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Show Tribune United Kingdom Edition | 1/201520 “I grew up in Birmingham, where they made useful things and made them well”, says Birmingham native author Lee Child. Birmingham has been titled the “Second city”, and is also referred to as Brum, derived from an ancient variation of“Brummagem”. Overonemillion“Brummies”makeitthesec- ond-most populous city in the UK after the capital. Birmingham epitomises the idea of En- lightenment in England, fostered the Mid- lands Enlightenment (also“Birmingham En- lightenment”) which sparked the scientific revolution, became the pulse of the indus- trial revolution, and currently hosts five uni- versities as the UK’s second-largest student city. Lots to see and do For a true time travel experience, the Back to Backs offers a restoration of the historic back-to-back housing. Each interior repre- sents a different era from the 1800s the pre- and postwar 20th century. Admission is via guided tour only and can be booked via 0121 666 7671. The Birmingham Science Museum Think- tankattheMillenniumPointBuildingoffers ahands-onexperienceofBirminghamasthe historic“Workshop of the World”in the“City ofaThousandTrades”.Italsohoststheoldest and working Smethwick Engine by Boulton andWattfrom1779,alongwithaplanetarium and a Science Garden. Just opened in March, the Spitfire Gallery explores the history of thelegendaryaircraft,whichwasproducedat the Castle Bromwich factory. TheMuseumoftheJewelleryQuartercap- tures the craftsmanship in a time capsule andpreservesitsiconic19th centuryarchitec- ture. The museum serves as the starting point to explore the largest European hub of jewellery business, buzzing with local shops andartgalleries–withSt.Paul’sGalleryasthe largest art gallery outside of London. Watch out for the two trails, the“Findings Trail”and the“Charm Bracelet Trail”made by Birming- ham artists, as a guide for visitors through- out the quarter. Located at Chamberlain Square, the Birm- ingham Museum and Art Gallery offers free admissionandhostsacollectionofpaintings starting from the 14th century to present, as well as fine art and historical industrial ob- jects. Visitors should enter via the Big Brum clock tower, greeting visitors with the slogan “By the gains of Industry we promote Art”. One may also hunt for gold in the brand new Staffordshire Hoard collection of an An- glo-Saxon gold treasure. The guided tour “Birmingham: its people, its history”offers a Victorian Birmingham experience. Contem- porary and upcoming artists from the West Midlands are also continuously showcased. The Bullring with the iconic Selfridges building and the Mailbox provides large shopping areas, with the Great Western Ar- cadeofferingatrueVictorianshoppingexpe- rience.Forindependentshopsandentertain- ment visitors should definitely pay a visit to the Custard Factory. A Birmingham souvenir bag should definitely include Typhoo tea along with Cadbury’s chocolate. The factory premises Cadbury World in Bournville offer chocoholics not only a taste of the treat and the biggest Cadbury shop; the chocolate aroma permeates the town specifically con- ceptualizedaccordingtotheneedsofthefac- tory. If you are in the mood for something savouryinstead,thepubscenearoundBroad Streetindulgesinafusioncuisinethatthanks toBirmingham’smulticulturalpopulationis unique in Britain. While the Michelin- awarded Adam’s and Purnell’s have spe- cialised in British contemporary cuisine, the Golden Balti Indian Takeaway is the best place to go for a Balti, a curry dish that has originated in Birmingham. www.visitbirmingham.com TRAVEL Birmingham“Back to Backs”: Welcome to Brum By Annemarie Fischer What’s on in Birmingham, 17−19 April Hamlet (Theatre) Dates & time: 16–18 April, 7.30 pm Location: Crescent Theatre, 20 Sheepcote Street www.crescent-theatre.co.uk Probablythemostfamousplayintheworld andinterpretedinthousandsofdifferentways onstageandscreen,Shakespeare’sHamletwill bestagedattheCrescentTheatreforonlyfour nightsinApril.Accordingtothetheatre,Stage2 has a long established history of presenting award-winningfivestarShakespearesthatare clear and accessible to all ages and all levels of experience. There will also be plenty of twists and concepts to provoke discussion and de- bate. AndyWickett & World Service Date & time: 17 April, 8.30 pm Location: Tower of Song Café Bar 107 Pershore Road S www.towerofsong.co.uk AtrueMidlandsartist,AndyWickettstarted his career back in the 1980s singing and play- inginanumberofbands,mostfamouslyNew Wave poster childs Duran Duran. In addition, he has produced music videos and co-written albums with world renowned Asian artists NusratAliFatehKhan,MalkitSingh,StereoNa- tion,TazandDCS,amongothers.Withhislatest bandWorldService,heisregularlyperforming in large arenas and venues in the UK and aroundtheworld. Nadine Shah +The Black Site Date & time: 18 April, 6.30 pm Location: The Rainbow Venues, 160 Digbeth High Street www.therainbowvenues.co.uk OftencomparedtoPJHarvey,this27year-old NorthEnglandsingerandsongwriterwithPak- istani and Norwegian roots just released her second album. Her current tour will make a stop on Saturday in Birmingham at the Rain- bowVenues.TheGuardianwroteaboutherdis- tinctive voice “Think Marianne Faithfull, not the prim young creature courted by Mick Jag- gerinthemid-60sbuttheravaged,battle-worn survivor who re-emerged with Broken English inthelate70s.” George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic Date & time: 19 April, 8.00 pm Location: O2 Academy Birmingham, 16−18 Horsefair www.o2academybirmingham.co.uk Seventy-four year old George Clinton needs nointroduction.BorninNorthCarolina,heal- most single-handedly ruled black music in the 1970s. His inspiration, dedication and de- terminationresulted in the elevation of “funk”musictocompleterecognitionandac- ceptanceasatruegenreinandofitself.Asthe single most sampled artist in music history, he inspired a whole line of artists including AfrikaBambaataa,PrinceorRaplegendsPub- licEnemy. ©chris2766/shutterstock.com DTUK0115_20_Show-WhatsOn 09.04.15 16:57 Seite 20 6667671. 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