There’s certainly no shortage of entertainment in the Midlands this month. Check out our favourite seven shows popping up at venues across the region in the next few weeks...

MATRICKS ILLUSION

Fast-paced magic & illusion combined with dancing and special effects will be the order of the day when Matricks visits Lichfield Garrick Theatre this month.

Featuring ‘master illusionist’ Alexander Jesson, the act appeared in the last series of Britain’s Got Talent and has shared stage space with artists including Westlife, Adam Lambert, Ashley Banjo & KSI. 

Lichfield Garrick, Fri 7 April

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HATER'S ROAST: THE SHADY TOUR

Advertised as ‘the ultimate showdown of witty insults, spilled tea, insensitive comments, political incorrectness and hilarious shenanigans’, The Haters Roast is coming to the UK for the very first time. RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season One winner The Vivienne is the host for the evening, with other contributors including Trinity The Tuck, Miz Cracker, Jimbo and Baga Chips.

Symphony Hall, Birmingham, Sun 9 April

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RU PAUL'S DRAG RACE

If you’re a big fan of TV show RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, then you’ll definitely want to check out this live-on-stage extravaganza. 

As with previous editions of the touring show, the 2023 production will feature all participating queens from the most recent television series - which in this case means that you’ll be in the company of the following outrageous drag stars: Baby, Black Peppa, Cheddar Gorgeous, Copper Top, Dakota Schiffer, Danny Beard, Jonbers Blonde, Just May, LeFil, Pixie Polite, Sminty Drop and Starlet.          

Symphony Hall, Birmingham, Tues 18 April

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HOLLY STARS: NIGHTMARE NEIGHBOUR

Holly Stars makes a welcome return with a brand-new show.

It’s been 10 years since Holly’s worst enemy, Posh Sue, moved in across the street. But not content with making Holly’s life a misery at every turn, Sue has also branded her a ‘nightmare neighbour’. 

There are, however, two sides to every story, and this 90-minute stand-up special sees Holly taking the opportunity to tell hers...

Currently one of the UK’s hottest drag acts, Holly is the writer and star of murder-mystery comedy play, Death Drop, the sequel to which, Back In The Habit, last month stopped off at Birmingham theatre The Alexandra. Holly is joined for Nightmare Neighbour by ‘drag king’ Richard Energy.

Crewe Lyceum Theatre, Fri 28 April

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THE ELVIS DEAD

If you’ve ever wondered what cult classic horror movie Evil Dead 2 would look like when reinterpreted through the songs of Elvis Presley (which, let’s be honest, you probably haven’t), then this is your chance to find out. Described by its publicity as ‘a one-man horror comedy mash-up’, The Elvis Dead left audiences at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe ‘all shook up’ and laughing in the aisles. 

West Midlander Rob Kemp is the man behind the craziness, using his time on stage not only to impersonate the King of Rock & Roll but also to reenact gratuitous scenes from the aforementioned horror movie. 

Confused? You’re likely to remain that way - but have great fun in the process - when this thoroughly unique theatrical offering stops off in Birmingham this month. 

Sequinned jumpsuit and flesh-slicing chainsaw at the ready now...

Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham, Fri 28 & Sat 29 April

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QUEENZ: THE SHOW WITH BALLS

Loved and adored by celebrities including Gary Barlow and Dawn French, Queenz is described as ‘a trailblazing, life-affirming drag extravaganza that’s currently taking the UK by storm’. 

The show sees death-dropping divas slaying the biggest hits of all time - and there won’t be a lip-sync in sight! So get ready to sing along to reimagined classics from The Spice Girls, Lady Gaga, Little Mix, Britney, Whitney and everything in between...

Lichfield Garrick, Sun 30 April; Telford Theatre, Wed 11 October; Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Thurs 26 October; The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, Sat 18 November  

 

 

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