The Shocking Truth About Flat Earth
She’s not crazy—she’s just done her research. On Facebook. At 3am. With a glass of Pinot.Meet Sharon Hargreaves: part-time keyboard warrior, full-time flat-Earth believer, forever tumbling down online rabbit holes. When she heads to a Flat Earth convention in Vegas, a Shakespearean mix-up sends her spiralling into chaos, conspiracies and unexpected self-discovery. With best mate Debs and a crew of lovable oddballs, Sharon sets out to expose “the truth.” What she finds? Big laughs, bigger tunes and absolutely zero scientific credibility.THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT FLAT EARTH is a gloriously unhinged, surprisingly heartfelt musical comedy.Produced by Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.Book, Music & Lyrics by Adam Tuffrey and Alex MoneypennyDirected by Karl Steele
The Shocking Truth About Flat Earth
She’s not crazy—she’s just done her research. On Facebook. At 3am. With a glass of Pinot.Meet Sharon Hargreaves: part-time keyboard warrior, full-time flat-Earth believer, forever tumbling down online rabbit holes. When she heads to a Flat Earth convention in Vegas, a Shakespearean mix-up sends her spiralling into chaos, conspiracies and unexpected self-discovery. With best mate Debs and a crew of lovable oddballs, Sharon sets out to expose “the truth.” What she finds? Big laughs, bigger tunes and absolutely zero scientific credibility.THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT FLAT EARTH is a gloriously unhinged, surprisingly heartfelt musical comedy.Produced by Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.Book, Music & Lyrics by Adam Tuffrey and Alex MoneypennyDirected by Karl Steele
Noteworthy: The Made Up Musical
Come along for the ride as the talented Noteworthy crew treat you to a fast-paced set of improvised character songs and musical games, before devising a brand new one-act musical right in front of your eyes, inspired by audience suggestions. Expect crazy characters, silly storylines and inexplicably catchy tunes… nothing is pre-planned, so the performers are just as surprised as YOU by what happens next!No … No score… No problem!Audience Reviews:”I just don’t know how they do it! An hour-long musical with a gripping multi-faceted story, hilarious characters and catchy musical numbers that could easily pass for having been written and rehearsed.””Very funny and brilliant songs. Like Sondheim on crack””Absolutely fantastic. The cast are truly masters at what they do””Brilliant and funny… we loved every minute!! Not to be missed.”
The Allure Speakeasy
Knock! Knock! On the door of The Allure Speakeasy and step into a glamorous world where sizzling jazz, steamy striptease and daring drag whip you into a luxurious liquor filled cocktail of the downright outrageous! House of Allure are making their long awaited debut at the legendary Old Joint Stock, bringing award winning stars from the drag, showgirl and variety world in their genre defining twist!Be prepared for jaw dropping entertainment, chaotic comedy and utter fabulousness as your are submerged into the Prohibition Party!Best Local Cabaret Show’ Midlands Rainbow‘Leading The Way In Brum’ The Bromsgrove Standard‘Blown Away By The Artistry’ Birmingham Review‘Stomping All Over The West Midlands’ Scene Magazine‘Represents Positivity, Empowerment, Confidence and Self Belief’ Birmingham Mail‘Boosting Birmingham Confidence’ Birmingham Mail‘Energetic, Funny and Sexy’ Birmingham Review
The Allure Speakeasy
Knock! Knock! On the door of The Allure Speakeasy and step into a glamorous world where sizzling jazz, steamy striptease and daring drag whip you into a luxurious liquor filled cocktail of the downright outrageous! House of Allure are making their long awaited debut at the legendary Old Joint Stock, bringing award winning stars from the drag, showgirl and variety world in their genre defining twist!Be prepared for jaw dropping entertainment, chaotic comedy and utter fabulousness as your are submerged into the Prohibition Party!Best Local Cabaret Show’ Midlands Rainbow‘Leading The Way In Brum’ The Bromsgrove Standard‘Blown Away By The Artistry’ Birmingham Review‘Stomping All Over The West Midlands’ Scene Magazine‘Represents Positivity, Empowerment, Confidence and Self Belief’ Birmingham Mail‘Boosting Birmingham Confidence’ Birmingham Mail‘Energetic, Funny and Sexy’ Birmingham Review
The Bet: A New Musical
“Which is the worst fate: the death penalty, or a life in prison?”The Bet is a dark, musical fable based on the short story by Anton Chekhov, exploring the balance of quality versus quantity of life.A young banker and lawyer meet at a party and find themselves trapped in a heated argument about whether the death penalty or a life sentence is a more humane punishment. In order to resolve their differences, they agree to a bet – the banker will stake his money, and the lawyer will stake fifteen years of his freedom. The story follows the men over these fifteen years as their bet unfolds, and exploring the question: how much is your freedom worth?This is a brand new musical with book, music and lyrics by Ellen King produced as a part of Brum Fest 2026
Under the Hammer
A painting by Johannes Vermeer is going “Under The Hammer” at an art auction, overseen by art detective agency the Company of International Artists. Your contacts are Agents Kahlo and Dali. But wait… mysterious intel suggests that all is not right.The game is afoot!Can you crack the case? Keep an eye on the details and read between the lines in this fine blend of theatre and improv, escape room and “who-dunnit”, inspired by real-world art crime cases!As a new recruit of the Company of International Artists you’ll need to tackle puzzles, decipher codes and review key evidence to solve a case of art forgery before the culprit evades justice!Don’t forget to don your best trench coat, deerstalker or artist smock for the occasion – attendees are welcome (but not obliged) to come dressed as their favourite detective, a famous artist or a completely original sleuth persona…
Under the Hammer
A painting by Johannes Vermeer is going “Under The Hammer” at an art auction, overseen by art detective agency the Company of International Artists. Your contacts are Agents Kahlo and Dali. But wait… mysterious intel suggests that all is not right.The game is afoot!Can you crack the case? Keep an eye on the details and read between the lines in this fine blend of theatre and improv, escape room and “who-dunnit”, inspired by real-world art crime cases!As a new recruit of the Company of International Artists you’ll need to tackle puzzles, decipher codes and review key evidence to solve a case of art forgery before the culprit evades justice!Don’t forget to don your best trench coat, deerstalker or artist smock for the occasion – attendees are welcome (but not obliged) to come dressed as their favourite detective, a famous artist or a completely original sleuth persona…
Princess Sparkles
Step into the not-so-glittery world of Princess Sparkles, a professional princess-for-hire who’s very available, a teeny bit unstable, and just that little bit too much. Appearing at five-year-old birthday parties somewhere near you, she’s flustered, running late, and it seems more than just her costume is coming apart at the seams.Want to feel like a child again? Ever worked with children? Ever wondered why people warn against it?Prepare to be hurled into a chaotically fun-filled birthday extravaganza complete with games, “magic,” and stories gone wildly off-. But beware: she is definitely not Elsa, and this party might not be suitable for children… or adults… or anyone, really.As her crown slips, so does her grip on reality.Lily Maryon’s debut show is an unhinged hour of character comedy with a theatrical twist, casting the audience in the role of the children as Sparkles fights to keep the party and herself together.
Bottom’s Up: Burlesque & Cabaret
Step into a dazzling world of glitz, glamour, and cheeky charm in Birmingham’s bawdy burlesque spectacular.