Trolleyed, boozed up, smashed and receptions that start just short of midnight- welcome to the party conference circuit
Will Mapplebeck, a Newcastle-based lobbyist, attends the party conferences. Here, he drinks in the Tory knees up
The Tempest- plots a plenty and a lovers’ waltz
A second member of our reviewing team, Simon Hale, assesses the world premiere of the Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Tempest.
Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Tempest
Richard Lutz takes his pew for the premiere of a Shakespeare classic at the Birmingham Hippodrome.
Review: Tamsin Waley-Cohen
Richard Lutz reviews the classical violinist suffused with the blues
Exhibition dedicated to Birmingham film-maker opens
City university launches celebration of noted producer’s work.
Trump flames out in prez deebate
Richard Lutz somehow stayed awake through the wee hours in England for the Trump/Clinton bunfight.
Review: Dead Sheep
Richard Lutz takes a pew at the Birmingham Rep to watch Maggie savaged by a dead sheep.
Sir Howard speaks on The Great Bake Off row
Thoughts on the great events of the day.
Review: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
Richard Lutz takes his pew for a legendary Stateside dance troupe
Press beats Post
Better late than never.
Screengrab: Sellers and Keith TV
Richard Lutz cans the TV film listings to find the diamonds among the dross – and delivers a surprise to top it all off.
Lights, camera, dereliction
Birmingham is being used as a location once again by Hollywood. This time, by one of movieland’s best directors. Guess why, asks Richard Lutz
Shock exclusive: I will build a wall, says top emperor Hadrian
Roman leader says it’s time to keep out those pesky Picts, writes our defence reporter Sir Howardus Elstonius.
Cracked Mirror
Labour MP Keith Vaz is under fire after a tabloid secretly recorded alleged trysts with male escorts. We’re all victims, says Richard Lutz
That was the west wing that was …and other tales
Richard Lutz rummages through the waste bin of the last seven days.
Screengrab: Letters from a rock queen
The must-watch movie on the crystal flatscreen parked in the corner of your living room this week? There’s no second guessing, says Richard Lutz
Shock news exclusive: Frogs nick Sir Howard over burkini row
Sir Howard Elston, our beachwear correspondent, files his report from a St Tropez jail cell after been arrested by Froggie cops.
That was the trump that was…and other tales
Richard Lutz reviews the past seven days.
Screengrab: Journey to an unheralded death
Richard Lutz orbits the TV listings to find the hidden movie gem.
John Malkovich to headline Symphony Hall season
Richard Lutz reports on the new Symphony Hall/Town Hall season about to open in Birmingham
Trump l’oeil: a case of sleight of mouth
Richard Lutz takes a look at Donald Trump’s failures when it comes to the candidate’s business acumen.
Cattle class
Richard Lutz settles into a quiet corner of Britain for a yearly farming show.
Screengrab: Iconic, not ironic
Richard Lutz points to the films to watch this week on the box.
Interlude into heat…and Trump
Richard Lutz reviews his past week: a rural idyll, heat and that man with Political Tourette’s Syndrome.
Come what May and other tales
Richard Lutz tries to review the past week.
That was the walk that was …and other tales
Richard Lutz reviews the last seven days.
Blair to Bush: Love letter to an idiot and other tales
Richard Lutz digests the first draft of history with the pubIication of the hardhitting Chilcot Inquiry report
Howard’s Big Q&A: Brexit Bonus Bonanza
All the questions fit to ask are answered by our resident Euro-Lord, Howard Elston
Driving over the edge
Richard Lutz watches Britain head for the precipice.
Of Cox, the referendum and Trump
Richard Lutz steadies himself for the forthcoming week