Blues outwitted by Foxes

Andy Munro sees Blues go down to Leicester City.

Choreomania: “looks set to make its mark”

British Youth Music Theatre at Birmingham Hippodrome, seen by Jessica Harris.

Hockley Social Club unveils packed final autumn programme

Influential UK street food and events space announces huge autumn 2025 programme.

Vale too valiant for Blues

Andy Munro watches Blues go out of the Carabao Cup to Port Vale.

Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival confirmed for 2026

Promoter praises “overwhelming support” from public, business and artists.

Oxford taught a lesson

Blues’ good start continues with a win against Oxford United, watched by Andy Munro.

Aston Villa and the missing spark

Villa lose at Brentford with Dave Woodhall waiting for inspiration.

The Boy With Wings: “never really flies”

Birmingham Rep’s school holidays production fails to impress Jessica Harris.

Fat Ham: “Brash, entertaining and visually arresting”

The RSC re-work Hamlet. Jessica Harris enjoys the result.

Last chance to see Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston

Birmingham Phoenix teams play their final home 2025 games this week.

It’s never over until it’s over

Andy Munro enjoys Blues’ late winner at Blackburn Rovers.

Villa versus Newcastle versus the world

Villa’s season begins by drawing with Newcastle. Dave Woodhall comments.

Music icons coming to Warwick Castle

Bryan Adams, Pet Shop Boys and Texas, plus Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone In Concert.

Blades cut down

Blues beat Sheffield United in the Carabao Cup with Andy Munro watching.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona: “great introduction to Shakespeare”

Jessica Harris enjoys a Shakespearian comedy from the RSC.

Rising to the occasion

How Birmingham’s tribute to Ozzy Osbourne was organised.

Blues pay a harsh penalty

Andy Munro watches Blues open the season with a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town.

Final programme additions for Moseley Folk Festival 2025

Chris Hawkins, Circus Raj, Family Workshops, Mrs Barbara Nice and more.

In the Night Garden – Igglepiggle’s Busy Day: “characterful and charming”

Jessica Harris is enchanted by a Birmingham Rep summer production.

Tricky Trees felled

Andy Munro sees Blues beat Nottingham Forest.