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.

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.

That was the will that was

Richard Lutz looks back in langour at the past seven days

The Rotters Club: Sparky, cheeky and fresh faced in a changing world

Richard Lutz steps back four decades for the Jonathan Coe novel as it hits the Birmingham Rep stage

That was the weed that was

Richard Lutz ploughs through the detritus of the past seven days.

Hamlet: Broad young shoulders carry an impressive play

Richard Lutz takes his pew at the Royal Shakespeare Theatrefor that most famous of revenge plays.

Motor Racing Returns To Birmingham

Driverless car ‘grand prix’ is world first for Britain’s motor city

Steel Trap

Britain holds its breathe as the axe hangs over its largest steel plant. More than 40,000 jobs could be affected. Richard Lutz takes a look.

That was the wheel that was

Richard Lutz looks back in languor at the past seven days: days of pride, northern views, the Stones play Cuba…finally. 

Jam Slam

Sheilagh Matheson survives a  marmalade lovefest deep in the Lake District.

Howard: The big interview with IDS

Sir Howard Elston asks the big questions to Ian Duncan Smith, who has shocked the nation by quitting the Cabinet.