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Survey gauges audiences when Covid crisis ends

Richard Lutz looks at a study that reveals how audiences are reacting to lockdown and beyond.

16 May, 2020 in Art and Leisure, What's on.

City with the Fringe on top

Richard Lutz reviews his week and barely leaves Edinburgh alive after three days at the city’s incessant Festival.

24 August, 2018 in Comedy, Comment, Most recent, Music, Theatre, What's on.

Screengrab: Marvelous Marv and that $93k

Richard Lutz finds the toughest TV film of the week on his 90″ flatscreen.

24 June, 2018 in Film, Most recent, What's on.

Good Food Show and Gardeners’ World Live returns

Food and gardens combine at the NEC.

8 June, 2018 in Attractions, Business, Environment, Food and drink, What's on.

Review: Ballet British Columbia

Richard Lutz takes his pew for the Canadian dance troupe.

17 March, 2018 in Birmingham, Dance, Most recent, Theatre, What's on.

Review: Up N Under

Richard Lutz takes to the terraces for a classic comedy at the Rep.

13 March, 2018 in Most recent, Theatre, What's on.

Macbeth as bloody nightmare driven by witchcraft

Richard Lutz takes his pew for a dance rendition of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

9 February, 2018 in Dance, Most recent, What's on.

May to Prez: Trumpville is a sh*thole

The latest report from the hot desk of Sir Howard Elston

12 January, 2018 in Most recent, Satire, What's on.

TV’s crown affair

Will Mapplebeck dives into his Christmas flatscreen and gets a right royal bucket of enjoyment.

8 January, 2018 in Most recent, Television, What's on.

Coriolanus review: When mother knows best

Richard Lutz takes his pew for a story about power and the inability to compromise.

29 September, 2017 in Most recent, Theatre, What's on.

Haircut and other stories

Richard Lutz wrestles with the wreckage of another week.

3 June, 2017 in Birmingham, Environment, Film, Most recent, Theatre, Tourism, What's on.

I Want, I Want: “a gallery of tomorrow’s dreams…”

Richard Lutz enters the digital world of new tech artists.

10 April, 2017 in Art and Leisure, Exhibitions, Most recent, What's on.

Screengrab: When Mr Leech met Ms Scicilone

    Richard Lutz dredges the tv movie schedules for the film you just gotta see   Well, sport fans, there’s some real ugly junk on the box this week when it comes to movies- though there is a peep of light with a Muppets’ effort called Kermit: The Swamp Years (Thurs, Sky Family, 2.50AM).…

7 March, 2017 in Film, Most recent, What's on.

The Oscars: Moonlight best but will it win?

Richard Lutz explains why this movie about love and generosity is the natural choice for the best film award this Sunday.

24 February, 2017 in Art and Leisure, Comment, Film, Most recent, What's on.

Bring on the clowns (and the motorcycles and the flame jugglers)

It’s circus time at the Birmingham Rep as the Cirque Beserk sets up the big top. Richard Lutz was there with a helper.

22 February, 2017 in Art and Leisure, Most recent, What's on.

Screengrab: John Wayne and his real war wound

Richard Lutz gets all gung-ho about the most intriguing movie on the box this week

14 February, 2017 in Film, Most recent, Television, What's on.

Transatlantic Sessions: “…roots that encompass Celtic and Appalachian music.”

Richard Lutz watches a night of pure roots at Symphony Hall.

10 February, 2017 in Birmingham, Most recent, Music, What's on.

What’s in a Name at The Rep: “…sharp wits, deep secrets around the dinner table..”

Richard Lutz sits down to a quip-heavy dinner party at the Birmingham Rep.

1 February, 2017 in Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Most recent, Theatre, What's on.

Love at The Birmingham Rep: “…. harrowing drama from the lower depths…”

Richard Lutz takes a pew for a gripping tale about homelessness and the enduring power of love.

31 January, 2017 in Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Theatre, What's on.

RSC Tempest: Stratford meets the digital age in a vibrant classic

Imagine a 30 foot high Ariel towering above Propero – that’s what you get in this groundbreaking performance, says Richard Lutz

26 November, 2016 in Art and Leisure, Comment, Most recent, Stratford-upon-Avon, Theatre, Tourism, Warwickshire, What's on.

Kiss Me Kate: sharp, funny, an absolute winner

Richard Lutz brushes up his Shakespeare, thanks to the Welsh National Opera.

11 November, 2016 in Birmingham, Most recent, Music, What's on.

Rover’s glorious return

Richard Lutz reviews The Rover at the RSC’s Swan Theatre in Stratford upon Avon.

9 November, 2016 in Art and Leisure, Most recent, Theatre, Tourism, What's on.

Review: Two Noble Kinsmen

Richard Lutz is in two minds about the latest RSC offering at Stratford on Avon.

24 October, 2016 in Art and Leisure, Most recent, Theatre, What's on.

Review: Loudon Wainwright III

Richard Lutz takes his pew at Birmingham’s Town Hall for a concert by an old troubadour

19 October, 2016 in Music, What's on.

Snap up free selfie stick at Birmingham’s first ever digi fayre

Bournville Vilage Trust to encourage new net users.

12 October, 2016 in Community, Family, Science & technology, What's on.

Trolleyed, boozed up, smashed and receptions that start just short of midnight- welcome to the party conference circuit

Will Mapplebeck, a Newcastle-based lobbyist, attends the party conferences. Here, he drinks in the Tory knees up

6 October, 2016 in Birmingham, Comment, Most recent, Politics, What's on.

The Tempest- plots a plenty and a lovers’ waltz

A second member of our reviewing team, Simon Hale, assesses the world premiere of the Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Tempest.

5 October, 2016 in Birmingham, Dance, Most recent, What's on.

Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Tempest

Richard Lutz takes his pew for the premiere of a Shakespeare classic at the Birmingham Hippodrome.

5 October, 2016 in Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Dance, Most recent, Theatre, What's on.

Countdown to Birmingham’s first Improv Festival

Top improv names set for city dates.

5 October, 2016 in Comedy, Festivals, What's on.

Review: Tamsin Waley-Cohen

Richard Lutz reviews the classical violinist suffused with the blues

4 October, 2016 in Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Most recent, What's on.

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