Aston Villa and daring to dream

Villa beat Preston in the FA Cup as Dave Woodhall sees a plan unfolding.

Taming of the Shrews

Andy Munro watches Blues beat Shrewsbury Town.

Shadows by Ballet Black: “utterly absorbing”

Jessica Harris is entranced at Birmingham Rep.

Something new under the Suns

Roxana Sibert, director of the Rep’s production A Thousand Splendid Suns, describes her work.

Dance organisations form working group to assist disabled

Barriers to Progression and Employment in Dance for Disabled People.

Sunny Afternoon at the Alex

Kinks musical comes to Birmingham.

Lyndhurst Memories – a Sharing of Work-in-Progress

Jessica Harris watches the Midlands Arts Centre present a story of community.

Anti-racist groups line up against “hate and division”

Birmingham United Against Racism to protest Reform UK rally.

Kazuki Yamada conducts Birmingham Contemporary Music Group

BCMG premiere a brand-new concerto for Japanese Shō.

A Celtic double

Richard Nevin survives nights with the Mary Wallopers and the Dublin Legends.

Boys from the Blackstuff – “needs to do more”

Classic eighties TV is brought to the theatre, watched by Jessica Harris.

Omid Djalili – nice and Namaste

The comedian, actor and writer talks about cancel culture and terrorism.

Blues, a load of Cobblers

Andy Munro isn’t impressed with Blues’ draw at Northampton Town.

Death of a Salesman: “a timeless story”

Jessica Harris watches the Rep’s production of an Arthur Miller classic.

B:Music launches She:Music

New initiative to amplify emerging female musicians from the West Midlands.

Steel Pulse founder David Hinds speaks out

“We need unity now more than ever” says reggae legend ahead of homecoming show.

Aston Villa and just another Champions League win

Villa beat Brugge in the Champions League. Dave Woodhall is getting used to it.

Borough buried

Blues beat Stevenage Borough as Andy Munro watches.

Keeping music live for forty years – cont

Part two of local music legend Mike Hamblett’s story.

The Volunteers Collective supports Birmingham Light Festival

City spectacular goes ahead with community support.

Keeping music live for forty years

Mike Hamblett, musician, record company boss and former owner of the Robin venues tells all.

The big warm-up

TOCA Social meets leading football fashion collective Art of Football for a unique event.

Birmingham musicians honoured in classical awards

CBSO’s Kazuki Yamada winds Royal Philharmonic Society Conductor of the Year Award.

Aston Villa and the price of success

Villa win at Brentford and Dave Woodhall is adding it all up.

Normal service resumed

Andy Munro watches Blues get back to winning ways at home to Lincoln City.

Edward II: “absorbing, thoughtful and superbly staged”

Jessica Harris watches another RSC Shakespeare masterpiece.

A very Lush event

Helen Annetts goes Rewild, thanks to Lush Spa Birmingham.

Blues given the Trots

Andy Munro sees Blues go down to Bolton Wanderers.

West Midlands springs into a magical March of sport

Eyes of the world on the West Midlands during epic month of top-class tournaments.

Aston Villa and another night to remember

Villa beat Brugge in the Champions League. Dave Woodhall is enjoying it all.