Howard: How Rio will be hurt by Russian ban
Sir Howard Elston, our dopester correspondent, reports trackside on the drugs ban slapped on Moscow.
Gun Crazy
Richard Lutz learned to shoot a rifle when he was 11. That made him realise just how dangerous the weapons are
Howard’s Big Quiz Bonanza
Sir Howard Elston answers your queries on the Big Issue of the Day
Pascoe Perfect
Richard Lutz watches one of Britain’s better comediennes earn her keep.
Music to the Ears
Richard Lutz digests three biopic films with a tune in their hearts. But which one rung his bell?
Symphony Hall flings opens its doors with free events for its 25th birthday bash
Join Sara Colman and Pete Churchill for an afternoon of singing
The Alchemist: A sharp, wicked comedy aimed at greed and gold
Richard Lutz takes his pew for the Ben Johnson classic that caustically sends up his fellow Londoners of 1610.
Muhammad Ali: Stung like a butterfly
Richard Lutz pays homage to the great Muhammad Ali, who died earlier today.
Howard exclusive: New analysis of that EU debate
Sir Howard Elston, our Europe editor, answers all your questions over the EU referendum debate.
A full life
Richard Lutz reviews his past seven days; the loss of a neighbour and a forgotten church in a small valley.
Gordon Lightfoot: A raspy old troubadour sings in the twilight
Richard Lutz takes a pew for Canadian legend Gordon Lightfoot.
King Lear: a powerfully bleak vision of a destroyed soul
Richard Lutz watches Shakespearean power usurped by chaotic insanity at The Birmingham Rep
That was the wedge that was
Richard Lutz reviews the past seven days in his city.
Screengrab: Inherent Vice; smokey, a stoner PI classic
Richard Lutz rifles through the week’s TV movie listings and things get a wee bit hazy.
Made Up: A two hander with layers of observation
Richard Lutz watches Birmingham’s two best theatre companies take a new direction.
Eric Bibb review: Belly full of blues
Richard Lutz grabs a pew for a master of American music
That was the walk that was..and other tales
Richard Lutz rambles through another seven days.
Howard Exclusive: Poorest nations to join Eurovision Bash- shock report
Sir Howard ‘The Voice’ Elston, our road safety officer, on news from the all-singing, all-dancing Euro-front.
Review: Dancing in the house of thrash
A seventy minute portrait of non-stop heavy metal dance fills the stage at The Birmingham Rep, reports Richard Lutz .
Cymbeline Review: Too tricksy by half despite solid acting
Richard Lutz reviews a little-known Shakespeare play that loses its way.
Elston Exclusive: Cammo, the Queen and those Chinese whispers
Sir Howard Elston, our security correspondent, on that double gaffe by our reigning monarch and our political leader.
A long week end of music kicks off
Town Hall hosts a celebration of folk
This was the week that was: Tipping Point and other tales
Richard Lutz reviews his past seven days of May
Trump to new London mayor: “You’re banned…”
Sir Howard Elston, our Security and Safety Officer, reports on Trumpy’s reaction to a Muslim becoming London’s Numero Uno
Review: Nederlands Dans Theatre 2 – witty, sharp and at times simply hilarious
Richard Lutz watches a Dutch troupe kick off a four week dance festival in Birmingham.
Of VW, cheating and my car
Richard Lutz is still wary of any promises that Volkswagen offers…
True Brit: This is the week that is
Richard Lutz takes up his UK citizenship and becomes a loyal resident of Old Blighty
Screengrab: Jake and Elwood storm the week end slot
Richard Lutz awaits a week end classic as he slumps in front of his 40 inch flatscreen.
All aboard for the Moseley Express (and Kings Heath too)
Next month, writes Richard Lutz, Network Rail takes a firm step towards re-opening train services through Moseley and Kings Heath
Twelfth Night: Boisterous, a bit of chaos and energetic style over content
Richard Lutz takes his pew for a madcap rendition of Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy.