Review: Venice Preserved at The Swan, Stratford
Richard Lutz is dragged into the world of Restoration noir at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
As You Like It: Bells, whistles but all too tricksy
Richard Lutz takes his Stratford pew for Shakespeare’s intriguing forest comedy.
Swans of Stratford
Richard Lutz saunters down to Shakespeareland.
All about Shakespeare – in one night
The Bard’s complete works are coming to the Old Rep.
Stratford hotel forms partnership with Shakespeare’s schoolroom
Entry discount offer for hotel guests.
Review: Macbeth at Stratford
Richard Lutz watches an up to the minute production at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. But does it work? he asks.
Macbeth as bloody nightmare driven by witchcraft
Richard Lutz takes his pew for a dance rendition of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
In the steps of an angel and other tales
Richard Lutz trawls through the wreckage of another week.
Vice Versa at Stratford: “madcap but not sharp enough…”
Richard Lutz takes his pew for a new comedy by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Where history sleeps
Richard Lutz gets lost in Shakespeare country.
Antony and Cleopatra at Stratford: Electric performance hampered by plodding plot
Richard Lutz takes his pew for the classic Shakespeare tragedy about love and lust when youth leaves the stage.
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
Review: Two Noble Kinsmen
Richard Lutz is in two minds about the latest RSC offering at Stratford on Avon.
Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Tempest
Richard Lutz takes his pew for the premiere of a Shakespeare classic at the Birmingham Hippodrome.
Open air theatre at Martineau Gardens
Touring company brings Shakespeare and childrens’ classic to woodland surroundings.
Cadbury World honours Shakespeare at Library of Birmingham
To eat or not to eat? That is the question on all our minds as Cadbury World unveils its latest chocolate creation.
Ancient and modern
Jewellery Quarter church the setting for theatre productions.
Birmingham Royal Ballet present three premieres this June
Shakespeare celebrations continue with further premieres.
King Lear: a powerfully bleak vision of a destroyed soul
Richard Lutz watches Shakespearean power usurped by chaotic insanity at The Birmingham Rep
Further celebrations for Shakespeare anniversary
Top stage names join Birmingham Bach Choir for Shakespearean concert.
Birmingham Royal Ballet raise the curtain at John Lewis
Free events as part of Shakespeare birthday celebrations.
Royal Shakespeare Company to unveil restored Swan Wing
Major new contemporary artwork to feature in Shakespeare celebrations.
Birmingham Royal Ballet to perform at Shakespeare Live! from the RSC
Company will be touring in groundbreaking co-operation.
Twelfth Night: Boisterous, a bit of chaos and energetic style over content
Richard Lutz takes his pew for a madcap rendition of Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy.
Birmingham Royal Ballet announce new season
World-class programme for dance company.
That was the will that was
Richard Lutz looks back in langour at the past seven days
Hamlet: Broad young shoulders carry an impressive play
Richard Lutz takes his pew at the Royal Shakespeare Theatrefor that most famous of revenge plays.
Visitors receive warm regional welcome to Shakespeare’s aiport
Artwork commemorating local attractions unveiled.
Midlands regions join forces for Shakespeare birthday campaign
Collaboration for 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s legacy.
Review: Midsummer Night’s Dream at Stratford
Richard Lutz takes to the Athenian woods to watch Shakespeare’s comedy of magic and love.