Live Brum: Solihull Arts Complex Events

Sugar - Some Like It Hot Musical, 15 May 2012 - 19 May 2012

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:58:09 +0000

15 May 2012 - 19 May 2012 - Theatre at Solihull Arts Complex

Solihull Theatre Company are proud to present Sugar - a comedy musical based on the 1959 film favourite Some Like It Hot.

Sugar follows the fortunes of two struggling musicians on the run from the mob in 1920's America. Forced to disguise themselves as women, they join an all-female orchestra and the fun begins - a classic tale of murder, love and cross-dressing!

With toe-tapping big band numbers and plenty of outrageous comedy, Sugar is sure to be a big hit for all the family.

The Great Canadian Songbook, 18 May 2012

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:14:07 +0000

18 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at Solihull Arts Complex

Keith James presents his own personal interpretations of the music of Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Leonard Cohen. An intimate solo concert. Music of such integrity that it flows from the innermost wellspring of human spirit.

It was around 40 years ago that Keith became drawn to these 3 wonderful songwriters, in awe of their contribution to music while unaware at the time that each of them are Canadian.

Their music forms the backdrop to all of the joy, hope and anxiety that we have lived through in recent times. Now somehow locked in time, these are songs that expose such personal and global fragility that they continue to embrace us as if they were our mother’s arms.

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers, 21 May 2012

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:16:39 +0000

21 May 2012 - World Music at Solihull Arts Complex

Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums interweave with layers of percussive soundscapes and delicate bamboo flute in a spellbinding display of precise choreography & sheer athleticism.

Through years of rigorous touring as Europe’s leading taiko drum group, Mugenkyo have developed a gritty passionate style that is uniquely their own, retaining the traditional spirit of taiko yet creating a contemporary sound and a modern stage show that has captivated audiences everywhere…

Kathakbox, 22 May 2012

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:18:51 +0000

22 May 2012 - Dance at Solihull Arts Complex

Kathakbox is the latest production from one of the UK’s most dynamic dance companies. Sonia Sabri Company celebrate the unique, diverse energy of modern Britain through a brand new dance style: Urban Kathak.

Kathakbox brings together Indian Kathak dance’s grace and vigour and the rhythms & rhymes of Hip Hop culture. Complex classical rhythms converse with beatbox and the verbal dexterity of Kathak rap (Kavitt) layers with urban poetry.

Chris Difford, 22 May 2012

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:21:12 +0000

22 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at Solihull Arts Complex

Chris’s show will mostly consist of new and old songs, from the early Squeeze hits to the present day as well as his well respected solo work. His story from truancy at school to Madison Square Gardens joined with his journey in the music industry will be told in part with short films. Chris will lead each chapter of his life with appropriate song and banter entertaining people with the places he has been and embrace everyone with the luck that has fallen into his lap over the years.

Gervase Phinn , 23 May 2012

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:00:27 +0000

23 May 2012 - Spoken Word at Solihull Arts Complex

Gervase Phinn has been touring theatres across the country for over 9 years now as a hilarious raconteur. The best selling and award winning author, Radio and TV personality, really is at his best and most exciting in front of a live audience.

An Evening with Gervase Phinn”will have you on the edges of your seats, as he shares his hilarious and sometimes poignant tales of life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales. Dubbed “the James Herriot of schools”.

With his keen ear for the absurd and sharp eye for the ludicrous, Gervase Phinn has delighted audiences all over the UK with stories of his experiences as a school inspector on this his 11th National tour.

Gypsy Fire, 24 May 2012

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:59:59 +0000

24 May 2012 - Jazz at Solihull Arts Complex

Expect nothing less than utter virtuosity from this stunning quartet of musicians. Gypsy Fire’s performances combine beautifully melody with fiery, hard edged rhythm and some of the most electrifying arrangements you’ll have heard. Their ability to graft together guitar anthems with classical or jazz greats is unrivalled. Foot tapping, soulful, beautiful -this ensemble will take you on a musical rollacoaster with their unique blend of superbly dynamic music and sheer musicality.

The show crammed full of musical nods to everything from Django Reinhardt, to Lennon & McCartney, Vivaldi and Rodriguez to the Who but all underpinned with a deep sense of Gypsy swing rhythms. The quartet features the acoustic guitars of Stuart Carter-Smith and Ben Travers, plus award-winning jazz violinist Ben Holder and double bassist Paul Jefferies.

Chris Difford, 25 May 2012

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:52:54 +0000

25 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at Solihull Arts Complex

Chris will lead each chapter of his life with appropriate song and banter entertaining people with the places he has been and embrace everyone with the luck that has fallen into his lap over the years.

The Frank & Buble Show , 26 May 2012

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:34:35 +0000

26 May 2012 - Rock & Pop at Solihull Arts Complex

A tribute evening with Frank Sinatra & Michael Buble brings together two Kings of cool, one past and one present for a magical night of ‘What if’ entertainment.

Featuring top Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble Impersonators

A Royal Midday Variety, 29 May 2012

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:53:21 +0000

29 May 2012 - Theatre at Solihull Arts Complex

This popular afternoon variety show is back with a special Jubilee edition so get those flags dusted down and ready to wave! Malcolm Stent returns once again as everyone's favourite host for a royal line-up.

Don Maclean one of Britains much loved comedy stars is back on home territory. He will be accompanied by musical duo Andante, Kirsty Michelle Anderson direct from a wonderful tour which included stops at the Symphony Hall and O2 Arena plus Andrew Van Buren and partner - Europe's Man of Mystery & Champion Plate Spinning act (...watch out in the front row!).

With a top class backing orchestra in the shape of Fast Lane Music this promises to be a right royal state of affairs & a perfect afternoon of entertainment.

Past Lives, 30 May 2012

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:01:32 +0000

30 May 2012 - Classical at Solihull Arts Complex

A collaborative film & live music performance.

Capturing moving images is now commonplace with mobile phones and pocket cameras, but before the digital age it wasn't so easy. Small format movie cameras were the liberating technology of the mid-20th Century, giving ordinary people the chance to record everyday events on their 8mm and 16mm cameras.

Cipher have collaborated with visual artist Anthony Hatton to produce a thought-provoking and engaging visual and live musical experience – using footage from the Media Archive of Central England, including local images of the West Midlands and with music composed by renowned musicians Theo Travis (flute, sax, keys - David Sylvian, Steven Wilson, Robert Fripp) and Dave Sturt (fretless bass, loops, soundscapes - Gong, Steve Hillage, Bill Nelson), performed live, alongside musicians from Sinfonia

That's Showbiz, 1 Jun 2012

Thu, 03 May 2012 21:35:47 +0000

1 Jun 2012 - Dance at Solihull Arts Complex

Star Struck Theatre School present a musical journey through Broadway, the West End and contemporary artists, linked with drama & various dance styles.

A theatrical spectacular with music including Les Miserables, Oliver, Jessie J and much more.

That's Showbiz, 2 Jun 2012

Thu, 03 May 2012 21:36:05 +0000

2 Jun 2012 - Dance at Solihull Arts Complex

Star Struck Theatre School present a musical journey through Broadway, the West End and contemporary artists, linked with drama & various dance styles.

A theatrical spectacular with music including Les Miserables, Oliver, Jessie J and much more.

Keep Calm & Carry On Dancing, 3 Jun 2012

Thu, 03 May 2012 21:37:21 +0000

3 Jun 2012 - Dance at Solihull Arts Complex

Jayne Franklin School of Dance presents 'Keep Calm & Carry On Dancing', a celebrartion of England's capital city in the year of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics.

Diamond Jubilee Street Party, 5 Jun 2012

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:56:56 +0000

5 Jun 2012 - Workshop at Solihull Arts Complex

(suitable for under 18s)

Solihull Arts Complex will be celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with its very own family street party in Library Square.

Throughout the day children are invited to come along and join fun art workshops to make diamond jubilee artwork. Families can join in the fun with our very own street party in Library Square. The street party will include entertainment with nostalgic food on offer in the cafe bar. Themed Diamond Jubilee costumes are very much encouraged.

Workshops will take place at 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3pm, with the street party running from 11am – 4pm.

Children will be supervised for the workshops but must be accompanied by an adult at the street party.

Places are limited on the workshops so book in advance. Suitable for ages 7+.

In the Box, 6 Jun 2012

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:04:02 +0000

6 Jun 2012 - Spoken Word at Solihull Arts Complex

With the stars of BBC Radio’s Test Match Special

Following the huge success of Sticky Wicket and Rain Stops Play, the team of raconteurs from BBC Radio’s Test Match Special are on the road again with their new show - In The Box.

Ralph Dellor once again hosts this hilarious and memorable evening with Test Match Special commentators and cricketing legends as they recall their favourite anecdotes from life In The Box.

Ralph will be joined by BBC cricket correspondent, Jonathan Agnew and two others from a squad of luminaries which includes former England captains, Mike Gatting and Graham Gooch, New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney, England bowling stalwarts Angus Fraser and Neil Foster and the current chairman of selectors, Geoff Miller.

The Snail & The Whale (1.30), 7 Jun 2012

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:24:45 +0000

7 Jun 2012 - Theatre at Solihull Arts Complex

(suitable for under 18s)

Tall Stories (creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom stage shows) are proud to present their latest collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.)

A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tale of a huge humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, experiencing sharks and penguins, icebergs and volcanoes. The little snail is amazed by it all, but starts feeling very small in the vastness of the world…

Then disaster strikes – the whale becomes beached in a bay…Can the tiny snail save the day?

Created in Tall Stories’ unique style, The Snail and the Whale combines unique storytelling, live music and lots of laughs.

The Snail & The Whale (4.00), 7 Jun 2012

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:25:56 +0000

7 Jun 2012 - Theatre at Solihull Arts Complex

(suitable for under 18s)

Tall Stories (creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom stage shows) are proud to present their latest collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.)

Then disaster strikes – the whale becomes beached in a bay…Can the tiny snail save the day?

Created in Tall Stories’ unique style, The Snail and the Whale combines unique storytelling, live music and lots of laughs.

Keep Calm & Carry On Dancing: 1.30, 10 Jun 2012

Thu, 03 May 2012 21:37:56 +0000

10 Jun 2012 - Dance at Solihull Arts Complex

Jayne Franklin School of Dance presents 'Keep Calm & Carry On Dancing', a celebrartion of England's capital city in the year of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics.

Keep Calm & Carry On Dancing: 5.00, 10 Jun 2012

Thu, 03 May 2012 21:38:20 +0000

10 Jun 2012 - Dance at Solihull Arts Complex

Jayne Franklin School of Dance presents 'Keep Calm & Carry On Dancing', a celebrartion of England's capital city in the year of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics.