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Aug 1, 2021

How did Birmingham Comedy Festival start?

2021 marks the 20th anniversary of Birmingham Comedy Festival, making the annual arts festival the second longest-running comedy festivals in the UK, and one of the longest running multi-site independent arts festivals in the West Midlands. Here, we quiz the festival’s founder, Dave Freak, to get the lowdown on how…

Comedy

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How did Birmingham Comedy Festival start?
How did Birmingham Comedy Festival start?

Feb 6, 2021

Foka Wolf: The Power of Humour

Over the last few years, Birmingham-based street artist Foka Wolf has found his bold posters and flyers increasingly grabbing the headlines and going viral. With his work appearing mysteriously and suddenly on street corners, in doorways, and even on public transport — where it’s quickly snapped and shared online —…

Foka Wolf

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Foka Wolf: The Power of Humour
Foka Wolf: The Power of Humour

Feb 1, 2021

The Nightingales look set to sing - at last!

Comedian Stewart Lee is such a big fan of Birmingham band The Nightingales, he’s made a film celebrating their career. Written by Lee, directed by Michael Cumming (Brass Eye and Toast Of London) and produced by Fire Films (The Ballad of Shirley Collins), entertaining rock-doc King Rocker traces the hitless…

Comedy

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The Nightingales look set to sing - at last!
The Nightingales look set to sing - at last!
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