Join the TV presenter, cook and bestselling author as she considers her roles as mother, Muslim, working woman and celebrity, and questions the barriers which many women must cross to be accepted or heard.

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The guy everyone can do an impression of is back with a new stand-up tour. Widdicombe is best known for the award-winning show, the Last Leg, QI and A League of Their Own, but he’s never better than when he’s live on stage.

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Take a trip back to the era famed for big hair, spandex and the Rubik’s Cube for a night of non-stop retro anthems.

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The annual 10-day city-wide extravaganza returns featuring a mix of big comedy names and emerging talent. This year’s festival sees more than 80 performances, including James Acaster and Reginald D Hunter.

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Will Young has spent the last two decades at the forefront of pop after bursting onto the scene in 2002. He’s now touring his long awaited seventh album Lexicon, a joyful record that provides a sense of new beginnings

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Following a sold-out run at London’s Hampstead Theatre, the astonishing true story of the man who made Hollywood’s greatest divas beautiful comes to Brum. A delightfully witty and poignant play starring Robert Lindsay as the double Oscar-winning cinematic master Jack Cardiff.

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Running across the city for 12 days, this festival organised by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, will be a celebration of how the arts improve people’s wellbeing through showcase new and creative works.

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One of our favourite festivals of the year is back and we’re slightly excited!

Live + Loud celebrates Birmingham’s wonderfully diverse arts scene over four days of events at the iconic Selfridges building. Expect family activities, immersive performances, pop-ups, music, beauty events and exclusive brand shenanigans in a festival atmosphere.

Check out the big Beauty Party on Saturday, September 28, hosted by Mother’s Meeting featuring a live DJ set, refreshments and exclusive beauty experiences. Look out for exclusive beauty masterclasses and special offers running throughout the festival too.

Little ones can enjoy space themed crafts, dance, music and performances to mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landings. The Selfridges Space Party will feature complimentary cosmic activities, while staff from Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery will be on hand to teach youngsters all about space. Check out the zero gravity dance floor!

On Sunday, September 29, there’ll be three exciting pop-up battles, with hip hop DJ and radio personality Charlie Sloth sending his popular Fire In The Streets to the store to find a new rap and MC star. Local hip hop and grime producers will be able to showcase their talents, while world-class B-boys and some of Birmingham’s street dance community will be showing dance lovers how to pop, lock, vogue and whack.

For information on all Live + Loud events, visit http://selfridges.com/liveandloud

The legendary thespian is celebrating his 80th birthday with a very special solo tour that includes acting, anecdotes and a special gala dinner. All profits benefit the Rep First campaign, nurturing new talent.

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The star of Queer Eye makes his first public appearance in the UK as he discusses his heartfelt, funny, touching memoir Naturally Tan. Includes book signing post event.

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