From musicals and prehistoric beasts to gallery shows and pirate pups—here’s what’s happening in Birmingham this week. Whether you're planning a family trip, a night out, or just something free to do, this guide covers the best of what’s on around the city.
00:00Mary Poppins is now on at Birmingham Hippodrome and runs until Saturday the 23rd of August.
00:09The multi-award winning Disney musical is touring the UK and its six-week stop in Birmingham is already drawing big crowds.
00:17Stephanie Jones stars as Mary with Jack Chambers as Bert, both reprising their roles after a critically acclaimed run in Australia.
00:24The show combines iconic songs with a slick choreography and a few magical tricks that still land with kids and adults alike.
00:32Across town, Giants is open at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery until the 2nd of November.
00:37This immersive exhibition explores what came after the dinosaurs, featuring full-scale models of the biggest prehistoric animals ever known.
00:45Think Megatherium, the giant sloth, Titanoboa, the 13-metre rainforest snake and a colossal rhinoceros that once ruled the plains.
00:53There are fossil skeletons, digital projections and hands-on activities that make it easy to lose an afternoon inside.
01:02Also at the museum, Ozzy Osbourne Working Class Hero runs until the 28th of September.
01:07It's free to enter and packed with rare items, from Grammy Awards and MTV trophies to original photographs and gold records.
01:15Outside Victoria Square hosts a Black Sabbath photo display, while a 40-metre mule stretches across Navigation Street near New Street Station.
01:24For fans, it's a chance to walk through the legacy for the city.
01:28It's a celebration of local talent that made it global.
01:32Over in Brindy Place, Sulgi Lee Span is open at Icon Gallery until the 7th of September.
01:38The Korean-born artist combines traditional crafts with conceptual art, using everything from mother-of-pearl buttons to quilted proverbs and woven baskets.
01:48Some works were created in collaboration with the School of Jewellery at Birmingham City University.
01:53Others are inspired by Korean architecture and Victorian trades.
01:58The result is thoughtful, colourful and quietly moving.
02:01Meanwhile, Birmingham Restaurant Festival continues across dozens of venues through August.
02:06It offers diners set menus at fixed prices, encouraging people to book a table and try somewhere new.
02:13The aim is to support local restaurants during the summer dip and showcase the range of kitchens that keep the city's food scene alive.
02:21For staff, it brings in work.
02:22For customers, it's an excuse to eat well without the usual guesswork.
02:27And for families, Paw Patrol Live, the Great Pirate Adventure comes to Utilita Arena on Saturday 16th of August.
02:34There are three performances that day, based on the hit preschool series.
02:39The stage show follows Ryder and the Pups on A Treasure Hunt through Adventure Bay.
02:44It's interactive, fast-moving and packed with music, puzzles and familiar faces.
02:49Since launching in 2016, the show's toured over 40 countries.
02:53For one day only, Birmingham gets the full pirate treatment.
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