SOUTHSIDE, CHINATOWN & THE GAY VILLAGE Experience Birmingham in full colour – this is where the city’s creative pulse beats strongest. It’s the district that never stands still; a bold celebration of performance, imagination and artistic spirit, from dazzling West End productions and world-class ballet to live music and street festivals. Southside is one of the Birmingham’s most vibrant and diverse quarters, and is home to Chinatown and The Gay Village. At its centre stands Birmingham Hippodrome – as the busiest theatre in the UK, it has delighted audiences with musicals, dance, comedy and opera for more than 125 years. It’s also where Birmingham Royal Ballet takes flight under the visionary leadership of Carlos Acosta. Every corner reveals something unexpected – from the colourful murals born out of the B-Side Hip Hop Festival to live music and performances spilling into the streets during Birmingham Pride, Birmingham Weekender and Chinese New Year.
This is Birmingham at its most expressive and alive unapologetically creative, inclusive and proud of its roots.
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