Chuckle Brother
Jerome Flynn tells CityLiving about his dream role playing national treasure Tommy Cooper. more
KÁ crazy Mar 7 2005
With Cirque du Soleil's Saltimbanco visiting Birmingham, CityLiving travels to Las Vegas to check out the company's newest blockbuster - KÁ - and speaks to British set designer Mark Fisher more
Getting Brums on seats
Birmingham becomes a mini film studio this month, as nine short films go before the clapper board in the city. more
We are not alone
CityLiving's Jon Perks takes a whistle-stop tour of Birminghams around the globe... more
Symphony Hall sonnets Mar 7 2005
No stranger to reading her work in unusual places - she once performed at Tesco's Five Ways - Julie Boden has become Symphony Hall's first ever Poet-in-Residence - thought to be the first such position at a concert venue. more
Island paradise Feb 3 2005
Yes, I admit it. The lady IS for turning. In the past, the holiday philosophy in the Alexander household has been when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Live like them, eat like them, behave like them (well, not all the time) and experience the country like a native, not a tourist. more
Flirty weekends Feb 3 2005
You can always rely on a Valentines weekend away to light the good lovin fireworks. Stacey Barnfield picks his five favourite retreats... more
Colin Layfield Feb 3 2005
Forget the stereotypes, says Colin Layfield, the old Birmingham is a distant memory. more
Apprentice for a day Feb 3 2005
Oooh, are they going to give you a nice bright yellow leotard to wear? joked a friend the night before I was heading off to visit Cirque Du Soleils longest running show, Saltimbanco, in Manchester. more
Keeping it reel Feb 3 2005
In a world where the identikit multiplex is king, its refreshing to see someone like Tom Lawes flying the flag for the independent cinema. more
A Minnie adventure Feb 3 2005
There were a few fans of The Finn Brothers rubbing their eyes last autumn when the former Crowded House duo played Wolverhampton Civic. more
Top of the swops Dec 30 2004
If you find yourself landed with some fashion mistakes amongst this years Christmas presents help is at hand. more
View from the 12th floor Dec 30 2004
City centre resident Perry Buck takes a different look at life in Birmingham. more
Win a diamond pendant Dec 30 2004
A captivating combination of fine food and impeccable service has kept Bank at the top of everyone's wish list when it comes to dining destinations in the city. more
Chorus of approval Dec 30 2004
Fancy performing alongside the acclaimed CBSO for the day? In true Jim'll Fix It style you can get the chance with Blockbuster Choruses From Scratch. more
Fabric of society
With Hustler Hollywood just over the way and a glittering new Levi's store joining the hit list, High Street is fast evolving into Brum's Americana Quarter. more
Not fade away Dec 30 2004
A forthcoming Brian Jones 'murder mystery' film has roots in Birmingham, as Roger Shannon discovers. more
Show me the Monet Dec 30 2004
Dave Freak learns about a national loan scheme which offers wannabe art collectors the chance to pick up a masterpiece. more
Ones to watch Dec 30 2004
A new year means resolutions (for what they're worth), aspirations and the chance to play Old Moore/ Nostradamus and try and predict what the future holds in 2005. more
