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
Screengrab: Red white and view
Richard Lutz plugs into his flatscreen and wanders through a world of hoods, heroes and hubris.
That was the week that was
Richard Lutz stumbles through another bit of life…
Transatlantic Sessions: Where Celtic meets Americana
Richard Lutz watches a whirlwind of music that still refuses to stand still.
Sleeping Beauty re-awakens in Brum
Sir Matthew Bourne, one of Britain’s most successful choreographers, brings his own version of Sleeping Beauty to Birmingham next week.
That was the week that was
Richard Lutz ponders what flowed past him this week in the tempestuous river of life.
Review: Macbeth
Richard Lutz takes his pew and steels himself for a night of blood, evil…and witchcraft.
Review: The Snowman
Richard Lutz takes a pew at The Birmingham Rep for an enchantingly innocent children’s classic.
Record breakers
Richard Lutz bids a fond farewell to his record collection….sigh.
Clowning around at Symphony Hall
Legendary circus comes to town.