BIRMINGHAM SHOWS AND TICKETShttp: //www. Crazyfists. 20. 18- 0. Crazyfists. O2 Academy Birmingham.

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NEC (National Exhibition Centre) NEC (National Exhibition Centre) http://www.whatsonstage.com/birmingham/theatres/nec-national-exhibition-centre_1042. North London rapper, writer and founder of The Hip-Hop Shakespeare Company Akala burst onto the underground hip-hop scene back in 2004 when he became the first. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Easily share your publications and get.

Years of Disco - Tour 2. Opens 1. 7 Mar 2. On Sale Soonhttp: //www. Absolute Bowie. Bowie tribute act.

Absolute Bowie. O2 Academy Birmingham. O2 Academy Birminghamhttp: //www. Opens 1. 8 Nov 2. Buy ticketshttp: //www. Afro Celt Sound System. Afro Celt Sound System formed more than 2.

Simon Emmerson brought a group of musicians from the UK and Africa to Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios. Since then, they have released a "trail- blazing" (Pop. Matters) fusion of African and Celtic music, bringing together "an irresistible blend of rhythms and lilting spirituality aimed equally at the head, heart and feet" (BBC Music). They perform following the release of their latest album, The Source.

I can guarantee it's a unique and unmissable spectacle," says Folk Radio of their live shows. Afro Celt Sound System. Town Hall. Town Hallhttp: //www. Opens 1. 0 Nov 2. Buy ticketshttp: //www. Alabama 3. Described as a punk- rock blues and country techno situationist, crypto- Marxist- Lennist electro pop band, and famed for penning The Soprano's theme tune. Alabama 3. O2 Academy Birmingham.

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Alexander Armstrong - An Evening with Alexander Armstrong. Comedian, actor, trained classical baritone and co- host of Pointless. This is a truly unique opportunity for fans to experience the charismatic TV personality and BBC's ? Pointless' presenter performing his favourite songs in a fantastic new stage production that celebrates his love of music and gives a glimpse into a different side of his endearing personality.

Alexander Armstrong - An Evening with Alexander Armstrong. Symphony Hall. Symphony Hallhttp: //www. Opens 2. 1 May 2. On Sale Soonhttp: //www.

Alexander O'Neal - 3. Years of Hearsay. Soul singer. From his ealy days on the local club scene in Minneapolis to releasing a string of huge- selling album. Alexander O'Neal - 3. Years of Hearsay. Town Hall. Town Hallhttp: //www. Opens 2. 0 Apr 2.

On Sale Soonhttp: //www. Alice Cooper. Now into his 3. Alice Cooper set about making in indelible mark on the industry from the very start. He is considered to be the first artist to wear make- up and outrageous clothing on stage, combined with loud rock music. He soon gained notoriety as 'The Master of Shock Rock' and 'The Black Humorist Supreme'. We were into fun, sex, death and money when everybody was into peace and love', explains Alice. We wanted to see what was next.

It turned out that we were next'. Combined with outrageous, headline- grabbing stage shows, Alice soon had numerous gold and platinum albums under his belt: Love It To Death, Killer, Schools Out, Billion Dollar Babies, Welcome To My Nightmare and Trash and singles School's Out, I'm Eighteen. Elected, No More Mr Nice Guy, Only Women Bleed and Poison became teen anthems. Alice Cooper. Arena Birmingham. Arena Birminghamhttp: //www.

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Alien Ant Farm. 20. Alien Ant Farm. O2 Institute Birmingham.

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Alison Moyet. With her deep, bluesy voice, British singer [Alison Moyet rose to fame as half of the 8. Yazoo. 2. 01. 7- 1. Alison Moyet. Symphony Hall. Symphony Hallhttp: //www. Opens 9 Nov 2. 01.

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On Sale Soonhttp: //www. Alun Cochrane. A no- nonsense comedian who specialises in funny nonsense. Much of Alun's comedy begins simply as something he's seen, heard or felt in his own life, or in the street, or the kitchen, or anywhere and from that it blossoms into a highly amusing anecdote or a strange flight of fancy. Alun Cochrane. The Glee Club Birmingham. The Glee Club Birminghamhttp: //www.

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And The Rest of Me Floats. Are you a girl or a boy?

What was your old name? How are we going to solve the toilet situation? Don't you just want to look nice? A new show all about the messy business of gender.

Working with performers from across the queer community, Outbox Theatre examine the ways in which our gender is questioned, categorised, and policed (often violently so). And The Rest Of Me Floats is devised by the company and weaves together autobiographical performance, movement, pop songs, stand- up and dress- up in an anarchic celebration of the body that refuses to conform. The Door. 20. 17- 1. And The Rest of Me Floats.

Opens 1. 3 Nov 2. On Sale Soonhttp: //www. Andre Rieu and His Orchestra - UK and Ireland Arena Tour. Andre Rieu is quite simply a musical phenomenon like no other, having sold a massive 4. CDs and DVDs and notched 3. No. 1 chart positions worldwide. Along with his 6.

Johann Strauss Orchestra (the largest private orchestra in the world), Andr? Having received over 5. Platinum Awards, three Classical Brit Awards for 'Album of the Year' and billions of Youtube views, Andre is one of the biggest solo male touring artists in the world. Each year his passionate live shows attract more than 6. Coldplay, AC/DC and Bruce Springsteen. Andre Rieu and His Orchestra - UK and Ireland Arena Tour.

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Andy Zaltzman - Satirist for Hire. Andy has swiftly established himself with his unique brand of political comedy. Swiftly moving from one theme to the next Andy has the ability to make you listen as well as laugh. He co- devised Radio 4's critically acclaimed satirical show, The Department. Andy Zaltzman - Satirist for Hire. The Glee Club Birmingham.

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On Sale Soonhttp: //www. Ant Middleton - An Evening with Ant Middleton. A former special forces hero, now puts his military background to full use in shows such as SAS Who Dares Wins. Ant Middleton - An Evening with Ant Middleton.

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Join Anton du Beke and Erin Boag from BBC's 'Strictly Come Dancing' in a glamorous celebration of Ballroom and Latin song and dance. Anton and Erin - Swing Time. Symphony Hall. Symphony Hallhttp: //www. Opens 2. 7 Jan 2.

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Arcade Fire. Opens 1. Apr 2. 01. 82. 01. Up to £6. 3. 0. 5Buy ticketshttp: //www. Art. Yasmina Reza's play is essentially about the concepts of friendship and value, and the way in which the two can cause conflict. One friend tries to appease a quarrel between two others over the purchase of a work of art, but in doing so only makes things worse, forcing all three of them to re- examine their friendship and the direction in which it is going. Olivier Award Best Comedy.

Tony Award Best Play. Art. Birmingham Hippodrome. Birmingham Hippodromehttp: //www. Opens 2. 1 May 2.

On Sale Soonhttp: //www. Awful Auntie. When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger!