The Glee Club is situated in the centre of Birmingham's bustling city centre off Hurst Street in the Aracdian complex in the heart of Chinatown. Only five minutes from the train station (New Street) and about the same again from the majority of the bus stops.
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Advantages: wide range of acts, not just comedy Disadvantages: not much leg room, some visability problems
The Glee Club is situated in the centre of Birmingham's bustling city centre off Hurst Street in the Aracdian complex in the heart of Chinatown. Only five minutes from the train station (New Street) and about the same again from the majority of the bus stops.
It is seperated into two parts, downstairs is the the Lounge bar (which is always busy) and upstairs, the comedy club. The club itself is split into two, the Main room and the ... ...The thing I love about Glee is it's imtimacy. Having seen comedians at both the larger Birmingham Theatres (like the Hippodrome or the Alex) and then again at the Glee Club I have to say I prefer their Glee club acts.
There's a lot more interaction with the audience (for example Rich Hall arguing with a lad from Halesowen for five minutes or Ross Noble asking a woman sitting in front of him why her thumb was bandaged up).
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The Glee Club is situated in the centre of Birmingham's bustling city centre off Hurst Street in the Aracdian complex in the heart of Chinatown. Only five minutes from the train station (New Street) and about the same again from the majority of the bus stops.
It is seperated into two parts, downstairs is the the Lounge bar (which is always busy) and upstairs, the comedy club. The club itself is split into two, the Main room and the Studio.
The Studio is a 150-seat 'ampitheatre'-style room where you can get very close to the performers. The stage is a bit rickety, it's very dark, the bar staff rush to put your drinks orders together and it is unfortunately dominated by two pillars in the middle of the seating which can block your view if you get in late. Seating in the Studio is not allocated so get there early.
The Main Room serves food to your table, again there's a bar and it seats about 300-400 people. You can't really tell though, it's very dark. But that's not a bad thing. Seating in the Main Room is allocated and when you arrive you'll be shown to your table by a helpful member of staff. And trust me, you'll feel a little bit of dread when the hempful member of staff sits you on the front row right in front of the microphone.
The drinks are very reasonably priced (particularly when compared to other drinking establishments in the Arcadian) and out of politeness to the performers the bars in the Comedy club will not serve during the performances.
The range of acts is huge from home grown talents Ross Noble, Dave Spikey and Richard Herring to our friends from across the pond, Rich Hall, Mike Wilmot and Ed Byrne (OK, Ireland isn't really across the pond, but you have to travel over water to get there from Brum) as well as new talents and complete unknowns.
The thing I love about Glee is it's imtimacy. Having seen comedians at both the larger Birmingham Theatres (like the Hippodrome or the Alex) and then again at the Glee Club I have to say I prefer their Glee club acts.
There's a lot more interaction with the audience (for example Rich Hall arguing with a lad from Halesowen for five minutes or Ross Noble asking a woman sitting in front of him why her thumb was bandaged up).
But it's not just comedy. The Glee also offers Ceroc classes (apparently it's a type of french Jive) and live music from local bands and the next big thing.
The only disadvantages to the Glee Club are that if you're a tall chap (like my husband) you'll find the lack of leg-room a pain (literally), and it really isn't fun walking back down the stairs to the Longue bar after an evening drinking and laughing.
You can book tickets for both music and comedy gigs through their very detailed website and save money on the costs of the ticket too!
I recommend the Glee Club for a good night out. You may not like all the talent on offer but you're supporting comedians and that's a good thing!!
Advantages: A great night out Disadvantages: Not massive
?Laughter is the best medicine?, someone once said. This has little to do with the GleeClub, since no-one is ill, but laughter is certainly the name of the game. The GleeClub is a top class comedy club located in the heart of Birmingham, on Hurst Street. This is it?s first advantage, as it is only a few minutes walk from Birmingham New Street Station, very handy indeed. If you like stand-up, then this is the place for you, with a minimum of 3 acts per night, the best in the country, with acts such as Jasper Carrott and Jack Dee having visited in the past. The prices are reasonable (especially for students), with superb beer deals (good prices on pitchers). There is some tasty food to boot, like chips and nachos, as well as larger meals like balti and curry to help get you through the night. The interior is comfortable with chairs ...
Excelle 24.07.2000
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Advantages: Lots of things to do Disadvantages: Not enough time, unless your lucky enough to live here!
, the Spanish Zara, Jane Norman, Office shoes, a HUGE H&M, the famous Selfridges, and many, many more, including numerous jewellery shops and restaurants (Eat and Café Rouge, (which has to be tried to be believed)). The HIGH STREET shopping in Birmingham is also brilliant, (if the Bullring and The Mail Box weren?t enough); the high street offers indoor malls including The Palisades and the Pavilions which all contain another lot of shops.
NIGHT LIFE
Birmingham has a lot to offer night life wise, there?s Broad Street, or the Arcadian.
*The Arcadian*
This is a type of entertainment centre with a range of clubs, bars and restaurants, even hair and beauty salons. It includes the following; 52 Degrees North Bar/Restaurant, Arca, Bar Coast, Barocco, Café Soya, Milanos, Festival Balti Restaurant, Golden Pond Chinese Restaurant, The GleeClub, The Green ...
silver_hotpants 06.07.2004 (29.09.2004)
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Advantages: It's in the centre of England Disadvantages: It's full of Brummies
outside so you can get back easily once you?ve strutted your thang. It is open on Wednesday and Thursday until 2am. Admission is £6 but you may be able to pick up flyers in the area on Wednesday to reduce this price. Liberty?s also has a piano bar and restaurant, with a full menu at around £25 per head. It?s open from 8.30pm until 1am, bookings in advance are essential.
If getting hot and sweaty on the dance floor is not your groove, but jazz (?nice!) is try Ronnie Scott?s on Broad Street (0121 643 4525), Great! Tuesday and Wednesday night see King Pleasure and Biscuit Boys making an
appearance while on Thursday the Monty Alexander Trio plays. Prices for both nights are £15.50, with a special three course meal deal costs £39.45.
If comedy is more your bag the go to the GleeClub (0121 236 2248) on Thursday comedians, John Mann, Andy ...
