding an incident on Kent Street, Birmingham...

SHOUT Festival have announced that funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund has been secured to support the Birmingham Queer Archive project.

Send in the Clowns: Unpopular débuts at The Rep, Birmingham taking on a myriad of musicals in their own unique, camp and chaotic style.

Drag Performer and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season one star, Divina De Campo, is ‘Back on the Road’ with her new tour that sees her team up with musician and songwriter, Ric Neale (The Piano Guy)

2026 is fast approaching, and with it comes a new year of great productions in Birmingham and across the Midlands. We've picked just a few of our favourites in theatre, dance, musicals, drag and cabaret that would make great Christmas gifts or, of course, a treat for yourself. ★ Fiddler on the Roof at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham ( 9th December 2025 - 3rd January 2026 ) “Completely sold out at the Barbican in London, this is a rare opportunity to catch this critically ac

Midlands-based charity, Saving Lives, welcomes a new national HIV Action Plan announced by the government today (1st December) on World AIDS Day.

The world premiere of Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas plays at The Rep Theatre, Birmingham this festive season. Penned by Fringe-favourites and the writers behind The Penny Dreadfuls, Humphrey Ker and David Reed, this winter whodunnit also features brand new songs from two renowned musical theatre songwriters and composers, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, working together as a dynamic duo.

Birmingham creatives are joining forces to give voice to people living with HIV, centring stories of hope for the future as they mark this year’s World AIDS Day held on 1st December.