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.
That was the week that was
Richard Lutz looks back in languor at the past seven days.
Howard: Sharapova Career Bombshell
Tennis superstar Maria Sharapova tells our sports editor Sir Howard ‘Ace’ Elston about her change of direction following the row over her drugs use.
That was the week that bloviated
Richard Lutz reviews his last seven days – Trump, scam-mail, buddy movies, a good rant from a dead writer.
Don Quixote at Stratford: Five stars for the man who tilts at windmills
Richard Lutz takes his pew for the Cervantes epic of the Spanish knight in search of a dream.
Symphony Hall Announces 25th anniversary concert to thank Birmingham
Symphony Hall is presenting a one-off concert next month performed by its resident orchestra, the world-renowned City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and joined by three up and coming artists.
Qué semana fue aquella
Or…That Was The Week That Was, for our Spanish friends, says Richard Lutz as he dives into the past seven days.
Trump exclusive interview: He talks to Sir Howard
Sir Howard Elston, scourge of the right, terror of the left, sits down with The Teflon Don.
The Marriage of Figaro: breezy, stagey and saved by beautiful arias
Richard Lutz joins the wedding party for The Marriage of Figaro.
39 Steps: Madcap, tongue firmly in cheek
Richard Lutz is at the Birmingham Rep for the John Buchan classic turned hilariously on its head.
That was the week that was
I reveal why I like gardening and I find a windmill. Plus there is a gym I duck into, says Richard Lutz.
Review: Midsummer Night’s Dream at Stratford
Richard Lutz takes to the Athenian woods to watch Shakespeare’s comedy of magic and love.
Cruz uncontrolled
If not Trump, just who is the US dangerman who would have the finger on the button, asks Richard Lutz.
Dance to the music sublime: Romeo and Juliet
Richard Lutz takes his pew for Birmingham Royal Ballet’s production of a timeless story.
The Elston Report: Trump and Boris in shock jobs swap
Sir Howard Elston, scourge of the left and nemesis of the right, with another exclusive from the extreme centre.
That was the week that was
Seven days of boneheads, old soldiers, new cars and… change, Richard Lutz finds.
Review: Single Spies by Alan Bennett
A play that makes us remember. Richard Lutz takes his pew for this early Alan Bennett espionage production at the Birmingham Rep.
Review: Doctor Faustus
Richard Lutz watches a memorable and frenetic staging of the Marlowe classic at The Swan in Stratford.
Screengrab: True Brit
Richard Lutz takes to the forest to find a seven hour marathon of Robin Hood films on the magic box.
That was the week that was
Richard Lutz ponders the last seven days…filled with twins, storms and cursed time
Sir Howard: I can prove Trump is a pinko leftie – shock report
Sir Howard Elston reveals the darkest secret of America’s most popular candidate
Review: Bourne…again
Richard Lutz takes his seat for Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty