Aston Villa and finishing with a flourish
Dave Woodhall sees Villa beat Liverpool, qualify for the Champions League and approach glory.
Win tickets to BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer
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Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical – “an unmissable show”
Simon Hale laughs out loud at the Alexandra Theatre.
Looking back and forward
Andy Munro casts an eye over a season at St Andrews.
Review: Blaze of Glory – “masterly craft at work”
Jessica Harris enjoys the Welsh National Opera at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Aston Villa and the invariable conclusion
Villa draw at Burnley and perplex Dave Woodhall yet again.
Review: The Flying Dutchman – “strong on character interaction”
Simon Hale watches Welsh National Opera’s atmospheric production of Wagner at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Aston Villa and the unreal occasion
Villa beat Nottingham Forest to reach the Europa League final. Dave Woodhall watches in disbelief.
CBSO announces 2026-27 season
An innovative season that embraces scale, risk and joy.
Aston Villa and the ball of confusion
A below-strength Villa lose to Spurs and leave Dave Woodhall baffled.
Blues make a point (to sum up the season)
Blues end 2025-26 with a draw at Portsmouth, watched by Andy Munro.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – “subtle it ain’t”
Jessica Harris enjoys a new Shakespearean interpretation at Birmingham Rep.