J'AIME MARCH 2020

LO CA L A R E A
What’s on Second City
A LOOK AT SOME OF THE BIGGEST AND BEST
EVENTS TO COME TO BIRMINGHAM THIS MONTH
WHAT: THE BOOK OF MORMON
WHERE: BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME
WHEN: MARCH 4 TO 28
The Book of Mormon is the outrageous musical comedy from the creators of South
Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Bobby Lopez, co-writer of Avenue Q and
Frozen, which follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent
on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get.
Now with sold out productions in London, on Broadway, North America and
Australia, The Book of Mormon has become a global sensation and comes to
Birmingham Hippodrome this month.
Since making its world premiere in March 2011 at New York’s Eugene O’Neill
Theatre, where it won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Book
of Mormon has been performed on three continents and won more than 30
international awards. The musical has smashed long-standing box office records in
New York, London, Melbourne, Sydney and cities across the U.S. For more details
visit www.birminghamhippodrome.com
WHAT: EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
WHERE: ALEXANDRA THEATRE
WHEN: MARCH 16 TO 21
Jamie New is 16 and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in.
Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation.
Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie
overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the
spotlight.
The smash-hit musical features West End star Layton Williams and EastEnders’
much-loved Shane Richie as Hugo/Loco Chanelle, both reprising their roles
from the critically acclaimed West End production. With an original score of
catchy pop tunes by lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells
and writer Tom MacRae (Doctor Who), this brand-new musical will have
everybody talking about Jamie for years to come.
Sixteen: the edge of possibility. Time to make your dreams come true. For more
details visit www.atgtickets.com/birmingham
WHAT: TABLE MANNERS WITH JESSIE WARE
WHERE: BIRMINGHAM TOWN HALL
WHEN: MARCH 28
The award winning, smash hit podcast Table Manners will be embarking on a debut
live UK tour in March 2020, kicking off the tour in Birmingham on March 28.
Currently in the midst of its eighth series, Table Manners sees critically acclaimed
singer-songwriter Jessie Ware and her chef extraordinaire mum Lennie chat with a
guest from the worlds of music, culture and politics from the singer’s dinner table
over a three-course meal.
Oversharing guaranteed, Table Manners has seen a whole host of extraordinary
guests’ pop round for a natter and a bite to eat from Sam Smith, Sadiq Khan, Tom
Kerridge, Kiefer Sutherland, Nigella Lawson, Mark Ronson and Ed Sheeran.
Hilarious and hugely lovable, Table Manners has hit more than 10 million listens
since launching in 2017 and continues to top the iTunes podcast chart series after
series. Don’t miss the chance to catch Jessie and Lennie live in Birmingham. Get
ready for special guests, lots of food and great fun - oversharing guaranteed! For
more details visit www.thsh.co.uk
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