J'AIME MAY 2019

LO CA L A R E A
What’s On Local
YOUR GUIDE TO THE BEST OF WHAT’S ON IN AND AROUND
SUTTON COLDFIELD, LICHFIELD, WALSALL AND BEYOND
WHAT: KEVIN QUANTUM -
VANISHING POINT
WHERE: LICHFIELD GARRICK
WHEN: MAY 4
Following sell out shows around the
world, including Edinburgh Festival
Fringe, Adelaide Fringe in Australia
and Christchurch Festival in New
Zealand, Kevin Quantum comes to
Lichfield’s Garrick Theatre with a
brand new show. Having spent half
of his adult life studying physics and
half studying magic, Magic Circle
member Kevin explores the exotic
spaces where science and magic meet.
In Vanishing Point he will manipulate
your perspective of the universe
before converging at the point-ofmost-strange
and putting his life on
the line with the most dangerous,
sci-fi inspired stunt he has ever
attempted. Expect epic stunts, big
laughs and impossible illusions from
the magician-scientist hybrid trained
by Penn and Teller. For more details
call the Lichfield Garrick box office
on 01543 412121 or visit
www.lichfieldgarrick.com
WHAT: LIVE AT THE TOWN HALL
WHERE: SUTTON COLDFIELD
TOWN HALL
WHEN: MAY 12
This month’s Live at the Town Hall brings
a trio of stand-up stars to Sutton Coldfield
for riotous evening of comedy chaos.
The inimitable Lost Voice Guy will be
taking to the stage with Hal Cruttenden
and Angelos Epithemiou in a triple bill
of funny. Lee Ridley, AKA Lost Voice
Guy, may not be able to talk, but he
definitely has something to say, and his
comedy will leave you speechless. Since
making his first stand up performance
in February 2012, Ridley has gained
quite the reputation, winning the BBC
New COmedy Award in 2018, as well
as last year’s Britain’s Got Talent. Hal
Cruttenden is one of the top stand up
comedians working in the UK today,
as well as being a highly accomplished
writer and actor, and is a well-known face
on our television screens, while Angelos
Epithemiou - the comic creation of Dan
Renton Skinner - replaced Johnny Vegas
in the revival of Shooting Stars. For more
details and to book tickets visit www.
townhallsuttoncoldfield.co.uk
WHAT: LICHFIELD GREENHILL BOWER
WHERE: BEACON PARK, LICHFIELD
WHEN: MAY 27
Dating back to 1145, the Bower
is Lichfield’s oldest tradition and
a community event which brings
the whole city together. As well as
the traditional procession through
the streets of Lichfield, the Bower
also has a selection of brilliantly
entertaining activities to keep the
whole family occupied.
Lichfield’s Beacon Park comes alive
with lots for everyone to enjoy.
Wander through the park and
indulge in the colourful array of
fairground attractions, charity stalls,
arts and crafts. Kids will love the
play areas and the chance for an
ice-cream treat. As well as all the
entertainment, the park also offers
a fantastic array of food to suit
all tastes, plus market stalls full of
enticing products from some of the
best traders in the area.
With acts including a motorcycle
display team, falconry, slam wrestling
and more, as well as the Paws in
the Park dog show, the Bower will
ensure your spring Bank Holiday is
a memorable one. For more details
visit www.lichfieldbower.co.uk
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