Aston Villa and the law of averages
Villa draw at home to Liverpool and Dave Woodhall recognises the familiar.
Hamlet: “a triumph of a production”
Jessica Harris is enthralled by the RSC’s King of Denmark.
Wemberleee, Wemberleee
Andy Munro celebrates as Blues beat Bradford City to reach the EFL Trophy final.
From Manhattan to Digbeth
Immersive Studio 54 night at The Night Owl this Saturday.
New bar and grill opens in city centre
Lord Mayor gets hands-on in launching new venture.
Pistol-packin’ Daisys
Glasgow band to support Big Country in Birmingham.
Ashton Classics: “a thrilling celebration”
Simon Hale joins in Birmingham Royal Ballet’s spirited commemoration.
Stuart Laws has to be joking
The multi-faceted comic says a few words.
Back to the 80’s with Martin Kemp
DJ set from eighties icon.
The show must go on
Birmingham Irish Quarter readies for St Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations.
Charlton not Valiant enough
Andy Munro watches Blues beat Charlton Athletic.
Aston Villa and the suicidal tendency
Villa draw with Ipswich at a damp Villa Park with a damp Dave Woodhall watching.
Cambridge taught a lesson
Blues beat Cambridge United as Andy Munro watches.
CBSO and Black Voices together this weekend
CBSO taking Town Hall audience into a New World.
Good for a Girl
Writer Becky Deeks tells us about her new play, premiering at Birmingham Rep.
Steel Pulse return to Birmingham
Fiftieth anniversary tour kicks off next week.
The Tempest – First Encounters: “enchanting”
Jessica Harris watches the RSC take Shakespeare back to school.
Aston Villa and a job one-third done.
Dave Woodhall sees Villa knock Spurs out of the FA Cup.
Magpies steal a win
Blues are beaten by Newcastle in the FA Cup but Andy Munro isn’t too disappointed.
Reggae Origins: “a worthy tribute”
At Birmingham Town Hall Dave Woodhall watches Basil Gabbidon commemorate Bob Marley.
Community: “get the gist and enjoy the energy”
Jessica Harris watches a Birmingham Rep performance about survival and belonging.
A Laugh Supreme returns to Eastside Jazz Club
Another night of music and comedy after sold-out opening show.
Blues show the right Vertus
Blues beat Stevenage to reach the EFL Trophy semi-finals. Andy Munro watches.
Strictly Come Dancing stars to tour
Simon Button speaks to Strictly stars Amy Dowden MBE and Carlos Gu about their new show REBORN.
Aston Villa and the inevitable conclusion
Villa lose to Wolves and Dave Woodhall isn’t particularly surprised.
Millers ground down
Andy Munro watches Blues beat Rotherham United.
Birdsong: “powerful and compelling”
Jessica Harris watches a haunting wartime tale at Birmingham Rep.
Grooving into Moseley
Groove Armada and more added to Mostly Jazz Festival 2025.
Terriers Trumped
Andy Munro sees Blues win at Huddersfield Town.
Aston Villa and they’ve done it again
Villa beat Celtic in the Champions League and Dave Woodhall is delighted.